Annual festivals Wasshoi experience tour] Hodaka Shrine "Mifune Festival" where huge festival floats parade Let's tow the ship together! … We have started selling experience tours! It is a festival that is Held in at Hodaka Shrine on September 26 and 27 every year, and a ship-shaped festival float is towed even though it is a prefecture without a sea On the 27th of this festival, the magnificent "Battle of Mifune" is a spectacle, with huge hulls weighing up to 5 tons colliding with each other This time, on this tour, you can have a valuable experience of towing this boat Please take this opportunity to experience the "Mifune Festival"! 【Privileges of the experience tour】 (1) Tow a huge Adult boat that can only be towed by locals to Hodaka Shrine! (2) Comes with a cool T-shirt specially made for the Mifune Festival! Let's put it on and join in! (3) I'm happy! Limited "Mifune Festival" with shuin stamps! (4) The biggest showcase, the climactic scene where the hulls of two adult boats collide, has a close pier seat! (5) Let's raise your luck from Hodaka Shrine, the strongest Power Spot! Please check the Azumino Tourism Association Official website for details.

【Lantern Festival】Shirane Iino District The Festival "Lantern Festival", which has been passed down from ancient times in the Iino area, was held in yesterday. At 6 p.m., the lanterns erected in each district will be lit! Go through the many lanterns lit on the approach to the temple and pray at Wakamiya Shrine. Towards the end of the festival, fireworks was rising Gari and the enthusiasm and envy of the people made me feel a little lonely at the end of summer.

Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival It is a fire Festival that is Held in on August 14 every year in Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. The Origin is uncertain, but it is said to be for the memorial service of the Bon Festival, the insect chasing event to wish for a good harvest of Rice, and the memorial service for the victims of the putsch that occurred in the Edo period. On the day of the fire Festival, all Mr./Ms. local residents will prepare small torches from the area around Harajiri Falls to the rice fields around the Ogata Plain. At night, when about 10,000 small torches are lit at once, the light of the small torches Gari emerges from the area around Harajiri Falls to the Ogata Plain. Scenes are very fantastic. Restrooms available are also made of small torches such as Torii (shrine gates) and stone bridges unique to Ogata, and beauty competitions are held.

[(Sunday), August 25] One event is over, and another is over. Everywhere there is no rest It's 😆 a series of events every day The festivals at the end of August are It's the Village Festival! Be sure to visit Nishiokoppe Village this 🏃🏃 weekend Many food and beverage stalls Such as the woodcutter competition and the Drink-Bang-Bang-Born competition. The attractions are also a must see. Fun for live performances on stage. At the renovated forest park We look forward to seeing you! #Nishiokoppe Village #Village Festival #Festival #Summer #Stalls #Live #Attractions #Woodcutter #Milk design

Takekoma Shrine in Iwanuma It's summer

The Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival will be Held in on August 14 in Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. Gari, when the small torches are lit all at once, the light of the small torches appears fantastically around Harajiri Falls and the Ogata Plain.

Sendai Tanabata Festival taken at night The decoration in the photo is decorated with 78,000 origami cranes made by children from elementary and junior high schools in the city with the hope of reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake This year, it is said that it also contains a wish for the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula earthquake

[Evening time at a performance party] This year, the performing arts will be back! Stalls by Village residents, performances and offerings by Village residents, and karaoke competitions. The people of Nishiokoppe We are doing our best to entertain Nishiokoppe. After inviting everyone Mr./Ms. Please come and visit us! (Wednesday) September 11, 2024 At Hotel Mori Yume Plum Hall Doors open at 6:00 p.m. / Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. #Nishiokoppe Village #Performing Arts #Resurrection #Festival #Performing arts #Let's enjoy the evening

Tado Shrine the day after the Festival Mr./Ms. priests were cleaning everywhere. I like the scenery of the lanterns lined up in an orderly manner, like a shrine in Obon. Mie Prefecture Kuwana City Tado Town

This year, the Taiki Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry will Held in the Commerce and Industry Festival and the Town Residents' Bon Dance Festival! [The 62nd Chamber of Commerce and Industry Festival] Date & Time: 8/15 (Thursday) 11:00~ Location: Taiki Town Economic Center Event Plaza (behind the Roadside Station Cosmall Taiki) [The 51st Taiki Town Town residents Bon dance festival] Date & Time: 8/15 (Thursday) 18:00~ Location: Taiki Town Jufureai-dori (the road facing behind the Roadside Station Cosmall Taiki) Please come and visit us!

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki Mayor's Office One piece of the moon on the summer strange festival of the historic towns mayor's office. The Suphorbia Garden Festival, 1800 years ago, the history of Emperor Nakama. From August 7 to 13 every year.

Cool summer fireworks Unlike in the daytime, a cool breeze blows on the riverbed. It was a pleasant fireworks festival Click to Enjoy the whole thing. Saitama Prefecture Kumagaya Fireworks Festival 2024.8.10

The "Sendai Tanabata Festival" is held from August 6th ~ 8th every year. It is famous nationwide as one of the summer festivals in Tohoku. 2024 was also successfully held in.

The photo shows an event called "Taiwan Lantern Festival SENDAI2024", which is held in a complex facilities called "Aqua Ignis Sendai". About 400 lanterns were displayed to express gratitude to Taiwan for its great support in the Great East Japan Earthquake and to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the opening of Tainan City.

Hello! Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City. Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City is a city with a population of about 50,000 located in the northwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture in the Kyushu region. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out the recommendations and Sightseeing spot Information of the Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City, so Best regards! ◆◆◆ Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City is the city of the best cranes in Japan In Izumi City, from mid-October to December every year, more than 10,000 cranes and crowned cranes migrate from Siberia and overwinter until around March. Boasting the largest number and variety of cranes in Japan, it was designated as a National Special Natural Monument in 1952 as "Cranes and their migration sites in Kagoshima Prefecture", and in 2021 it was certified as a Ramsar Convention registered wetland as a "wintering place for Izumi cranes". The graceful appearance of soaring in the sky and taking off all at once in the early morning have become a Winter tradition of this city. ◆◆◆ Some of the Sightseeing spot of Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City ◇Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi Selected as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and certified as a Japan Heritage Site, the Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi are a historic area where the samurai culture of the Edo period remains strong. In addition to the "Izumi foothills History Museum" where you can learn about the history of the Samurai residences group, and the "Takezoe residence" and "Saisho residence" where Open to the public Samurai residences you can get a glimpse of the lifestyle and architectural style of the residents, the cityscape that retains the appearance of that time, such as the stone walls and the samurai gate about 400 years ago, are also attractive. ◇Izumi City Crane Observation Center It is located There is a in front of the crane roost, and you can see more than 10,000 cranes up close from the observation deck on the second floor and rooftop. It is open every year from November 1 to the second Sunday of March, which coincides with the wintering period of cranes, and the sight of cranes soaring gracefully in the sky and the sight of all cranes taking off all at once in the early morning is a spectacular view that can only be seen here in the world. ◇Izumi City Tsuru Museums Crane Park Izumi If you want to learn about cranes, go to Crane Park Izumi! It is the only crane museum in Japan where you can learn not only about cranes wintering in Izumi City, but also about cranes from around the world. Restrooms available in the premises flower park, where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, playground equipment for children to play, and a tree house. ◇Hakozaki Yawata Shrine Hakozaki Yawata Shrine enshrines a large bell that is 4 meters high and weighs 5 tons. The bell depicts a parent and child of a crane, and it is called "Great Bell of Wish Fulfillment if it is done, it will be grown." ◇Uwaba Highlands Cosmos Garden It is a Highlands with rape flowers blooming all over the place in Spring and 250,000 cosmos trees in autumn. During the Cosmos season, they also sell Specialty Products and gelato. ◇Shinonome no Sato A large garden of about 40,000 tsubo that has been Maintenance by making the most of the undulations of the mountain as it is in its nature. You can enjoy Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) in Spring, hydrangeas all over the mountains in June, and colorful Autumn leaves in autumn. In addition, there is a rest area in the park where you can eat the owner's special Juwari Soba, and a facilities to enjoy pottery and paintings Restrooms available. ◇ Specialty Hall Izumi The vegetables and fruits lined up in the Inside the Museum are all "Izumi products". Among them, citrus fruits, mainly tangerines, which are specialty products, are sold in a wide variety and quantity. ◇ Izumi City Izumi Station Tourist Specialty Products "Hirai-ri" It is a facility set up in Izumi Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen as an information transmission base for Izumi City. The Inside the Museum is equipped with a tourist Information Center, a Specialty Products sales office, a Meals office, and a rest area. ◆◆◆ Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City Specialty Products ◇Tea Izumi City is also famous as a tea producing area. Tea, grown in a temperate climate and fertile soil, is characterized by its aroma and deep taste. ◇Izumi mandarin oranges Grown in the sea breeze, it boasts a sweet and juicy taste. Fresh tangerines can be purchased at Local markets and Direct sales. ◇ Seaweed from Izumi It is a seaweed seaweed created by an old-fashioned manufacturing method that does not use acid treatment, and encapsulates the blessings of Nature one by one. It has a soft sweetness that loosens and melts in the mouth, an elegant aroma that escapes through the nose, and a wild taste. ◆◆◆ Some of the festival and Events of Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City ◇ Summer Festival Izumi Kakusho Festival It is a festival that is Held in for two days in late July every year. On the first day, parades and General dance will be held in the Izumi City Honmachi shopping district, and on the second day, stage Events, Stalls Stalls, and fireworks festival will be held. About 5,000 Gari fireworks are launched. ◇Izumi City Industrial Festival It is Held in on Saturdays and Sundays in mid-November every year, and is Held in with many industries such Izumi as the "hometown Izumi Specialty Market", "Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival", "Food and Beverage Festival", etc., and festival Izumi City is while incorporating many industries. In addition to Izumi City's Specialty Products, you can also buy Specialty Products from friendship cities and sister cities, and there are stage Events, so it is crowded with many people from outside the city. ◇ Medium City It is a festival held in every year on the day of the Spring Equinox in March and the day after that in front of the Takaono Station intersection. It becomes a pedestrian paradise for about 1 km from north to south, east and west, and many Stalls are lined up. Also known as "Soba (buckwheat noodles) City", it is also counted as one of the three major cities in Kagoshima Prefecture. ◆◆◆ Introducing Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City Tourist Information Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City is a fascinating Sightseeing spot with rich Nature and history. We will send out Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City recommended Tourist Information that will be engraved on one page of everyone's memories, so please follow us!

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association. In the future, we will introduce the charm of Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture in the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it! ◆◆◆ What is Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture? Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, is located in the southern part of Oita Prefecture and is rich in beautiful nature and historical attractions. Bungo-Ono City was created in 2005 by the merger of five towns and two villages (Mie, Kiyokawa, Ogata, Asaji, Ono, Chitose Village, and Inukai), and currently has a population of about 32,000. The only Bungo-Ono City in Kyushu that has been recognized as both a "Japan Geopark" and a "UNESCO Eco Park" has a vast Nature landscape Unfolds you can enjoy Seasonal Nature. In addition, in recent years, the Sauna facilities has been enriched, making it a great place to spend a relaxing moment. ◆◆◆ Access to Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇Oita Airport - Access to Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Access from Oita Airport to Bungo-Ono City can be used by car or public transportation. By car: It takes about one and a half hours to drive from Oita Airport to Bungo-Ono City using toll roads. Beautiful mountains and rural scenery Unfolds along the way. Train: From Oita Airport, it takes about 1 hour by airport bus to Oita Station. After that, you can transfer to the JR Hohi Main Line and take about 1 hour to Mie Town Station, the central station of Bungo-Ono City. ◆◆◆ Sauna Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture has been attracting attention as a "Sauna Town" in recent years. Since Bungo-Ono City has long had a history of enjoying Steam Bath and stone bath culture, we made a declaration of "Sauna town" by utilizing outdoor Sauna that makes use of Nature as a Tourist Resources. The Sauna in Bungo-Ono City provides a relaxing environment in Nature and provides Visitors with a moment of healing. In addition, Sauna Events that take advantage of the characteristics of the region are regularly Held in, making it an attractive Spot for Sauna lovers. ◆◆◆Popular Sightseeing spots in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls is a magnificent waterfall also known as the "Niagara of the East" and is a Sightseeing spot Representative of Bungo-Ono City. This waterfall, which is about 120 Meter wide and about 20 Meter high, has a beautiful scenery in all four seasons and is Visit by many tourists. Especially in the fresh greenery season, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the waterfall and the surrounding nature. ◇Inazumi Underwater Cave The Inazumi Underwater Cave is one of the few underwater limestone caves in the world. A limestone cave formed in the Paleozoic era 300 million years ago was submerged by the Great Eruption of Aso Volcano 300,000 years ago and became an Underwater limestone cave. More than 1,000 meters long, the cave Unfolds with beautiful stalactites and streams of groundwater, drawing you into a mystical charm. Tourists can explore the caves through guided tours or enjoy snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Japan's best underwater cave. ◇Chinda Falls Chinda Falls is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 20 meters, and rich nature spreads around the Waterfall basin. It is one of the Geo Sites of Bungo-Ono Geopark and is designated as a National Registered Monument. There are also traces of a power plant built in the Meiji era. ◇Yujaku Park Yujaku Park is a vast park known for its Autumn leaves. In autumn, more than 500 maples and Maple tree trees planted mainly in the park's Shinji Pond are dyed red and yellow, and many tourists Visit them. On weekends and holidays during the Autumn leaves period, the Autumn leaves are Light up and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. ◆◆◆ Roadside Station and Village Station in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture There are 5 Roadside Station There are in the Bungo-Ono City. Sightseeing around the Roadside Station is also recommended. ◇Roadside Station Mie You can see one of the one of the best scenery in Mie Town, "View of Enaido". Fresh Local vegetables and specialty products are lined up in the Products Museum. ◇Roadside Station Kiyokawa Fresh inexpensive vegetables and hearty handmade processed goods from producers are lined up. hometown It is also one of of Intangible folk cultural assets Ontake Kagura. ◇Roadside Station Harajiri Falls It is a Roadside Station adjacent to Harajiri Falls in 100 best waterfalls in Japan. It is an easy location to stop by when sightseeing in Bungo-Ono City. ◇Roadside Station Asaji "Nabana Oborozuki Kan" is a very characteristic building made of logs. At Fukujusou (Adonis), you can taste the excellent cuisine of the famous Bungo Asaji Beef. ◇Roadside Station Ono It is a Roadside Station built in the Nature of the Bungo-Ono City Fresh and you can enjoy it with plenty of vegetables and Specialty Products. ◆◆◆ Events and Festivals in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Tulip Festa Held in every year in Spring, 300,000 colorful tulips of 100 varieties bloom around Harajiri Falls. ◇ Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival is a traditional Festival that is Held in every year on the Period of Obon in August, and has become a summer tradition in the region. The vast Ogata Plain is enveloped in the light of many torches. ◇Bungo Inukai Fireworks Festival It is a fireworks festival with history and tradition held in Inukai, the birthplace of Bungo fireworks. ◇ Ontake-ryu Kagura Tournament In Bungo-Ono City, where many performing arts are tradition, Kagura from all over the world, including the Local Ontake Kagura, will compete. Ontake Kagura is said to have occurred almost at the same time as the origin of Ontake Shrine, and is the Representative Kagura of Oita Prefecture. In 2007 (Heisei 19), Kagura was designated as the first national important Intangible folk cultural asset of Oita Prefecture, and is highly regarded outside the prefecture. ◇ Bungoo's Patrol (Megurukura) A joint brewery opening of four sake breweries in Bungo-Ono City. It is a luxurious day to drink delicious Sake and shochu and enjoy the scenery of Bungo Ono. There are two Sake breweries and two shochu breweries in Bungo-Ono City. Clear water gushing out of the abundant mountains and Rice and wheat nurtured by it. In a land blessed with high-quality ingredients, four sake breweries produce delicious sake. ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture is a fascinating place with beautiful nature and rich history. Through the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, please fully enjoy the charm of Bungo-Ono City. We will continue to send out recommendations for Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture, so please follow us!

【News】Events Information ♪ ♪ Gathering Water Park ❗️ Saturday), August 10 (Sat) and Sunday), August 11, 2024 (Reiwa 6) "Kids Water Park" Held in 🌈 At the marine park diagonally across from the Roadside Station Iwanai A water park with a children's pool Create! Learn More ⇩ ⭐︎Date: 2024 (Reiwa 6)August 10th and 11th, two days 　　　10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 　　　*Subject to cancellation due to weather conditions ⭐︎ Subject age / up to 3rd grade of elementary school * Accompanied by a parent or guardian ⭐︎ We will prepare a changing room in the tent ⭐︎ You can eat and drink, but there is no trash can. ⭐︎Table, Chair, Parasol Restrooms available ⭐︎ Lifeguards are stationed at the headquarters tent ⭐︎ Bring your own change of clothes and towel ⭐︎ Restrooms available to bring in water play equipment * Please manage it by yourself Keep an eye on your children when you come to the venue ❗️ Thank you August 10 ~ August 14 "Bon Festival" at the Event Plaza at the Roadside Station Iwanai Why don't you dance Bon Dancing together? ♪ Stalls will also open restaurants! August 10 (inn day) AT IWANAIRESOT inn fireworks!!! Launch is 20:30~ Events 😊 are packed this weekend

Iida Tokimata Lantern Fireworks Festival Many spectators visit every year, and the fireworks festival is lively. The lantern shedding that takes place at the same time began as the first Bon memorial service in the early Showa period, and is a summer tradition in Iida. In addition to the star mine that colors the night sky, you can enjoy underwater goldfish fireworks that color the river surface. The contrast between the lights streaming down the Tenryu River and the fireworks that color the night sky is truly vivid and fascinates the viewer. Date Held in Date: Friday, August 16 Place: Tenryu River Tokimata Port Time: Suzuoka Drum performance 17:00~, 18:00~ Shinbon Lantern, In the town procession 18:00~ (from Choseki-ji Temple) Lantern floating, spirit memorial service 19:00~ Fireworks display 19:00~20:40 (scheduled to end) traffic restriction :traffic restriction Restrooms available Pedestrian street: 18:00~21:30 Restrooms available Kawaji Multipurpose Plaza, Imadadaira Ground, Minato Optics, Ryuoka Elementary School, Ryuoka Community Center (Doors open at 17:30) shuttle bus A shuttle bus will be operated from Kawaji Station to the vicinity of the Tokimata venue. Fare: Adult 100 yen, Child 50 yen (please bring change) Outward journey:17:30~20:00 < every 10 minutes> Return: 20:00~21:30< every 10 minutes> JR Train Timetable: From Iida Station to Tokimata Station → 16:18 → 16:39 16:47 → 17:07 17:18 → 17:40 Extraordinary 17:48 → 18:12 18:16 → 18:36 Extraordinary 18:35 → 18:55 19:14 → 19:34 Depart from Tokimata Station → arrive at Iida Station 20:11 → 20:30 21:06 → 21:26 Extraordinary 21:23 → 21:44 Extraordinary 21:48 → 22:12 22:38 → 22:58 Information on the pier boat (reservation required) 〇 4,000 yen tax included for 1 person (shared ride, lunch box and Tea included) 〇 1 boat charter is 40,000 yen including tax (up to 20 people) 〇 1 chair seat 1000 yen * The number is limited → It is now fully booked! For inquiries about pier vessels, Minami Shinshu Resort Phone: 0265-49-007 Inquiries about Iida Tokimata lantern sink Iida Tokimata Lantern Drift Executive Committee Phone: 0265-22-4852 Phone at the festival headquarters on the day of the festival: 0265-26-7500 (from 4 p.m.) The 47th Iida Tokimata Lantern Fireworks Festival

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Hot Spring Tourist Association Asama. Asama Hot Spring is a Hot Spring located in the northeastern part of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. It is said to be the inner courtyard of Matsumoto City, and it is a hot spring resort that has been loved by many people since ancient times. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out recommendations for Sengen Hot Spring in Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture, so thank you! === What is Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring === Asama Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Hot spring resort is surrounded by beautiful nature and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Hot Spring effective for include neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, Relief from fatigue, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, bruises, chronic digestive diseases, etc., and it also Restrooms available to promote metabolism and difficulty cooling off in hot water effects after bathing. Asama Hot spring resort There are about 30 inns, 2 One day trip only bathing facility, and 3 communal baths, centered on the Hot Spring Kaikan. === Access to Asama Hot Spring === The Access from Tokyo to Asama Hot Spring There are both Car and Train. Both are convenient and can be chosen according to your travel plans. In addition, it is located easily accessible, 10 minutes by car from Matsumoto Castle, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano or Matsumoto. Access by Car: When visiting Asama Hot Spring from Tokyo by Car, it takes about 3 hours via the Chuo Expressway Access by train: Take the Limited Express Azusa of the JR Chuo Main Line from Tokyo Station and Get off at Matsumoto Station. The journey takes about two and a half hours. From Matsumoto Station, it takes about 20 minutes by bus or taxi to reach Asama Hot Spring. There are many limited express cars, so you can enjoy a comfortable trip. === History of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring === Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort that is said to have been opened about 1,000 years ago. It has been popular with many people as a hot-spring cure since ancient times, and in the Edo period, it was Use Matsumoto Clan Lord and flourished as an important Hot Spring area in the region. ==Popular Sightseeing spots of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring=== = Yusaka Street Yusaka Street is a quaint street that runs through the center of Asama Hot Spring. It is a street that has been around since the Edo period, and is lined with buildings that retain the appearance of the good old days, making it perfect for walking. Souvenir shops, cafes, and Onsen Ryokan are scattered along the street, and you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of a hot spring resort. = Misya Shrine The current Shrine was rebuilt in 1895, and the Main Shrine is Shinmei-zukuri. Gods such as "safety and peace", "family fortune and longevity", "elimination of disasters and diseases", and "Prosperity in business" are enshrined, and the Power Spot It is also one of of Asama Hot Spring. = Jinguji Temple It is said to have been founded as a Bettouji Temple of Misya Shrine north of Jinguji Temple. Unfolds a beautiful garden in the precincts, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. ===Asama Hot Spring Events and Festivals=== = Tour de Utsukushigahara Tour de Utsukushigahara is a rotation Car competition Events that is Held in every year in early summer. Starting in front of the Matsumoto City Baseball Stadium on the south side of Asama Hot Spring, passing through Asama Hot spring resort to Utsukushigahara, it is a grueling race with a total length of 21 Kilometers and an elevation difference of 1,270 Meters, in which many cyclists participate. The race while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Utsukushigahara Highlands is popular not only with participants but also with spectators. = Torch Festival The Torch Festival is a traditional festival held every October at Asama Hot Spring in Matsumoto City. Thereare is worth seeing as they parade through the towns carrying huge torches over 3 meters long and more than 2 meters in diameter. Torches are Dedication to Misya Shrine to protect the safety of residents' lives and a bountiful harvest of five grains. === Tourist Information of Asama Hot Spring === Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a charming Hot Spring area surrounded by history and Nature. Access from Matsumoto City is also good, making it an ideal base for your trip to Nagano. Please visit Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring and experience its rich history, culture, and beautiful nature.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Events Information】 Mr./Ms. has a lot of events in Gokase Towns ✨ this week We will also Restrooms available the first Held in Events, so please 😆 come and visit Gokase Town

It will be the festival Information of August, which will be held in various parts of the Kiso. Fun are still available in August for festivals, portable shrines, and fireworks. Please come and visit us! ●August 3 (Sat), 10 (Sat), 13 (Sat) Kiso Odori Location: Kiso Town Fukushima Hiroalley Details: Bon Odori dancing to the Kiso Festival in the right key. ●August 8 (Thu) Mt. Ontake Great Divine Fire Festival Location: Mt. Ontake Kiso Main Shrine (Fukushima) Details: Believers gathered from all over the country Festival the fire to coincide with the ascent of Mt. Ontake Mt.. ●August 11 (Sun) 12 (Mon) Narai Town Shrine Annual Grand Festival Location: Narai "Chinjinja Shrine" Details: Lion stalls, tools, portable shrines, Shinto horses and processions go down the inn. ●August 11 (Sun) 12 (Mon) Hirasawa Suwa Shrine Festival Location: Kiso Hirasawa "Suwa Shrine" Details: portable shrine is the only lacquer Town in Japan that has been selected as a lacquer Kiso parade the Town of Pyeongtaek's Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. ●August 14 (Wed) Kiso Odori Location: In front of JR Agematsu Station Details: Bon Odori dancing to the Kiso Festival in the right key. Local folk songs are also performed. ●August 14 (Wed) Kiso Yoshinaka Flag Raising Festival Location: Hiyoshi Miyanokoshi Details: Samurai parade, Tomoe Drum, fireworks, Kiso dance, etc.

Photographed 7/28/24. It is a demonstration of the Kawagoe clan arquebus gun squad at the Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival. I have a lot of photos, so I'm throwing them in a row. 🙇‍♀️

Photographed 7/28/24. It is a demonstration of the Kawagoe clan arquebus gun squad at the Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival.

Photographed 7/28/24. It is a procession of daimyo at the Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival.

Summer is the festive season. Several festival occurs during the summer time all over the country. This is one is taken from Shinjuku Eisa festival. During the festival time I saw this young, energetic and enthusiastic boy. He was very happy to perform. Despite very hot humid summer he performed delightfully.