A special event to celebrate winter 2026, "Happy Party REIHOKU 2026 Xmas Market @ Shiki Community Center" will be held! On that day, there will be a free screening of Christmas movies, hands-on workshops for both children and adults, stalls offering delicious food and drinks, and warming activities, making for a packed schedule of content. We invite you to come along with your family and friends! 【Event Overview】 Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 16:00 to 21:00 Location: Shiki Community Center (444-1 Shiki, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) 【Main Event Details 🎬】 ◯ Christmas Movie Screening (Admission Free) ・Film: "Guardians: The Legendary Heroes" ・Time: Ticket distribution from 17:00 Screening starts at 18:00 (Duration: approximately 97 minutes) ・Capacity: First 100 attendees 【🍲 Complimentary Offering (Limited Quantity, Free)】 Content: Clam chowder made with Reihoku specialty, red fan clams Start of service: From 18:00 (First 50 attendees) Provided by: Hamasaki Suisan Co., Ltd. 【📸 Christmas Costume Photo Campaign】 Post a Christmas costume photo on social media with the designated hashtag announced on the day to receive a "popcorn" gift (limited quantity). 【Workshops and Experience Programs】 ・Christmas Wreath Making (Hosted by: Misora Florist) Participation Fee: 1,500 yen or 3,000 yen courses (Capacity: 20 for each course) ・Christmas Candle Making (Hosted by: le.chainon) Participation Fee: 2,000 yen ・Tarot Card Reading (Hosted by: Motoshima Tarots) Fee: 500 yen 【Stall Information 🍔】 ◯ FOOD & DRINK (Dining) ・Cafe RAIN: X'mas CAFE Menu ・Mellows: Spice Curry ・Russian Confectionery: Stollen, Chocolate Salami ・Fukuda Orchard: Chicken Tomato Stew, Hot Wine ・Paradise: Tortilla, Shaka Potato ・Cafe 556: Baked Goods, Soft Drinks ・Yama Cafe Batten: Christmas Chicken 💅 【CROSS LINK (Beauty & Relaxation)】 ・Miyu Total Beauty Salon: Hand Care, X'mas Nail Chip Sales ・Yura: Warmth Activities, Ear Acupressure ・La Mer: Fascia Reset Head Spa ・Hidamari: Thai Traditional Massage 【Organizer, Co-Organizer, Support, and Sponsors】 Organizer: Amakusa CHICHI Club Co-Organizer: Reihoku Town Board of Education / Reihoku Town Children's Liaison Council Support: Reihoku Town / Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association / TEAM Reihoku / CROSS LINK Sponsors: Hamasaki Suisan Co., Ltd. / Smile Pocket

It's called chawanmushi. There are many videos online of foreigners being surprised by how different it is from their expectations when they try it for the first time. It's a "savory, hot egg pudding" that isn't sweet. This dish consists of a seasoned egg custard steamed with various ingredients like mushrooms, vegetables, fish paste, and fresh seafood or chicken. Often, a rare ingredient called yuri-ne (lily bulb) is also included. It’s actually a challenging dish to make, and the photo shows the chawanmushi that my skilled wife made for the first time after 35 years of marriage. She learned how difficult it was by watching my mother-in-law prepare it often. Since it looks plain, I decided to garnish it with chive flowers that I grow in a planter in the garden. In Japan, you can even find it on the menu at conveyor belt sushi restaurants.

Taken on November 2, 2026. This is the floral water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on November 2, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🌼

Taken on October 31, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on November 2, 2026. This is the flower water offering from Hara Florist.

This is an introduction to Kozuka from Wakeido. Item Number: H381125 Title: Carp Design Kozuka Signature: Natsuo (Kaou) Certification: N.B.T.H.K. Special Preservation Sword Fittings Dimensions: Length 97mm, Width 14.8mm Period: Late Edo to Meiji Period School: Natsuo Description: Kano Natsuo is a well-known master representing the late Edo and Meiji periods. He was born in 1828 in the Atago district of Kyoto and became the adopted son of the sword merchant Kano Jisuke in 1833, changing his name to Jisaburo. Skilled with his hands, he learned engraving from Okumura Shōhachi and later improved his skills under Ikeda Takatoshi. He opened his business in Kyoto in 1846, taking the name Juro, and learned kanji from Tanimori Tanematsu and painting from Nakajima Raishō. He changed his name to Natsuo during the Kaei era. In 1854, he moved to Edo and worked at the Osaka Mint, producing new currency dies. In 1869, he returned to Tokyo and became a court employee. In 1890, he became a professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and was appointed as an imperial artist.

Introducing the event information for November, including the Nagano Ebisu Festival and illuminations!✨ 〈Don't forget to tap the "save mark" if you want to look back later!〉 ① 120th Nagano Ebisu Festival Fireworks @ebisukouenkataikai The fireworks launched on November 23rd against the clear, cold sky of Shinshu are uniquely beautiful, different from summer fireworks. In addition to the splendid and luxurious aerial displays, the large shells also brilliantly decorate the clear autumn night sky! 【Date】November 23 (Monday, public holiday) 【Time】Starts at 18:00 (drone show scheduled from 17:30) 【Location】Nagano Ohashi Bridge West Side, Saigawa No.2 Green Space 【Number of Fireworks】Over 10,000 *For details, please check @ebisukouenkataikai. *Highlights (@nagano_cvb) include links to the official site. ② Zenkoji Omotesando Illuminations Every year, the Zenkoji Omotesando and in front of Nagano Station are beautifully illuminated in a magical light for this annual event!✨ 【Duration】November 14 (Saturday) to February 14, 2027 (Sunday) 【Time】17:00 to 22:00 【Venue】Zenkoji Omotesando (from Nagano Station intersection to Zenkoji intersection) ③ Shinshu Mushikura Festival @michinoeki_nakajo Not only is there a luxurious stage, but also plenty of delicious local foods like obukko and oyaki! This is an autumn event packed with the charm of Nakajo, Shinshu. 【Date】November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday) 【Time】9:45 to 15:00 【Venue】Roadside Station Nakajo, Furusato Square *Free shuttle buses will also operate. *For details, please check the official site or account. ④ Zenkoji Binzuru Market @binzuru_ichi Held as a handmade market inspired by Buddha's beloved disciple "Binzuru-san"! Various food and craft stalls gather, creating a market where anyone—makers, buyers, locals, and tourists—can enjoy! 【Date】November 14 (Saturday) *Regularly held on the second Saturday from April to December 【Time】10:00 to 15:00 【Venue】Around Zenkoji *For details, please check the official site or account. ⑤ Shinshu Shinmachi Dinosaur Event @shinshushinmachi_kanko This year, two baby dinosaurs will be coming!? Various events, including a T-Rex race, will be held! The Shinshu Shinmachi Fair 2026 will also be held simultaneously! Enjoy local agricultural products, specialty items from Nishio City in Aichi Prefecture, craft experiences, fire truck and ambulance ride experiences, and the dinosaur volcano fluffy dome (canceled in case of rain). 【Date】October 31 (Saturday), November 1 (Sunday) 【Time】9:00 to 16:30 【Venue】Shinshu Shinmachi Fossil Museum, Shinshu Shinmachi Gymnasium, etc. *For details, please check the official site or account. #Event Information #Nagano City Events #Nagano Ebisu Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

The brochure for the 61st Shimoda Onsen Narcissus Festival is complete! 🌼✨ During peak season, approximately 3 million narcissus flowers bloom beautifully at Cape Tsumeki. Enjoy the sea of narcissus as far as the eye can see! 😌💛 📍Narcissus Festival (1237 Suzaki, Shimoda City) Event Period: December 20, 2026 – January 31, 2027 Parking: Available (800 yen for regular cars) Access: Bus 🚌 From Shimoda Station, take the bus to Cape Tsumeki (Line 10) and get off at "Tsumeki." It's just a short walk from there.

【Classic in Town】 A classical concert featuring three instruments: violin, cello, and piano. It will be held on Friday, November 20th. In the first half, enjoy the sounds of string instruments in solo performances, and in the second half, listen to Smetana's piano trio. Violin: Ryo Mikami Cello: Takayoshi Okuizumi Piano: Satoko Shinbori Look forward to a wonderful soirée with the piano trio. At Nishiokoppe Village Community Center, Large Hall Free admission, all seats are unreserved Doors open at 18:00 / Concert starts at 18:30 The concert will last about an hour and a half, including intermission. 【Registration】 ▶For Nishiokoppe residents No registration required. ▶For non-residents Please make a reservation using the QR code in the image or the link below. https://teket.jp/15893/73790... *First 200 attendees 【Contact】 Weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00 Please contact the Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education, "Classic in Town Section" 0158-87-2501 #Nishiokoppe Village #Classic #Concert #Piano Trio #Nanohana Pharmacy

While I was taking a walk, I noticed the beautiful blooming osmanthus and took a photo. The way the flowers clustered together was striking, and it made me feel the essence of autumn.

A single white flower. There was a place where the white spider lily stood out. It's intriguing to think that there must be a reason for this specific spot being white, making it a captivating image.

Taken on October 30, 2026. This is the floral water offering from Hara Florist.

The Winter Flower Tour Stamp Rally is now underway!✨ Collect stamps by visiting three flower spots that brighten up winter in Shimoda!💐 Participants in the stamp rally will have a chance to win wonderful prizes through a lottery!👀💙 Stamp Rally Period From October 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027 Application Deadline: February 8, 2027 (postmark valid) 🌟Stamp Locations and Flower Events Shimoda Ropeway | Little Angel Festa Period: From October 24, 2026 to December 12, 2026 Aloe Village | Aloe Period: From December 5, 2026 to January 3, 2027 ⚠️Outside of the above period, stamps are available at the Izu Shirahama Tourism Association Cape Tsumeki | Narcissus Festival Period: From December 20, 2026 to January 31, 2027 ⚠️Outside of the above period, stamps are available at the Shimoda City Tourism Association (2nd floor of Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato) *Stamps will be available at each venue during the flower event periods📍 Why not enjoy a flower tour in winter Shimoda?😌🌷

"The vermilion Otorii Gate adorned with cosmos" A scene of autumn encountered at the Koizumi Cosmos Fields in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture. The vermilion Otorii Gate towers towards the blue sky, with vibrant pink, white, and reddish-purple cosmos blooming at its feet. The grand appearance of the large gate and the delicate cosmos swaying in the wind. I captured a beautiful landscape woven together by the traditional vermilion of Japan and the autumn flowers in a single photograph.

The Tale of the Male and Female Boatmen in Autumn In autumn, the Tsuya River is covered with cluster amaryllis. Male and female boatmen float on the river surface, creating a picturesque scene captured in an aerial view. Tsuya River, Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture 2026/10

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This is a potted plant with a ghost decoration! You can feel the autumn vibes! It's a very beautiful and fragrant potted plant.

Event Announcement 📣 From October 31 (Saturday) to November 4 (Wednesday), the 57th Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival will be held for five days! This year's theme is "Romance and Color in Late Autumn" ✨✨ The venue will feature a stunning "Chrysanthemum Exhibition" showcasing vibrant chrysanthemums lovingly cultivated, an impressive flower bed representing the theme "Shimmering Flower Street," and a charming Japanese garden with a tea ceremony corner, offering plenty of attractions. Inside the venue, there will be a variety of events, including a dazzling dance performance by "YUKA & SATOMI" to kick off the festival, high school calligraphy performances, storytelling, magic shows, and karaoke shows, ensuring a packed schedule of entertainment! Additionally, there will be sales of chrysanthemum seedlings featuring new varieties, local products sold by Obihiro Agricultural High School students, and specialty products from sister cities Tokushima City and Matsuzakimachi. Moreover, a "Oita Fair" commemorating the 60th anniversary of the sister city agreement will also be held, making shopping enjoyable! 🎵 You can join the "Chrysanthemum Exhibition Guided Tour (reservation required)" for free, where you can learn all about the charm and cultivation of chrysanthemums. It's a fall festival in Obihiro that everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy! ✨✨ We hope to see you at the venue! 🤗 🔶Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday) to November 4 (Wednesday), 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM *On the first day, it will be from 10:00 AM. *On the last day, it will be until 4:00 PM. 🔶Venue: Tokachi Plaza 🔶Inquiries before the event: Obihiro Festival Promotion Committee Office (General Incorporated Association) Obihiro Tourism Convention Association: TEL 0155-22-8600 🔶Inquiries during the event: Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival Headquarters: TEL 090-4264-6296 🔶On October 31 (Saturday), the 25th Tokachi Hometown Performing Arts Festival will also be held simultaneously. Enjoy powerful performances by the local taiko preservation groups. Doors open at 12:00 PM / Performance starts at 12:30 PM (Admission fee: 100 yen, free for junior high school students and below). https://town.tonxton.com/event/obihirio-kikumatsuri2026/...

A Little Autumn Fairytale As I captured this moment, I was drawn into the warmth and magic of autumn. The golden sunlight, fallen leaves, colorful flowers, and adorable little dogs created a scene straight out of a fairytale. I wanted to preserve not just the beauty of this little picnic, but also the feeling of peace, warmth, and happiness it brought to my heart. For me, this photograph is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the simplest moments hold the most precious emotions. Location: Showa memorial park

In September, influenced by the autumn rain front, rainy days continued. It had rained until the day before the shoot, but on this day, the blue sky spread out. I took photos of the spider lilies from various angles. Taking advantage of the beautiful blue sky, I photographed the spider lilies looking up at the sky. The bright red flowers stood out against the clear blue sky, reminding me of the arrival of autumn. 📷 September 17, 2026, Kamiuchida District, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture

A gentle breeze passes by, and the blue sea of flowers gently ripples like waves. Blossoms of pink butterfly flowers bloom under the sunlight, their sky-blue petals radiating pure light. I lean down, capturing the softness that intertwines the starry sky, seemingly scattered upon the earth, within the lens.

【Cultural Festival Special Collaboration】 On November 3rd (Tuesday, national holiday), there will be a stage presentation at the village cultural festival. This year's stage presentation is a little special!? A collaborative performance of traditional Japanese drumming, calligraphy, and flower arrangement will be held by the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group and Akihiro Nakayama!! As the powerful sound of the taiko drums resonates, characters will be written and flowers will be expressed. Don't miss the moment where three forms of beauty intertwine. In addition to this collaborative performance, other presentations are also planned. There will be an exhibition of works, so please enjoy that as well. 【Village Cultural Festival Stage Presentation】 November 3rd (Tuesday, national holiday) starting at 1 PM At the Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Grand Hall Admission is free for everyone #Nishiokoppe Village #Village Cultural Festival #Special Collaboration #Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group #Akihiro Nakayama

Sakura Deai-kan, Kyoto Yawata City, Hachiman Zaiō-ji, Kyoto Prefecture When traveling by car, please note that the parking lot will be locked and closed at 5 PM, the time of closing. This facility, located in Yodogawa Riverside Park Sewaritei District in Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture, offers scenic views of the confluence area of the Uji River, Kizu River, and Katsura River. The observation tower, approximately 25 meters high, provides an attractive view of the cherry blossom trees along Sewaritei and the surrounding mountains. Entrance to Sakura Deai-kan, restroom and rest area usage, information corner usage, and access to the observation tower (excluding the cherry blossom season) are free. Operating Hours and Usage Fees (Key Points) Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Observation Tower: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Fee: Generally free, but there is a fee for the observation tower during the cherry blossom season.

A field of blooming marigolds under a clear autumn sky. I captured the image of my daughter enjoying her time among the vibrant flower beds. The beautiful colors of autumn and her little back, which can only be seen now, create a precious autumn memory for our family.

Photographed on October 17, 2026. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

After the rain, countless droplets remained on the spider lilies. The autumn rain gently left its lingering effect on the red-dyed flowers. (Location: Yakachi River, Handa City)

Soft purple and pink, along with vibrant green. I felt the beauty of autumn colors reflected in a single cosmos flower. (Location: Nabana no Sato)

The higanbana, signaling the arrival of autumn, was blooming vibrantly in bright red, enveloped in the light after the rain. (Location: Yakachigawa, Handa City)

Golden trees shine brightly against the stark white granite. Adorned with the colors unique to autumn, the ridgeline glows vividly. (Location: Hououzan Obelisk)

Taken on October 21, 2014. This is a chestnut shortcake from CAFE ANDON. It's an autumn-inspired cake topped with chestnut cream, sweet chestnuts, dried figs, and fig-cassis jam.🌰