The sacred tree that protects Kobe This photo was taken at Ikuta Shrine in the city of Kobe. Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of the city, this place was like a different world, and the sacred tree that hung there gave me a sense of mysterious power.

Charcoal market with seafood The vivid colors of seafood and the fragrant smoke rising from the charcoal fire weave together tradition and vibrancy. A piece that conveys the warmth of the ancient city along with the bustle of the market.

【Making Ume Plum Juice and Umeboshi】 Today (6/19), a crisp summer day, red, white, and pink azaleas greet you cutely at "Kuraokakura". The elders of Kuraoka Nursery School and the first-year students of Kuraoka Elementary School got together to make 🤗 Ume Plum Juice and Umeboshi Fresh Ume plums 😳💕 that the children had harvested abundantly at the Ume Plum Orchard in the Kuraoka district the day before While learning how to make it from "Dr. Ume Plum" who lives in the Kuraoka area, everyone packed the processing plums in jars ... After this, they take it back to school, turn it over every day, and grow 💪 it until the water content rises I'm 🥰 looking forward to 💡 the next step in the season when red shiso comes out The children who have become Dr. Ume Plum today seem to be bringing Ume Plums home with them, so they will enjoy 🤩✨ processing them while teaching them to their families

📣 Held in again this year! Notice 🎇 of Sakai Oyu Night Market and fireworks What is Sakai Fish Night Market? A fish market and festival held at the end of ✨ July every year at Ohama Park in 📍 Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture It is said to have originated in the Kamakura period, and has become 🎐 a summer tradition in Sakai, which boasts a history of about 700 years 🐡 The main attraction is the exciting fish auction held at night! Other, night shops and corporate PR booths were also exhibited. It is a historical festival that is ♪ closely related to local residents Held in this year on Saturday, July 26th! Continuing from last year, there will also be 🎇 Ocean launch fireworks Enjoy the beautiful fireworks that color the seaside! Don't miss our annual summer Events! We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉 "Sakai Great Fish Night Market" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26 📍 Venue: Ohama Park ⏰ Time:11:00~21:30 "Quanzhou Dream Fireworks Scorching Hanabe 7 I Love Sakai" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26 📍 Venue: Sakai Old Port ⏰ Open: 16:30~ / Start: 20:20~ / End 20:50 (tentative) 🔎 For details, please visit the official website of the Sakai Tourist Guide website

Today, we will take a walk ☔ around the rainy Castle Town Kitsuki The rainy season has begun, and there is a heavy rain warning today. In the meantime, I guided a small group customer from Australia and took a walk in the rain in the Kitadai Samurai Residence Street. Here are just a few places you can enjoy on a rainy day. Please take a look at the scenery that can only be seen in Kitsuki City, and can only be seen on rainy days. 【Isoya Residence】The culture of hospitality seen in the Lord's resting place At the top of the slope of the accounting hall is the "Rakujutei" of the imperial residence set up as a resting place for the lords. Three of the rooms, the entrance room, the guest room, and the tea room, still remain as the Isoya residence. The architecture was built in the thirteenth year of culture (1816). After that, Kato Yogoemon, who became the owner, repeatedly expanded and renovated it, and it took its current form. Just as the role of Rakujutei was "rest", "healing" hospitality is prepared everywhere in the mansion. The garden is the best representation of this. The view of the garden, which can be seen from every room in the mansion, shows the Commitment and care of this mansion. Each window frame reflects a different garden scene, and the stylish arrangements extend to the hand water bowls and Ranma. The location of the paving stones placed in the garden, the arrangement and type of trees that have been fully calculated. Throughout the mansion, there is a profound spirit that speaks to us over the past 200 years. 【Isoya Residence】 〒873-0001 大分県杵築市杵築211-1 TEL 0978-63-1488 business hours 10:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Closed Year-end and New Year holidays Entrance Fees Individuals: Adults 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 150 yen Groups: Adults 240 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 120 yen

~It's going to be sunny today ☼~ Hello! This is the Kitsuki City Tourism Association. Last time, Kitsuki Castle post the Scene we took a walk around the area. Today we went to the Castle Town area for a while. The photo shows the view from the scenery "Suya Slope" representing Kitsuki City ~ Kitadai Samurai Residence Street ~ Ohara Residence Scene of the mansion and garden. 【Suya Slope】A slope that tells a lot of the town The slope of Suya Slope, which connects the Samurai residence of Kitadai and the merchant town with its impressive earthen walls and stone walls, is a slope with very beautiful stone pavement. Shihoya's slopes are often introduced as a set, and that's no wonder. These two slopes, which represent Kitsuki, are opposite, and if you go down the slope of Shihoya, you will reach the slope of Suya Slope. The origin of the name of the slope is closely related to the merchants of Tanimachi. Shioya Choemon, who ran a liquor store, was a wealthy merchant who prospered greatly in the salt shop (liquor store) that was running at the bottom of the slope from Tanimachi to Minamidai, and then started a vinegar shop business at the bottom of the slope from Tanimachi to Kitadai. The slopes came to be known as "Shioya (Shihoya) no Saka" or "Suya Slope" because of their respective Squid. As you can see from this episode, Saka is deeply connected to this town, Gari not only has it connected life and people, but it also connects the Edo period and the present in this way. Needless to say, the existence of such a slope shines as a valuable personality of Kitsuki. 【Ohara Residence】 A glimpse into the life of a senior samurai in a beautiful old house Kitadai Samurai Residence Street lined with the ruins of the residences of senior samurai. Among them Suya Slope the Ohara Residence next door is a valuable architectural heritage that even now the lifestyle and atmosphere of the residence of a senior samurai who served as an elder and other important positions. It has a splendid thatched roof and a beautiful walking Garden in the large garden. Other, there is a wide entrance, the presence of the next room, the bow ceiling, and the waiya. Far from being glamorous, it is simple and solid, and yet the high level of formality can be seen everywhere, and evidence that this was the residence of a high-ranking samurai of high status is left in every corner of the building. This building is also a space where you can feel and read about the culture of the Edo period, the culture of samurai society, and the care for people. In addition, there are still even now interesting ingenuities, such as the wisdom of valuing things and saving money can be seen in the washing area and the furnace. ☆ The last photo is a service shot. "The Secret of the Earthen Wall" ~ If you look closely, you can see the structure from the broken part. On the way to the walk, that? You may also encounter interesting situations such as "N??". We will be posting like this in the future, so please take a look.

Kitsuki Castle A landmark towering over the Castle Town Kitsuki Since its construction in 1394, Kitsuki Castle has watched over this town for 600 years. Although it Castle Keep simulated, the three-tiered Castle Keep towering over the Ruins of the Castle is reminiscent of the appearance of this castle in the past. Built in the early Muromachi period by the Kitsuki clan on Mount Tai at the mouth of the Yasaka River, the castle was surrounded by natural strongholds such as the Takayama River to the north and Morie Bay to the east. While the castle changed its location and shape due to subsequent natural disasters and earthquakes, the castle owners were also replaced by the Maeda, Japanese cedar, and Hosokawa clans, and the Ogasawara and Matsudaira clans finally marked the end of the Edo era, and Kitsuki Castle continues to this day without welcoming a new castle owner. It is said to be important for understanding the actual state of castles in the early Edo period, such as understanding the building composition and structure of the castle before its destruction by the "One Country, One Castle Order" from historical documents and excavation results, and in March 2020, the Ruins of the Castle in the Taishan area and the ruins of the Lord's Palace at the foothills were designated as national historic sites. Some of the stone walls still exist. Today, the top of the mountain is open to the public as Shiroyama Park, and there is also a stone park where valuable stone structures such as the Kunisaki Pagoda found in various parts of the city are exhibited outdoors. At the time of the castle's construction, it was named "Kitsuki", but since it was mistakenly written as "Kitsuki" on the shogunate's shuin stamps, it has been changed to "Kitsuki". It is also known as "Katsuyama Castle" because it withstood the onslaught of the Shimazu for two months. Inside the castle, valuable items such as items related to the lords are on display, and armor, weapons, and Buddhist statues are on display. You can also enjoy dressing up and taking commemorative photos. It is visited by many tourists as the final destination of a walk around the Castle Town, and the superb view from the Castle Keep and the comfort of the wind will be a memory of the trip.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine The third piece of the tradition of the first palace of Nagato no Kuni, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine The second piece of the tradition of the first palace of Nagato no Kuni, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine One piece of the tradition of the first palace in the country of Nagato, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Hello, this is the Kitsuki City Tourism Association! Kitsuki City, located in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture, is a full of charm Castle Town surrounded by abundant nature. Kitsuki City, with a population of about 26,000 (as of 2023), is There is a at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula and is easily accessed from Oita Airport. Kitsuki City is known as the "Castle Town of the Slope" and is characterized by a rare townscape in Japan, with samurai residences spread out on high ground from north to south, arranged across the merchant town in the valley. In this first COOL JAPAN VIDEO posting, we will deliver plenty of Tourist Information that allows you to fully enjoy Kitsuki City! We will also introduce recommended Spots and exquisite gourmet Information, so be sure to check it out! 【Access to Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Oita Airports. In addition, it is about 30 minutes by car from Beppu / Yufuin. Use JR Station is the closest. Transportation from the station to the Castle Town area by local bus or Taxi and enjoy a historical walk. There are the sea nearby, the beautiful scenery Unfolds on a sunny day, and it is also popular as a Driving course, so renting a car is also recommended! 【About Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 While receiving the blessings of the sea and mountains, Kitsuki City has nurtured its own culture over a long history. Above all, if you walk through the Castle Town, you can feel the good Nostalgic Atmosphere with Samurai Residences and Merchant Towns left everywhere. If you are interested in the kimono experience and historical walks that are often introduced in Kitsuki City's Tourist Information, please visit. 【Historical background of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture developed from the Muromachi period to the Edo period, and the townscape of the Edo period still remains Richly preserved, making it an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. It is attractive that you can enjoy the unique scenery and history that other Castle Towns do not have. In particular, the structure that developed in the form of Samurai residences lined up on the north and south and sandwiched between the Merchant Town in the center is rare in Japan. This unique townscape of "Castle Town on the Slope" has become one of the reasons why many tourists have visited it in recent years. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki Castle Kitsuki Castle, a symbol of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, is said to be the smallest Castle Keep in No.1 in Japan, but its charm is said to be a Castle Town with a compact but unusual shape with historical value. From the high ground of the castle, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Castle Town cityscape and Seto Inland Sea, giving Visitors Impression. The castle is Open to the public as a Museum and is recommended for history buffs and photography lovers. ◆Suya Slope, Shioya (Shihoya) Slope Slope with Samurai Residence and other townscapes reminiscent of the scenery of the Edo period. If you look down from the top of the slope or walk along the Stone pavement slope that connects the high ground, the scenery Unfolds as if you have traveled back in time. There are many tourists who rent kimonos and stroll around the city, and it is also famous as a photo Spot of the Kitsuki City Tourism Model Course. ◆Kitsuki Castle Shitamachi Area (Samurai Residence, Merchant Town) It is characterized by a castle town with a very rare topography in Japan, with a group of Samurai Residence Districts spreading out on the high ground from north to south and a merchant town spread out in the valley. At the Samurai Residence, you can also visiting the site architectural techniques and structures where you can learn about the lifestyles and construction techniques of the time, and the fun of learning about the historical background Unfolds. Souvenir shops and cafes are also scattered around, so you can enjoy a little Meals and shopping. ◆Ohara Residence It is known as a presence that represents a corner of the Samurai Residence, and the Charming Garden and the appearance of the old architecture make you feel the history of Kitsuki more deeply. Please think about the culture of the Castle Town and the lives of the people at that time. 【Kitsuki City's Traditional Culture and Crafts】 In Kitsuki City, traditions representative by samurai residences and Castle Town culture are inherited, while local festivals and performing arts rooted in the locals are also carefully preserved in various places. Especially in Kitsuki City, which is still deeply connected to kimono culture, you can enjoy the kimono experience. If you walk in a kimono to blend in with the Castle Town, you will feel as if you are the protagonist of a period drama. In addition, as a kimono Privileges, you can enter the cultural facilities for free, and there are services such as discounts at Privileges Subject shops, so you can stroll around at a great price. In particular, taking photos on Samurai Residence Street and Shioya Slope is sure to look good on social media. 【Gourmet food in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki tea / Kitsuki black tea Tea Production around Kitsuki City is characterized by its deep taste and refreshing aroma. In recent years, it is one of the few domestic black teas At cafes in the city, you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets with Kitsuki tea and matcha. Why don't you spend a moment of travel while taking a break at a quaint café in Castle Town? ◆Mandarin oranges (citrus fruits) Kitsuki City is a Mandarin Oranges production area that boasts one of the highest productions in the prefecture. In addition, various varieties are also cultivation, so many people visit to coincide with the citrus season. ◆ Strawberries Kitsuki City is one of the one of the most strawberry-producing areas in Oita Prefecture, and High quality strawberries are cultivation that take advantage of the warm climate and rich nature environment. Varieties such as "Saga Honoka" and "Belitsu" are especially popular, and are characterized by a good balance of sweetness and acidity, rich Aroma and juiciness. Strawberry picking can also be enjoyed at the tourist farm, and it is popular with many people. ◆Hamo Oyster Kitsuki City is known as a fisheries for ducks, and Raised in the fast currents of the Bungo Water Channel, the ducks are characterized by their tight flesh and good fat. It is in season from summer to autumn, and you can enjoy its elegant taste with hot water and tempura. Oyster farming is also thriving, growing in nutrient-rich waters and having a rich umami and creamy texture. Especially in winter, when the Oyster Highway is in season! The store, which serves a variety of dishes such as grilled oysters and steamed oysters, is crowded with many customers. 【Introduction of Events and Festivals in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki Castle Festival (May) A traditional festival centered on the Castle Town area where Samurai parades and stage events are held like historical picture scrolls. Local residents and tourists will It will be a lot of fun! together. ◆Kitsuki Tenjin Festival (July) It is a 300-year-old festival held at Kitsuki Tenmansha Shrine and the Castle Town area, where dancers, drum drummers, mikoshi and festival floats parade through the town of Kitsuki. ◆ Kangetsu Festival (October) An event to enjoy Tea and the famous moon of mid-autumn in the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of the Castle Town. Lights are lit in the Castle Town, and it is a festival that colors the autumn night in a very fantastic way. ◆Castle Town Kitsuki Walk and Hiina Tour (February ~ March) Hiina Meguri is held in for about one month. This is an Events around the Hina dolls displayed in Samurai residences and Machiya houses. In the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat full of Edo atmosphere, you can feel the arrival of Spring. 【Tourist Information of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City is an attractive town with a townscape full of history, beautiful Nature, and a food culture born from that Nature. Wear a kimono and walk around the Castle Town, enjoy the spectacular scenery, and enjoy delicious local cuisine. Why don't you experience such a special trip in Kitsuki City? Plenty of charm awaits your visit. In the next post, I will introduce Kitsuki that I couldn't write in this post!

Azaleas in full bloom in front of the palace The ruins of the former Saijo Domain Jinya (now Saijo Prefectural High School) The contrast between the azaleas at the edge of the moat and the water surface is attractive. From the end of this month, the irises will be in best time to visit. If there are no clouds, you can see Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan. In the surrounding area, there is the modernist Ehime Folk Crafts Museum, the Township Museums, and the Glory Church, and the Otemon gate and stone walls from the Edo period are also and integrated into the cityscape. The edge of the moat is about 800 meters in circumference. It is recommended for walking. 〒793-0023 234 Akiyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About a 20-minute walk from Iyo Saijo Station. (Bicycle rental is available at the sightseeing exchange center Soba the station) About 15 minutes by Car from Iyo Saijo IC, 7km. About 20 minutes by Car from Iyokomatsu IC, 11km.

Experience tour in Tokachi, Hokkaido 😄 Introduction of ー ~No.1 in Japan's No. 1 Bean Town~ Tofu making experience with a farmer's mother in Honbetsu Town Located in the middle Mountainous Area of Tokachi, Honbetsu Town is the No.1 in Japan bean town where High Quality beans can be cultivated due to the large temperature difference and long sunshine hours. In order to deliver the charm of such proud beans, farmers' mothers gathered and established the Association of Mothers Who Grow Up with Beans. We processing and sell the beans we produce with our own hands, such as tofu, fried tofu, and miso. We Visiting the site the production site of soybeans, which are indispensable for Japan food, and took on the challenge of making Ancient tradition tofu together with the mothers of farmers. Using my mother's wisdom recipe, I will also try to make farmhouse rice using okara and local vegetables. [Tour Schedule] 10:00 Meeting at Mr. Yamada's house 10:05 Visiting the sites Visiting the site of the soybean field Cultivation in the kitchen garden. You will learn how to make delicious beans from Mr. Yamada's many years of experience. 10:30 Move to the Senmisato Community Center and experience making tofu We will take on the challenge of making tofu, which has been inherited by the farmer's mother. 12:00 Cooking experience of bean rice and okara salad Make miso soup with freshly made tofu and make okara salad with leftover okara. 12:30 Lunch Lunch time with bean rice using plenty of beans from Honbetsu Town 13:30 End of tour Period: July ~ October Time: 10:00~13:30 (about 3 hours 30 minutes) Number of participants: 3~12 Fees: One person Adult 8,800 yen * In the case of English interpretation, it is as follows. One person Adult 16,500 yen ■ Please make a reservation at least 14 days before the date of use. ■ Due to the guide's circumstances, we may not be able to meet your desired date. Yes. Thank you for your understanding. This is a good opportunity to learn about the other side of agriculture and food through making tofu that has been handed down since ancient tradition with farmers' mothers in a high-quality bean production area! We hope that through this experience, new discoveries and values will be born, and your life will change to a richer lifestyle. I would be happy 😄 if you could engrave your Tokachi experience on one page of your travel memories If you are interested parties, please see "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE ~A trip to connect with Tokachi, the Minamoto of food~" on our Official website! ■For inquiries Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Co., Ltd. Slow Travel yellowtail E-mail address: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

\Echizen's Kiln Artist Exhibition, Held in! ／ There are many pottery makers in Fukui Prefecture, mainly in Echizen Town. Would you like to know more about the work, commitment, personality, etc. of such potters? At the Cultural Exchange Hall in Echizen Pottery Village, an exhibition of works "Echizen potters" is being held in, which exhibits the works of potters in the prefecture. Please take a look at the works that express "now" along with the thoughts and unknown profiles of more than 50 potters! If there is a timing on the weekend, the potter will actually guide you ~. The exhibition will run until Sunday, March 16, 2025. Admission is free. ==================== Fukui "Ceramics" Network Exhibition 2025 ~Echizen no Kilns~ Date: March 1 (Sat) ~ March 16 (Sun), 2025 Venue: Echizen Ceramics Village Cultural Exchange Center (https://www.town-echizen.jp/spot/spot01Detail.php?id=434)... Fee: Free admission Time: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. ====================

◎ Duty-free shop in Echizen Town where you can buy Echizen pottery The number of foreign tourists is gradually increasing in Fukui Prefecture. Even in Echizen Town, the number of people seeking Echizen pottery and Echizen crab is increasing day by day. Therefore, when you come from far away and buy Souvenirs that you like, a nice service is the TAX FREE shop. Until now, there was not a single registered facility in Echizen Town, but finally the first registered facilities! Two facilities registered this time are Furai Kiln, the Echizen pottery kiln, and Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum. I would like to Broadcasting the charm of Echizen Pottery to the world and Spread people who like Echizen Pottery to the world! ◎ Furai kiln https://www.instagram.com/furaigama/... With the theme of Nature and living creatures, we create vessels that look like the world of a warm Picture book.　 We value the simplicity and warmth of the soil of Echizen, and try to make the tableware moderately light and palatable so that it can be used in daily life. ◎ Fukui Prefectural Ceramics Museum https://www.instagram.com/tougeikan/... Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum is a museum of Echizen pottery. We will introduce a documents museum where you can see and learn about Echizen pottery, a pottery class where you can make and enjoy it, a tea garden that you can use and taste, a museum shop, and nature in the Seasonal Nature.

【Mystery solving Events at Gion Shrine】 On Saturday, February 22, a mystery-solving Events was Held in at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area, and 👏 its name was "Gion Shrine Real Mystery Solving "As God Says". 💡 Local high school students and students from Gokase Secondary School took the lead in preparing for this Events 😳✨ in collaboration with Local companies Gokase Entertainment and Kuraoka Love Girls' Association Many participants, from children to adults, gathered, and lively voices echoed 🤗🎶 in the Precincts of Gion Shrine However, the problem of solving the mystery is quite difficult until there is inspiration and discovery... The person who posted it also thought hard, but in the end I didn't understand and 🤣 borrowed the wisdom of the children lol. As I solved the riddle, I was able to learn the correct way to prayer Gion Shrine, but 😯💡 I didn't know such manners at all, so I made many new discoveries and it was 🤩 very fun After solving the mystery, the battle with the gods (dressed as the students of Gokase Secondary School) awaits ⚔️ in the first and second parts The first part of Roux's game "Sengoku Gokase Town" is the first part 💪, in which the first person to approach the place where the god is located and drop the ball on the shoulder with the sword first wins In the second part 👐, the "rope" of the loot won in the first part is placed in a circle and placed on the ground as a Dohyo (sumo ring), and a "hand-pushed sumo" match with the gods Both Adults and children were Gari and full of smiles 😆 from start to finish When you complete all the processes, you will receive a "Mystery Solving Completion Certificate", but if you look closely, the color is different depending on the person ... 🤔？ In fact, the hand-pushed sumo in the second part was modeled after the dedication sumo wrestling in which the gods were entertained in the "Morimaki Shinto ritual" held at Gion Shrine, and it was 🤣 said that "it is more correct to lose to the gods", so the "mystery solving completion certificate" of the person who lost the hand-pushed sumo was shining in gold It was 🥹✨ wonderful to feel the students' attention to detail in the setting At the end, all the participants and students took a commemorative photo, and warm Tea was served as a participation prize provided by Seuseien, and the Events ended 😌👏 in a peaceful and lively manner Thereare 🥹 the excitement of Gokase Town at Events created by students, Local companies, and local organizations I would ✨ like to continue to work together as a town to enliven Gokase Town

【Roadside Station Iwanai】 This year's Taramaru & Beniko chicks It was exhibited at the 👏 counter When you stop by Please take 😊 a picture

I started 🆕✨️ a Buckwheat noodles making experience at the Yamanouchi Town Planning Tourism Bureau You can experience Yamanouchi Town's traditional Soba noodles, [Sukagawa Buckwheat noodles)] while interacting with Local Soba (buckwheat noodles) masters! !️ What is Sukagawa Soba (buckwheat noodles)? It features Juwari Soba noodles that use the fibers of Oyamabokuchi leaves as a binder. Soba (buckwheat noodles) made with 100% Jiko flour has a strong waist and is good for the throat, and you can fully enjoy the flavor of Soba (buckwheat noodles). For reservations by Phone, please contact 📞 the Yamanouchi Town Planning and Tourism Bureau at least 3 days in advance. Tel. 0269-38-9191 Click here to make a reservation from the Internet ↓ https://www.kkday.com/ja/product/invalid/266894...

When it comes to introducing a country and its vibrant culture to newcomers at the airport, making thoughtful choices about what to showcase is essential because first impressions matter. During my recent trip, I stumbled upon Edo-koji, a charming Edo Market Place in the international terminal at Haneda Airport. The area is adorned with quaint, wooden shops that evoke the spirit of an Edo-era village, complete with a small stage that occasionally features captivating cultural displays. On this visit, I was drawn to a stunning pair of two-folded byōbu (folding screens) featuring an enchanting painting of the Wind God and Thunder God. This remarkable piece, crafted by the renowned Rinpa artist Ogata Kōrin, is a replica of an exquisite work by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, illustrating Raijin, the tempestuous god of lightning and storms, alongside Fūjin, the gentle god of wind. Honestly, what could be cooler than this? It’s a perfect representation of Japan’s rich artistic heritage right at the heart of the airport!

📣 Limited to March 5th! Sumo wrestling and Shinto 🏯💪 at Otori Taisha Visiting the site of the morning sumo wrestling practice in the Arashi room held at Otori Taisha Shrine and a special lecture by Shinto priests "Shinto and Sumo" A valuable experience plan is now available! ✨ 👀 This is a chance to Visiting the site the powerful practice of the wrestlers up close, just like the real thing! In addition, by learning about the deep relationship between Shinto and sumo, there is also a set 🎤 of lectures that will make watching sumo wrestling more enjoyable 🗓️ Held in: Wednesday, March 5 💰 Fee: 5,500 yen (about 3 and a half hours) 📬 Application deadline: 1 week before the Implementation date ✨ Participants will also receive a souvenir of the Otori Taisha Shrine and the Arashi Room! 🔍 For more information and to apply, please check the "Experience Tour Plan" from the URL of your profile

【2025 (Reiwa 7) Ando Family Residence Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)】 National Important Cultural Property Ando Family Residence will celebrate the peach festival again this year. More than 300 dolls from the Edo period to the Showa era are on display. Yamanashi Prefecture's own Hina doll, "Yokosawa Bina", will also be exhibited. Events of koto concerts during the period will also be held, so please enjoy the rich sound. Date and time: February 13 (Thu) ~ April 7 (Mon), 2025 (Reiwa 7) Opening hours: 9 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.) (*Closed on Tuesdays) Admission fee General 300 yen Elementary, junior high and high school students 100 yen (*Infants free) 【Ando Family Residence】4302 ☎Seinan Lake, Minami-Alps City 055-284-4448 [Cultural Properties Division, Board of Education] ☎055-282-7269

【Dondoyaki 2025】Ashian District This is the Scene of the Little New Year's Festival "Dondoyaki" held the other day. Although there are differences in decorations from region to region, Dango made of Rice flour (Mayu Balls) are attached to branches and burned over a fire, and they pray for a year without illness or disaster, a bountiful harvest of five grains, and the safety of the family.

Visiting the site the handiwork of Japan craftsmen up close! Introducing 5 kilns where you can Visiting the site of Echizen pottery Workshop One of the six ancient kilns in Japan, "Echizen pottery". It has been selected as a Japan heritage site and is a traditional craft that has continued since the Heian period. Echizen Town is also known as the production area of Echizen pottery, and there are documents such as the Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum and the Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum in Echizen Pottery Village, where you can learn about Echizen pottery I want to feel Echizen pottery even more realistically! For those who say, we recommend a direct visit to the kiln of Echizen pottery. You can actually see the handiwork of craftsmen in front of you. This time Workshop we would like to introduce five potters who accept Visiting the site. ・・・ ●Hosaigama, Mr. Yoshida He was born in Echizen Town (formerly Oda Town), the production area of Echizen pottery, so he went on to the path of pottery. Focusing on Reproduction of the colors of Nature with a sense of the seasons, I am also working hard to create works for Japanese exhibitions and contemporary craft exhibitions in addition to making ceramics. Recently, together with my son, I am working hard every day to convey the charm of Echizen pottery with two generations of parents and children. About Toyosai Kiln https://www.echizenyaki.com/en/pottery/detail.php?Num=10... https://www.instagram.com/housaigama_tougei/... ●Toseisha Izumi At the age of 35, he moved from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture to Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture. I like the environment where I can concentrate on creating works in the idyllic Satoyama atmosphere. Mr. Izumi is characterized by his works with a simple texture for everyday use. He is a potter who places great importance on contact with customers, such as pottery experiences on business trips. More about Toseisha https://www.echizenyaki.com/en/pottery/detail.php?Num=11... https://www.instagram.com/touseisya/... ●Furaigama / Oya Oya was born in Osohara in his Local Echizen Town (former Miyazaki Village). I grew up in a pottery family, where both my father and mother were potters. He aims to create works that are fun and relaxing to use, and his cute works with animal motifs are also eye-catching. About Furai Kiln https://www.echizenyaki.com/en/pottery/detail.php?Num=2... https://www.instagram.com/furaigama/... ●Hyuga Workshop, Hyuga-san Mr. Hinata went from being a trainee of Echizen pottery to the path of Echizen pottery, and is still encouraged to train the next generation. Echizen pottery, which tends to give a plain impression, is working on making brightly colored glazes to attract the attention of young people and urban people as much as possible. About Hyuga Workshop https://www.echizenyaki.com/en/pottery/detail.php?Num=14... ●Seedling kiln (Mishogama), Mr. Shindo While studying art at university, I wanted to create my own things, so I entered the world of ceramics, where I could create my favorite shapes with three-dimensional objects. Echizen pottery is a place where I like the freedom of the artist to have his or her own style, the climate that nurtures the artist, and the atmosphere of the land. He is characterized by his works using the powdering technique (white makeup), and continues to make everyday vessels that are rooted in the life that he wishes he had. About the seedling kiln https://www.instagram.com/mishougama/... ======== More about Workshop Visiting the site ======== Reservations are required in advance, so please check the following for details. ●Echizen Pottery Traditional Japanese straw raincoat to apply for a Visiting the site Workshop kiln source stream 1. Please let us know the date and time you would like to Visiting the site * If you have a designation for the kiln you wish to visiting the site, please let us know at the time of application. ↓ 2. After confirming the application details, we will contact you to see if you can Visiting the site. * Implementation cannot be carried out on the desired date, we will ask for another desired date. ↓ 3. Please come to the designated place on the day of the event. ≪Acceptable kiln source≫ ・Toyosai Kiln (Toyoichi Yoshida, Yuki) ・Toseisha (Naoki Izumi) ・Furai Kiln (Uichiro Oya) ・Hyuga Workshop (Hikaru Hyuga) ・Seedling kiln (Satoko Shindo) (As of January 2025) ≪ Visiting the site fee≫ Workshop Visiting the site: 500 yen ~ 1,650 yen per person (tax included) * Fee varies depending on the kiln. ≪Where to apply≫ Echizen Tourism Federation From the Internet https://www.town-echizen.jp/locotabi/archives/product/202202_001... ◆～◇～◆～◇～◆～◇～◆～◇～◆～◇～◆～◇～◆～◇～◆～◇～◆ This Account is the official Account of the Echizen Tourism Federation (DMO ECHIZEN). We are delivering the latest information and seasonal topics of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture. 👇 Information is also being broadcast on each social media ◎ Instagram / ECHIZEN_COLORS(@echizen_colors) https://www.instagram.com/echizen_colors/... ◎ Facebook / Like! Echizen Loco Trip https://www.facebook.com/echizenkankou... ◎X / Like! 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【Fire Department's First Ceremony】 Today, Sunday, January 5, we and 🚒✨ the opening ceremony of the fire brigade at the Town hall Car parking lot The thermometer of the car heading to the site in the morning was the opening ceremony ❄️ in the extreme cold of minus 4 degrees Celsius😂 It was completely cold-proof, and I was the one who posted to shoot near the stove ... The members of the fire brigade are forming a formation with a dignified posture that does not make you feel cold at all, and it is really cool ... 👏 In the presentation of the platoon training, the movements were brisk, reminiscent of the accumulation of daily training, and it was 🥹✨ reassuring The subsequent simultaneous release of water was also impressive, with 🤩 colorful pillars of water released high into the sky Move a decent distance, prepare and release water ... However, it was carried out smoothly with everyone's breathless and lean actions, and I can't 🙇 ♀️ Gari my head about the daily efforts of the fire brigade! At the end of the ceremony, awards were given to firefighters, fire brigade members, firefighters, and family members who support the fire brigade, and the ceremony ended 🏆💫 without a hitch There is a to ✨ all the fire brigades who continue to protect the safe lives of the Town residents on a regular basis

The 3rd Hosono Highlands Mountain Grilling Experience 🏔 What is 🏔 Hosono Highlands? Hosono Highlands is a magnificent Highlands with an area of about 125 hectares (26 times the size of Tokyo Dome) on the slopes of Mt. Amagi, which erupted 800,000 ~ 200,000 years ago. It is also said to be a treasure trove of flora and fauna embraced by volcanoes. In Spring, you can pick wild vegetables such as bracken in the fresh greenery, and in autumn, you can enjoy a large group of golden pampas grass. From the top, you can overlook Sagami Bay and the Izu Islands, creating a unique view of the grassland and the Sea Field. Inatori Hosono Highlands has been recognized as one of the "100 grassland villages to leave for the future" in recognition of the value of knowledge, awareness, and technology accumulated in the region through many years of interaction between people and nature. The Hosono Highlands is "mountain burning" to maintain the grassland. Scenes of grass being cut in preparation for mountain burning during the walk. ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ 🔥⛰ What is ⛰🔥 "Yamayaki"? It is an annual task necessary to keep the Hosono Highlands "as it is". By burning off the overgrown vegetation, it is prevented from becoming a forest, and the burned vegetation becomes a nutrient and is maintained as a rich grassland. This mountain grilling has been going on every year in the Hosono Highlands since the Edo period. In addition, since it is adjacent to the neighboring Kawazu Town, it is not possible to spread the fire, and it is necessary to burn off the Elevation difference and steep slopes. A high level of burning know-how is required. ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ●Events Overview "Yamayaki" is a necessary activity to maintain the Hosono Highlands "as a grassland" and has been continued every year since the Edo period. In February 2023, as our first initiative, we opened "Yamayaki" on a very limited basis and asked people to Visiting the site as a tour. In order to let more people know about it more deeply, we will Held in the "Mountain Grilling Experience Meeting" again in 2025 Please experience the overwhelming scenery burning up. ●Events Schedule Saturday, February 8, 2025 Date & Time: 2/8 (Sat) 10:30~15:30 (tentative) 10:30 : Inatori Hosono Highlands No. 2 Car Parking Lot Meet and Reception 11:00 a.m.: Viewing of mountain grilling (with an explanation guide on mountain grilling, lunch included) 14:00 : Walk after mountain burning (with guide) 15:30 : End of the entire process, dismissal (*Please note that the order of the program may change depending on the progress of the mountain burning.) ） Meeting / reception location: Inatori Hosono Highlands No. 2 Car Car (parking space available) ➡ On the day of the mountain burning, it is prohibited to enter the first parking lot of the general Car car Car. Please park your Car at the 2nd parking lot of Hosono Highlands Car foothills. There is no public transportation to the venue. Please Use your own transportation to Access. 【Conditions of Participation】 ・Capacity is limited to 30 people. ・Junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ・Please be sure to understand the precautions and dangers at the site before applying. 【Participation Fee】 1 person / 3,500 yen Includes entrance fee, goods and service tax, local guide, lunch, insurance, grassland management Fee (1,000 yen) * Fee will be paid on-site on the day of the event. * We will contact you in advance and contact you by e-mail on the day of the Implementation. Please note that if you do not have an e-mail address, you will not be able to apply. [How to participate] Please enter the required Information from the Events page of the Higashiizu Town Tourism Association and apply. https://www.e-izu.org/?p=we-page-entry&spot=568220&cat=23649&pageno=3&type=spot... Or please apply by Phone to the Higashi-Izu Tourism Association (TEL: 0557-95-0700). ●Precautions [About the work] This Events will be the Visiting the site of the Scene of Yamayaki. It is not possible to participate in the burning work. [Cancellation decision] There is a risk that the mountain grilling will be canceled early in the morning of the day due to the weather (wind, humidity, rain, etc.). If the mountain grilling is canceled, this Events will also be canceled. Events are not available. Please accept the conditions of cancellation before applying. [About the appearance of the day] Thereare burning is a very dangerous process and there may be sparks and embers. Prepare to wear clothes made of flame retardant ingredients so that your skin is not exposed. In addition, all local itineraries are outdoors, so please take measures to protect yourself from the cold. [About Kaido] Only Japanese is available. Thank you for your understanding. ●Cancellation In the event that the Events is canceled or canceled for this Events, the Events Fee will be charged as follows. [In the case of cancellation of the mountain burning itself due to stormy weather (strong wind, dryness, rainy weather, etc.)] No payment will be incurred if the mountain grilling is canceled. [In case of cancellation due to customer's convenience] ・ Cancellations on the day before and on the day → will charge a Fee of 100% of the Events amount. Cancellations made up to 2 days in advance → Cancellation fee is 0% Cancellation → if you do not contact us, we will charge a Fee of 100% of the Events amount. * In addition, we may make a claim for damages, such as related communication costs and actual expenses. For unavoidable events due to disasters, etc., please contact the organizer [In case of cancellation due to the organizer's convenience] Events canceled due to circumstances other than weather, etc., the equivalent amount will be refunded after consultation with the customer. ●Bring your own ・Flame retardant (flameproof) measures and cold protection measures ・ Looks good even if it gets dirty with sparks and soot ・Comfortable shoes https://www.e-izu.org/?p=we-page-entry&spot=568220&cat=23649&pageno=3&type=spot...

I took a picture of my son and wife playing in the snow at the Saiko Healing Village in Kawaguchiko Towns.

【Katsura Ginji Rakugokai】 Today, December 15th, a rakugo party was held in 🪭✨ by Ginji Katsura, a native of Nobeoka who is also active in Tokyo This year's rakugo event was held 🤗 in the morning session and the afternoon session at Kuraokakura It was the first time for the posted himself to see live rakugo properly, and he was 🤩✨ very much looking forward to it Rakugo uses almost no props! They don't even stand and move, but use only a washcloth and a fan to skillfully express 😯 their body language, facial expressions, eye contact, and other parts of their body that can be used It is a 🤭 trick that makes this side of the listener "imagine" and makes you laugh involuntarily It was really interesting, and I enjoyed listening to it while being excited to see what would happen to the 🤣💫 fall In particular, the scene of eating Soba noodles is a masterpiece. It's really amazing. I'm really eating. It looked 🤤💕 delicious lol. In the afternoon, students from Gokase Secondary School also came to watch, and the venue was filled with ✨ many laughter A boy of about 5 years old was also laughing out loud, and I felt 😳 that rakugo is a wonderful content regardless of gender or age They were willing to take commemorative photos, and provided us with a fun time from beginning to end in the 🥹👏 morning and afternoon I would like you to 🤗✨ hold a rakugo party in Gokase again Mr. Ginji Katsura, thank you very much for your time 👏👏👏 today

[Opening ceremony of the main regional road Takeda Gokase Line Dosei Construction District] Today, Friday, December 13, we and 🤩👏 the opening ceremony of the "Takeda Gokase Line Dosei Construction Zone" in the Mulberry Nouchi area The Takeda-Gokase Line is a very important road that starts in Takeda City in Oita Prefecture, passes through Takamori Town and Takachiho Towns, and ends in Gokase Towns 💡 Held in today's opening ceremony as the construction of the "Dosei Construction Zone", which is part of it, has 👏 been completed First, a Shinto ritual was held by the priests of Mulberry Nouchi Shrine and Furutono Shrine to celebrate the opening of the road and pray 😌🙏 for future safety After that, the ribbon 🎊 was cut by the guests and the Kusudama Jade was opened by all the students of Kamigumi Elementary School After that, as the "beginning of the street", Mulberry Nouchi Kagura was performedIt 👹✨ is a 😳 special kagura that is danced only at the time of the ceremony In the middle of Kagura, a Roux release was also held by the participants, and many balloons colored the large blue sky 🎈👋 in Mulberry Nouchi By the end of the Shinto ritual, the cold wind that had been blowing since the morning had stopped, and the opening ceremony was calm with ☀️ warm sunlight In the future, I hope ☺️ that the rest of the construction will be completed safely and that life and distribution will become more convenient

[Celebration of the registration of "Gokase no Araodori" as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage] Today, Sunday, December 1st, a celebration was Held in 👏✨ at the Araodori Museum in the Sakamoto district to commemorate the registration of "Gokase no Araodori" as a "UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage" in February of 2021 (Reiwa 3) When 2021 (Reiwa 3) was registered, it was difficult to hold a celebration There is a Coronavirus pandemic, so today's celebration 🥹 was finally realized After the opening, the ceremony proceeded without a hitch, with greetings from the Araodori Preservation Society and congratulatory speeches from guests. The opening of the mirror was 🍶🔨 carried out by the sound of Drums and bells of the Arashi dance, and the very impressive gunfire of the arquebus After that, a toast was made with a toast by Mr. Fujimoto, the dancer, and the feast began 👏 Not only the members of the Araodori Preservation Society, but also the dancers and their families... I think 😌 it was a wonderful meeting where everyone talked about their various thoughts on Araodori In the middle of the banquet, an interview was conducted by the emcee, and everyone was ashamed to talk 🤭✨ about their passion for Araodori Sake and conversation were satisfied, and at the end, the three chants were 🙌🙌🙌 sung In Miyazaki, where many traditional performing arts such as Kagura remain, I feel 😳 that it was truly a great thing that Gokase no Araodori was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage In the future, I would like to ✨ continue to cherish the traditional performing arts that are protected and connected in each district

⛩ Gion Shrine Shinji Festival, Kagura Dance 👹 11/23 was the Shinji Festival and Kagura Dance at ⛩ Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area First, a Shinto ritual was performed, and then Kagura was dedication 👹 at the Kagura Hall Today, we had 😮 visitors from overseas and people from Tokyo The Ginkgo of Gion Shrine was colored and a yellow carpet was 😆✨ made Gokase Towns is getting colder and colder, and it looks like ⛄ we are finally entering winter