Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. In front of Kawagoe City Hall, it is a festival float of Nasori in Nandori Towns.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. In front of Kawagoe City Hall, it is a festival float of Yorimitsu in Mikubo Towns. Restrooms available, in fact, there are still many photos of the Kawagoe Festival.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Aso City Tourist Association in Kumamoto Prefecture. Best regards for introducing plenty of attractive information about Aso City in this Account. In this First Post, I would like to briefly introduce Aso City. ▶▶▶ What is Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture? ◀◀◀ Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the Northeastern region of Kumamoto Prefecture and is known for its active volcano "Aso Mountain" and its majestic Caldera topography, one of the one of the most in the world. With a population of about 23,000 (as of November 2024), it is a region with beautiful prairies that have been protected by people for generations for 13,000 years. It has a variety of attractions that Fascination the Visitors, including Five Peaks of Aso, Hot Spring, and landscapes registered as UNESCO Global Geoparks. ▶▶▶ Access to Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◀◀◀ ◎ Kumamoto Station - Access by train to Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture From Kumamoto Station to Aso City, it is convenient to Use the JR Hohi Main Line. Via Higo-Ozu Station, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Aso Station. There is also a limited express train Car "Trans-Kyushu Limited Express". In addition, there are plenty of buses and rental cars to Aso City, and Access to the surrounding Sightseeing spots is also good. ◎ Aso Kumamoto Airport - Access to Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture by Car From Aso Kumamoto Airport to Aso City, it takes about 1 hour by car. Use a rental car or shuttle bus from the airport for smooth Access to Aso City and Sightseeing spots. At Aso Kumamoto Airport, a new Passenger terminal building will be opened in March 2023 that integrates domestic and international flights. ▶▶▶ Historical background of Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◀◀◀ The history of Aso City is centered on the Agricultural culture that has benefited from Mt. Aso Mountain since ancient times. In particular, the grasslands of Aso are said to have existed since the Jomon period about 13,000 years ago, forming the beautiful landscape of present-day Aso. One of the world's one of the most Caldera, created by hundreds of thousands of years of volcanic activity, has become a symbol of the Aso UNESCO Geopark. ▶▶▶ Popular Sightseeing spots in Aso City, Kumamoto ◀◀◀ I would like to introduce some Sightseeing spots that represent Aso City. ◎ Nakadake Crater Nakadake Crater is a place where you can experience the power of volcanic activity up close, and you can observe plumes and volcanic rocks near the crater. You can have a valuable experience where you can directly feel the power of geothermal heat and volcanoes. Access is convenient because there is a Car road leading to just before the crater. ◎ Kusasenrigahama Kusasenrigahama, a vast grassland of 785,000 square meters or about 38 times the size of Tokyo Dome, is a spot where you can enjoy a magnificent view with the Five Peaks of Aso in the background. Grazing cows and horses can be seen grazing leisurely, and it is a healing place where you can feel the breath of nature. Walking trail is also Maintenance and popular with tourists. ◎Aso Shrine It is an ancient shrine with a history of more than 2,000 years, enshrining 12 family gods, including Kenban Ryumei, who pioneered Aso, and is revered as the best shrine in Higo Province, and there are 500 branch companies Located in nationwide. Restrooms available are nationally designated important cultural properties, and the tower gate is said to be one of the "Three Great Tower Gates in Japan". ◎ Daikanbo Daikanbo is a superb view point overlooking the entire Aso Caldera. You can see the magnificent view of the Five Peaks of Aso as a "reclining Buddha", and the scenery woven by the Sunrise and sunset is especially exceptional. The Observation decks has Car parking lots, shops, and convenient Access. ◎ Kusasenri Observation Point Elevation 1,100 Meters, Kusasenri Observation Point overlooks Kusasenrigahama. If the weather is good, you can see the Ariake Sea and Mt. Unzen in the distance behind Mt. Kinbozan, and a spectacular 360-degree view Unfolds as far as the eye can see. ◎ Komezuka Komezuka, which is said to have been formed by an eruption about 3,300 years ago, is a beautiful yen cone-shaped volcanic hill about 80 meters high located in the Caldera of Mt. Aso Mountain. It has a beautiful shape characterized by a lush slope that looks like an upside-down dog with a large depression at the top, and you can enjoy the expression of the four seasons, with vivid fresh greenery from Spring to summer and golden pampas grass Unfolds in autumn. ◎ Tagoyama Forest Park Tagoyama Forest Park is an observation spot where you can overlook the Five Peaks of Aso and Aso Valley. Hiking and forest bathing can be enjoyed in the park where lush nature spreads. From the "Sorafune Pier" where the top of Mt. Tagoyama protrudes, you can also see the sea of clouds spreading all below. ◎ Hana Asobi (ASO MILK FACTORY) Hana Asobi is one of the largest English rose gardens in western Japan, with 4,500 roses of about 750 species. There is a restaurant, cheese workshop, café, souvenir shop and Strawberry picking, so the whole family can enjoy it. ◎ Roadside Station Aso Roadside Station Aso is a facility where Local Specialty products and Tourist Information are gathered. Fresh vegetables and Souvenirs are lined up, and many tourists visit it as a base point for traveling to Aso. Take a break from driving is also a great spot. ◎ Cuddly Dominion It is a theme park where you can meet bears and various animals from all over the world. Popular events include a show by Director Miyazawa, who is famous as an animal trainer, holding a bear cub that can only be experienced here in Kyushu, and a "petting Zone" where you can play with dogs and cats from around the world, alpacas and capybaras. ▶▶▶ Specialty products gourmet in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◀◀◀ ◎ Aso's Akaushi (Higo Akaushi) Aso's Akaushi beef is a brand of beef that is characterized by its lean meat, healthy and juicy taste. The high-quality meat grown in the grasslands of Aso is popular for steaks and yakiniku. ◎ Pickled mustard greens Aso's Specialties, Pickled mustard greens, are traditional pickles made from Takana grown in the Rich in nature environment of Aso. Ideal for accompaniment to rice and Ochazuke. ◎ soup It is a local cuisine of Aso, and is popular for its gentle flavor made with flattened or rolled Dango and vegetables from the earth's Traditional Japanese straw raincoat, seasoned with miso and soy sauce. ◎ Red pickled vegetables Red pickled vegetables are a traditional pickle that has been handed down to Aso along with pickled mustard greens, and it is a sweet and spicy pickle made with Aso's Local vegetables. Local people feel the visit of autumn by eating red pickled vegetables. ▶▶▶ Events and Festivals in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◀◀◀ ◎ Agricultural festivals in Aso It is an agricultural festival held mainly at Aso Shrine, Kunizukuri Shrine, Shimo Shrine, etc. It is a historic festivals designated as a nationally designated Important Intangible folk cultural property. ◎ Great Aso Fire Mountain Festival Great Aso Fire Mountain Festival is a popular Events that is Held in every August. Fireworks color the night sky of Aso, which is rich in rich in nature. Various events are held in at the Aso City General Center Multipurpose Plaza, the Events venue, and stalls are lined up. ▶▶▶ Tourist Information of Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◀◀◀ Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture is an attractive Sightseeing spot that combines magnificent Nature, history and culture. People fascinates visit the Caldera topography that spreads around the active volcano "Aso Mountain", the grassland culture that has lasted for more than 10,000 years, and the abundant Specialty products gourmet. We will continue to introduce recommendations of Aso City, so please follow us!

【Cherry blossom planting experience 🥰 at Oboshi Park】 At Oboshi Park, one of the 100 best famous landmarks in Japan Using Furusato Nozei Tax Payment to Plant Cherry Blossoms I can. The cherry blossom tree planting experience is the Sakura Festival in late March of 2025 (Reiwa 7) It is scheduled to be held on one of the Saturdays and Sundays during the period. As a memento of the experience, engrave your name on the plate.

"Shinpu Castle" from Kai Province makes its first ascent 🏯⚔️ to the "Castle EXPO"] Over the two days of Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22, 2024, At Pacifico Yokohama North Finally to be Held in "Castle EXPO2024"! Shinpu Castle in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture will ascend for the first time 🏯⚔️✨✨ At the booth, Katsuyori Takeda's banner T-shirt, NEW RELEASE! A map of Shinpu Castle was designed Original Clear File, We will 💠🤍 sell limited seal of the castle to commemorate the first ascent of "Castle EXPO" By the person in charge of excavation Please 🔥🔥 come and listen to the story of the castle fever At the venue [Castle Tour Tourist Information Zone K-90] We look forward to seeing you 🙋 ♀️✨ ———————————————————— Castle EXPO is one of the largest castle festivals in Japan, held in every December at Pacifico Yokohama since 2016 for the purpose of promoting and developing castle culture and interacting with castle lovers. "Castles", "castle specialists" and "castle fans" gather from all over Japan, and it is an Events that has gained high support. This year's theme is "Castle Fever Day"! Please come and visit us! For more information on Events and ticket Information, please check the Castle EXPO Official website. ———————————————————— 【Detailed Information】 ■ Date and time December 2024 21st (Sat) 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry at 5:30 p.m.) 22 (Sun) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.) ・Saturday Night Program Saturday, December 21, 2024 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (tentative) ■Venue Pacifico Yokohama North (Address: 1-1-2 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, etc.) ■ Organizer CASTLE EXPO (Japan Castle Association, Jobito <Tohoku Shinsha >, Murayama Co., Ltd., Pacifico Yokohama)

The poster for Tomakomai City's major winter Events "Tomakomai Skate Festival" has been completed! We are looking forward to welcoming you to the "Tomakomai Skate Festival", which is "good to eat and good to play" and "Shibareyaki" that is baked and eaten in a drum under the cold winter sky, and the "Little Slide" about 4 meters high made of snow!

【Uedawara Yutachi Kagura】 "Uedawara Yutachi Kagura" Held in on December 8, 2024 at Mitarai Shrine in Uedawara, Mie, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu It is Dedication once every three years in a Shinto ritual to pray for a disease-free life and a bountiful harvest of five grains. Many visitors visited on the day. The Uedawara Yutachi Kagura begins by changing the water from the two cauldrons where Aragami kept burning wood, and then dances wildly while scattering sparks over the charcoal fire. Next, two people dressed in raven hats Oyster the hot water, scoop it up with their hands, and take the yudama to offer to the gods. Next, two white-clad people yellowtail hot water with kumasasa, dance barefoot on the charcoal fire, enter the kettle and chant congratulatory songs, and finally the delivery dance is performed. Scenes of the brave and fantastic scene were met with loud applause from the audience. [Place] Mitarai Shrine Precincts (Uedawara, Mie, Bungo-Ono City) ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Uedawara Yutachi Kagura (Kamitawara Yutate Kagura) White costume wearing hot water] "Uedawara Yutachi Kagura" Held in on December 8, 2024 at Mitarai Shrine in Uedawara, Mie, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu It is Dedication once every three years in a Shinto ritual to pray for a disease-free life and a bountiful harvest of five grains. Many visitors visited on the day. The Uedawara Yutachi Kagura begins by changing the water from the two cauldrons where Aragami kept burning wood, and then dances wildly while scattering sparks over the charcoal fire. Next, two people dressed in raven hats Oyster the hot water, scoop it up with their hands, and take the yudama to offer to the gods. Next, two white-clad people yellowtail hot water with kumasasa, dance barefoot on the charcoal fire, enter the kettle and chant congratulatory songs, and finally the delivery dance is performed. Scenes of the brave and fantastic scene were met with loud applause from the audience. [Place] Mitarai Shrine Precincts (Uedawara, Mie, Bungo-Ono City) ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Uedawara Yutachi Kagura (Kamitawara Yutate Kagura) Aragami who flickers sparks] "Uedawara Yutachi Kagura" Held in on December 8, 2024 at Mitarai Shrine in Uedawara, Mie, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu It is Dedication once every three years in a Shinto ritual to pray for a disease-free life and a bountiful harvest of five grains. Many visitors visited on the day. The Uedawara Yutachi Kagura begins by changing the water from the two cauldrons where Aragami kept burning wood, and then dances wildly while scattering sparks over the charcoal fire. Next, two people dressed in raven hats Oyster the hot water, scoop it up with their hands, and take the yudama to offer to the gods. Next, two white-clad people yellowtail hot water with kumasasa, dance barefoot on the charcoal fire, enter the kettle and chant congratulatory songs, and finally the delivery dance is performed. Scenes of the brave and fantastic scene were met with loud applause from the audience. [Place] Mitarai Shrine Precincts (Uedawara, Mie, Bungo-Ono City) ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Odakyu Family Fun Festa 2024] Held in on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 at the Special venue, a full-scale ice skating rink using real ice, and the adjacent Ebina Central Park. Popular characters such as Kururin from Isehara ✨, Mokoron from Odakyu, and Sotetsu's Christmas version of Sonyan gathered in large numbers, and many people, including Families, came to the event, and it was very crowded!

[Odakyu Family Fun Festa 2024] Finally, from tomorrow, a large-scale Events will be Held in for two days, where railway companies from all over the country will gather in Ebina! On both days, Isehara City will experience multicolor prints, and ✨ Kururin ✨ will also appear, and Fun will appear on the stage from around 15:30 (planned)! Yoshikawa Brewery will open on Saturday 7th, and Happi Pan Raifu will open a stalls on Sunday 8th. There are many family-friendly Events such as the Fuma Ninja Show & Fuma Ninja Experience, Odakyu's child-rearing support mascot 💙 Mokoron 💙 stage, and 🚃 the station master impersonation experience 🚃! On the Odakyu Line, the IC fare for children is 50 yen! Enjoy 🌈 two days full of fun ◆Date & Time: December 7 (Sat) & 8 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 ◆Venue: Ebina Central Park ◆Access: A short walk from Ebina Station on the Odakyu Line and Sotetsu Line ◆Organizer: Odakyu Electric Railway Corporation 　　　　Ebina Central Park Designated Manager

Photographed 12/3/24. At the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a potato dedication ceremony was held. The Kawagoe Imo Lottery is handmade by everyone at the Kawagoe Imonoko Workshop.

FC Fujizakura Yamanashi Soccer Events ⚽️🌸] "NEELA MAKES YOUR DREAMS AND WISHES COME TRUE" PRESENTS🐸🌟 "FC Fujizakura Yamanashi Soccer Events" will be held in! * This Event is limited to Nirasaki City residents, those who belong to the city soccer team, those who work at business establishments in the city, and their families. She is active in the Japan Women's Soccer League With the players of FC Fujizakura Yamanashi Soccer Events ⚽️🗻🌸 where you can interact On the day of the event, in addition to Held in a soccer class "Soccer Community" by FC Fujizakura Yamanashi players and staff, "FC Fujizakura Yamanashi player autograph session" and "Fun lottery" We also have 🌈✨ fun projects such as *Autograph sessions and raffles require registration to participate in the football community. Soccer lovers! Everyone who wants to play soccer from now on! Let's ⚽️ enjoy soccer at "Soccer Town Nirasaki" 【Detailed Information】 ●Date and time Saturday, February 9, 2025 *Cancelled due to stormy weather 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Reception: 9:30 a.m.) ●Venue Greenfield Hosaka (5136-1 Miyakubo, Hosaka Towns, Nirasaki City) ●Participation Fee free * This Event is limited to Nirasaki City residents, those who belong to the city soccer team, those who work at business establishments in the city, and their families. ●What to bring Clothes, shoes, drinks, etc. for exercise ●Application Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10 a.m. * For details and applications for each class in the soccer community, Please see the Nirasaki Tourism Association Home page. ●Organizer / Inquiries Nirasaki Tourism Association Phone number: 0551-22-1991 * Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ●Cooperation FC Fujizakura Yamanashi @fcfujizakura Nirasaki Sports Soccer Club 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 Nirasaki Tourism Association's "Neela will make your dreams and wishes come true" project 💫 Nirasaki City image character "Neera" is a mysterious frog 🐸🌟 who uses the power of magic to make dreams and wishes come true In the recruitment for 2024, we received from the Nirasaki Sports Club Girls. We will fulfill your request "I want to Held in a Events where you can enjoy and interact with the players of FC Fujizakura Yamanashi together." ☆

[Odakyu Family Fun Festa 2024] Starting with the Odakyu groups and local governments along the line, railway companies from all over the country will gather in Ebina! Isehara City will also experience multicolor printmaking, Yoshikawa Brewery on Saturday 7th, and Happy Bread Raifu will stalls on Sunday 8th. Family-friendly Events will be Held in, such as character greetings, the Fuma Ninja Show & Fuma Ninja Experience, Odakyu's child-rearing support mascot 💙 Mokoron's 💙 stage, and 🚃 the station master impersonation experience 🚃. Please join us! ◆Date & Time: December 7 (Sat) & 8 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 ◆Venue: Ebina Central Park ◆Access: A short walk from Ebina Station on the Odakyu Line and Sotetsu Line ◆Organizer: Odakyu Electric Railway Corporation 　　　　Ebina Central Park Designated Manager

[Fantastically shining winter fantasy] Held in again this season! This is an announcement of the annual Omachi Towns Hot Spring Village Dream Fireworks! Held in every Saturday in February this season as well. For more information, please visit ♪ the QR code blog You can check it from the HP Events Information on your profile.

Hi all! This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. Blessed with fine weather today, the "Shosenkyo Gorge Hoto Festival" was held in grandly! This year's Hoto Festival is a collaboration project with the Exploration Department of Kofu Daiichi High School. It was a wonderful performance by the A Cappella Club, Dance Club, and Folk Rock Club, and it was a great Gari! In addition, the bingo tournament Jade featured a gorgeous Premiums was also a great success. Stalls, each of the five types of hoto was unique, and all of them were exquisite! Which one was your favorite?

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float procession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. It is a festival float of the Rustic Son of Nishikosenba Towns.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float procession at Kawagoe City Hall. It is a festival float of Ota Michikan in Renjaku Town.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float procession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. It is a festival float of Ieyasu in Wakita Towns.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the residence of Shintomi Town 2-chome.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float of the bell of Tong Towns.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry is greeted by a festival float from OteTowns.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry is greeted by a festival float of Ota Michikan in Renjaku Town.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. In front of the Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it is a festival float of Ota Michikan in Renjaku Town.

-Nakasendo / Tsumago juku Cultural and Political Procession (3)- Restrooms available to everyone who came! Held in safely on November 23 next year... ✨

-Nakasendo / Tsumago juku Cultural and Political Procession (2)- November 23 is the busiest day ✨ of the year for Tsumago juku Lunch break is rice balls 🍙 wrapped in bamboo skin It's also a photo opportunity to see them eating! I wonder if 💭 they used to bring rice balls like this and eat them on the go There are people who are handing out large pieces of paper, which are called "Kawaraban" and are like newspapers from the Edo period. It is said 💭 that they were selling at that time in order to inform the common people of urgent news

-Culture, Literature and Politics Procession (1)- On Saturday, November 23, the 57th Cultural and Political Procession was held in under the auspices of the Tsumagoro Love Association. Under clear skies, the Reproduction of the people who would have walked this Nakasendo during the Cultural and Political Era and the Scene of the Shukuba were reproduced, and Nakasendo and Tsumago juku were ✨ crowded Restrooms available to everyone who came and cooperated with manners such as photography. Held in safely next year.

Photographed 11/23/24. I went to the 7th Koedo Kawagoe Imo Festival. Adult cocoa potato topping here in Wayama. On cold days, it's cocoa. ☕️🍠

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. A wild festival float has just turned around.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. A festival float is greeting the Sumiyoshi Pavilion.