Noite de Gran Chi A house standing across from GA.KOPPER guesthouse. It’s a small café named "Gran Chi." We held a live performance at this favorite place, where I often came for event meetings, dinner with acquaintances, and sometimes to practice piano. Inside the warm room with a wood stove, it was a night filled with music and voices. Trombone and guitar performances. Poetry readings. Band performances. With a break for roll cake time, there was also guitar singing. Though it was less than two hours long, the smiles and applause from the audience, and the laughter of the café owner and the sound engineer, were all delightful moments. What can we do next in this place? Even though the live just ended, I feel a bit restless.

Event Announcement📣 The 36th Rekifune River Clear Stream Carp Streamers event in Taiki Town will host a "Children's Day Mini Event" 🎏 You can see a variety of "working vehicles" including the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's high-mobility vehicles, police cars, and fire trucks 🚒🚓 Experience the rare opportunity to view carp streamers from a high-altitude work vehicle, and enjoy the popular inflatable play equipment (for a fee) ✨ There will be plenty of delicious food at the food stalls and fun activities 🎵 Bring your family and come have fun 🤗 📍Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Holiday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed *Event may be canceled in case of bad weather https://www.town.taiki.hokkaido.jp/soshiki/kikakushokoka/3/1/482.html...

(April 26, 2026) Naruko Dam Rainbow Waterfall Light-Up The first arch dam built entirely by Japanese hands Naruko Dam, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture This event will feature the illuminated overflow of the dam lake, which is at full capacity, lighting up the natural overflow from the top of the dam with LEDs for several days. In the past, cars concentrated on the mountain roads to see this event, causing traffic jams. Complaints from local residents led to its cancellation. Last year, the mountain road to the dam was closed (residents can pass) and the event was resumed through a park-and-ride tour, with shuttle buses guiding visitors from a nearby community center to the dam. Hearing this information, I registered for the life's leftovers and reserved a shuttle bus for the third trip on April 26th back in February. Now, on the day of the event, with the weather forecast predicting rain for the next day, I embarked on a whirlwind tour taking five hours one way from Tokyo and was able to enjoy (and shoot) the view safely. So colorful~♪

【Announcement】Taramaru Square 2026 will be held♪ From May 2nd (Saturday) to May 6th (Wednesday) at the Michi-no-Eki-mae Event Plaza "Taramaru Square 2026" will take place!! ☆About the Vendors ○Little Kingdom Tapioca drinks, churros, shaved ice, and alcohol ○Uosansakaba ○RmiRmi Ground meat curry, Hideko's Sanpei soup, beef tongue skewers, grilled chicken ○Shiokaze Restaurant by Raiden Resort & Spa Cocktail mojitos, champagne Hot chocolate, coffee (hot and iced) Coffee will be hand-dripped ○8"achi (debut) Various grilled chicken, tonjiru (pork soup), cotton candy, fried mochi frank, QQ balls ○Shunsai Salt ramen, okonomiyaki, pizza, various alcohol Handmade crafts ○Xingfu Korean fried chicken, long potatoes, fried takoyaki ○Honma Seika Taramaru-yaki, yakisoba, french fries, various wagashi (Japanese sweets) ○Kisui (debut) Various takoyaki (green onion, cheese, plum salt kelp, mentaiko) *The items for sale may change We look forward to seeing everyone♪

GW is packed with events! Here are five recommended GW events✨ 1. 'NAGANO Zenkoji Yosakoi' 【Date】May 4th, R8 (Monday, holiday) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 【Venue】Zenkoji Omotesando (from Suehirocho Intersection to Shindencho Intersection), Nagano Station Zenkoji Entrance Plaza 2. 'Zenkoji Hanakairo' 【Date】May 3rd (Sunday, holiday) - May 5th (Tuesday, holiday) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Pedestrian Paradise) 【Venue】Zenkoji Omotesando, Central Square, TOiGO Square, etc. 3. 'Nagano Collection 2026' 【Date】May 5th, R8 (Tuesday, holiday) 【Details】 ・Live Hair Performance 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM at Zenkoji Omotesando (in front of TOiGO) ・Nagako Stage 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM at Central Square 4. 'Nagano Shishimai Festival' 【Date】May 3rd, R8 (Sunday, holiday) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (held in light rain) 【Venue】Nagano Station Zenkoji Entrance Plaza, TOiGO Square, Central Square, Zenkoji Omotesando 【Stamp Rally】 Collect stamps in the performance areas at each venue, and the first 500 participants will receive an original hand towel designed by students from Oka Design Academy. 5. 'Zenkoji Omotesando Arts and Music Festival' 【Date】May 4th, R8 (Monday, holiday) - May 6th (Wednesday, holiday) 【Time】May 4th and 6th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 5th 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM *Cancelled in case of rain 【Venue】Central Square #GW #event #nagano #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

【Fluffy Hydrangea Wreath】 Wednesday, April 15th The first dry flower workshop of the year was held🪷 Nishiokoppe Village is also being wrapped in the warmth of spring. Surrounded by many flowers, some participants began to feel a sense of excitement as gardening and fieldwork are finally starting. This time, we made wreaths using dried hydrangeas as the base, decorating them with other flowers and fruits. The process of creating parts and attaching them is common in such floral arrangements. Regular attendees quickly formed hydrangea rings, decorated them skillfully, and chatted lively while working. While I struggled to create the hydrangea base, a reliable and experienced neighbor helped me with the parts, making the workshop enjoyable, including those interactions. Thanks to the combinations of hydrangeas and the materials chosen for decoration, each piece was filled with individual touches! I am immensely grateful to Yuka Sato, the instructor, for providing such opportunities. #Lesson #Dried Flowers #Arrangement #Wreath Making

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, April 25th, the "Ikeda Town Tourism Opening Ceremony" will be held in front of Ikeda Station! During the ceremony, a wine glass fountain will be flowing, and the Ikeda High School Brass Band will perform🎵 Additionally, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including food booths featuring local gourmet, a children's festival, a wine pouring experience into the fountain, and a display of police vehicles🤗 📍Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM *Event will be canceled in case of rain 📍Location: JR Ikeda Station (Higashi 1-jo, Ikeda Town, Nakagawa District) https://kankou-ikeda.com//

【Announcement】Night Sakura Illumination 2026🌸 This is an announcement from the Iwanai Tourism Association📢 Starting from April 20 (Monday)🌸 ・Event period: April 20 (Monday) to May 9 (Saturday) *Dates may change depending on the cherry blossom conditions ・Illumination hours: 18:00 to 21:00 ・Illumination area From Iwanai Town Hall to the stairs of Iwanai Shrine ・Parking Please use the parking lot in front of Iwanai Town Hall ⚠️Please refrain from street parking⚠️ ・Requests and precautions🙇🏻‍♀️ Please do not touch the lighting equipment. Please avoid looking directly at the lights. This year, the illumination area will be expanded from the side of the town hall to the vicinity of Gonsuien, and lanterns will also be lit at the bottom of the shrine stairs🏮 *The installation period for the lanterns may differ from the illumination period. Please enjoy the enchanting night sakura in Iwanai Town this spring♪ We look forward to your visit🌸 Contact information⇩ 0135-63-1155 Iwanai Tourism Association Office

We will distribute beetle larvae! At the KamaSta Golden Week event "C・B and the Smiling Faces - Let's Smile Together! KamaSta☆Kids Ballpark," we will hold a larvae distribution event! Come dig out the larvae from the soil yourself! 🌟 Date: May 5th (Tuesday, Public Holiday) 🌟 Time: From 12 PM to 3 PM (Ticket distribution from 11 AM to 11:50 AM) 🌟 Venue: Fighters Kamagaya Stadium, Outfield Grass Area on the Third Base Side 🌟 Game: Against Yokohama DeNA BayStars 🌟 Number of larvae: 200 🌟 Target: Children under elementary school age 🌟 Other Information: ・In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to May 6th (Wednesday, Public Holiday). ・Public transportation is recommended. If you come by car, a parking fee of 1,500 yen will be charged. ・From May 4th (Monday, Public Holiday) to May 6th (Wednesday, Public Holiday), the KamaSta☆Kids Ballpark will hold daily events including uniform giveaways and interactions with professional baseball players! 【Commercial and Tourism Division】 https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/kanko/kabutomushiproject/kabutomushi-event/r8kabutomushi.html...

Nemophila Festa 2026 (May 2) A fun and delicious event awaits you! The Nemophila Festa 2026 will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, at Horticulture LABO Hill. Tomato harvesting experience Sedum planting experience Strawberry daifuku making Mini craft experience Quiz rally around the park Tomohiro Furuya live performance Serikawa concert Myony Brass Ensemble concert featuring Tsuruga Technical High School Wind Orchestra Fukuizer show Balloon art Bingo tournament Food trucks Super ball scooping Candy fishing Gem scooping Dried fish by Mr. Morishita Coffee sales by Herb Time Sweets by Sachi Hana and many other exciting activities are planned. We hope to see you there! Nemophila Festa 2026 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Fukui Prefecture Horticultural Experience Facility, Horticulture LABO Hill 35-32-1 Hisakko, Mihama Town (inside the Horticulture Research Center) Phone: 0770-47-6162

Events around GW (April 29 - May 11) Part 2 Children's Kabuki in Hayase (May 3) In Hayase, Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, there is a tradition of "Children's Kabuki" performed by elementary school boys that has been passed down for about 150 years. It is said to have originated during the Edo period when cholera spread in Hayase, leading to the offering of Children's Kabuki at local temples and shrines to calm the disease. The head priest of Zuirinji at that time received a divine message stating, "The epidemic is a curse from gods and buddhas; therefore, offer Children's Kabuki to the temples and shrines." The villagers promptly constructed a float for the offering and on May 8 of the following year, they paraded the float to Hiyoshi Shrine, Zuirinji, and Jomoji, offering Children's Kabuki. As the epidemic subsided, this day became the grand festival of Hiyoshi Shrine, and the tradition of Children's Kabuki has been preserved and offered ever since (it is currently held on May 3). Children's Kabuki in Hayase Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday) Time: Starting around 8 AM. Location: Hayase, Mihama Town Offered in front of Hiyoshi Shrine and Zuirinji *After offering Children's Kabuki in front of Hiyoshi Shrine, the float will be moved to Zuirinji for another performance. The exact timing will depend on the situation, so we cannot provide a fixed time. If you wish to see Children's Kabuki, please keep your schedule open throughout the morning. https://www.view-wakasamihama.jp/trip-03-02...

Events around Golden Week (April 29 - May 11) Kōdōdantsutsuji Festival (May 3 - 5) At the "Mori to Kurasu Donguri Club" in Shinjo, Mihama Town, we cultivate the native "Kōdōdantsutsuji" (red azalea) that grows in the mountains of Mihama. During Golden Week, we will hold our annual sales event, the "Kōdōdantsutsuji Festival." Kōdōdantsutsuji Festival Date: May 3 (Sunday) - 5 (Tuesday), 2026 Location: Mori to Kurasu Donguri Club 182-1-1 Shinjo, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture Phone: 0770-32-3330

"Mother" Mini Live Keiko Takahashi, known as "Mother" from Nishiokoppe Village. Recently, she held a mini live performance before heading to Tokyo for the finals of the Top Artist Contest.🎆 Ishigaki, who came from Tokoro Town to send her support, and Yanjiro with Kumarobo, along with the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group from Nishiokoppe Village, performed. At the beginning of the live, Mother made her entrance from the back of the audience.🎤 While singing a medley of Linda songs, she walked toward the stage, passing close to the audience gathered that day. She also showcased a real shamisen and a shovel shamisen... She sang "Local Friends*" for the finals of the Top Artist Contest, and her signature song "Mother's Youth is Now" (lyrics and music by Riku Nakanishi). *NHK Hokkaido Hot News Theme song of "Local Friends Stay Diary" With a structure that kept the audience engaged, it was a packed one and a half hours. I thoroughly enjoyed it while taking photos. Mother, please sing your heart out in Tokyo!

Announcement of the 32nd Tokachi Aozora Lady appointment😄 Every year, in conjunction with the opening of Banei Tokachi, a certification and handover ceremony for the Tokachi Aozora Lady is held at Obihiro Ban'ei Racecourse.🎵 This year, the certification and handover ceremony took place on April 17 (Friday). The 32nd Tokachi Aozora Ladies are Chihiro Kiyota and Erina Kato. We appreciate your support!🙏 During the ceremony, bouquets were presented to the 31st Tokachi Aozora Ladies, Nozomi Takahashi and Mayuka Ishizaki, in gratitude for their year of activities💐 Thank you for your hard work‼️ As the first task for the 32nd Tokachi Aozora Lady, on that day, we distributed gifts to visitors at the opening of the Obihiro Racecourse, participated in the ceremony, and finally appeared on "Bansta"❗️ Thank you‼️ Banei Tokachi is a competition where draft horses pull heavy iron sleds, competing in speed and strength‼️ It is held every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. On April 26 (Sunday), the 20th Banei Tokachi Odds Park Cup❗️ The day will be filled with events! A collaboration event with "Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji" exclusively for visitors! A prize lottery, and a comedy stage featuring impersonations by Yoshimoto comedians will be available for your enjoyment😍 Additionally, in the evening, a show titled "Hanasaku Banei" featuring 500 drones lighting up the night sky will be held (around 21:15)✨✨ Be sure to come and cheer on the powerful draft horses up close🤗 https://tokachibare.jp/about_tokachi/page-55-2/...

The 36th Rekifune River Clear Stream Carp Streamers has begun! This springtime tradition in Taiki Town features around 550 carp streamers swimming above the Rekifune River! This year, we have also installed handmade carp streamers created by children during a workshop held in March. On May 5th, we will host the annual "Children's Day Mini Event"! More details will be announced later. Stay tuned! 🎏 The 36th Rekifune River Clear Stream Carp Streamers 【Period】April 17 (Friday) - May 6 (Wednesday) 【Location】Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed

[Activity Report] We held a rice planting monitoring tour at the Sky Terraced Rice Fields in Reihoku on April 19th.🧑‍🌾 Hello everyone, this is the Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association. On Sunday, April 19th, we conducted the "Reihoku Sky Terraced Rice Fields Rice Planting Monitoring Tour." Although it was a light rain on the day, working in the fog-shrouded, magical rice terraces provided a deep and tranquil experience, different from sunny days. ■Experience the abundant "daily life of farmers" During this tour, participants not only planted rice but also harvested fresh asparagus and experienced shiitake mushroom inoculation. 🌾Rice Planting: Enjoying the feel of the cold mud, step by step. Planting seedlings in the fog allowed for a pleasant concentration. Asparagus Harvest: Picking the fresh asparagus on-site. The joy of harvesting blew away the fatigue of work. 🍄‍🟫Shiitake Inoculation: The sound of tapping on the wood echoed in the rainy rice terraces. We also experienced this long-lasting job while thinking about the harvest. ■Lunch time accompanied by the "sound of rain" We enjoyed our lunch under the roof, with the sound of rain as our background music. We will take the feedback from this monitoring tour to gradually implement various experience menus. Thank you very much to everyone who participated, especially in the rain!

The 18th Spring Baki Horse Festival "Tokkome Yosai – Rakugo and Skit" ――― A Rakugo performance by the Kan'entei Ichimon will be held in the area associated with the famous "Kongen-tei Basho"! Enjoy a variety of Rakugo performances and the unique atmosphere of a live performance that you can't experience anywhere else. This year is the Year of the Horse! There will be a special lottery to commemorate the Year of the Horse 🐎 We hope to see you there! ✨ 【Date】Saturday, May 9th 【Time】Doors open: 1:00 PM, Performance starts: 1:30 PM 【Venue】Kirari Kamagaya Civic Center Kirari Hall 1-1-3 Tomioka, Kamagaya City, 3rd Floor Shopping Plaza Kamagaya 3-minute walk from Hatsutomi Station on the Keisei Matsudo Line (Public transportation recommended) 【Capacity】500 people (all seats reserved) *Admission for preschool children is not allowed. *Preschool children can enter only in the parent-child seating area (first 8 seats, reservation required) 【Application】Kamagaya City Cultural and Sports Division (phone, in-person, application form) By 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 7th 【Fees】Advance tickets: 2,000 yen, On-the-day tickets: 2,500 yen (No on-the-day tickets will be sold if advance tickets are sold out) 1,000 yen for junior high school students and under (same price for advance and on-the-day tickets) Please check the city’s homepage for more details! 【Cultural and Sports Division】 https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/smph/kanko-bunka-sports/bunka/kunishiseki/harunomakiuma/18harumaki.html...

Event Announcement📣 On April 26th (Sunday), the 68th Honbetsu Sanke Tsutsuji Festival will be held again this year😊 At Honbetsu Park, the venue, vibrant Daurian Azaleas and Ezo cherry trees will welcome everyone🌸 Inside the venue, you can enjoy a variety of gourmet foods from local restaurants, live performances by the Hamburger Boys, a bingo tournament, a bouncy land, and a smoke experience, among many other attractions‼️ One of the highlights is the specialty "Jumbo Yoshitsune Hot Pot," a delicious pork soup packed with local ingredients. Be sure to give it a try😍 Come with your family and friends to this spring festival filled with gourmet food and entertainment🤗 📍Date: April 26, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM *The event will proceed even in light rain 📍Location: In front of the stage at Yoshitsune no Sato Honbetsu Park (Higashimachi, Honbetsu Town) 【Requests for Attendees】 To ensure everyone enjoys a safe and fun time, we kindly ask for your cooperation with the following points. - Please refrain from bringing pets. - Please take your trash home with you (trash bags are available at the main tent). - Fishing equipment will not be available for rent. Please bring your own to participate. - Driving cars or bicycles after drinking is considered drunk driving, so please refrain from doing so.

Let's go to the spring Okhotsk! "Okhotsk Flower Tour Marche at HTB On-chan Terrace" will be held on April 17th (Friday) and 18th (Saturday) for two days. This event is full of highlights, including information on spring flower tourism in Okhotsk, a gathering of local characters, sales of local specialties, ice floe displays, and workshops. Engaru Town will feature the popular "National Treasure Blend" coffee from the local coffee shop, Murakami Coffee Shop, with the owner selling coffee beans, grounds, and drip coffee personally. Tasting will also be available! Additionally, thanks to the cooperation of the Enyu Agricultural Cooperative and the Engaru Town Asparagus Production Association, we will offer a limited quantity of sweet and rich Engaru spring asparagus "Nyo-kiz" at a special price! These will sell out quickly! There are plenty of other fun activities planned for these two days. We look forward to seeing you all! Venue: 6-1-1 Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido HTB On-chan Terrace Date: April 17th (Friday) 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM April 18th (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

On the first day of the marche, May 2nd (Saturday) to May 4th (Monday), the entrance of Roadside Station Kamu will be bustling with Nishiokoppe Marche. To coincide with the first day of the marche, we will hold a window art project where participants can paint on windows! The theme is "Flowers and Songs," and we invite you to decorate the windows inside the Roadside Station. Anyone, young or old, from inside and outside the village, is welcome to join. Participation is free of charge. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by an adult. The event will take place from 10:30 to 11:30, but staff will be available until 15:00 when the marche vendors close, so feel free to ask if you'd like to draw! The materials used will be washable crayons. Additionally, in the hall where the karakuri organ is installed, the windows have been decorated in advance by local volunteers, so please look forward to that as well. The drawings you create will be displayed until mid-July. If you happen to pass by the Roadside Station, please stop by and take a look at the artwork!

【Cherry Blossom Tour in Southern Shinshu🌸】Tenryū Gorge and Yae-zakura Kaidō are nearing their peak bloom! Currently at "50% bloom" & night illuminations are underway✨ The overlapping petals create an irresistible volume, reminiscent of peony flowers...! The contrast of pink gradients and the newly sprouted leaves offers a breathtaking view unique to this season✨" On Sunday, April 19th, the "Tenryū Gorge Yaezakura Street Sakura Festival" will also be held! ✅ About 2km (approximately 200 cherry trees of 10 varieties) along the cherry blossom path🌸 ✅ Illuminations are ongoing. A night stroll among the cherry blossoms is also recommended🌙 ✅ On April 19th (Sunday), the "Yae-zakura Kaidō Sakura Festival" will take place🌸

Event Announcement 📣 Masuya Shoten, a bakery based in Obihiro City, will open a new experiential facility called "Mugioto Horse Park – Hill of Horses and Wheat" on Saturday, April 18, 2026, focusing on horses and wheat. 😊 This facility is an experiential space adjacent to the Mugioto bakery, where visitors can enjoy interactions with banei and Dosanko horses, take part in horse-drawn carriage experiences (reservation required), and learn about local resource circulation, all while appreciating the unique values of Tokachi. Before the opening, the "Horses and Wheat Forum" will be held on Friday, April 17, followed by an opening event on the 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday). 🎵 🔶Horses and Wheat Forum This forum will discuss the new relationships and possibilities between horses and the local community from various perspectives. 📍Event Overview ・Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 13:00 - 16:00 ・Venue: Beat Museum / Mugioto Horse Park ・Participation Fee: Free (Capacity: 30 people, online streaming available) 📍Content ・Lecture: "New Possibilities for Horses" ・Panel Discussion ・Carriage Demonstration and Ranch Tour Experts from various fields, including support for retired racehorses, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and local culture, will participate in discussions about the future of horses and the community. 🔶Opening Event Overview 📍Date April 18 (Saturday) 10:30 - 14:30 April 19 (Sunday) 10:00 - 14:00 📍Main Activities ・1,000-Person Pizza Experience Participants will create pizzas using Tokachi-grown wheat "Banei Kitano Kaori" and "Tokachi Mush" from the local resource circulation project "Banei to Mushroom to Wheat Circle". During the event, experience tickets will be distributed to purchasers of a certain amount. The goal is to provide experiences for 1,000 people over the two days. ・Carriage Experience Two types of horse-drawn carriages pulled by two horses will circulate within the facility. ・Mobile Sales and Limited Products Event-exclusive products and bread inspired by horses will be sold by the Masuya bus.

The opening day of Forest Park is just around the corner! It will open on Wednesday, April 29th, at 9:00 AM! 🎉 This year, there will be no events during the Golden Week period, but on the opening day, all playground equipment will be available for just 100 yen per use, so please come and enjoy! The tent sites will take a little longer to prepare until the grass is ready. *Expected to open around late May. - 【Nishiokoppe Forest Park】 From April 29th (Wednesday, holiday) to October 18th (Sunday) *Open every day during this period. 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Parking available (free) #Open #GW #Playground equipment 100 yen

The Iwata City Tourism Association is hosting a collaborative project with Daytona Co., Ltd. called "Iwata Morning Activity Cafe" at the Communication Plaza. Enjoy morning coffee, use it as a meeting point for touring, and feel free to drop by anytime. After the Morning Activity Cafe, we will hold a Morning Activity Market, where families can participate in workshops to experience crafting and purchase popular sweets. Food trucks will also be present, so enjoy a fun holiday at the Communication Plaza throughout the day. Iwata City's mascot, Shippei, will also come to visit! Date: Saturday, May 9th, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine. (In case of bad weather, the event will be canceled. Notifications will be posted on this site in case of cancellation.) *A portion of the sales from the food trucks and workshops will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross as "Relief Fund for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster of Reiwa 6." *The Welcome Bikers Roadstation (WBR) project promotes a network of regions and facilities that welcome motorcyclists, calling for traffic safety and improved manners for visitors. *The content of the stalls may change.

Event Announcement 📣 This is an event where you can ride a bicycle on unpaved roads amidst the magnificent nature of Tokachi 🚴‍♀️🚴 You can choose between a short course suitable for beginners and a middle course for experienced riders that offers a great challenge. At the aid stations, we will provide local specialties, and after crossing the finish line, you can enjoy a pizza-making experience 🍕 Come ride, savor, and fully enjoy the nature of Tokachi 🤗 📍June 28 (Sunday) [Middle Course] 3 aid stations + a special aid station at the hill climb viewpoint + a pizza-making experience after finishing Location / Start & Finish: Poroshiri Nature Park Address: Takusei-cho Nishi 5-sen, Obihiro City, Hokkaido 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Registration 8:30 AM Start 2:00 PM Finish 📍June 28 (Sunday) [Short Course] 2 aid stations + a pizza-making experience after finishing Location / Start & Finish: Poroshiri Nature Park Address: Takusei-cho Nishi 5-sen, Obihiro City, Hokkaido 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM Registration 8:45 AM Start 2:00 PM Finish 📍Fees Middle Course (approximately 70 km) 10,000 yen Short Course (approximately 40 km) 7,000 yen 📍Entry Method Please apply through the Sports Entry website. *Please note that registration for the Welcome Ride on June 27 (Saturday) has closed.

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】 Announcement for April 📣 Hello everyone! We are continuing this year! Here is the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" in April!♪ 👀 Highlights of this Sunset Marche 👀 ❣ The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes. In addition to Dekopon, we plan to sell Amakusa Bankan this time as well! 🍊❣ We look forward to seeing you all 😊 Don't forget to bring your own bags! 🛍✨ 【Scheduled Agricultural Products】 ・Asparagus ・Amakusa Bankan ・Cucumbers 🥒 ・Cabbage ・Pumpkin 🎃 ・Green Peas ・Rice 🌾 ・Sunny Lettuce ・Dekopon ・Onions 🧅 ・Peppers 🫑 ・Fruit Tomatoes ・Mini Tomatoes ・Lettuce 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche 【Date】April 12th (Sunday) from 1 PM to 3 PM 【Location】Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association (Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center, 4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihokumachi)

On May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday, national holiday), the "Kuniyoshi Castle Festival 2026" will be held around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum. Experience the Warring States period at this impregnable castle, where Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu entered. It's a fun event for both adults and children! Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Venue: Around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi History Museum and Tokusho-ji Temple (25-2 Sagaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture) Admission: Free Rain Policy: The event will proceed in rain (the stage venue may change partially to "Tokusho-ji" in case of rain). Access: 5 minutes by car from the Wakasa Mihama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway (Free parking available for about 220 cars; please follow the directions of the staff) About 3 kilometers from Mihama Station (approximately 20 minutes by rental bicycle) Contact: 050-5235-2185 (Please note there was an error in the phone number on the pamphlet.) Schedule 9:00 AM Opening Ceremony 9:30 AM Kunimoto Matchlock Gun Research Association (Special venue) 10:05 AM Sakurai To 10:40 AM Kazane (Ocarina) 11:10 AM Sanshin Group Shinpu Eisa 11:40 AM Mihama Jazz Orchestra 12:15 PM Kyoto-Nagaokakyo Omotenashi Bushotai Tsutsuji 12:50 PM Bubu no Hoshitachi (Guitar performance) 1:20 PM Sunflower (Guitar performance) 2:00 PM Historical Stories 3:00 PM Closing Declaration *Please note that the content and schedule may change without notice due to various circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. Merchandise Sales Kyoto-Nagaokakyo Omotenashi Bushotai Tsutsuji Sakurai To Kuniyoshi Association Mini Festival Ring toss, Super Ball scooping, etc. Play, learn, and experience the Warring States period! Handwritten castle seals by descendants of the castle lord Location: Special booth in front of the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Cost: 1,000 yen per sheet Numbered tickets: Distribution starts at 9:00 AM Event Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Walk (Hiking) *Rain or shine Location: In front of the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Departure: 10:00 AM (Expected to finish around 11:30 AM) Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM Capacity: 50 people (First-come, first-served on the day) Historical Stories (1st Kuniyoshi Castle History Lecture for 2026) Location: Special stage for the Kuniyoshi Castle Festival Event Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Armor Experience *Canceled in case of rain Available all day Cost: Free Location: Learning room of the museum Target: From children to adults Delicious Food Market (Limited items available) Vendor List: Mahana Table, Brick House, Momonji, Tsuru to Kame, YuuViva, Nakanishi Seika, Coffee Shop Hygge, Mihama Town Social Welfare Council, Kuniyoshi Association, Funatako Tokusho-ji (Indoor Rest Area) Authentic vegetarian cuisine (from 10:00 AM) Temple CAFE (from 10:00 AM)

Event Announcement📣 On May 3rd (Sunday), the "3-Hour Endurance Cycle Race in Sarabetsu" will be held😊 Let's enjoy the first bicycle endurance race of spring on the international circuit of Tokachi Speedway🎵 Challenge yourself to see how many laps you can complete in 3 hours, testing your limits and the bonds of your team‼ You can participate with road bikes, sports cycles, or even regular mom bikes🚲🚲 We look forward to your entries as you create memories during Golden Week🤗 📍Location: Tokachi Speedway (Sarabetsu) 📍Application Deadline: Until April 20th ◆About Entry ①Team (2-3 members) using a timing baton method ⇒ a) Mens (Men only) / b) Ladys (Women only) / c) Mix (Mixed gender) ⇒ Entry fee 9,000 yen (per team) ②Solo (individual) participation is also OK ⇒ d) Expert (Expert) / e) Men (General Men) / f) Lady (General Women) ⇒ Entry fee 7,000 yen (e) General Men / (f) General Women ⇒ Entry fee 6,500 yen (d) Expert JCF/HCF registered participants (please include registration number on the application form) ③Enjoy (& Cosplay) Class ⇒ g) Enjoy (for those who want to enjoy the cycle race regardless of ranking, 1-3 members) ⇒ Entry fee 6,000 yen (no awards will be given) *Please note that during the event, there will be an additional facility entry fee of 1,000 yen for each participant aged high school and above at Tokachi Speedway (free for middle school students and younger). For applications and details, please check the Tokachi Cycle Network website. http://tokachicyclenetwork.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-145.html...

Event Announcement 📣 On Sunday, April 26th we will hold a one-day special cycling event across Horoka Pass, which links Lake Shikaribetsu and Lake Nukabira 😊 There are two starting points—Lake Shikaribetsu side and NukabiraGensenkyo side—so you can choose according to your level 🚴‍♀️ 1) From Lake Shikaribetsu (for beginner to intermediate riders) 14 km to the summit, 200 m elevation gain, and a gentle climb. Enjoy the relaxed beauty of the national park 🎵 2) From NukabiraGensenkyo (for those who like climbing) 8 km to the summit, 500 m elevation gain, with a series of steep slopes. The sense of accomplishment is unbeatable 🎶 Ride through the early-spring Taisetsuzan on your bike‼ We sincerely look forward to your entry 🤗 For registration and details, please check the Tokachi Cycle Network website. 📍Horoka Pass is part of the National Cycle Route Tokapuchi 400 🚵🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️ http://tokachicyclenetwork.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-144.html...

Minami Shinshu weekend outing info 🚗💨 The katakuri (dogtooth violet) at Katakuri no Sato in Oosegi, Iida City, is in full bloom! A pale purple carpet stretches as far as the eye can see — a once-in-a-season spectacle. It’s perfect for photos 📸✨️ Plus! On Sunday, April 12, the Katakuri Festival will take place. Come enjoy a spring stroll with family and friends. ⁡ 📸: Friday, April 3, 2026 📍 Katakuri no Sato (2609-27 Oosegi, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture) Best time to visit: Now in peak bloom! Event: Katakuri Festival on Sunday, April 12 ※ Sakura-sama Cherry Blossom Festival held at the same time! ※ Check Minami Shinshu Navi for details 👀