Roadside Station Iwanai Happy New Year, and best wishes for 2026 🐴 We look forward to your continued support this year 🎍 Roadside Station Iwanai is open from today, Sunday, January 4th! We look forward to welcoming you 😆 Please note that we will be closed on Monday, January 5th This year we tried letting the trendy AI generate images for us 🐟

New Year shrine-visit guide 🎍 This time we introduce Kikuchi Shrine, Hokumiya Aso Shrine, Hachidai Ryuo Shrine, and Mt. Kuradake. Kikuchi Shrine The shrine approach glows with warm lights at night, making for great photos. The "New Year Fortune Fukumikji" features luck-bringing prizes, including a Kikuchi Shrine award of an ever-growing half-sho of sacred sake and a grand prize of a zodiac ornament. Amazake is also available on the grounds, offering a relaxing warm break. Hokumiya Aso Shrine Hokumiya Aso Shrine sits right beside the gentle flow of the Kikuchi River. "Free Amazake Distribution" ・From New Year’s Eve, amazake will be distributed for free (while supplies last). "New Year Limited Goshuin" ・A limited goshuin stamp will be offered for the New Year. If you plan to watch the first sunrise, consider the views from Mt. Kuradake 🌄 Mt. Kuradake has a route that starts from the ninth station, so why not try a sunrise ascent to greet the first sun of the year? #Kikuchi Shrine #Mt. Kuradake hike #Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/22620... https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/22679...

[Roadside Stations and Shopping in Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture — Your Go-To Spots!] Take a spontaneous drive! 🚗 Enjoy local food and shopping at roadside stations Roadside stations brim with local specialties. They gather regional produce and processed goods, and when you spot one during a drive or trip, it’s the kind of welcoming stop you’ll want to pop into—a pleasant place for everyone to relax. Come by and savor Shobara’s food and shopping offerings. Not only roadside stations but also direct-sale markets and product halls Why not drop by for some shopping on your drive ✨ For details, visit the Shobara Tourism Navi website 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/4015...

Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City's top spots for food and shopping! Blessed with vast land, Shobara offers farm-to-table gourmet delights. Surrounded by rich nature and marked by big temperature swings, Shobara is a treasure trove of delicious ingredients. As one of the prefecture's largest agricultural towns, it is home to the nationally acclaimed wagyu brand Hiba Beef 🥩, a specialty unique to Shobara. From these local ingredients come indulgent and exceptionally tasty treats. Be sure to try the exclusive specialties you can only taste in Shobara. For more details, visit the Shobara Tourism Navigation website 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/4014...

Today, December 8, is "Rice Day" 🍚✨ Satoyama no Yume, a branded rice from Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, won first place in the "Osaka Residents’ Most Delicious Rice Contest" and is a carefully selected rice with a taste score of 80 or higher. By creating a branded rice, Satoyama no Yume aims to build an environment where young people can take up farming with hope, contribute to agriculture and regional development, and bring dreams and aspirations to the community. This rice packs the dreams of satoyama farmers. To promote circular agriculture by reusing bamboo that damages farmland, farmers spent years experimenting to achieve this proud flavor. They cut bamboo into powder, ferment it for use as fertilizer, and use oyster shells—Hiroshima Prefecture’s specialty—to replenish soil minerals. These practices contribute not only to great taste but also to building a sustainable society that cares for the environment. (Rice Day falls on the 8th, 18th, and 28th of every month.) 1) [Shobara Satoyama no Yume Farm] New crop: Shobara branded rice Satoyama no Yume Set of 3 × 1 kg 6,800 yen (shipping and tax included) Product here 🔽 https://ec.satoyamaselect.jp/view/item/000000000034?category_page_id=ct45... 2) [Shobara Satoyama no Yume Farm] New crop: Shobara branded rice Satoyama no Yume Premium Set of 3 × 1 kg 7,500 yen (shipping and tax included) Product here 🔽 https://ec.satoyamaselect.jp/view/item/000000000005?category_page_id=ct45...

The Ehime Prefectural Office in Osaka will host the "Ehime Saijo Fair" for three days, from Wednesday, December 3 through Friday, December 5, 2025. We will offer seasonal local fruits and vegetables; anpo persimmons, a specialty of Shuso (semi-dried persimmons); rich carrot juice made from Saijo-grown carrots; Ishizuchi kurocha (Ishizuchi black tea); jams; local sake; nori seaweed; and other products from Saijo. Also making their debut are fragrant aonori financiers (financiers made with aonori, a type of green laver). We will also promote Saijo City's attractions and provide tourist information. If you live in or near the Kansai region, please stop by! [Ehime Saijo Fair] ・Event Period Dates: Wednesday, December 3 – Friday, December 5, 2025 Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closes at 5:00 PM on the final day, Friday, December 5) ・Location Ehime Prefectural Office in Osaka 1st Floor, Higobashi Center Building 1-9-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0002, Japan ・Details Sale of Saijo City specialty products and tourism promotion

🍅✨[New Release!]✨🍅 Announcing the launch of "Kimobetsu Tomato Liqueur"! This liqueur uses fresh tomatoes carefully grown by Takaha Farm in town. It contains a generous 50% tomato juice, creating a fruity liqueur. Made possible with the cooperation of Hori Store, Yoichi Liqueur Factory, JA Shinotaru, and Kimobetsu Tourism Association, this is the taste of Kimobetsu! Serve chilled and enjoy neat. Please try it once 😊 Available at Seven-Eleven Kimobetsu Town Store and Kimobetsu Tourism Association

Autumn appetites🍎✨ Have you heard of the local specialty “Takano apples” from Takano, Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture?✨ The cool climate and large temperature swings in Takano, Shobara City seem ideal for growing delicious apples! “Takano apples” are a little-known but proud specialty of Hiroshima Prefecture✨ If you drive along Takano’s “Apple Road,” where many orchards stand side by side, you can see Takano apples hanging on the trees in abundance😋💞 Why not stop by on a drive? Many orchards open from mid-September! Opening times vary by farm, and some farm shops close when they sell out, so it’s more reliable to call the orchard you plan to visit in advance✨ Please come and visit Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture! 🔽Orchards in Takano, Shobara City where you can pick apples🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4812... 🔽Orchards in Tojo, Shobara City where you can pick apples🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4813... For more information about orchards, please see the Shobara Tourist Navi website! https://www.shobara-info.com//

Pigeon Home Products, which manufactures and sells skin care products, and Atami City have collaborated to develop "YUKUMI," a hand cream containing Atami Hot Spring Water. A new souvenir was born with a product that utilizes the Hot Spring of Atami! The name of the product is derived from the "hot spring pumping route" that the Tokugawa family carried Hot Spring from Atami to Edo Castle. With the cooperation of designers in the city, the package design is based on the motif of retro bathhouse tiles. It moisturizes and smoothly moisturizes to the fingertips, and contains the Aroma of Ume Plum, which is named after the Atami Ume Plum Garden, so a slightly sweet and refreshing Aroma Unfolds and has a relaxing effect. It was developed as a product that heals not only the skin of the hands but also the mind. When you come to Atami, please buy it as a Souvenir for yourself or for your loved ones! 【Hand cream with Atami Hot Spring Water "YUKUMI"】 Release date: October 1, 2025 Selling price: 1000 yen for 1 bottle of 50g (tax included) Manufacturer / Pigeon Home Products Co., Ltd. ●Dealers as of 10/1 ↓ ・Marutaka Specialty Store (Heiwa-dori Shopping Street in front of Atami Station) ・Japanese cedar specialty store (Heiwa-dori shopping street in front of Atami Station) ・ Marufuku specialty store (Heiwa-dori shopping street in front of Atami Station) ・Marufuku Takahashi Specialty Store (Nakamise Shopping Street in front of Atami Station) ・Atami Tourism Association (in Shinsui Park, Nagisa-cho, Atami City)

Moncher × Gokase Grapes 🍇 I visited the Gokase grape collaboration now on sale at Moncher Seasons in Hakata Hankyu.✨ The cakes displayed in the showcase looked as delicious as they sounded… 🍰 A kind staff member showed me the cakes made with Gokase grapes. 👀 They said the collaboration has been widely promoted, and some customers come specifically for the cakes featuring Gokase grapes. 😆 I tried the soft-serve made with Campbell Early grapes. 🍦 The soft-serve wasn’t overly sweet, and the aroma of Campbell Early gently spread through it, making it perfect for this still-warm season. 😍 The cakes using Gokase grapes are scheduled to be sold through the end of September. 💡 Be sure to visit Moncher Seasons on the B1 level of Hakata Hankyu. 😊

Nukazuke Workshop🥕 A "Nukazuke Workshop" was held to showcase local ingredients and inspire new ideas for processing them.💡 Under the guidance of Rieko Teramoto, who is from Gokase, participants first tasted the nukazuke prepared yesterday.🥢 There were 18 varieties in total!! Familiar vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and daikon sat alongside new flavor discoveries such as dried shiitake, konnyaku, and myoga.👀✨ Next, Teramoto demonstrated how to prepare the nuka bed in front of everyone, teaching about moisture levels and other details.📝 She then shared ready-to-use nuka beds for participants to take home, and everyone immediately began pickling the vegetables they had brought.😊 They said the pickles should be ready in about 12 hours, and everyone left excited to eat their creations, carefully taking their own nuka beds home.🥰 I can’t wait to try the nukazuke made by the participants next time.😍

Gokase Winery's First Pressing of 2025!🍇 A new wine born from the blessings of Gokase is on the way🍷 This year too, winemaking has begun using grapes nurtured by Gokase’s fertile land💡 Every bottle from Gokase Winery uses only grapes carefully grown in Gokasecho😁 These grapes, which endured Gokase’s harsh winters and ripened under the summer sun, each offer a uniquely delicious flavor. This unwavering commitment to 100% locally grown grapes underpins the quality of Gokase Winery’s wines✨ The first-pressed Campbell Early this season features a fruity aroma and refreshing acidity🍇 A sweet, rich scent filled the winery, raising excitement for the new wine🎵 This year’s vintage is another wonderful result, filled with the producers’ love😆 New Niagara and Campbell Early wines are scheduled for sale on Saturday, October 18th🍷

The 3rd National Mountain Stream Fishing Tournament 🎣 Today (August 23rd) the 3rd National Mountain Stream Fishing Tournament took place 🐟 Despite worries about the weather due to typhoons, the day turned out fine and more than 170 people attended the venue 😊 The event that drew the loudest cheers from many children was the fish-catching game limited to elementary school age and younger Some large cherry trout and eels were included, and while the children were completely absorbed, the surrounding parents were excited too 🔥 In the fishing competition, the person who caught a total of more than 8 kg won the large haul prize and took first place 🏆 The biggest fish measured 28 cm 💡 Thank you to everyone who took part in the fishing tournament 🎣 We hope to care for the river environment so this tournament can continue for many years 🥰

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! About 60 minutes by Train from Tokyo Central Tokyo Nature, "Akiruno City, Tokyo (Akirunoshi)" is a Healing Sightseeing spot that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. With its pure Valleys, seasonal flowers, historic shrines and traditional crafts, Akiruno City offers visitors a full taste of the charm of "Tokyo that is not like Tokyo". We will Broadcasting Information full of charm of "Akiruno City", which can be easily visited from the Central Tokyo, on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it! ◆ Access to Akiruno City, Tokyo 【Access by train】 Transfer to the Ome Line or Itsukaichi Line at Tachikawa Station on the JR Chuo Line and Get off at the last stop, Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. From the station, there are local buses to Akigawa Valley and Seotonoyu. 【Access by car】 About 20-30 minutes from the Chuo Expressway "Hachioji IC" or the Ken-O Expressway "Akiruno IC". It is also a perfect distance for a day trip. ◆Living with Nature in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City Akiruno City, Tokyo is located within about 40 to 50 km of Tokyo Central Tokyo and has a population of about 78,000 (as of April 2025). The mountains of the Kanto Mountain Range rise in the west, and the Itsukaichi Basin spreads out in the center. In 1995, Akigawa City and Itsukaichi Town merged to form the current Akiruno City. Surrounded by lush green mountains and rivers, agriculture and local industries are thriving. You can enjoy the Four Seasons of Norabou-na in Spring, River Activities in Summer, Autumn Leaves in Autumn, and Hot Spring in Winter. Urban functions and Nature coexist in a well-balanced manner, and it is attracting attention from people who want to move to Japan as a "Just the right amount of countryside". ◆ Popularity Sightseeing spot of Akiruno City, Tokyo ・Akigawa Valley It is a Valleys that can be said to be a symbol of Akiruno City. Akigawa Valley is a scenic spot where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Seasonal Nature, surrounded by clear streams and greenery, where you can enjoy River Activities, Barbecue, Autumn Leaves Picking, Hot Spring, etc. It is easy to visit even on a day trip and is ideal for climbing and camping. 【Access】About 10 minutes by bus + 5 minutes on foot from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (around Ishifunebashi) 【Best time to visit】Autumn leaves (November), Fresh greenery (June) ・Tokyo Summerland It is one of the largest leisure facilities in Tokyo. The indoor heated water pool "Adventure Dome" and the outdoor "Adventure Lagoon" with a streaming pool and thrilling slides are Popular with children and adults alike, and are Spots where you can play all day long. 【Open season】March to November (Closed in winter) 【Access】About 5 minutes by Car from Akiruno IC / There is a direct bus from Akigawa station and Hachioji stations ・Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain It is a spectacular scenery with about 10,000 hydrangeas blooming all over the slope. Famous landmarks cultivated by local farmers over 40 years, and many photographers Visit during the rainy season. Early in the morning or after After the rain is especially recommended. 【Best time to visit】Mid-June to early July 【Entrance fee】Adult 600 yen / Child 400 yen ・Akikawa Farmers Center Direct sales with Fresh Local vegetables, fruits, and Local processed products. Norabou-na and Local Rice are especially popular and sometimes sell out immediately. Freshly baked handmade bread and local side dishes are also on sale, so you can easily enjoy the Local flavors. ◆Traditional crafts and experiences in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City ・Gundo paper It is a high quality Washi paper inherited from the Edo period, and was used for lanterns, calligraphy, and shoji paper. It has been designated as an intangible cultural property of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and is still inherited by the Preservation Society. There are also Held in Workshop where you can experience papermaking. ◆ Akiruno City, Tokyo Specialty and Local cuisine ・Norabou-na It is a native vegetable of the cruciferous family. It has no peculiarities, is soft and easy to cook, making it an ideal ingredient for Ohitashi, stir-fry, tempura, etc. The season is around March to April, and Local people are also popular for "Norabou-na rice" and "Norabou-na egg-toji". ・Akikawa corn The Itsukaichi Highway, which runs through Akiruno City, was so popular for corn sales that it was called the "Corn Highway". Akikawa corn has a strong sweet taste and is characterized by the large size of each grain. ◆ Akiruno City, Tokyo Festival and Events ・Ninomiya Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival (Ginger Festival) At the Festival Rituals held on September 8 and 9 every year, it is said that if you eat ginger sold at the stalls lining the approach to the temple, you will not catch a cold, and you will be disease-free for one year. Mikoshi, Drums, Kagura, etc. are performed, and the whole town is dyed in the colors of the Festival. It is said that in the past, it was a Shinto ritual to pray for a disease-free life by dedication of ginger. ・ Shoichi Iwadashi Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Ina's festival) It is a festival rituals held every year on the Saturday and Sunday of the day before Respect for the Aged Day in September, and on the day of the festivals, 13 mikoshi and 6 festival floats parade along the Itsukaichi Highway, and the dashing shouts of men and women of all ages dressed in festival robes echo, and the highways are lined with lanterns and crowded with many people ・Akiru Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Itsukaichi Festival) Held in annually on September 29 and 30. The sight of the hexagonal Mikoshi, which is rare in Japan and exceeds 100 kan (about 375 km), parades through the town of Itsukaichi is a masterpiece. Lion dances and kagura are also performed, and you can feel the air and lively atmosphere of the History Shrine. ◆Tourist Information of Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City Akiruno City, Tokyo is a healing sightseeing spot filled with rich Nature, history, culture, and food that you can't think of as Tokyo. Fun can be enjoyed on a day trip, but it is also exceptional to spend a quiet night looking at the starry sky that cannot be experienced in the city. The Access from the Central Tokyo is good, and it is a city where you can spend your "own Quiet time". We will Broadcasting a recommendations in Akiruno City so that you can fully enjoy its charm, so please follow us!

On June 15, 2025, the Community Exchange Center “Tokutoku” opened in front of JR Shintoku Station 😊 On the second floor, the railway heritage exhibition room “Poppo” displays dioramas and the history of railways. When you view the dioramas, try crouching so your eye level matches the models—you’ll see them in a different way 🚂 On the first floor, the cafe and shop Kotoise offers railway-themed goods, cow-pattern cups and ornaments made from Shintoku-yaki pottery, handmade items by local artists, and specialty products from Shintoku Town. On the second floor, the information center (Shintoku Town Tourism Association) also rents bicycles, so you can explore the town by bike and enjoy the scenery and local food. Please consider visiting the Community Exchange Center “Tokutoku” sometime 🤗 https://shintoku-town.net//

〈Teshika’s First Vintage Wine “Teshika Rosé” Released〉 Teshika Rosé, the first wine brewed at the Kussharo Caldera Winery, goes on sale at nine shops in town from July 12. Supplies are limited, so anyone interested should check it out soon!!

Today (July 10) I covered a hop harvest 😆 It was my first time seeing this year’s hop field... and it was spectacular✨✨ Straight-reaching vines, healthy dark green leaves, and clusters of hops hanging like little bells…!! “It’s a shame this view will be gone after today!” I said as I gazed with the grower 👀 With preparations complete, it was time to harvest 💪 There were so many cones that even removing the supporting wires was a struggle 💦 We filled bags with the harvested hops, and I worried they might not all fit on the truck we were loading back with today 😂 These hops will be processed into beer with a fresh, lively aroma 🍺 I tasted last year’s brew too — it had a refreshing scent and went down easy 😆👍 I can’t wait to try this year’s beer 😍

Confectionery Judo On this day, the gluttonous Kasai was lured by the sweet Aroma as usual and visited Judo-san! On the day of the event, the person who dealt with the gluttonous Kasai was Mr. TakeVillage. The company was founded about 64 years ago. Judo is Famous in the Locals for its ankoro mochi, dango, and shionaka. This "ankoro mochi" is often served at funerals in the Suwa region. I was born and raised in Suwa, but in the Suwa region, I have never heard of and custom of "moon viewing". There are and Botamochi have often heard. Gluttonous Kasai bought Swiss rolls, daifuku, and Dango. The cut roll was gentle and high-quality fresh cream, and on this day, chestnuts were included, and it was so delicious that it became addictive. Daifuku is also recommended for women because the bean paste is not sweet and the mochi is soft, and it is a size that can be eaten Anytime! The Dango is exquisite, the sauce wraps the Dango tightly, and it is easy to purchase because it is a full-scale meal! As a glutton, I 🎶 was also curious about the "appuru cake" in the showcase On this day, it was not in the showcase, but my Gourmet master's "Sacchan Master" in the Information Center in front of the station is Exquisite cream puffs and seems to be recommended to everyone!! If you have the opportunity, please buy it!! Mr. TakeVillage's best was ankoro mochi, dango, and salt! ◎ Sweets Judo 📍 2-1-17 Suwa, Suwa City ☎ 0266-52-2555 ◎ Business hours : 08:00 - 17:30 ◎ Regular holiday: January 1, Not opens (Vacation once a month) ◎ Car parking lot: 2 cars (in front of the house next to the store and in front of the parking lot on the right side across the road from the store entrance Car ) Today, Gluttony Kasai went to Kotobuki-dou. Mr.Takemura introduce me about Kotobuki-dou. The Kotobuki-dou is famous for Ankoro mochi, Dango and salty Monaka. I saw Ankoro mochi in funeral. This is regional persists habit around suwa area. Also, this area, I don’t listen so much about Otsukimi (Moon viewing). The day I bought Daifuku, roll cake and Dango. Rolled cake was not too sweet, the cream was so smooth and soft. The Daifuku also not too sweet, the size is bite sized. So, it is easy to eat even kids and women. Dango is also bite sized. Mitarashi sauce is so fit together well. Hmmm… So nice! I was curious about apple cake too. My gourmet master “Satchan” taught me, her recommendation is “Cream Puff”. But that day wasn’t there. I’ll try again other day! Mr.Takemura’s recommendation is Daifuku, Dango and salty Monaka. ◎ Sweets place Kotobuki-dou ◎2-1-17 Suwa, Suwa City ☎ 0266-52-2555 ◎ Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:30 ◎ Regular holiday: January 1st, irregular holiday (closed once a month) ◎ Parking lot: 2 cars (please see 10th, 11th picture))

🍄July 7 is "Dry Shiitake Day" 🍄 To commemorate this, we will Held in a "Dry Shiitake Fair" on Saturday, July 5th! 📍 Venue: Morokko House Car Parking Lot 🕘 Opening hours: 9:00 – 16:00 ✨ ✨ Events ・Freshly baked! Behavior of dried shiitake mushrooms ・ All-you-can-eat dried shiitake mushrooms & kikurage stuffing! ・Tasting 🍵 of Morotsuka Village's oolong tea "Kiyokamori Tea" ・ Village Specialty and summer vegetables are also 🍅🥬 sold This is an Events that can be enjoyed by both children and Adults! Please 😊 come and visit us with your family and friends

In my previous post, I told you that Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture has many historical sites and traditions related to the "Minamoto Hei Battle". This time, I would like to introduce the second installment, "The Legend of the Five-Colored Princess". A 15-minute walk from JR Iyo Station towards the sea, there is Thereare "Goshikihime Seaside Park" with a tropical mood lined with palm trees. In the summer, the beach is crowded with Beachgoers, and a national beach volleyball high school girls' tournament is held every year. Also, in autumn, you can enjoy "Kangetsu Imotaki" in the park. The area around such a seaside park has been called "Goshikihama" for a long time. A sad legend has been preserved on this name. Five princesses of the Heike family who were defeated in the Battle of Minamoto and lived in hiding on the beach of Iyo City. One day, Sister Princess sees Aka Squid Ni and remembers the red flag color of the Heike family, which causes her to hold a grudge against Minamoto. Sister Princess orders her sisters to look for the white Squid Squid, the color of Minamoto's flag, as if it were an enemy of the inn and killed the enemy, but no matter how many days they searched, they could not find the white Squid Ni. The exhausted sisters smear the crab with white powder and give it to the sister princess, but it is soon found out that it is a lie, and the youngest sister is cut by the enraged sister princess. The grieving sisters throw themselves into the sea, and the remaining sister and princess soon throw herself into the sea with the death of her youngest sister in her arms. The five princesses who died in this way turned into stones of five colors, red, white, green, yellow, and black, and washed up on the beach, so this beach came to be called "Goshikihama". When it was Maintenance in 1996 (Heisei 8) as "Goshikihime Seaside Park", a "crab square" with five colored stones installed after the legend was established. In addition, the women's festival "Goshikihime Easter" is Held in every year on the fourth Sunday of March, in reference to the story that when the tears of the people of the land who pity the princesses and wish to come back to life fall on the five-colored stones, the princesses were resurrected from beyond the sea. There is also a famous confectionery called "Five-Colored Negai Stone" that has been certified as a "more and more Iyoshi brand". The legendary five-colored stone is represented by red beans, green peas, white green beans, sweet corn, and chestnuts. They are wrapped in domestic red beans that have been slowly simmered and soaked in honey. Squid for Souvenirs. Last June 29th was the opening of the sea, Goshikihime Seaside Park. Summer has finally arrived. Let's enjoy Bathing in the sea to the fullest on the beach with beautiful white sand and gentle waves! *Goshikihime Seaside Park* Address: Ozaki, Iyo City Contact: Iyo City Hall 089-982-1111 (Representative)

〈Enjoying Teshikaga〉Local Specialties Edition Teshikaga offers many fine and delicious local specialties. When you travel to Teshikaga, be sure to check them out. This time, we introduce spots where you can pick up those specialties. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/?cats=651%2C662...

Relax at Kurunconne 😌🌿 Today I stopped by Kurunconne 🤗✨ (Yes, I was working properly!) For the meeting I ordered a craft cola and a Mix Berry smoothie 😚🍹 Both are a treat to look at 😆 The craft cola is different from regular cola — it gives you that “I’m drinking something good for my body!” feeling, with no guilt. It has a nice spice kick and is perfect for the season when you want something refreshing ✨ The Mix Berry smoothie offers natural sweetness from the ingredients alone… it satisfied both my thirst and a little hunger — a blissful drink 🤤 There are many varieties, so it’s fun to try different ones 💫 They also offer light meals and desserts, and takeout is available 🥪✨ The shop has lots of manga and hosts many healing events every day ✨ I tried a tarot-like reading where you pick one card from 100 based on the theme “for this version of myself…,” and the message I received was very uplifting and gave me energy 💪❤️‍🔥 They sell fun goods and body-friendly foods, so there are endless ways to enjoy the place 🤗🎶 Be sure to check out Kurunconne’s account too 🙌 kurun→https://www.instagram.com/kurun2424/... conne→https://www.instagram.com/conne.jp/...

On this day, the gluttonous Kawanishi was invited by his usual sweet Aroma to visit Mr. @suwa_clover. The person who spoke on the day was Mr. Komatsu, the owner of the store. It seems that it has been about 10 years since I first started clover in this area. In the beginning, Mother was the cashier, and Mr. Komatsu seemed to be a specialist in making it. Now, it seems that he is doing everything by himself. When I entered the store, I was most surprised by the variety of cookies!! There are so many kinds of cookies. From the point of view of cookie lover Kasai, it's 🍪🎶 the perfect time When I asked why, I got a Kiss! "The reason is that I like cookies!! The words are so wonderful that time stops, doesn't it? You don't 🤣 🍪 have to tell me that cookies are made by cookie-loving shopkeepers Tarts are also recommended, but cookies are also recommended!! There are also message cookies, and it seems that there are many people who are shy and not good at conveying their feelings to others, and many people pre-order large quantities instead of message cards when they retire! And most of all, "Original Cake"! As you can see from Clover's Home page, Original the beauty of the cake!! It's so beautiful that it's a shame to eat it!! Reservations are required, but if you have a caricature or photo, we can make it to order! How about the only Original cake in the world!? Finally, just here, drip coffee is a completely Original coffee exclusively for clover cakes, which is made by a friend of the owner, Mr. Komatsu, who selects the coffee that matches Clover's cake! If you want coffee that is not served anywhere else, it is ☕ a must!! ◎ clover 📍 4-10-21 Kogan-dori, Suwa City ☎ 0266-57-0374 ◎ Business hours : Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:30~18:00 ◎ Regular holiday : Monday, Tuesday, Water, Thursday ◎ Car parking lot: About 4 cars in front of the store ◎ Home page : https://suwa-clover.com//

In Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, there are two nationally Famous Bonito flakes factories, Yamaki and Marutomo. In addition, the Kaminada Fisheries Cooperative Kyoei Net manufactures and sells high-quality dried anchovy using Fresh anchovy caught in Iyonada Sea, and the Iyo Forestry Association makes thick and nutritious dried shiitake mushrooms using log cultivated shiitake mushrooms. All of them are products from which you can get delicious "dashi". "Dashi" is the base of Japanese cuisine and plays an important role in determining the deliciousness. Iyo City, which is rich in products that produce such "dashi", is a "city of dashi". In Iyo City, the "town of dashi", Aihara Seafood Shop, which has inherited the traditional manufacturing method since the founding of 1965 (Showa 40), has become so popular that orders There are receive from all over the country. Of particular note is the "Muroaji shaved flakes". Carefully selected muroaji is carefully removed from the middle bone by hand, dried in the sun, and then shaved with a well-used Showa 30 (Showa 30)-style sharpening machine. "Flower Bonito", which has been popular in Iyo City for a long time, is actually this "Muroaji shaved flakes". It is characterized by a stronger umami flavor than Bonito flakes. Please enjoy this special shaved flakes once. 🐟 Enjoy 🐟 the "dashi town" with a handedness "dashi" experience The Events "Iyo City Fureai Saturday Night Market" where you can Tasting the dashi of Aihara Seafood Store is Held in from the first to the third Saturday of June every year! Here, you can compare several types of dashi taken on the spot and have a "handedness" dashi experience. The raw materials for dashi vary depending on the region, such as bonito flakes, shaved flakes, dried sardines, kelp, and dried shiitake mushrooms. Please take this opportunity to visit Iyo City, the "city of dashi", and experience the deep dashi culture. 📍 Aihara Seafood Store 📍 Address: 12-5 Nada-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime Phone: 089-982-0505 Business hours:8:40~17:00 Regular holiday: Every Sunday Car parking lot: None * Please Use the shopping street shared parking lot Car

Taisha Senmochi Suwa On this day, the gluttonous Kasai was lured by the sweet Aroma to visit the Taisha Senmochi Suwa store. Since childhood, he has loved the peanut crackers and castella rice crackers from Taisha Senmochi, and they are one of the favorite foods of the gluttonous Kasai. It was President Sasaki's wife who spoke to the gluttonous Kasai while he was busy. The history of Taisha Senmochi is that it was founded in Shimosuwa Town at the end of the Taisho era and moved to Suwa City in 1955 (Showa 30). In the list of the Suwa Confectionery Association in H23, it is said that it was founded in 1921 (Taisho 10) (1921), but the source seems to be unknown. However, in the land of Suwa, there is a "Taisha senmochi! It's like, "Oh my God. Ladies and gentlemen, when you think of Taisha rice crackers, don't you think of peanut crackers??? In fact, the first thing that was served as a Taisha rice cracker seems to be a castella rice cracker! (Unofficial) Peanut crackers are included in sweets called "Taisha", so you can imagine that Taisha senmochi = peanut crackers! That's not what I mean!!! At first, it seems that castella rice crackers existed as Taisha rice crackers!! Both peanut crackers and castella crackers are super popular signature products that have been around since the company's founding. I didn't know about this until I heard the story! It seems that the first founder of Taisha Senmochi had a very close relationship with Mr. Miyaji of Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine at that time, and Mr. Miyaji asked the first founder to sell distribution items that could be distributed to Ujiko (shrine parishioners) at the time of the Gobashira. At that time, I was able to call the "Asahi Senbei" current castella rice crackers that I was making at the store as "Taisha Senmochi", and it is the secret story of the birth of "Taisha Senmochi"! I was overwhelmed with emotion when I was able to know the beginning of the name that I had been wondering about for a long time ~ since I was a child!! And the recipe for Taisha senmochi products is fixed in size, but it seems that the craftsman adjusts it from day to day depending on the season, temperature, humidity, etc. Based on this immense trust in the craftsmen, the gluttonous Kawanishi thinks that this is the reason why "Taisha Senmochi" has been loved in the land of Suwa for a long time. Of course, all of Taisha's recommended products are all products, but the one I was particularly interested in was "salt yokan with walnuts". It contains plenty of large walnuts, and it is so large that you can see the walnuts in it even with the naked eye! It is a must see souvenir for walnut lovers!! The tourism association also has customers from other prefectures who come to Suwa to buy Taisha senmochi as a Souvenirs, and it is so popular that they are asked, "Can I buy it online or at a department store?" When you come to Suwa, be sure to visit Souvenirs!! ◎ Taisha Senmochi Suwa store 📍 5320-9 Nakasu, Suwa City ☎ 0266-53-2777 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 17:15 ◎ Regular holiday : Closed on Sundays ◎ Car parking lot: About 10 cars in front of the store ◎ Home page : http://taisyasenbei.jp//

The long-awaited opening is finally here! Next to Shintoku Station, "Regional Exchange Center Tokutoku" will open. ・Date: Sunday, June 15 ・Opening Hours : 10:00-16:00 ・Location: Shintoku Station Yoko Regional Exchange Center Tokutoku 　@tuktuk_shintoku As an opening Events Kitchen Car Stalls Flea markets, rock-paper-scissors tournaments, It is full of events such as ribbon cutting for everyone. And especially noteworthy... Sponsored by Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture It is 🍒 "Cherry Seed Skipping Tournament in Shintoku Town" ・Date: Sunday, June 15 ・Time : 12:00~14:00 　　　　(11:30~Reception starts) ・Location : Event Plaza in front of the station ・Number of participants: 200 (reception on the day, first-come, first-served basis) ・Participation Prize: Cherry "Sato Nishiki" 50g 　* Premiums will be given 🎁 away if the standard distance is exceeded Why don't you eat delicious cherries and use your body to fly the seeds? We look 💪 forward to hearing from you Also, at the Event Plaza in front of the station, cherries and Specialty will be sold, so please ✨ look forward to it ◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆ And the Shintoku Tourism Association, which is currently located in the Shintoku Town Town Hall, will move to the 2nd floor (station side). Those who came to Shintoku Town to play, For those who stop by for work, Train and bus waiting time, etc. If you have a little time, please stop by. I look forward to seeing everyone's faces and telling them about the charm of Shintoku Town. We look forward to seeing you 💁 ♀️ on Sunday, June 15 #Hokkaido #Yamagata #Tokachi #Higashine City #Higashine Cherry #Nishiki Sato #Sato Nishiki Cherry #Cherries #Seed Skipping Competition #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##Open #Opening Events #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #cherry #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

2025.5.14 "New Tea Presentation Ceremony" was held at the Shizuoka Prefectural Office. From Iwata City, Mr. Takumi Miyamoto, 2025 Iwata City Tourism Ambassador, presented New Tea to Governor Yasutomo Suzuki. Tastes good! Good color! Aroma good! It is "Iwata tea" bathed in the blessings of the sun in Iwata Hara Land. Enjoy the refreshing and refreshing aroma, clear color, and deep taste.

Higo Green Melon, a specialty of Kikuchi City, is now in season! Higo Green Melon grows larger than ordinary melons, with thicker, very tender flesh. It also contains plenty of water and juice, with a sugar content of 14 degrees or higher. Higo Green Melon is in season from late April through early July. It is mainly produced in Shichijo Town, Kikuchi City. Shichijo Town is blessed with clear spring water selected among Kumamoto’s Top 100 Famous Waters, such as Maekawa and Shimizu springs. Rich in minerals and oxygen, this water helps grow delicious melons. Producers tend the melons every day without rest, which ensures careful attention and results in sweet melons with beautifully netted rinds. Higo Green Melons are mainly sold at Roadside Station Shichijo Melon Dome in Shichijo Town. All melons sold at the Melon Dome undergo strict sugar tests with an optical sensor. Only melons that meet the sugar level of 14 degrees or higher are displayed for sale. Introducing Kikuchi’s proud specialty, the Higo Green Melon! To share this deliciousness and charm with many people, we have planned a special hands-on program! Title “Play Sommelier and Judge Sweetness♪ Sugar Level Challenge & Ultimate Melon Parfait Making in Kikuchi” In this program, you will make a parfait lavishly using Higo Green Melon. The melons used for the parfait are specially managed for the event date. Therefore, you will taste perfectly ripened, sweet melons on the day. We will use a generous half melon per parfait, making it satisfying to eat and great for photos. We will also top the melon with rich milk soft serve from Toride Farm. Garnishes will include strawberries grown in Kikuchi. Why not try making an original melon parfait you can’t find anywhere else? In addition to making the parfait, each participant will receive one whole melon to take home so you can enjoy it with your family. The take-home melon will be measured with the sugar sensor on site. You will be asked to guess the sugar level of the melon you selected. Those who guess the exact sugar level will receive a prize. We look forward to your participation♪ Please make reservations by scanning the photo QR code. Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 14–15, 2025 (20 participants per day) Time: 10:00–12:30 Place: Roadside Station Shichijo Melon Dome Participation fee: 7,700 yen per person Contact Kikuchi Tourism Association Address: 1273-1 Kumafu, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-1331 TEL: 0968-25-0513

🌿New Tea Season🌿 The tea fields in Gokasecho are turning a vivid green😌🍵 The first and second photos show the house in Kuwanochi, in front of which the weeping cherry trees that we introduced in spring looked so beautiful📸✨ Against the fresh green of the remaining cherry leaves, the two-tone tea fields made an incredibly beautiful scene🥺👏 Fresh tea is arriving one after another at the Gokase Specialty Center, and the scent of new tea fills the shop🥰 Enjoy the fragrant, new tea leaves that make you feel as if you are standing right in the tea fields🍵✨

Robatayaki is an excellent cuisine in which seafood and meat are slowly grilled to bring out the aroma and umami. The shops you can enjoy are easily accessed from the Hotel, and you can enjoy the unique taste of the port town! Enjoy the Specialties Furnace Grilling!