The summer heat is gradually coming to an end, and in the tropical Miyazaki, the nights are becoming a bit cooler. As October arrives, we can feel the refreshing autumn. Now, in Tsunocho, Miyazaki Prefecture, various events will take place from October until the end of the year. This time, I will briefly introduce these events in a list format. I hope this serves as a reference for outings from autumn to winter. *With autumn sports information* "Event Information for Tsunocho, Miyazaki Prefecture (as of October 2nd)" ▪ October 10th to 14th (Saturday to Wednesday) 2026 All Japan Social Hockey Championship (a preliminary event for the National Sports Festival) Miyachiku Fujimi Park (Tsunocho) ▪ October 25th (Sunday) Starts at 10:00 AM 27th Kyushu Open Arm Wrestling Miyazaki Tournament North lawn area of Roadside Station Tsuno (special venue) ▪ October 25th (Sunday) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 3rd Ichinomiya City (regular event) In front of the torii gate at Tsuno Shrine (next to the arm wrestling venue) ▪ October 31st (Saturday) Time TBD Halloween Sports Day organized by the Tsuno Town Youth Association Tsuno Winery ▪ October 31st and November 1st (Saturday and Sunday) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (tentative) Fujimi City (regular event) South plaza of Miyachiku Fujimi Park ▪ November 15th (Sunday) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tsuno Wine Harvest Festival Tsuno Winery ▪ November 22nd (Sunday) Classic Car Festival Tsuno Winery ▪ November 29th (Sunday) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tsuno Town Industrial Festival (the largest event in the town with a stage) Tsuno Town Nakamachi Plaza (Google Maps search: Tsuno Bus Stop) ▪ December 4th and 5th (Friday and Saturday) Winter Festival at Tsuno Shrine Tsuno Shrine, Ichinomiya in Hyuga ▪ Scheduled for late December Ichinomiya City Christmas Market There are various events! Among them, Ichinomiya City appears multiple times, but this is actually a regular event that started this year! We are still exploring the direction of the event, but we will create a unique event in the future, so please come and visit us someday.

Recently, I visited Mikuni Pass. Mikuni Pass is the highest pass on the national highway in Hokkaido, located at the boundary between Kamishihoro Town in Kawato-gun, Tokachi, and Kamikawa-cho in the Kamikawa General Subprefectural Bureau. Standing at the high-altitude observation deck, you can enjoy the lush greenery of summer and the beautiful autumn foliage.

The endpoint of Izu, the starting point of emotions. Minami-Izu Town, located at the southernmost tip of Izu, enjoys a favorable climate even on Honshu. It is a place where new emotions begin, as well as a destination to reach. With its beautiful white sands, Yuigahama, the dynamic cliffs of Irouzaki, and the crystal-clear waters of Hirizo Beach, this town offers a stunning landscape. In spring, early-blooming cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers color the town, while summer brings lively beach activities and tide pooling. From autumn to winter, gentle sunlight and hot springs warmly welcome travelers. Throughout the seasons, a relaxed pace of life flows that cannot be experienced in the city. Moreover, this land, which has lived alongside the sea for centuries, is filled with warm connections between people and a simple yet vibrant culture. When you arrive at the end of your journey in Izu, something will begin to stir within you―― Minami-Izu Town is that "starting point of emotions."

Autumn winds blow at Komu. The display inside the Forest Art Museum "Komu" has been updated! 🍁Limited Time Only🌝Autumn Festival Version🍁 The shrine festival in Nishiokoppe Village has ended, but you can still feel the festive atmosphere at Komu. You can see the lion dance opening and closing its mouth, and carry Setoushi-kun's portable shrine. The food stalls that have been on display since summer are still here, so we hope you enjoy them together. You can also spot some autumn plants like pampas grass and Chinese lanterns on display.👀 ▶ About Next Week's Opening Schedule ◀ Normally, we are closed every Tuesday, but on the 22nd (Tuesday) and 23rd (Wednesday), we will be open due to the holiday! Instead, we will be closed on the 24th (Thursday), so please be careful not to make a mistake. Have a great holiday!👋 #Nishiokoppe Village #Komu #Autumn #Festival #Closed Days

I felt the arrival of the season as autumn clouds appeared, signaling the end of summer.

After a long time, it’s clear and sunny in Azumino. Perhaps due to the strong winds, the sky shows lenticular clouds, and the weather forecast suggests it might become a midsummer day.

Captured on August 17, 26. This is the "Kawagoe Tanabata Musubuomoi Wind Chimes" at Kajimachi Hiroba Square.

Photographed on July 26, 2026. These are the red thread wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on July 30, 2026. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on July 30, 2026. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on July 30, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on August 5, 2014. This is the wind chime for matchmaking at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, along with the main hall designated as an Important Cultural Property.

Hello! 😃 Welcome to Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Sengataki Store! 🍷 September still has some lingering heat. During this season, we recommend the stunning spot in Yamanashi, "Shosenkyo Gorge" 🌿 As you enjoy the nature of the valley, you will be greeted by the impressive "Senga Falls" waiting ahead. 💧✨ Surrounded by the sound of the waterfall, the splash of water, and the cool air, you can refresh yourself from the summer fatigue with a delightful moment. 🍃 And after enjoying Senga Falls... 🍇 head over to "Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Sengataki Store"! This season's delight, ✨the new Delaware wine✨ has arrived! 🍷 Experience the vibrant aroma and fresh taste unique to Delaware. How about taking home a bottle that captures this time of year as a souvenir or memory of your trip? 💕 After feeling the coolness at Senga Falls, enjoy Yamanashi's new wine. In September, when the heat still lingers, take your time to feel the gradual change of the season at Shosenkyo. 🍷🌿

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for September📣 Hello everyone! Here’s the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in September♪ 👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀 ❣The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes for sale, including new rice and seasonal early mikan! We look forward to seeing you all😊 Don’t forget to bring your own shopping bag🛍✨ 【Items for Sale】 ・Okra ・Rice🌾 ・Side Dishes ・Water Spinach ・Green Lemon ・Early Mikan ・Sweet Potato🍠 ・Basella ・Winter Melon ・Molokhia 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche 【Date】September 13 (Sunday) from 1 PM to 3 PM 【Location】(General Incorporated Association) Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association, Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku Town)

The beach season in Minami-Izu Town ended on August 30th. However, there are still places where summer isn't over! One such hidden gem is Hirizo Beach, which is more well-known than its geographical name. It's a spot where you can see numerous fish and corals, and the long-awaited period for snorkeling enthusiasts has begun. If you missed seeing the fish you wanted, please consider purchasing the 2027 Hirizo Beach illustrated calendar. *In case the boat to Hirizo Beach is canceled, please check our tourism association BASE (https://minamiizukan.base.shop/)... or purchase it at our counter. Another spot is Koiji Coast. It is gradually becoming popular. This spot is a hidden gem known to those in the know, offering excellent visibility and opportunities for activities like SUP in addition to snorkeling. Please come visit "not-too-hot Minami-Izu Town," where the highest temperature in August (31.4°C) is lower than in July (32.9°C), this September.

Taken on August 25, 2026. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Prince Hotel.

Photographed on August 25, 2014. These are the Enmusubi wind chimes from Kawagoe Prince Hotel.

In the mountains of Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, my son, who is really into bug catching, suddenly runs off after finding something. The beauty of the river and the presence of the bridge made it a wonderful place.

I went to the Nishiwaki Summer Festival in Japan, so I also took photos of the trains on the Kakogawa Line behind the waterwheel until the fireworks. It gets pitch dark at night.

Title Welcoming Fire, a Catastrophe. Body As we lit the fire to welcome our ancestors, suddenly, the vessel cracked open. What should have been a solemn Obon turned into a family joke in an instant. Including such happenings, this is an unforgettable summer in Japan.

Taken on August 6, 26. This is the matchmaking wind chime from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and Hikawa Ryōfū-sō. Hikawa Ryōfū-sō is open until today (August 31).

"Wind chimes and mist" The refreshing sound of wind chimes resonates in the summer shrine grounds. The mist drifting through gently eases the hot air. The coolness felt through the ears and the coolness felt on the skin. This moment, unique to summer in Japan, has been captured in a single frame.

Even the shopkeeper cat is down. At Mamada Hachimangu Shrine, there are many "shrine cats." They have cat goshuin stamps and cat's one-grain-manifold protection charms. The shrine grounds are bathed in the summer sun. By the water fortune slips, even the shopkeeper cat seemed unable to withstand the heat. Stretching out on the stone pavement, it takes a moment to rest. This captures a slice of everyday life in Japan, amidst the summer heat.

The Gion Festival unfolds in the streets of Kyoto every year from July 1st to 31st, lasting for about a month. Among the festivities, the "Naginata Hoko" stands out with its remarkable presence. The photo shows the Naginata Hoko moving through the streets of Kyoto in the height of summer. Its luxurious decorations, large wheels, and the people pulling the hoko convey the tradition of Kyoto and the excitement of the festival that has been passed down for over a thousand years. Under the blazing sun, the Gion Festival has been preserved despite the sweat and heat. It is a beauty of Japanese traditional culture that can only be felt in the hot summer of Kyoto. Accompanied by the resonating Gion bayashi, the Gion Festival colors the summer in Kyoto. It is one of Japan's representative festivals that we hope will continue to be cherished.

Taken on July 30, 26. This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and Hikawa Ryōfūsō. We are open until the 31st.

Taken on August 29, 2026. This is a photo spot for the "Magical Chiikawa POP UP STORE" being held at Maruhiro Department Store until the 31st.

This photo was taken at Endo Farm in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. It offers a prime spot to overlook the sunflowers blooming all around under the summer sky. From the top of a tall ladder, my daughter points and laughs at something she found. May this vibrant scene, filled with the bright yellow of the sunflowers and the blue sky, become a cherished summer memory for our family someday.

-The Door to Summer- This photo was taken at Ad Maridué in Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture. On a summer day, the blue sky and green countryside spread out before me. Beyond the yellow door lay a nostalgic landscape of a Japanese summer. I imagined the small back of my daughter, arms wide open as she prepared to run, filled with the anticipation of the summer to come and the desire for the memories of summer to last forever.

Taken on August 29, 26. I visited the "Magical Chiikawa POP UP STORE" currently being held at Maruhiro Department Store Kawagoe.

This is Tropical Beach located in Ginowan City. It was a very hot day, but the weather was nice, making it quite pleasant. Many tourists came to swim as well. It's easily accessible from the city center of Naha, so be sure to visit!