Taken on June 15, 2014.
This is the flower water offering at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
The chick is adorable.

This summer, head to the not-too-hot Minami-Izu! 🌊☀️
Minami-Izu Town is currently observing "zero days of extreme heat"!
For more details, click here → https://x.gd/6kMLK
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🏖️ Yumigahama Beach
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A stunning beach with white sands and green pines, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches and Top 100 Swimming Areas!
This year, Yumigahama Splash Water Park is back! 🛟
Enjoy water activities and swimming together.
📅 From Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, August 23
*Yumigahama Splash Water Park will be open until August 23.

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🤿 Hirizo Beach (Nakagi)
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A hidden beach accessible only by boat! 🚤
Thanks to the Kuroshio Current, it boasts exceptional clarity, making it a snorkeling paradise with abundant fish! 🐠
📅 From Saturday, July 1 to Wednesday, September 30

🚢【Avoid Crowds】 Hirizo Beach Swimming Tour is now accepting applications!
Departure dates: July 18, 19, August 8-16, September 19-22
Adults: 6,500 yen / Children: 5,500 yen
Apply for the tour here: https://x.gd/ZH3a4

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🎆 49th Yumigahama Fireworks Festival
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The fireworks viewed from the sandy beach are breathtaking! ✨
📅 August 8 (Saturday) from 8 PM

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🏝️ List of Summer Swimming Spots
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1️⃣ Yumigahama Beach: July 18 - August 30
2️⃣ Koura Beach: July 27 - August 16
3️⃣ Tawara-hama Watashi & Mera: July 11 - August 31

Activities such as snorkeling, SUP, diving, and sea kayaking are also available! 🏄

Summer posters are also on sale!
B1 (Iro Shrine) 500 yen, B2 (Hammerhead Shark, two types of fireflies from Ihama) 300 yen
*Free distribution for Minami-Izu residents

📷 A photo contest is also underway!
Winners will receive luxurious prizes.
Apply here: https://x.gd/LRM7Q

For more information on tourism in Minami-Izu, visit → https://www.minami-izu.jp/

Fukoji Temple's Hydrangeas
❚ Blooming Status as of June 17, 2026
Fukoji Temple, located in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, is also famous as a tourist spot for hydrangeas.
Currently, the hydrangeas are in full bloom.
Some of the early-blooming flowers have started to wilt a bit.
We will keep you updated on the blooming status.

【Location】Upper Oozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
【Access】About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station
【Parking】Available (free)
【Restroom】Available

❚ Fukoji Temple
The rock-carved Buddha in the temple grounds is approximately 11 meters tall, including its pedestal, making it one of the largest rock-carved Buddhas in Japan. The central figure is Fudo Myoo (Fudo Myo-o). Fudo Myoo is depicted with an angry expression, but this rock-carved Buddha has weathered the elements for many years and now has a round, gentle face. Although it is a large Fudo Myoo, it has a very friendly appearance.
Fukoji Temple is also known as "Hydrangea Temple" due to the numerous hydrangeas planted there. During the rainy season, you can see many blooming hydrangeas alongside the rock-carved Buddha.
The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and the local community.

■■■ Access to the Center of Bungoono City ■■■
About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture
About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture
About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture

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Tourism and Recommended Spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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In June, Kagawa Prefecture not only boasts the azure scenery of the Seto Inland Sea but also welcomes the blooming season of hydrangeas at Mt. Shiude in Mitoyo City. As you slowly ascend the winding mountain road, you can see blue, purple, and pink hydrangeas adorning both sides of the path, as if draping a soft colorful garment over early summer.

Upon reaching the observation deck at the summit, the breathtaking view unfolds before you. The islands of the Seto Inland Sea scatter across the horizon, appearing especially clear against the bright sky, while the blooming hydrangeas reflect the colors of the sea and sky, creating a unique and stunning landscape of Mt. Shiude. A gentle breeze passes through, causing the flowers to sway lightly, and the air is filled with the fresh scent unique to the rainy season, prompting you to slow down and savor the tranquility of nature.

Strolling along the pathways, you can frequently discover various species of hydrangeas competing for attention, attracting many photography enthusiasts to stop and capture the scene. Compared to the crowds during cherry blossom season, early summer at Mt. Shiude feels more leisurely and relaxed, allowing visitors to enjoy both the floral and coastal vistas at their own pace.

If you have the chance to visit Kagawa in June, consider planning a trip to Mt. Shiude. Surrounded by the vibrant hydrangeas and breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea, experience the most charming essence of early summer in Japan.

【June 15📍Shimoda Park】
We have updated the hydrangea blooming status💠
Currently, the hydrangeas in the park are in full bloom!
Today (6/15), the weather improved in the afternoon, making the hydrangeas even more beautiful🌿✨
Hydrangeas look great in natural light😌

You can find the latest blooming status and scenes from the park on our blog👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260615

Taken on June 10, 26.
This is the floral water offering at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.🌸🐥

Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is actually surrounded by many small lakes that resemble satellites, and Pinghu is one of them. However, only fishermen are aware of its existence, so in spring, you can leisurely enjoy cherry blossom viewing while taking in the sight of the giant cherry trees that encircle the lake, all while being gently blown by the lake breeze.

In Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, there is a beautiful area where 600 cherry blossom trees line both banks of a clear stream. It's a tranquil spot, perfect for leisurely cherry blossom viewing, and the view from the center of the pedestrian bridge is fantastic.

Taken on June 10, 2014.
This is the flower water at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
There are golden and silver chicks.

In Azumino, the "soba flowers" are blooming
They are blossoming like a white carpet
The locations are in front of Azumino Mirai Farm and around HAMA Flower Park 😄

🚌 Announcement of Bus Tour 🚌
"Regional Co-Creation Infrastructure Tour (Konsen Dairy Edition)"
A day trip bus tour to learn about the Konsen region, which supports Japan's dairy farming!
We will trace the journey of a single milk bottle, from the transportation and storage of imported livestock feed in the Kushiro-Nemuro region to raw milk production, processing, and transportation outside the region.
Kushiro Port is the only place in Hokkaido where you can see the Roll-on Roll-off ship "Hokuren Maru" up close.
We hope you will join us! ☺

*August 5 (Wednesday)
Capacity: 15 people (minimum number of participants: 12 people)
Fee: 9,500 yen per person (including tax)

9:00 Departure from KKS Convention Center (Kushiro City Tourism and International Exchange Center)
Kushiro Port West Port Area 2nd Wharf International Logistics Terminal→Mitsuwa Unyu Co., Ltd. Feed Ingredient Storage Facility→Akan Agricultural Cooperative Kushiro TMR Center→National Emergency Agricultural Land Reorganization and Improvement Project, Akan District→Yamahana Onsen Refure (Shokado Bento)→Jinsei Farm Ranch→Yotsuba Dairy Co., Ltd. Kōsen Factory→Hokuren Maru→Dissolution at KKS Convention Center

For more details and to apply, please visit the following URL.
Kushiro and Akan Lake Tourism Official Site
https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/19525/

Taken on June 11, 2014.
This is the flower water offering from Hara Florist.

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for June📣
Hello everyone! Here is the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in June♪
👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀
❣The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes for sale. The famous "Ninoya" will also have a stall with its delicious ikinari dango!
You can also enjoy a pack-your-own deal with Amakusa Bankan and small onions!
We look forward to seeing you all 😊 Don't forget to bring your own bags 🛍✨

【Items for Sale】
・Amakusa Bankan (pack-your-own)
・Okra
・Rice🌾
・Side Dishes
・Pumpkin
・Cucumber🥒
・Bitter Melon
・Potato🥔
・Small Onion (pack-your-own)
・Dekopon
・Corn🌽
・Eggplant🍆
・Flower Grass
・Bread
・Beets
・Bell Pepper🫑
・Botamochi
・Mini Tomatoes
・Molokhia

🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔
Reihoku Sunset Marche
【Date: June 14th (Sunday) from 1 PM to 3 PM
【Location】Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association (Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center, 4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku Town)

Photographed on June 6, 2014.
This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 6, 2014.
This is the flower water ritual at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

At this time, the cherry blossoms were about 80% in bloom, but the morning sunlight was perfect.
If the timing is right, the rays of light here are outstanding.

Be cautious of deer at night.

The Isotsutsuji Now
The Isotsutsuji at the foot of Mt. Io is blooming abundantly✨. Its white, round flowers are incredibly delicate. Be sure to enjoy the Isotsutsuji that can only be seen during this time of year.

At the Kawayu Visitor Center, we observe and publish the blooming status of the Isotsutsuji clusters daily (excluding closed days) from three fixed points.

We also recommend planning your visit to the Isotsutsuji clusters at your preferred timing while checking the blooming status✨.

Feel free to use this information for your stroll plans or trail information.

Taken on June 6, 2014.
This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

[June 9]
We have updated the hydrangea blooming status💠✨
Currently, they are 50% in bloom, but they will soon reach their peak!

We are featuring the current state of the garden and the latest blooming status on our blog🫧
Please take a look for your outing reference.
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260609

This is the light purple Kitayama Yuzen Chrysanthemum blooming in the Hisada District of Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. It is a beautiful flower that only blooms in this area around mid-July, and the view at sunrise is breathtaking.

Introducing Rental Bicycles 🚲🚲

At the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai, we offer rental bicycles called "Peachari" for convenient travel and sightseeing within the village 😊
Choose between two types of bicycles: "regular bicycles" and "electric bicycles," based on your physical strength‼️
The popular tourist spot "Rokka no Mori" is about 1 km from the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai, which takes approximately 5 minutes by bicycle 🎵
Why not use the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai as your base and explore the village by bicycle for unforgettable memories?

To apply, please visit the general information desk located in the "Country Plaza" at the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai 🤗

🔶Rental Period: From Friday, April 24 to Sunday, October 25

🔶Rental Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🔶Rates
●Regular Bicycle: 200 yen for 4 hours
●Electric Bicycle: 200 yen for 2 hours

🔶Access
🚗About 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, and about 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Airport 🚗
🚌About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (nearest stop: get off at Roadside Station Nakazatsunai)

*Important Notes
📍Rental bicycles are not available for advance reservations. Thank you for your understanding.
📍The use of Peachari is restricted to within the village.
📍Please return by 5:00 PM.

🔶Contact Information
Nakazatsunai Village Tourism Association TEL 0155-68-3390 (8:30 AM to 5:15 PM)

https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/

Umekita Plaza at Grand Green Osaka

As you step into Umekita Park, the first thing that catches your eye is the "large roof" designed by the architectural unit SANAA. It envelops the space with three soft curves spanning 120 meters from north to south, beneath which lies a complex facility featuring the information dissemination center "PLAT UMEKITA," along with cafes and large event spaces. Surrounding it is the spiral staircase "Gate Lantern," which serves as a guiding light for people at night.
The plants in the park are primarily selected from those native to the Uemachi Plateau in Osaka, evoking the city's history and culture. Trees that change color in autumn, such as cherry blossoms, maple trees, and katsura, along with flowers like azaleas and camellias, showcase the beauty of Japanese nature throughout the seasons. Why not take a leisurely stroll in the park, where the scenery changes with the seasons?

You wouldn't believe that this is in the middle of the city
There were hydrangeas blooming...
It's a nice plaza filled with greenery in Umeda, Osaka...
A great place has been created in the city center 😊😊😊.

Taken on June 6, 26.
These are the hydrangeas at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.
They look like 🩷.

The "Flower Full Project" is a community development activity to welcome visitors to Lake Akan Onsen with beautiful flowers!
Today, everyone in the hot spring district planted cute pink flowers in hanging baskets and set them up around the hot spring district.

【A Summer Retreat Behind the Hotel】
You can feel the temperature rising significantly,
and the hot summer is approaching.

It's a relief that the morning and evening breezes are still cool.🎐🍃

For those who want to enjoy a refreshing atmosphere,
Kourakuen, a pure Japanese garden behind Hotel Morimu, is highly recommended.

The spring foliage and azaleas stand out beautifully against the greenery.

The white flowers are called Asebi.
Written in kanji, it is 「馬酔木」.

The leaves are toxic, and horses that eat them can become numb in their legs and have difficulty walking. This is how it got the name Asebi.

The gazebo within the garden is perfect for potluck picnics or leisurely tea time.

The sound of leaves rustling in the breeze and the chirping of little birds will soothe your ears.

Updated the hydrangea blooming status on June 5th 💠✨
The hydrangeas at Shimoda Park are still about 50% in bloom!
Blooming in the mass area is also progressing 💭💜

⚠️Currently, there are service interruptions on some sections of the Izukyu Line.
Please check the latest service information before your visit.

For more details on the blooming status, click here 👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260605

Photographed on June 1, 26.
I found a blue hydrangea.

Event Announcement 📣

The "Tokachi Ohira Plain Exchange Festival," where you can experience the charm of agriculture up close, will be held on Sunday, June 7th 😊
We have prepared a variety of content, including experiential programs in collaboration with local students and universities, as well as gourmet delights from Tokachi 🎵

🔷Agricultural Machinery Experience: From historical old farming tools to cutting-edge robotic tractors and toy tractors, a wide range is on display‼
🔷Hands-on Workshops: Experience making "pork skin bookmarks" and "pressed flower bookmarks" with students from Obihiro Agricultural High School 😍
🔷Fun Learning Booths: Experience cow displays and hands-on activities from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine's "Dairy Farming, How About It?" as well as free tastings and surveys of meat products devised by high school students.

Tokachi's gourmet delights will also gather together! ❗😍 Enjoy delicious local flavors to your heart's content 🍴

A special day where both adults and children can get excited! We warmly invite you to come with your family 🤗

https://www.tokachi-a-muse.jp/daiheigen

The local sake 'Daisekkei' is beloved in Azumino.
This regional sake features a rich flavor and crisp dryness, using meltwater from the Northern Alps as its brewing water.
From everyday favorites enjoyed during casual evening drinks to high-class varieties highly rated at tasting competitions, there is a wide selection available.
At the directly managed store 'Hanamon Daisekkei,' which has been renovated from an old traditional house from the late Edo period, you can enjoy tastings and shopping in a calm atmosphere.

At the Roadside Station "Hanakumu" Flower Park,
the weather has become just right for a stroll while enjoying soft serve ice cream.

However, on days when the temperature suddenly rises to 30°C, the heat can be overwhelming.♨

If you stop by the roadside station,
be sure to visit the adjacent flower park.

Flowers peek out from between the swaying grasses in the gentle breeze.

Please take your time to explore both the area cultivated by the caretaker over the past few years and the area currently being redesigned.

In summer and autumn,
the garden will showcase various beautiful sights.🌼🌿🏵️

Don't forget to grab a soft serve ice cream made from grass-fed milk available at the roadside station's shop as your companion for the stroll.🍦

The caretaker also has an Instagram account where they share daily updates on the garden!

Check it out at @kamu_natural_garden
https://www.instagram.com/kamu_natural_garden?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Flower Park Entrance Fee: 200 yen for high school students and above
*Free for villagers
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The window painting created in spring will be on display for about one more month.

Visiting Hanakumu after 2 PM,
you can see the sunlight illuminating the painting on the floor, which was truly beautiful.

I hope everyone visiting Hanakumu has a wonderful time!


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