NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Kyowa Town, Hokkaido. Kyowa Town is a town that was created in Showa 30 by the merger of Ozawa Village, Maeda Village, and Inauguration Village. It is adjacent to 5 towns and 1 village, including Iwauchi Town and the Niseko mountain range. The production of local brand agricultural products "Raden West melon" and "Raden melon" is one of the highest in Hokkaido! In addition, it has been a place for rice for a long time, and "Nanatsuboshi" and "Yumepilika" are produced. Today will be my first post, so I will deliver basic information and tourist information about Kyowa Town, Hokkaido! The climate and weather of Kyowa Town, Hokkaido is warm in winter and comfortable in summer, with an average temperature of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius in January and an average temperature of 21.4 degrees Celsius in August. The population is 5,772 (Reiwa 2) survey). Surrounded by lush greenery, Kyowa Town is a place where you can enjoy nature in all four seasons. [Introduction of popular sightseeing spots in Kyowa Town, Hokkaido] ◆Niseko Kansennuma Natural Recreation Forest "Niseko Kansennuma Natural Recreation Forest" is a popular tourist spot located on a plateau at an altitude of more than 750m! Some promenades are maintained, so even beginners can trek with confidence. Appreciation of alpine plants such as honeyworts is also one of the highlights. The parking lot is also a rest area for the Kansennuma Natural Recreation Forest, and is fully equipped with toilets and shops. From the nearby observatory, you can overlook the Iwauchi Plain and the Sea of Japan! There are also several swamps in the area, and you can enjoy a swamp tour. *Please note that the road will be closed during the winter period from late October ~ late April. ・Shinsennuma Kansennuma is a popular swamp for its fantastic beauty in the Niseko mountain range! The origin of the name "Jinsennuma" is said to have spread because Toyomatsu Shimoda, the founder of the Boy Scouts in Japan, was very impressed when he visited Kansennuma and felt that "it is a place where everyone lives gods and hermits." The expression changes with the change of seasons, such as autumn leaves and fresh greenery, and the blooming of "Ezo daylily" and "cottonwood" has a charm that makes you want to visit again and again. ・Onuma It is a swamp 850 meters above sea level surrounded by the mountain "Weisshorn" that straddles the towns of Kutchan and Kyowa, and the "Nitonupuri" that straddles the towns of Kutchan and Rankoshi. Natural monuments such as "Ezo salamander" and "Japanese crayfish" live here! ・Naganuma A gourd-shaped swamp located about 20 minutes from Kansennuma. It is an artificial lake with a desolate scenery, and it also serves as a dam as a reservoir. ◆Nishimura Keio Memorial Museum of Art The museum focuses on the works of Keiyu Nishimura, a Western-style painter from Kyowa Town, Hokkaido, and houses about 5,500 works, and about 100 are on display at any given time. After the war, Keio Nishimura moved to France, where he was discovered by Mr. Kahnweiler, who is known as Picasso's art dealer, and was a Paris-based painter who received awards such as the French Order of Arts and Letters. The museum's exhibitions are changed about four times a year, and you can enjoy a variety of works. In addition, various programs to enjoy art are regularly held in the museum. The view from the museum is also attractive! ◆ Scarecrow Korikan It is a facility built to pass on to future generations the lifestyle culture of agriculture, which is the main industry of Kyowa Town, and the history of the pioneering of our predecessors. Agricultural machinery and household utensils are on display in the museum. In addition, the "Former Horoni Elementary School" attached to the school has been restored from an abandoned elementary school and reused as an exhibition hall! The atmosphere of that time has been restored as it is as a historical building. ◆ Republican Scarecrow Festival In mid~late August, the "Republican Scarecrow Festival" will be held, where unique "scarecrows" will be lined up! It is full of attractive events such as the "Scarecrow Contest", "Song Stage", "Character Show", and "Agricultural Products Sale". (Event details as of August 2023 (Reiwa 5)) ◆Furusato Nozei tax payment in Kyowa Town, Hokkaido Hokkaido Kyowa Town's proud specialty products can also be purchased with Furusato Nozei! "Hokkaido Crail Camembert Cheese", "Mita Ranch Special Ice Cream", "Raden Melon", and "Raden West Watermelon" are especially popular thank-you gifts. We will deliver a dish that we are proud of! Please check each Furusato Nozei tax payment site. In Kyowa Town, Hokkaido, there are plenty of accommodation facilities such as hot springs and private lodgings. In addition, on the official website of Kyowa Town Hall, we have published a Kyowa Town Tourism Pamphlet, which introduces sightseeing model routes by theme. The Roadside Station is scheduled to open in 2027. WE WILL CONTINUE TO CONVEY THE CHARM OF KYOWA TOWN IN HOKKAIDO THROUGH COOL JAPAN VIDEOS. Thank you in advance!

Tonegawa Fireworks Festival 🎆 This event is held every year in Chiba Prefecture 　　　　　　　"Tonegawa Fireworks Festival" This time, with the castle involved 📸 Corona has also opened and will resume 😆 this year Location: Chiba

Nice to meet you, everyone! This is the Nakashibetsu Tourist Association. This is my first posting on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so this time I would like to introduce and appeal of Nakashibetsu Town in Hokkaido. Thank you in advance! Hokkaido Shibetsu DistrictNakashibetsu Town is a town with a population of 22,524 (as of the end of September 2023 (Reiwa 5)) located in the eastern part of Hokkaido. Nakashibetsu Town in Hokkaido is blessed with nature, beautiful pastures and mountains, and agriculture such as dairy farming, Bareisho, sugar beet, and daikon is thriving. Nakashibetsu Town, which boasts one of the largest producers of raw milk in Japan, produces a lot of milk, ice cream, cheese, etc., and is gaining popularity. The climate is inland climate, and snow cover is relatively low in Hokkaido. In summer, the average temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, and in winter, the average temperature is around minus 10 degrees Celsius. Next, we will introduce popular tourist attractions in Nakashibetsu Town, Hokkaido! ●Kaiyodai Observatory The 330-degree horizon seen from the "Kaiyodai Observatory" on a plateau at an altitude of 270m is spectacular! It is a spot where you can experience the "roundness of the earth". It is also popular because you can see the Hokkaido heritage "lattice-shaped windbreak forest of Konsen Plateau Lattice-shaped windbreak"! This huge windbreak was created across Nakashibetsu Town, Shibetsu Town, Betsukai Town, and Shibecha Town, and the total area of windbreak forests in the four towns is about 12,000 ha (about 2,500 times the size of Tokyo Dome). The full extent of the windbreak can only be seen from an airplane. In 2000 (Heisei 12), astronaut Mamoru Mohri took a video from the Space Shuttle Endeavour showed a lattice-shaped windbreak, so it became a hot topic as "an artificial object visible from space". We also recommend the gourmet "Kaiyodai Observatory Happy Honey Soft Serve Ice Cream" and "Siretoco Donuts" that can be eaten at the café in the observatory! Please enjoy it when you visit. * The café is open from late April to the end of October. ● Milk Road The "Nakashibetsu TownNorthern Road Route 19", a straight road with a total length of about 6 km, is one of the tourist attractions called "Nakashibetsu Milk Road" because of the tanker trucks that carry milk. Touring while looking at the magnificent meadows that spread around the road is popular, and it is also popular with motorcycle riders. ●Mutsu Pasture "Mutsu Pasture" was started when Masanori Hata, a writer known for his animal lover nicknamed "Mutsugoro-san", was attracted to the Hokkaido horse "Dosanko" and raised two horses. At Mutsu Pasture's "Hidamari Equestrian Club", you can experience horseback riding where you can communicate with the horses more deeply than at a normal ranch! It starts with brushing and saddling, and the staff slowly moves through the forest and grassland while controlling the horse without pulling it. You will be carefully instructed before departure, so beginners can rest assured! ●Midorigaoka Forest Park Campground It is a park with an area of about 57 hectares, including bungalows, free sites, bike sites, playground equipment, and a bird observation center. On the 6 km long forest road, you can also enjoy forest bathing while looking at the Shiretoko mountain range. 【Opening Period】Campsite: May 1st ~ October 31st In addition, the "Nakashibetsu Airport Information Center" in Nakashibetsu Airport provides information on accommodation facilities from information around the airport. There is also a car rental window on the first floor. Please feel free to use it! Next, we will introduce attractive events and festivals in Nakashibetsu Town, Hokkaido! ■ Nakashibetsu Summer Festival It is a summer festival held for two days in August every year in Nakashibetsu Town, Hokkaido. The sight of about 6,000 lanterns lit up and colored is the biggest attraction! Stage performance events and the Odori Parade are also held. (Contents at the time of the 2023 event) ■ Nakashibetsu Winter Festival It is a winter festival held for two days in February every year. The "Jumbo Slide" made of snow installed at the venue is very popular with children! There are also stalls by local shops, etc., and you can enjoy Hokkaido gourmet food. There will also be an exhibition of snow sculptures and a fireworks festival on the first night. * In February 2023, snow sculptures and fireworks have been canceled due to a reduced event. In addition to these events, we also hold events according to the season and season, such as "Mt. Moan Trekking", "Ranch Walking Tour", and "Runway Night Walk"! For details, please check the notice of the Nakashibetsu Tourist Association. In Nakashibetsu Town, Hokkaido, there are five hot spring facilities in the city center and one in the suburbs in the Yoroushi Onsen area. On the "Urban Hot Springs" page on the official website of Nakashibetsu Town Town Hall, the "City Area Day Trip Hot Spring Map" is also available. Please use it when visiting day-trip hot spring hotels and inns. The Furusato Nozei tax payment in Nakashibetsu Town, Hokkaido is supported by many people. Introducing popular thank-you gifts! ・Organic & Grass-Fed Pastured Cow Milk - Organic JAS-approved milk squeezed from cows that have eaten only grass. ・Hokkaido Nakashibetsu Original Cheese Set - An assortment of cheeses made with fresh raw milk. ・Hokkaido Inspiration Cup Gelato - Plenty of freshly squeezed milk from Nakashibetsu is used. ・Hokkaido Nomu yogurt - Lactic acid bacteria are added to fresh milk from Nakashibetsu and fermented slowly over time. Nakashibetsu TownFurusato Nozei [Official] Instagram disseminates special products and tourist information. Please take a look at this as well! Nakashibetsu Town in Hokkaido is a town full of charms such as nature, sightseeing spots, and activities. We will continue to send out recommended information about Nakashibetsu Town, so thank you!

Ancient procession (Ryukyu Dynasty Festival Shuri) in front of Shureimon / This is a scene of an ancient procession at the "Ryukyu Dynasty Festival Shuri", one of the three major festivals in Naha City held on Culture Day in Shuri, the birthplace of Ryukyu culture. It is a reproduction of the procession of the King of the Ryukyu Kingdom visiting three temples under Shuri Castle to pray for the well-being of the country. It is as if you have traveled back in time to the Ryukyu Dynasty, and you will parade under Shuri Castle from the Shuri Castle Main Hall through the Shureimon Gate. I play an instrument called "cow bra". It has a bass like a tuba, and then a high note like a trumpet with an instrument called a "horse bra".

Ancient procession (Ryukyu Dynasty Festival Shuri) in front of Shureimon / This is a scene of an ancient procession at the "Ryukyu Dynasty Festival Shuri", one of the three major festivals in Naha City held on Culture Day in Shuri, the birthplace of Ryukyu culture. It is a reproduction of the procession of the King of the Ryukyu Kingdom visiting three temples under Shuri Castle to pray for the well-being of the country. It is as if you have traveled back in time to the Ryukyu Dynasty, and you will parade under Shuri Castle from the Shuri Castle Main Hall through the Shureimon Gate. The King and Queen.

Ancient procession (Ryukyu Dynasty Festival Shuri) in front of Shureimon / This is a scene of an ancient procession at the "Ryukyu Dynasty Festival Shuri", one of the three major festivals in Naha City held on Culture Day in Shuri, the birthplace of Ryukyu culture. It is a reproduction of the procession of the King of the Ryukyu Kingdom visiting three temples under Shuri Castle to pray for the well-being of the country. It is as if you have traveled back in time to the Ryukyu Dynasty, and you will parade under Shuri Castle from the Shuri Castle Main Hall through the Shureimon Gate. It was very elegant and very good ^^ The regent, the three priests, walk in the lead.

The "Kyosho Gakusha and Friends Harvest Festival" featuring dairy products produced at Kyokyo Gakusha Shintoku Farm will be held for two days on November 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun) in Higashinakano, Tokyo. At the harvest festival, products made at five cooperative schools nationwide and products from people who support the cooperative schools will be lined up. Processed products such as cheese will also be exhibited from Shintoku Farm, and it seems that not only sales but also cheese production personnel will visit the venue on the day, so please take this opportunity to hear about cheese.

Japan's world-class culture fireworks Especially in hand-held fireworks, I don't think there is such a fireworks in the world.

◆ * ◇ * Limited time donation ◆ * ◇ During the "Tomakomai Cosplay Festa" to be held on November 4 (Sat) and 5 (Sun), a red feather community chest in collaboration with Hatsune Miku will be set up at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center! 😆 Depending on the amount raised, we will 🎁 give you limited goods * Please note that the number of limited goods is limited.

Act 11 and Makomai Cosplay Festa Location Introduction A cosplay event covering a wide area of Tomakomai City, Hokkaido! At the main venue, Grand Hotel New Oji, on November 4 and 5 Not only is it open as a shooting venue, but stage events are also held, and there is no doubt that it will be very exciting! At the familiar Mt. Tarumae shrine every act, there is a success prayer festival from 10:00 on November 4th, followed by an opening ceremony, and mini shuin stamp books are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis! In addition, various locations such as factories, shrines, nature, amusement facilities, and ferries are open as shooting venues. You will need to purchase a ticket to participate. Check the sales information on the search→ website of Tomakomai Cosplay Festa on the Internet! Cosplayers, anime fans, and the general public are sure to enjoy this event! If you want to feel Japanese pop culture, go to Tomakomai Cosplay Festa

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the city The 41st Urayasu City fireworks festival 🎆 A fiery strong fireworks. Urayasu's fireworks everyone was shouting "Kagiya!" and Tamaya and Kagiya were worried and looked it up. It seems to be the name of a fireworks master who was active in the Edo period ... Kagiya seems to be a popular fireworks master who has grown to become a purveyor of the Edo shogunate! I learned about "Tamaya" and "Kagiya" for the first time from the Edo period!

Tomakomai City × Diamond's Acting II Collaboration Special Exhibition will be held! 【Date】 2023 (Reiwa 5)November 4 (Sat) 11:00~20:00 2023 (Reiwa 5)November 5 (Sun) 10:00~18:00 【Venue】 Hokkaido Tomakomai City Omotemachi 4-3-1 Grand Hotel New Oji 3F 【Admission Fee】 Free Tomakomai City × a large collection of manholes and commemorative photo panels developed in the collaboration project of Acting II of diamonds! In addition to the anime scene panel, the original illustration colored paper drawn by Professor Terashima is also available for a limited time! For those who cannot come to the venue, limited illustration colored paper will be released at this post! * Colored paper drawn for a collaboration event held in Tomakomai City If you are coming to the venue, Please experience the trajectory of the collaboration so far!

"The 40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival Introduction of Vendors (4)" For 3 days from 10/27~10/29, the "40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be held on the 3rd floor of the MEGA Don Quijote Tomakomai store. We will introduce the vendors before the event! 【Shikisha Co., Ltd.】 There are a variety of annual outlet sweets. Although it is a product that is separated or has an irregular shape, we will provide it at an affordable price.

"The 40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival (3)" For 3 days from 10/27~10/29, the "40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be held on the 3rd floor of the MEGA Don Quijote Tomakomai store. We will introduce the vendors before the event today! 【Karinzu】 It is a long-established confectionery store that has been around for 100 years. We manufacture and sell sweets that are kind to the body using local ingredients such as blue honeysuckle, including cheese yokan, a popular product that is often introduced on TV. On the day of the event, it is on limited sale at Abira Roadside Station, and Degoichi will also be on sale, so please stop by to enjoy the specialties of Abira!

"The 40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival Introduction of Vendors (2)" For 3 days from 10/27~10/29, the "40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be held on the 3rd floor of the MEGA Don Quijote Tomakomai store. We will introduce the vendors before the event! 【Delicious Butcher Shiraoi Store】 "Delicious butcher shop" in Shiraoi It is a farm-directly managed frozen meat specialty store. We have brand beef such as Shiraoi Wagyu beef and Shiraoi Piricarouge at reasonable prices. We are also waiting for you to prepare 100% Japanese black beef hamburgers, which are very popular at the store.

"The 40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival (1)" For 3 days from 10/27~10/29, the "40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be held on the 3rd floor of the MEGA Don Quijote Tomakomai store. From today, we will introduce some of the shops that will open at the festival, so please keep an eye out! 【Tomakomai Sogo Keizai High School Marketing Club】 　Hello! This is the marketing club of Tomakomai Sogo Keizai High School. We are working with the goal of "making Tomakomai yakisoba the soul food of the city." This Tomakomai yakisoba contains miso-flavored sauce, sticky noodles made from 100% Hokkaido wheat, and Tarumae spring water pork powder. You can easily make it at home, so please buy it!

fireworks festival of Urayasu. Yesterday was in ☔️ a downpour. This is a large flower 🌸 taken with a mobile phone camera

The deadline for pre-lottery application for some venues of "Tomakomai Cosplay Festa" to be held on November 4 (Sat) and 5 (Sun) is [until 13 pm tomorrow (October 23)]! !! 🙋‍♀️ If you would like to participate, please be careful not to forget it! 📢⚡ Tickets are also on sale now! 😊✨ For details, please see the homepage of "Tomakomai Cosplay Festa"! 💻

It is a relief to see Mt. Fuji. In addition, during the autumn season, you can see the competition between the autumn leaves on the lakeside and Mt. Fuji. I have to go again this year This year's Lake Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival starts on October 28th.

Nice to meet you! It is Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido. In this first post, we will introduce the charm of Aibetsu Town in Hokkaido, one of the places that travel lovers should definitely visit at least once! Aibetsu Town, a town in Hokkaido with its vast nature, gastronomy, and warm people, is located in Kamikawa District, Ishikari Province, located in the center of Hokkaido. The population is about 2,500 (as of August 2023), and the weather (weather) can be about 30 degrees Celsius in summer and minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter due to the inland climate with temperature differences. The origin of the town's name is the slope of the terrain and the fast-flowing Aibetsu River, which is likened to an arrow, and the Ainu language of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, means "river of arrows". Signboards and country signs (signs with illustrations of the town's famous places and local products) in the town are an icon of the town and are also popular as photo spots! When you visit Aibetsu Town, please pay attention to the country sign depicted with the motif of the famous mushroom product. Now, we will guide you to some of the attractive sightseeing spots in Aibetsu Town! ■Mt. Ishigaki The largest natural gem of Aibetsu Town, Mt. Ishigaki, has been certified as a Japan Heritage Site. It is said to be the old battlefield of the Tokachi Ainu and the Ishikari Ainu, and it is a valuable place where you can feel the Ainu culture and history. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, especially the autumn leaves are a masterpiece! It is a recommended spot for those who like hiking and mountain climbing. ■Kinoko no Sato Aibetsu Auto Camping Ground Located along the Ishikari River, this campsite is surrounded by nature with a view of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. Shower rooms and coin laundries are also available, so you can spend a clean and comfortable time. ■Soji Momota Poetry Monument Soji Momota was a poet active in the Taisho and Showa periods. He liked the land of "Antaroma" (formerly Aibetsu Town) and was considering living there permanently. From this connection, a monument to the poem "Asakima" was erected. It is located in the precincts of Aiyama Shrine. Mt. Horai It is a small hill with an altitude of 260 m that is also popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms. After 1897 (Meiji 30) decided to designate the cherry trees as "town trees," about 600 cherry trees were planted. We also hold a cherry blossom festival when it is in full bloom! ◎Specialty products of Aibetsu Town◎ Introducing delicious specialties of Aibetsu Town! Aibetsu Town is also known as a mushroom production area, and produces (sells) four types of mushrooms: shiitake, maitake mushroom, enoki, and nameko. Maitake mushrooms are jumbo maitake mushrooms that are large in size and weigh more than 1 kg! Maitake mushrooms are high in nutrients and have the effect of boosting immunity, and are attracting attention as a healthy food. In the town, you can also enjoy dishes that use plenty of mushrooms, such as "mushroom ramen" and "mushroom donburi". In addition, at "Yabe Mushroom Farm", there is also a direct sales store for Maitake mushrooms! You can purchase Maitake mushrooms and raw jellyfish packed in bags. The delicious rice of Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido, is nurtured in a blessed natural environment with fresh water, and boasts a plump texture and sweetness! Rice such as "Ai-ippai / Nanatsuboshi", "Ai-ippai / Yumepirika", and "Aifukufuku / Mochi Rice" are carefully grown by farmers in Aibetsu Town, and it is a dish that you should definitely try when you visit the town. Beetroot (a spinach vegetable similar to turnips and radishes) is also one of the specialties cultivated abundantly in Aibetsu Town! It is a superfood called "eating blood transfusion" because it has an impressive bright red color and sweetness, and contains a lot of calcium and iron. The beets in Aibetsu Town are a variety called "Shirindora" and are characterized by a strong sweetness and little earthy smell. Aibetsu Shop, a site that sells beets in Aibetsu Town, also publishes beetroot recipes, so it is recommended as a reference for cooking! Aibetsu Town holds a variety of fun events and festival. Experience local culture and customs and make great memories! Here are some of the most attractive events and festivals. This is a chance to fully enjoy the charm of Aibetsu Town. ■Aibetsu Mushroom Festival Held every year in early September, the festival is a must-see event especially for mushroom lovers! At the 2023 (Reiwa 5), a mushroom pot with four types of mushrooms in a large pot was also sold. In addition, they sell exciting gourmet dishes such as "Hyakkusho-ikki Taki", which cooks 100 rice from Aibetsu Town in a cauldron and firewood! In addition to mushrooms, local specialties are sold, and there are many fun events at the festival. ■Aibetsu Summer Festival In summer, a local summer festival is held, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of traditional Japanese festival with grand fireworks festival, local eateries, and children's fairs. Have a great time with the locals! In Aibetsu Town, there are various accommodation facilities such as hot springs, campsites, and private lodgings, and there are plenty of options to meet the needs of visitors. Enjoy a comfortable stay surrounded by nature. Aibetsu Town is also popular as a donor destination for Furusato Nozei, and you can contribute to the local community through donations to support the charm of the town. thank-you gift, there are "mushroom assortment", "beetroot pack", and accommodation tickets to hot spring facilities in the town. Visit Aibetsu, Hokkaido, and plan a wonderful trip to harmonize with nature and enjoy the charm of the local area. In this account, we will deliver sightseeing information and the latest recommended information of Aibetsu Town! Thank you in advance!

Autumn cherry blossoms written as autumn cherry blossoms (cosmos) In Konosu City in Saitama Prefecture, cosmos blooms in a vast area. I photographed the sunrise in the morning.

During the Gokamachi Festival. The biggest festival in the Gyotoku area?! From 1-chome to 4-chome, it is said that the mikoshi goes around in the Honshio area. Autumn is a festival! in Gyotoku

🧚 ♀️ This is the follow-up to "Tomakomai Cosplay Festa"! 🧙‍♂️ Ticket sales for "Tomakomai Cosplay Festa" to be held on November 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun) have started! 🎫😆 In addition, recruitment information for various events has been lifted, so please apply as soon as possible! 🙋‍♀️ For details, please see the website of "Tomakomai Cosplay Festa"!

Today is the first day of the grand festival, which is held once every three years! The five areas of Hongyotoku 1-chome, 2-chome, 3-chome, 4-chome, and Honshio, which were the center of Gyotoku in the Edo period, were bustling for the first time in six years! ☺️

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Iwanai Tourism Association. We will deliver tourist information and event information about Iwanai Town, Hokkaido. This is my first post, and I will introduce Iwanai Town and sightseeing spots! Iwanai, Hokkaido, is located in the western part of Hokkaido and is also famous as the birthplace of asparagus. The name of Iwanai Town is said to be derived from the Ainu word "Iwau = sulfur, Nai = river". The population is 11,173 (as of the end of August 2023 (Reiwa 5)), and the climate and weather are harsh in winter because it faces the Sea of Japan, but it is a relatively warm area in Hokkaido. In addition, the average temperature in summer is about 25 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius. In winter, the snowy scenery is attractive, and you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Iwanai Town pumps "deep sea water" from the Sea of Japan and is used for local industry! At the Iwanai Deep Sea Water Facility (Local Industry Support Center) in the town, it is possible to purchase Iwanai deep sea water for general use. The mineral-rich deep sea water is perfect for cooking! In Iwanai Town, you can spend a wonderful time in a beautiful natural environment and historical sights. Introducing such attractive sightseeing spots in Iwanai Town! The "Roadside Station Iwanai" and the product information center "Taramarukan" along the Iwanai Port Line provide tourist information about Iwanai Town. Please use it as a reference for sightseeing! They also sell processed marine products such as the specialty products "tarako" and "Masuko" and "Taramaru goods". Kikoin, where Kikoin Temple you can experience Japanese culture, is the oldest temple in Iwanai Town. Designated as the first Tangible Cultural Property of Iwanai Town, the 6.8-meter-high wooden gold-leaf-painted Great Buddha is a masterpiece! It is about a 10-minute walk from Roadside Station Iwanai. Maruyama Observatory, located at the foot of Mt. Iwanai, is a tourist attraction that has been certified as a Japan Night View Heritage. Not only during the day, but also the sunset scenery and night view are recommended! The panoramic view overlooking Iwanai Town and the Shakotan Peninsula is a must-see. Iwanai Town is also home to the "Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art" of the Japanese painter Kida Kinjiro, who spent his life in Iwanai. Please enjoy the works of Kinjiro Kida exhibited by age. In addition to Kida Kinjiro, events such as exhibitions and concerts of various painters are also held. There are also spots where you can enjoy nature, such as mountain climbing and camping, which are recommended for outdoor lovers! ■Camp / auto camp place "Marine View" The vast lawn is an attractive auto camp place. There are areas of cottages, camper sites, car sites, and free tent sites, which can be used for different purposes. The center house has showers, shops, laundry, library, and training rooms. ■Mountaineering: Mt. Iwanai, Mt. Raiden Mt. Iwanai, which continues from the auto camp, is the most 1,086-meter-high mountain in the Niseko Mountains on the Sea of Japan side. It is also recommended for rest and leisure activities such as hot springs and ski resorts. There is also a 1,211-meter-high Mt. Raiden next door. In both cases, alpine plants brightly dye the slopes in spring, and you can enjoy mountain trails while feeling nature. ■Bicycle rental/Kikoin Temple It is also recommended to tour the beautiful scenery of Iwanai Town by bicycle. Kikoin Temple offers free rental bicycles! The reception is at the temple office in Kikoin Temple, so please visit if you wish. Iwanai Town has plenty of comfortable accommodation facilities to meet the various needs of travelers. When sightseeing in Iwanai, please choose from accommodations that suit your trip, such as minshuku from hotels and campsites. Various events and festival are held in Iwanai Town. At the "Iwanai Dotou Fireworks Festival" held in summer, 5,000 fireworks are launched on the surface of Iwanai Port, and it is impressive! There are stage events and kitchen car stalls, and gourmet food is also substantial. (As of August 2023) Finally, we will introduce "Furusato Nozei" information full of Iwanai Town's specialties! We offer a variety of specialty products as thank-you gift. Popular thank-you gift are "salted herring roe", "Special Roast Chicken", and "Kurashima Milk Cheese Butter Set"! "tarako" and "Shinmeshi" are also recommended gems. This time, we delivered some of the charms of Iwanai Town, Hokkaido! Please visit Iwanai Town and enjoy a special time. Thank you for your continued support!

The 40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival was held! Date & Time: October 27th (Fri) ~ 29th (Sun) 10:00~17:00 Venue: MEGA Don Quijote Tomakomai 3F The Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival is a festival where you can feel the food culture of the Higashi Iburi region of Hokkaido. A large collection of specialties and specialties of the Higashi Iburi area (Tomakomai City, Shiraoi Town, Atsuma Town, Abira Town, Mukawa Town) that are perfect for the taste of autumn! 16 stores opened, four more than last year We will send out store opening information later!

Hiroshima Kure City Kameyama Shrine (Recommended festival spots in Hiroshima) #Kameyama Shrine 👈 #Kameyama Shrine Annual Grand Festival Kameyama Shrine annual festival held in the rain. It was 📸 cool to see the festival han departing from the shrine with the bush at the head

〜The Meaning of Gyotoku Mikoshi Firs〜(2) This photo is called "Sashi", Raise the mikoshi high above your head with one hand, It is ☺️ the action of rotating clockwise around the mikoshi. This means ♪ giving thanks to the God of Heaven for a bountiful harvest.

Gyotoku Mikoshi - Meaningful Momiko (1) The lower one below this is ☺️ to express gratitude to the god of the earth. October is the rush of festivals! !️

Hiroshima Kure City Kameyama Shrine (Recommended festival spots in Hiroshima) #Kameyama Shrine 👈 #Kameyama Shrine Annual Grand Festival One piece 📸 from the Kameyama Shrine Annual Grand Festival Small children were being held by Yabu 👹 and I could hear 😁 them crying from all over the place.