Events Announcements 📣
Authentic summer has arrived in July ~ Events, festivals and a lot of. If you like, it will be Held in Events this weekend, so please 🤗 visit

📌7/5 (Sat) "White Snake Princess Festival" will be held in on the Lakeside of Shikaoi Town. It is a traditional performing art created as a tradition of the Ainu people, and a 13-meter-long white snake and a princess dance fantastically.
Time: 17:30~21:15
■Free Pick up and drop off bus service to the venue: We will operate a free Pick up and drop off bus using a route bus from "Kanda Hikatsu Memorial Hall" in Shikaoi In the town to the Lakeside venue! !!

📌7/6 (Sun) "The 52nd Pyotan Waterfall Yamabe Release Festival" will be held in at Naka Satsunai Village and Satsunai River Garden! !! Starting with the release of Yamabe, there is also a performance of Poroshiri Drums, a hands-on Workshop, a Kitchen Car Stalls, and at the end of the Events, edamame, a Village specialty, is sown from the stage, and there is also mamemaki (bean throwing)! !!
Time: 10:00~14:00
■ Transportation: About 60 minutes by Car from Obihiro Station

Other summer Events are Publication on the "Events" section of the Tokachiharu website, so please see 😊 the Home page from the following URL

It's hot every day, but please be careful of your physical condition such as heat stroke and have 🎵 a fun weekend

https://tokachibare.jp/event/

🍄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

If you want to "get PADI Sense in Japan", Hokule'a Shonan!
Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan.

"I want to get a diving Sense while traveling in Japan"
"I want to take a course in English"
We offer courses that are perfect for guests from overseas in the Kanagawa and Shonan areas.

This time, guests from the United States completed the PADI Open Water Diver Course in 3 days and became divers! 🎉
The first day started with practicing basic skills, and on the last day, I was able to enjoy the sea with confidence.

The course can also be handled in English, so it is safe for foreigners living in Japan and those who are traveling.
In fact, the guests this time were able to communicate smoothly in English and proceed with the course safely and happily.

The training location is IOP (Izu Marine Park) in Higashi-Izu, a popular diving spot that can be reached on a day trip from Tokyo. Diving in the colorful schools of fish and beautiful sandy waters is truly a unique experience in Japan.

Hokule'a Shonan is certified as a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and features small class sizes and attentive instruction.
Even after obtaining Sense, we also provide support for the next step, such as Advanced Open Water Diver and Fun Diving.

✅ Especially for those who would like to recommend
Travelers and business travelers coming to Japan from overseas
Those who want to take diving lessons in English
Those who are interested in Japan's Nature and the sea
For those who are experiencing diving for the first time

Would you like to acquire a PADI Sense that can be used for a lifetime in Japan?
It is easy to access from Tokyo and is perfect for memories of your trip.
Let's experience the "blue world" with us!

#PADIOpenWater #DivingJapan #IOPIzu #ScubaNearTokyo #PADI5Star #JapanTravelTips #ExploreTheBlue #HokuleaShonan #SoloTravelJapan #OceanAdventure

Mihama Town Energy and Environmental Education Experience Center "Kiipasu" will Held in a summer Vacation project from July 21 (Monday / holiday) to August 6 (Water Sunday)! Participation is free, so please join us!

Please see the flyer for details.

Use the application form below.

Mihama Town Energy and Environmental Education Experience Center "Kiipasu"
Address: Mihama-cho Tanyu 62-1
Phone: 0770-39-1116

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sa_qrn7VglV90mV-tZQ6dn3y8M4wg23W5LToNIwW1yM/viewform?edit_requested=true

■ Paella making experience ■

With the support of specialists certified by the All Japan Paella Federation, you will try to make paella.

The venue, Notanohira CampGround, is located in the back of Toyooka Village. It is a quiet campsite that spreads out on the banks of the Clear streams Niji River.

Enjoy making paella together while relaxing and refreshing yourself with the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river!

【Plan Details】
■ Duration
Late April ~ October

■Meeting point
Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time)

= For those who use car navigation systems =
《Toyooka Travel Time》
Address: Nagano Prefecture Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL0265-49-3395
If the above Address is not displayed, set [Toyooka Village Central Nursery School] as your destination.
Please come and visit us.
《Toyooka Village Central Nursery School》 Address: 12368 Kuma Shiro, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953

■ Capacity
10 people (minimum number of participants: 5)
* If you wish to participate with less than 5 people or more than 10 people,
Please contact us.

■ Fee (tax included)
For 5~10 people: "One person: 5,500 yen"
* If you would like to have a number of participants other than the above, please contact us.

【Contact: Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time)】
・For Phone: 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00)
・Inquiries from HP: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/

■ Course content and schedule (time required is about 4 hours)
(1) Toyooka travel time meeting 11:00 (payment)

(2) Transportation to Notanohira CampGround 11:00~11:45
* Please Transportation with your own Car.

(3) Arrive at Notanohira CampGround around 11:45

(4) Paella Making Experience & Meals 11:45~15:00

(6) Notanohira CampGround local dismissal around 15:00

■ About the plan
【About Notanohira CampGround】
It takes about 40 minutes by car from the center of Toyooka Village.
Get away from the secluded area and spend a relaxing time enjoying the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river
You can spend your time.
Transportation to the campsite by private Car.

[About the paella making experience]
Support for paellaro (chefs who cook paella) certified by the All Japan Paella Federation
While taking the course, participants will experience making paella.
Members of the Japan Representative Team of the Paella Competition and the Paella Mania Cup
Teach the winning team members and other experts in making authentic paella
Enjoy a special experience while receiving it.

【Combination with other Activities】
Implementation can also be combined with other activities.
In particular, Fun playing in the river at one of the largest potholes in Japan
The combination with the "Pothole Tour" is recommended.

【Clothing】
・Comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to move around in
* Before and after the tour, you can use the changing rooms and lockers in the Toyooka Tourism Association.
* Although it will be a separate Fee, you can also Use Toyooka Tourism Association Inside the facility shower.
(300 yen)

■ Inquiries and applications
Please apply by Phone or from the inquiry form on our website.
Phone number: Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00)
Home page:https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/

■ Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is possible until 6 p.m. 4 days prior to the trial date.
From the above onwards, a cancellation fee of 100 percent will be charged.

~Going to meet the "happiness" flower, Renge Shoma-Climbing Kurodake in summer~

Around the time of Obon, the phantom flower "KiRenge Shoma" 🌼 begins to bloom quietly in the mountains
Designated as an endangered species II on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List and attracting attention in NHK's TV series, this flower is said to make you happy when you see it.

In the past, Renge Shoma used to grow in clusters around Morotsuka Village and Mt. Kurodake, but now their numbers have decreased greatly due to the effects of deer eating damage.
Now, Local people are barely holding on to their lives in the limited area where conservation activities continue.

Kurodake has been designated as an "Important Habitat" by Miyazaki Prefecture, and in addition to Renge Shoma, it is a precious treasure trove of nature with many rare mountain wildflowers and wild animals unique to Kyushu.

On this mountaineering tour, you will be accompanied by a local guide, and you will be able to enjoy the rich forest while guiding you through rare plants and commentary on Nature.

🟡 【Outline of the Kurodake Mountaineering Tour】
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 9:00-16:00
📍 Meeting: Obarai Community Center (*Leading from Shiitake Museum 21 is also possible)
🎒 Subject: 3 years old or older (minimum 4 participants / maximum 10 participants)
💰 Fee: Adult 5,000 yen / Child 4,000 yen (lunch and guide fee included)
📝 Application Deadline: Saturday, August 16

Climbing difficulty: ★★ ☆☆☆ (for beginners ~ intermediates)
🌱 Please wear comfortable clothing, mountaineering boots, or non-slip athletic shoes.

🌼 A special day of summer when you meet a phantom flower.
We look forward to your participation!

The long summer has finally begun in Minami-Izu Town!!
Hirizo beach ferry service starts today (6/28)!
The ferry to the unexplored area "Hirizo Beach", which boasts the highest level of transparency in Japan, is operating until 9/28.

Please refer to the following to apply for the "Hirizo Beach Bathing in the Sea Tour" sponsored by this tourism association.
https://x.gd/ppFn9

Other summer information please refer to the following.
https://x.gd/Nf4RG

■Publication Photos
Hirizo beach Photo: SAYOKO SUZUKI https://www.instagram.com/izuphoto_345/
* Credits are included because unauthorized use is prohibited

Yuusuge Park: Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2024 works
Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2025 is now accepting applications
https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=131

🇯🇵 Excellent Access from Tokyo! Held in PADI diving course in Nishi-Izu
[English support, small group size]

Implementation at Hokule'a Shonan recently held a PADI Open Water Diver Course.
The locations are "Hirasawa" and "Ida" in Nishi-Izu, which can be reached on a day trip from Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Both are highly transparent and are perfect Spots for your first marine training.

All of the guests who participated this time were beginners in diving.
Scenes were nervous at first, but after a careful lecture on land, Nature was smiling by the time they entered the sea.
The instructor supported me one by one and proceeded with the course calmly.

🤿 Diving is "fun and learning"
In the diving course, you will practice basic skills such as breathing in water, clearing a mask, and neutral buoyancy.
Even if you are a first-timer, you can rest assured that the small group size and slow pace will make you feel at ease.
While experiencing buddy checks and equipment settings, you will acquire Nature and "diver thinking".

Above all, the best part is that you can practice in the beautiful sea.
The sea in Ida is called "Ida blue", and surrounded by clear Water and colorful fish, you will feel as if you are in another world.

🌏 Classes in English are also available. Suitable for travelers and business travelers!
Hokule'a Shonan offers PADI Sense courses in English.
It is also possible for those who want to obtain a Sense while traveling or business travelers who are staying for a short period of time.
With a flexible schedule, you can tailor the course to your stay plan.

🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station (easy Access from Tokyo and Yokohama)

📆 Schedule request OK

👥 Peace of mind in private or small groups

🗣 English-speaking instructors

📩 The first step to the world's oceans, right here in Japan
Activities can be started even if you are not a good swimmer.
Water is a magical experience of breathing in the water, encounters with sea creatures, and quiet time to face yourself.
Everything will be a special memory that will stay with you.

If you get a PADI C card (Sense), you will be able to dive in the world's oceans.
I sincerely recommend it to those who want to start a new hobby or refresh themselves in Nature.

Interested parties, please feel free to contact us by DM or email.
Your diving life starts 🌊 here

📸 Scenes of diving are also introduced on Instagram.
@hokulea_divejapan
Be sure to check out some of Japan's hidden diving spots!

#ScubaJapan #PADIcertification #DivingNearTokyo #HokuleaShonan
#JapanTravelTips #OpenWaterCourse #SoloTravelJapan #DiveWithUs
#ExploreTheBlue #HiddenDiveSpot #PADI5Star #DivingJourney #PADIJapan

Collaboration ☆ Hoshi Festival will be held in again this year.

Collaboration ☆ Hoshi Festival
Date & Time: Sunday, July 6, 2025 9:30~13:30
Location: JR Mihama Station and Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori
Fun Events

★ Mihama Station Entrance ★
Fun Corner
(Three sides Five Lakes Junior Chamber)
Fish fishing
(Giinchanzu)
Can Batch Keychain
(Japan Atomic Energy Agency)
Charcoal, eggs, herbal tea, etc.
(Sugahama Waku Waku Cooperative)
Kimchi Chijimi
(Tama-chan)
Blueberries, etc.
(Rosemary's Society)
Handmade creations
(Starry Sky Tamatebako)

★ Mihama Station Building Waiting Room ★
Cafes and others (Yumefusen)
Beaded Accessories (Atelier Senga)
Smart Ball (Heartwarming Family)

★ Roadside Station is Mabiyori ★
Fried chicken and grilled Soba noodles
Mini Ennichi
Kitchen Car
(Yu ViVa Mihama)

★ Distribution ★ of seedlings
10:00 12:00 2 times
Location: Mihama Station Entrance
(Kansai Electric Power Company's Mihama Power Station)

★ Flower Seedling Present ★
9:30~ First 100 people
Location: Mihama Station Entrance
(Obama Line Flower Full Women's Group)

★ ★ Raffle
12：30～
Stalls booth purchase purchase subsidy ticket 3 tickets! Redeem for 1 raffle ticket
(Mihama Station Events Executive Committee)
Distribution of seedlings
10:00 12:00 (2 times)
Flower Seedling Present
9:30~ First 100 people

🌴 Good Access from Tokyo! Day trip diving tour🛳️ on Hatsushima

Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! 😊
This time, we Held in a Day trip tour at Hatsushima, a popular diving spot in the suburbs of Tokyo.

Hatsushima is a small island with good Access, located about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami Port in Kanagawa Prefecture.
From Our store (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture), it takes 🚗🛳️ about 1 hour and 30 minutes by Car and ferry
Transportation time is short, so even short travel schedules make it easy to visit.

🌊 Leisurely diving experience in crystal clear waters

On this day, the weather was good and the sea was clear, so I was able ☀️ to swim comfortably in the bright water
In the waters of Hatsushima, you can enjoy a variety of fish from shallow to deep and rocky terrain.
Even for those who are new to diving, the conditions were calm so that they could experience it with peace of mind.

🐟 Spot where you can meet popular fish

During the tour, we also met the Famous "Kobudai" on Hatsushima.
With its large body and distinctive face, this fish can come very close to divers Soba.
In addition, the rocky terrain and the way the light enters are beautiful, making it a 📸 recommended point for taking photos in the water
Shooting in bright water is a chance for even first-timers to take beautiful shots.

🤿 A safe environment and support system for beginners

Transportation is very smooth as the dive site on Hatsushima Island can be accessed immediately after getting off the ferry.
There are many days with few waves, and entry and exit are stable.
It is also recommended for those who have just taken the Sense and have not dived for a while.
At Hokule'a Shonan, even beginners in diving can enjoy it with peace of mind.
We offer small-group tours and attentive support.

🏝️ "Sea of islands" that can be enjoyed even in a short time

Even in the midst of a busy schedule, you can refresh your mood by exercising in nature and looking at the beautiful sea.
"I want to have a little adventure on a day trip" "I want to experience the sea near Tokyo"
This is the perfect tour for you.

📍 Hokule'a Shonan (Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station South Exit
🅿️ Car parking available, English support OK, PADI 5 star registered store

💬 For inquiries and tour reservations, please feel free to visit the official website or Instagram!

#HatsushimaIsland #IslandTripFromTokyo #ScubaDivingJapan
#TokyoDayTrip #JapanTravelTips #BestOfJapan #UnderwaterAdventure
#KanagawaDiving #HiddenGemsJapan #HokuleaShonan
#PADI5Star #DiveJapan #EcoTravelJapan #OceanRetreat

Otabe Kyoto Factory
Kyoto-shi, Minami-ku, Nishikujo Takahata-cho 35-2
Factory Visiting the sites: Free
Hands-on workshops are available for a fee.

On the 2nd floor of the Otabe Main Building, you can Visiting the site how the Raw Yatsubashi Bridge is made, the manual work of craftsmen and the process of machines through the glass.

In the Otabe Main Building, you can enjoy two handmade experiences.
Reservations: By reservation only at least 1 week in advance

Making seabed Aged wine on a sunken ship|Special tour Held in in Higashi-Izu and Irisawa!
Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan!
This time, we successfully held in 😊 our special project, "Making Aged Wine on the Sea Floor in Sunken Ships"

This time, the wine was sunk in a sunken ship at a depth of -24 meters in water in Irisawa in Higashi-Izu.
In fact, it is said that the origin of "seabed Aged wine" is an old wine that was accidentally discovered in a sunken ship.
The swaying waves, the quiet environment, the shading and the constant water temperature created an ideal aged environment for the wines.

We Reproduction the "Submarine Cellar" this time!
The specially prepared bottles were sealed with sealing wax and the carefully prepared wine was transported to the sea.
The space inside the wreck is "just the right size" as if it was prepared for this wine.
The scenery peeking out from the side was truly fantastic, and it was a scenery that made me feel somewhat "romantic".

Thank you to everyone who participated on this day!
In particular, There is a 🍷✨ to Mr. Kobayashi of Hiratsuka's wine bar Binot, who has given us a great deal of cooperation from the planning stage this time

The wine will be raised six months later, in December.
At this year's Christmas party, a special one that has been quietly Aged on the seabed will appear in front of you.
What does it taste like? I can't stop being excited!

At Hokule'a Shonan, it will not end with "just a diving experience" from now on.
We would like to propose a "little special sea trip".

▼Special thanks
Instagram
@shobuzawa_diving (Irisawa Diving Center)
@winestore_sakae_binot (Wine Bar Binot)

Information on upcoming tours and events will be introduced on the official Instagram and blog from time to time, so be sure to check it out!

#SeaAgedWine #UnderwaterCellar #WineDive
#OceanAging #WreckDive #HokuleaShonan
#DiveJapan #UniqueExperiences #WineLovers
#UnderwaterAdventure

【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

June 22 (Sun) 9:30~15:00 "Green Markets" Held in! ✨
It will be held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, National Bihoku Hillside Park, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari, Shobara Furari.
Stalls and stage events will also be held.
You can enjoy a cappella performance by "The CROWS" and performances by the Saijo Blues Harmony Brass Band and the Prefectural Hiroshima University Wind Orchestra.
Let's enjoy the green markets surrounded by vast beautiful greenery!

【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari
【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City
【Inquiry】 Please contact us via DM on Instagram. 「@satoyama_furari」

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5116

6/16 Held in Ishizuchi Kechromoji Essential Oil Extraction / Plant Dyeing Experience.

I enjoyed a part of the high-grade Japanese essential oil extraction work and the experience of dyeing a silk scarf using Kuromoji. During the work, you can learn about the forests of the Mt. Ishizuchi range from the instructor. This year's trial session will be held in September. Thereare a few slots left. Why don't you relax at the foothills of Mt. Ishizuchi? Souvenirs of essential oils, distilled water and scarves are included!

9/15 (Mon) 10:00~13:30
Location: Ishizuchi Fureai no Sato 〒793-0214 25-1 Nakaoku, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture
Experience fee: 6,000 yen (tax included) / person Lecturer, lunch, etc.
Capacity: 8 people *First-come, first-served basis
Reservations and inquiries: Saijo City Tourism and Products Association 0897-56-2605

[Notice 📢 of start of skin diving course]
Hello!
From this summer, Hokule'a Shonan will start a new "skin diving course" 🫧

Many of you may be wondering, "What is skin diving?"
Skin diving is a diving style in which you dive into the Water with "only your own breath" without using a tank like Scuba Diving. It is similar to so-called "Diving with bare hands", but it is very important not only to dive, but also to have the skills and knowledge to enjoy it safely.

For example, by properly learning how to breathe properly, how to remove ears, posture in water, and how to dive, you will be 🌿 able to enjoy it much more comfortably and with peace of mind
The appeal of skin diving is "lightness" and "freedom".
Because there are few equipment, you can directly experience a sense of unity with your body and the sensation of water, and you will feel as if you are one with the sea.

It's perfect for those who say, "I like the sea, but scuba seems a bit of a hurdle ..."
Of course, it is also recommended 🐬 for experienced scuba players as a new way to enjoy it

This course is designed so that even beginners can participate with confidence.
We will support you carefully, so please feel free to contact us 😊 if you are not confident in swimming or are worried about removing your ears

🌊 \Skin Course and Skin Tour Held In Date/
📍Saturday, June 28
📍July 12 (Sat) - 13 (Sun) Lake Suganuma Skin Tour
📍Saturday, July 19

Held in on request in addition to the above dates!
If you would like to be able to participate on this day, please contact us 🙌

Let's 💙 experience the "breathtakingly beautiful" world of the sea together
We look forward to your participation!

#SkinDiving #FreedivingJapan #TrySkinDiving
#SkinDivingTour #UnderwaterAdventure #ExploreTheBlue
#DiveIntoNature #LakeDiving #JapanDivingExperience
#NewDiveExperience #HokuleaShonan #PADI

Summer Vacation is coming soon! 🌞 Enjoy Nature with your family!
Squid about a special experience where you can enjoy interacting with cows and making cheese at "Fukufuku Ranch" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture? ✨

Fukufuku Ranch is a small ranch located in the mountains of Kuchiwa Town, Shobara City. The difference from a typical ranch is that this is the mountain itself. You can enjoy a real ranch experience.

Click here for details▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5109

Choose from 1,724 Municipality nationwide! Ranked 😍 23rd in the TOP 100 of the "Summer Resort Ranking"
Implementation by the travel app "NEWT", Shobara City and Jinsekikogen Town in Hiroshima Prefecture ranked 23rd out of 1,724 municipalities nationwide.

【Survey Summary】
Survey conducted by "NEWT" (https://newt.net/), a tour and Hotel reservation app for overseas and domestic travel
Article URL: https://newt.net/jpn/nagano/mag-608849428

At the "National Bihoku Hillside Park" of Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City, we will Held in "Making Ume Plum Mogi and Ume Plum Juice" from June 18 (Water) ~ June 20 (Fri), 2025.

【Contents】
This is a program where children learn about the food culture of rural woodlands through the experience of making Ume Plum Mogi and Ume Plum Juice.

[Schedule]
◯ Ume plum mogi (in front of the assembly hall: about 20 minutes)
・ Let's all pluck the fruit (Ume plum fruit) that has become a Plum tree!

◯ Making Ume Plum Juice (Yakimono Workshop: about 40 minutes)
・ Let's get rid of the stem!
・Let's sterilize with hot water!
・ Let's cool down with a fan!
・Let's pickle it with sugar!
* If you take the pickled "Ume Plum Juice" home, store it in a cool place, and pickle it, you will be able to drink it in about 1~2 months.
・ Tasting the finished Ume plum juice!
* Since it takes a period of time from soaking to drinking, the Ume Plum juice to be Tasting this time is
It was pickled last year.

【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park Hiba-no-sato Sanshuden-mae and Satoyama-yashiki
【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City
【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000

Click here for detailed Events Information ▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5105

Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture consists of seven towns. This time, following on from yesterday's posts, we will introduce 3 of the 7 towns! ✨

【Tojo Town】
・ Full of Specialties and Famous landmarks! A town with a retro appearance that moves your heart
(Photos 1~4)

Blessed with a retro townscape and nature that makes you feel nostalgic, Tojo Town. At Teishaku Gorge, you can enjoy the beauty of Nature created over a long period of time, such as the natural bridge Yubashi, Limestone caves, and clear streams. The center of Tojo Town has long been a thriving tatara iron making, brewing industry such as sake and vinegar, and the manufacture of limestone products, and there are Famous confectionery such as "Takeya Manju" and "Obashi"! It is a good old traditional town.

【Saijo Town】
・Full of romance! A town with many anecdotes
(Photos 5~8)

Saijo Town spreads from Shobara City along the Geibi Line. Saijo Town is an area where there are many legends of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat described in the Kojiki, UMA hibagon, and power spots, and National Route 314 is called "Hiba Izanami Highway". On the other hand, you can enjoy the idyllic scenery of the Geibi Line Car with its cute single track, the rich countryside, and the Kumano Tunnel, which is known only to those in the know.

【Hiwa Town】
・Terraced rice fields talk about the four seasons! A town blessed with crops
(Photos 9~12)

Hiwa Town is rich in delicious rice, natural ayu, Yamame, apples, Soba and other agricultural crops. In early summer, fireflies fly around, the starry sky is so starry that you can see the Milky Way, and you can feel the scenery of the Four Seasons from the rice terraces. Trekking on Mt. Azuma leading to the Mt. Hiba Imperial Mausoleum, the endangered species of Higotai is also observed, and you will be healed by the quaint townscape.

Shobara City Tourist Information Site "Shobara Tourist Navi" is here ▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/

Horticulture LABO Hill provides "time" and "space" to deepen your understanding while enjoying gardening through the actual experience of "learning", "making", and "eating".

Full of excitement! From LABO in the summer!
The experience menu from July ~ September is full of menu that can only be experienced at this time, such as the special summer project "Summer Vacation Free Research" and "Summer Science"!

In addition, there are experiences that can be done without a reservation, so please stop by when you come to Mihama.

HORTICULTURE LABO HILL
Address: 美浜町久々子35-32-1
Phone: 0770-47-6162
Hours: 9:30~17:00
Closed: Monday (or the following weekdays if it is a holiday)
https://www.pref.fukui.lg.jp/doc/noushi/engeitaikensisetsu/engeitaikensisetsu.html

Now! Minami-Izu in summer
The summer brochure is complete!
This year, we also Publication a sea-related Information.
The Bathing in the sea period is as follows.
◆Yuigahama Beaches
Period: Saturday, July 26, 2025 ~ Sunday, August 24, 2025
◆Yuigahama Splash Water Park
Period: Saturday, July 19, 2025 ~ Sunday, August 24, 2025
◆The 48th Yumigahama Fireworks Display
Events date: Friday, August 8, 2025
◆Koura Beaches
Period: July 23, 2025 (Water) ~ August 16, 2025 (Sat)
◆Hirizo Beach
Period: Saturday, June 28, 2025 ~ Sunday, September 28, 2025
◆Hirizo beach Bathing in the sea tour
Dates: July 19 (Sat), ~21 (Mon), August 9 (Sat) ~ 17 (Sun), September 13 (Sat) ~ 14 (Sun)
<Total 14 days>
Find out more here→https://x.gd/RrPZ6
Click here to apply→https://x.gd/Egniv
◆Tsumara Ocean Athletic
Period: July 12 (Sat) ~ September 7 (Sun)
Please refer to the following for information on Bathing in the sea in Minami-Izu Town (swimming status is also updated).
https://x.gd/DcYKF

Divers who protect the ocean are cool after all!

Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan!
Today, I'd like to tell you a little bit about what we're working on, Dive Against Yellowtail.

The other day, my friends and I dived together into the sea in Shizuura, Shizuoka Prefecture, and dived to collect garbage in the water.
Take a look at this group photo taken after the activity!
Isn't everyone really cool?

The reason we think it's "cool" isn't just how it looks.
I hope that we will come to an age where "picking up trash" will be taken for granted and seen as something to be proud of.
That's what we have in mind.

🌊 Diving is a special time to connect with the sea.
When you dive, you will be soothed by the tranquility and beauty of the water.
You will also notice that there is garbage produced by people in the sea.
Plastic bags, plastic bottles, pieces of fishing gear... There is also a reality that makes you want to look away.

In such a situation, there is something that only divers can do.
We believe so.

Picking up trash can be sobering.
But it's an action to protect the oceans of the future.
And don't you think it's very cool?

🪸 Protecting the ocean should be part of the appeal of diving.
Protecting the environment isn't just for special people.
There are many things that you can feel and do because you are a diver.
For those of us who live with the sea, the act of "protecting" is Nature.
That may be the image of a "cool" diver in the future.

Don't take out trash and pick it up.
Both of these are steps towards protecting our oceans.

Hokule'a Shonan will continue these activities in the future.
If you like the ocean, why don't you start doing something "a little good for the earth" together?

#DiveAgainstDebris #OceanConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #ScubaForChange #DiversForTheOcean #CleanupDive #BluePlanetProtection #SustainableDiving #MarineDebrisAwareness #EcoFriendlyDiver #PADIAWARE #HokuleaShonan

🚢 From the Expo to Sakai on 🌊 the Myaku Myaku

From the Expo site, take the Myak Myaku and fly to the old port! 🌟
Director Haniwa also embarkation the evening flight and enjoyed the boat trip to the 😊🛳️ fullest

🌆 At Roux at night...
🔵 Light up of the large roof ring of the Expo is up close from the sea!
🎡 Light up Ferris Car at Osaka Port
✨ Fantastic night view of the Sakai Izumi North Waterfront Industrial Area
💎 The Light up statue of the Dragon Goddess is also nearby.

At that sight, Director Haniwa couldn't help but think of Earthenware Earthenware ... 💓
The breeze is pleasant on the sea, perfect for summer evenings!
Sit back and enjoy the scenery.
On the way home from the expo site without knowing the crowds 🎶

🎟️ Now is the time to take a night flight!
Seats are limited, so advance reservations are recommended 🙌
Come and have 🌊 your own special Roux experience this summer

🔍 For more information and reservations, please visit the official website of Universal Roux (@universalcruise)!

Thinking about the future of the oceans and what we can do on World Environment Day

Hello, this is 🌊 Hokule'a Shonan
June 5 is World Environment Day 🌏

For those of us who face the sea every day and work to deliver the charm of the sea,
This is a special day with a very important meaning.

When you hear the word "environmental issues," you may feel that it is a distant story.
Issues that should be addressed by the government and companies, and what experts should consider
It's easy to think like that.
The truth is that environmental issues do not belong to "anyone" but to each of us.

For example, straws and plastic shopping bags from convenience stores that you used casually.
Even if you think you have thrown it away properly, it will be blown away by the wind and washed away by the rain.
Thereare you may end up in the sea.

As a result, more and more plastic waste continues to grow in the ocean.

If we don't do anything,
It is said that 😢 by 2050, the amount of plastic in the ocean will exceed the amount of fish

And the fish that accidentally ate the plastic died,
Sea turtles are dying, whales are dying, and seabirds are dying.

Is that the kind of future we really want? 🐢🐟🐋🕊️

What we can do doesn't have to be big.
However, each of them has the power to change the future in a big way.

For example

✅ Don't "opt" for single-use plastic products
✅ "Picking up" plastic waste that has fallen on the Coast

Even the smallest actions can eventually lead to big changes.

One thing 🌱 you can do today

In Hokule'a Shonan, through diving and snorkeling,
I feel that it is our mission to focus on and convey both the beauty of the ocean and the challenges we are currently facing.

Passing on the beautiful ocean to the next generation.
Why don't you start doing just one thing today?

#WorldEnvironmentDay #OceanPlastic #OneActionCanChangeTheFuture #ProtectOurOceans #DiveAgainstDebris #PADI #SDGs14 #ProjectAware #HokuleaShonan

【Held in Standup ✨ paddleboarding in Tomioka 2025】
On Saturday, May 31, a safety prayer festival and standup paddleboarding experience in Tomioka 2025 were held 👏 at Tomioka Beaches to pray for the safety of the sea this summer

On the day of the event, we were blessed with good weather, and all the participants enjoyed standup paddleboarding (🏖️ SUP)
The exhilaration of standing on the board and rowing on the surface of the sea is irresistible!
Held in again next year, please join 👍 us

Tomioka Beaches is a Beaches with excellent transparency that has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment One of the Best 100 Pleasant Bathing Spots in Japan, and you can also visit it as a sunset Spot! 🌅
Make sure ❤️ to plan for your summer

【Notice from Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO)】
Good morning 🌞, today we received ✨✨✨ an official badge on this Account of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS

And thank you to everyone who has been watching.
We will continue to do our best to broadcasting the charm of Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture so that you can come to us in an easy-to-understand and fun way!

If you are interested in outing Information in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture,
Please take a look at the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourist Navi"!

Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO) is an organization that values community contribution and self-growth!
▷ Development and sales of tourism products and local products that make use of local Minamoto.
▷ Advertising and sales activities to attract tourists and tours
▷ Information services for inquiries about Tourist information.

【Contact】Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization
TEL 0824-75-0173 FAX 0824-75-0172

Shobara DMO official website ▽
https://shobara-dmo.jp/

Shobara Kanko Navi Tourist Information Site ▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/

We have started accepting applications for the "Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2025".
Scenes of the four seasons, Events, drone photography, etc., please submit photos that convey the charm of Minami-Izu Town.
This year, we are also looking for high-resolution (10MB or more) photos that can be used for posters.
*This contest is open only to online submissions of digital photographs.
Online entries must be taken with a digital camera or other device (JPEG format only). The size of one photo must not exceed 10 MB.
* Only in the photo category that promotes Minami-Izu, high-resolution (10MB or more) photos.
* The posted photo is the winning work of the Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2024.
<Application Period>
Sunday, June 1, 2025 ~ Saturday, January 31, 2026
< Submissions>
Limited to works taken between February 1, 2025 ~ January 31, 2026
< Division>
(1) Four seasons in Minami-Izu Town
Photos taken in Minami-Izu Town (e.g., Margaret in Spring, Beaches in Summer, Ise Shrimp Fishing in Autumn, First Sunrise in Winter, etc.)
* Photos that show the four seasons at tourist facilities in the In the town are acceptable (e.g., jade Squid at Shimogamo Tropical Botanical Garden, aloe at Minami-Izu Aloe Center, etc.)
(2) Events Department
Photos that convey the charm of Events in the In the town, such as the Yumigahama Fireworks Display and the Bochibochi Marathon
(3) Drone Division
Photo taken by drone in Minami-Izu Town
(4) Photography to promote Minami-Izu
We are looking for high-resolution (10MB or more) photos that can be used in posters, etc.
The number of entries is limited to 3 points per one person per category (up to 12 points in 4 categories in total).
<About application>
Apply here
https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=131
* Please apply by clicking the "New Registration" or "Login" button displayed below during the application period.
< Prize >
Grand Prix: 1 prize in each category: Prize money (70,000 yen)
【Second Prize】1 point in each category・・・Shimogamo Hot Spring Ryokan Kyodo Group training camp night subsidy ticket (worth 15,000 yen)
* Accommodation subsidy ticket Subject inn are the following 4 hotels.
・ Heavenly inn in a jar 〇 sentence https://www.yadomarubun.com/
・Hotel Kawachiya https://kawatiya.net/
・ Kiichiyu https://www.tokiichiyu.com/
・Ishikakai Bettei Kagiya https://shimogamo-kagiya.jp/

【Hatsushima Diving Experience】An urban resort that can be reached in 90 minutes from Tokyo! 🌊🏝

Hello! This is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan
This time, we will deliver the Scenes of the diving tour on Hatsushima Island, "The best island near and interesting"!

Hatsushima is about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Access from Hiratsuka, where Our store is located, is only one and a half hours away, so it is a perfect Spot for Day trip diving from Tokyo and Kanagawa.

On this day, two guests from Germany participated 🇩🇪
The two of you are not friends, and the staff was surprised by the coincidence that they happened to be on the same date and in the same country! It's 🤝 truly a "connection connected by the sea"

The local sea conditions are excellent!
The Water world is much clearer than the previous Information, Unfolds, and in some places it is blue with a transparency of over 20 meters Impression ✨
All the guests were very excited about the beauty of the sea!

The water temperature is 19°C, and we are about to enter 🌞 the season when wetsuits are comfortable
Also, on Hatsushima, the spawning season for blue Squid is in full swing right now!
Thanks to the high transparency, we were able 🦑 to observe large schools of Squid gathering on the spawning bed from various directions
"I've never seen so many many Squid at once!" said one ♪ guest.

And on this day, a new AOW (Advanced Open Water Diver) was born! 👏
Congratulations 🎉 from the bottom of my heart Welcome to the new world of the sea!

After diving, recharge your energy with 🍦✨ Hatsushima's Specialties of Fresh Seafood and soft serve ice cream
It was a great day to enjoy the sea and Gourmet food.

Currently, in the Izu area, the transparency is increasing at each point!
If you want to dive now, please contact us 😊 at this time

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Hokule'a Shonan is a PADI 5-star certified dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to a world we have not yet seen!", We Held in 🌏 tours of more than 300 days a year to Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc
From beginners to veterans, we offer a diving experience that you can enjoy safely and securely in a small group!

Why don't you take a trip to the beautiful world of the sea together? 🌈
Please feel free to contact us!

#HatsushimaIsland #TokyoGetaway #DiveNearTokyo #ScubaJapan #IslandVibes #IslandEscapeJapan #UrbanResortJapan #JapanScubaAdventure #WetsuitSeason #UnderwaterAdventure

Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, here are 7 recommended ways to spend your time. Why don't you face the color of the mountains, the Aroma of the trees, the murmur of the river, the voice of the wind, etc., cherish the time to look at "me" and enjoy the way of spending time in Shobara?

(1) Rural woodlands -Satoyama-
Photo 1: Rural scenery in Mikawa

In Shobara, there are many rural scenery with old-fashioned lifestyles and kominka houses where you can feel the good old taste. Even though it was the first time I came here to see people's lives, I felt a sense of nostalgia.

(2) Healing
2nd photo: Kumano Shrine
When you step into the mysterious Precincts surrounded by many Japanese cedars in the deep forest, you will be greeted by an old Japanese cedar tree that is over 1,000 years old. As you hold your breath as you go, the fatigue of your daily life seems to wash away little by little.

(3) Delicious -Oishii-
3rd photo: Hiba Beef Gourmet
Local food is Local and fresh. This is the wonderful thing about this town. Shobara's brand beef inherited from the oldest vine beef, the tender meat of Hiba beef, crunchy vegetables, and a smile spill out when you put your mouth on it.

(4) Nature and Plants -Botanical-
Photo 4: National Bihoku Hillside Park
The blue sky and the flower fields make you feel as if you have wandered into the world of the story. Fascination by the colors of the flowers makes me look forward to the next season. Aroma of sweetness and lively conversation.

(5) Experience-Activity-
5th photo: Apple picking
Rip off a beautiful red apple with a bell and GaYellowtail! The deliciousness of fresh apples fills your mouth. While enjoying the different colors and shapes depending on the variety, it seems that you will return to your childhood and pick too much.

(6) Relaxation
Photo 6: Kominka house stay
Gentle mountains, clear air. The light that shines into the inn makes you feel the stream of time slowly, and the warmth created by the wooden houses heals both your mind and body.

(7) Adventure
7th photo: Shobara rural woodlands Rafting
Surrounded by nature, feel the clear air and the stream of the river. Grab your paddle and before you know it, you're rowing crazy. The pleasure of going down the river together with everyone is amazing.