#005 This time, we would like to introduce the soccer team "Velos Kronos Tono" in Tonomachi, which is aiming to join the J-League. Currently based in Tonomachi, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Velos is a member of the Kyushu Soccer League and is working hard to join the J-League. In this post, I'd like to talk about the details of Velos, its history, its work, and one player I've worked with. ◆ Details of Velos Their hometown is Tonomachi, and their home stadium is Tonomachi Fujimi Park Track and Field Stadium, and they practice for the Marker every day. The club's color is green onions, and the management corporation is "J.FC Miyazaki Co., Ltd.", which was founded in 2014. ◆ History of Velos In 2019, J.FC MIYAZAKI (the original team of Velos) and the Tsuno Sports Commission, a general incorporated association in Tsunomachi, signed an agreement on two vocational education projects, and the following year, the hometown was moved from Miyazaki City to Tsunomachi, and the club color became the current onion. The following year, the club's name was changed to "Velos Kronos Tono" and the team logo and emblem were renewed. Thereare has a short history as Velos, but the truth is that it has a much longer history. This time, I will break it short. By the way, the origin of Velos Kronos Tono is a combination of the Greek word "Velos" for "arrow" and the Greek god of agriculture "Kronos" named after the Yaken waterfall in Tonomachi. ◆ Recent Velos I started working for the Tonomachi Tourism Association in April last year, and from there I learned about Velos and started supporting them because I sometimes worked with them. In fact, there are many athletes at Velos who are professional soccer players and office workers. The source of this is the "Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers". The Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers are a system that contributes to regional revitalization by moving from urban areas to depopulated areas and disadvantaged areas and conducting community revitalization activities. Velos has adopted this system, which means that you can concentrate on football in the morning and work in your own place in the afternoon. The places of work are farmers, companies and organizations in Tonomachi, and are said to be digital teams and agricultural teams. Last year, there was only one player who came to this tourism association as a volunteer. There is also a lot of attention on the underage generation of Velos. As part of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat initiative of the Tsuno Sports Academy, we are conducting a unique project involving the local community to nurture young people from childhood to adolescence through sports, life, education, vocational education, and local education. As a good member of society before being an athlete, the development of human resources who can be a role model for the local community and lead the community may be unique to this town. In the first place, if you think about what it would be like to be a professional athlete, it's not very good, but I can't convince myself to work as a professional at the same time, and why would I be like this? Thereare that question I asked the players. ◆ The story of a player who came to the tourism association as a volunteer "Certainly, I think there are quite a few players who have doubts about farming and using a computer even though they are professionals. Some players are dissatisfied with the team's approach and policy. But it's a feature that few other teams have, and it's a valuable experience for those of us who haven't experienced society in the first place. It's rewarding, and my daily way of thinking has changed. The thing I feel most when I join this tourism association is that I am at an age where I can be called a veteran, so I have to be a role model for the team, and the results I have done here will also be a Gari connection with local residents. At this age, when I think about where to retire, I think there are people who go out into the world and people who are involved in soccer teams. When it comes to going out into the world in such a situation, it can be said that the career so far has not been effective at all. That's why joining Velos gave me an opportunity to think about what to do after retirement, and it also gave me an opportunity to think about myself when I went out into the world. All I want to say is that this experience will be a great asset in life. Because of that experience, or because I was in Velos, there will definitely be things in the future that I will feel. It may be something that young players don't understand right now, but if you work hard where you are, you will be recognized by your teammates, coaches, staff, and more specifically, local residents. I think it will be supported not only by myself but also by the team. It's a small town, so if we work together and help each other, we will become a team that is rooted in the community, and I think we will be able to aim higher." He said. This person has now moved to Kanagawa Prefecture and is working as a secretary to a member of Congress. This is also surprising, isn't it? But I think it's definitely the result of what he's been building up for himself. Next, I will talk about what I felt during the last year of working with him. When I joined the Tourism Association in April 2024, he had been dispatched as the Tourism Association's first volunteer about two months earlier. That was my first impression. However, the men quickly became friends with each other and acted together more often. In the summer Festival, I carried the Mikoshi with the team under the scorching sun. I also went on a business trip to Saroma Town, Hokkaido, a friendly city, and Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, a sister city, and was in charge of grilling charcoal chicken at local Events. When I think about it now, I feel like I was a working person. The one that we worked together the most was the Industrial Festival, which is one of the famous festivals in Tonomachi. Stalls and Kitchen Car were arranged, venue previews were conducted, and new challenges were also taken on with him. I might have seen him more as a respected senior at work than as a footballer. I think that's why I didn't feel like a footballer at work. Then, at the end of 2024, I retired from football, quit the volunteers, and became a secretary to a member of Congress. Professional athletes are basically involved in sports after retirement. For example, there are managers, coaches, sports directors, team management, and so on. After retirement, he became a secretary, let alone a member of Congress! And I was surprised. No wonder, it was also a news article on the Internet. It was a valuable experience for me, as I was able to work with such a person from my first year as a member of society. The reason I write this is because I believe that the efforts of Velos Kronos are meaningful. I think this initiative will have a big impact on footballers' careers after retirement. There are also players who came to Velos and fell in love with Tonomachi and live there after retirement. I am convinced that by not only supporting the team, but also cooperating with local residents, both Tonomachi and Velos will develop. This year, they have won 5 league matches and lost 1 in the league, defeated J3 Gainare Tottori in the Emperor's Cup, and will face J1 Nagoya Grampus in the second round on 11 June. I want you to cause a giant killing. We will continue to pay attention to the trends of Velos Kronos Tono!

Photographed on June 1, 25. At the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center, the "Cat Exhibition" by Styrofoam three-dimensional artist Kimio Yajima is Held in until June 8 (Sun). 🩷 Up to 3 were found. 🐈🩷

【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//

Photographed on June 1, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a soy chai tea latte and an Earl Grey & orange scone sandwich.

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//

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.

Photographed on June 1, 25. It is a hydrangea of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall.

Photographed on June 1, 25. It is Kazaguruma in front of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall.

【Best time to visit fireflies 🌌】 Speaking of Spot where you can Appreciation fireflies in Nobeoka City, there are Kitagawa, Yoshino, Maino, etc. It seems that it is ✨ in best time to visit in various places Let's 😊 continue to observe manners and Appreciation to protect this beautiful Nature ◎ Do not illuminate with bright lights, throw away trash, or harm Nature. ◎ Watch quietly so as not to disturb the people around you. ◎ Do not use insect repellent spray at the Appreciation area, and take measures such as long sleeves. 🪄 May the light of the fireflies dancing in the night sky be a memorable time for you

Applications for the Popular Obsidian Geotour 2025 are now open. Course There are two Course: the "Hachigosawa Outcrop Course," a huge obsidian outcrop that spreads out in front of you, and the "Akaishiyama Summit Course," where you can see the reddish obsidian, which is a characteristic of obsidian in the Shirataki area, at the summit plaza, as the name "Akaishi Mountain" suggests. You can enjoy lunch at a Local farmhouse restaurant at the "Hachizawa Outcrop Course" and the Sweets of the Local café at the "Akaishiyama Summit Course", and on both tours, you can Visiting the site the Engaru Buried Cultural Property Center exhibiting the national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation". This is a tour that is sure to be full, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible! Details of the < tour and how to apply> Shirataki Geopark Official Website http://geopark.engaru.jp/post/2505/... until

Held in in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture until Sunday, June 15, 2025! "Shobara Satoyama Open Garden 2025 Spring" Shobara Satoyama Open Garden is held annually in Springs and autumn, From a garden full of ideas to a Authentic Japan Garden, It is a Events where you can Visiting the site a garden where seasonal Flowers blooms 🌼🌹 For the latest information, be sure to check the Instagram of "Shobara Satoyama Open Garden"! ✅ Click here for Account ▽ 🌼 @satoyamaopengarden 🌼 【Events】Shobara Satoyama Open Garden 2025 Spring 【Address】Gardens in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【For inquiries, please contact】Rose Flower Conference Secretariat Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO) TEL 0824-75-0173 FAX 0824-75-0172 【Open Garden Precautions】 If the signboard at the entrance of each garden is "CLOSE", please refrain from visiting the site. Please do not enter private places such as homes and Toilet. Toilet, please Use the Inside the facility of the open garden Information Center or the public Toilet. * Use in gardens with Toilet signs. If you are coming by Car, please Use the designated parking lot Car. Please refrain from parking cars that may disturb the neighborhood. Visiting the sites with pets are basically not allowed. * Pets are allowed in gardens with a pet-OK mark. Be sure to keep it on a leash and keep it as short as possible Appreciation of the open garden is courtesy of the gardener. Visiting the site manners and be generous in expressing your gratitude. ◎ Latest information on Instagram!

【Fresh greenery】 🍃 It feels like May has passed in the blink of an 😅 eye 5/31 (Sat) Gokase Town is a pleasant sunny day 🌞 Water and fresh greenery at this time of year are perfect ✨ I have been 🥰 healed by feeling the birds singing, the sound of water, and the wind The sunlight was just right and I was able 📷 to take a good picture When going down to the waterfall basin, please be careful when walking 👣, as the wet part can be slippery

Photographed on June 1, 25. It is Kazaguruma in front of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall. For the monthly festival, I will attend it alone. I sometimes meet people who I am usually close to. However, we only exchange DMs, and we refuse to meet or meet. Thank you for your understanding.

Photographed on June 1, 25. This is Kazaguruma of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

On the way to TOTTEI park with a photo buddy Representing Kobe, which suddenly caught my eye Tower🗼 If you look at it from a different perspective than usual Draws you in I felt a different goodness!

Photographed 4/20/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on April 19, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Scenery of Japan. Scenery of Japan people. Encounters of history in Kyoto. The heart of Japan is here. From Japan to the world. Welcome.

We will exhibit at the Higashikawa Town booth at the Hibiya Music Festival 2025! Held in for two days on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, we will exhibit at the Hibiya Music Festival 2025 with the theme of "a borderless music festival that anyone can participate in for free"! ■Hibiya Music Festival 2025 Outline of Noh and Kyogen Name: Hibiya Music Festival 2025 Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:30~20:30 Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:30~20:30 Venue: Hibiya Park (〒100-0012 Hibiya Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Fee: Free * Stalls and other paid programs are available. Organizer: Hibiya Music Festival Executive Committee Planning and production: Seiya Co., Ltd. (Higashikawa Town Official Partner Company) / THE FOREST ▼ Details from the official website https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/... ■Higashikawa Town Exhibition Booth: Music× Photography× Furniture! Let's take a "photo" to commemorate the Hibiya Music Festival! Implementation of a photographer living in Higashikawa Town will conduct a free photo shoot with a chair in Higashikawa Town. Take a commemorative photo for free at the special booth and give away the data. * Higashikawa Town: Exhibited at Grassland Square! ▼ Shooting schedule Implementation was held three times on both days. 1st session 10:30~12:30 2nd session 13:30~15:00 3rd session 16:00~17:30 A photographer living in Higashikawa Town will take a picture! Hokuto Wada (Instagram: @hokutowada) Ryo Yasui (Instagram:@prophoto_sou_yasui_makoto) Higashikawa Town Economic Promotion Division TEL: 0166-82-2111 (ext. 134) https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/...

Today, May 30th, is the day of "Kominka"! 🏘　 Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture is blessed with Nature and is a town with many kominka houses in Japan. There is also data that ranked third in the country in the survival rate of kominka houses. In order to solve the problem of vacant houses by utilizing the kominka of such Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City, there is an increasing number of renovation inn that remind us of the original scenery of the rural woodlands that take advantage of the goodness of the Ingredients. In addition to the three buildings of Setouchi Kominka Stays Hiroshima, "Chojaya", "Furosen", and "Kozako Mori", this time we will introduce a renovation inn with a sense of openness MAX specializing in the outdoors. Its name is "kusamura". ImpactIt is the best private tent sauna & private kominka inn in No.1 in Japan. It is an interesting facility full of outdoor elements renovated from a 150-year-old kominka, and one of the recommended points is BBQ. About 15 minutes by car, you can buy Hiba beef, fresh vegetables, and ingredients at Shokusaikan Shobara Yume Sakura, and bring in the ingredients to enjoy together. The second is a tent Sauna full of private feelings that you can enjoy with your friends. edge The outdoor air bath on the side is pleasant, and you can enjoy "Toto" like no other. Third, you can make a bonfire. Squid why don't you sit around the flames and enjoy chatting? The bedroom has 4 single beds, 1 air mattress and 1 hammock. Accommodation facilities such as refrigerators, stoves, and towels are also provided. What a joy is that pets are OK! Is it Squid to Accommodation with your dog? Accommodation is not possible for junior high school students and younger, so please be careful when making a reservation. 【Address】2765 Kawakita-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Fee】1 night 16,200 yen~ Reservations can be made through "Airbnb" or "Booking.com" 【Business hours】Check-in 15:00~/Check-out 11:00~

It is "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park" on May 30th. "Renge azalea" is blooming ♪ beautifully The "Moss Phlox" in Moss Phlox Park is in Best time to visit, but the "Moss Phlox" on the other side of the road is still in Best time to visit ♬

Photographed 4/20/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 4/20/25. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

Photographed 4/20/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed on April 18, 25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

Local views. The sky changes with the time of day. Favorite color and favorite place. Nara Park is also nearby, so please stop by.

Photographed 5/26/25. LEC COFFEE's caramel nut semifreddo and cold yellowtail cream.

A photo of the sunset in Kizugawa City, my Township, where I was born. The rice fields Unfolds all over and you can see the beautiful sunset. Nara Park is also nearby, so why don't you stop by when you come for sightseeing? You can also touch history such as Joruri Temple and Fujiwara Kyo Ruins. I've always liked the scenery. I would like to share it with all of you.

It's almost June! In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is blessed with nature, you can ✨ see fireflies At Hotarumi Park, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, many visitors gather every year. Fireflies fly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., peaking for 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It seems that there is a point where Genji fireflies occur 300 meters downstream from Hotarumi Park! This year's Best time to visit may be later than every year, partly because the cherry blossoms bloomed late. That's what I expected. There is a campsite in Hotarumi Park, and around July, you can see fireflies! The fireflies glow quieter than the Genji fireflies, and those who have been to Hotarumi Park for camping have seen many fireflies gathering in front of the tent! It seems that you are having a valuable experience! Hotarumi Park has few electric lights and is quite suitable as a place to observe fireflies. At the "Firefly Viewing Party" to be held on Saturday, June 21st, all the lights of the administration building and campsite will be turned off for 1 minute from 9 p.m., and you will be able to enjoy only the light of the fireflies! I have no choice but to go...! Kitchen Car and Stalls will also be lined up ✨ on the day Please come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture~! 🚗 ●Basic Information of Hotarumi Park 【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 0824-87-2513　 * Caretaker support is 8:00~17:00 * If you cannot answer the Phone, the administrator will call you back. 【Car Parking Lot】There are about 30 cars ●Events Information of the Firefly Viewing Association 【Held in Place】Hotarumi Park, Mo Mo Products Museum, New Moon market (Former Mikami House) 【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Guchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Held in Date & Time】Saturday, June 21, 2025 18:00~ (Best time to visit fireflies 18:00~) In addition, there are Many 👀 Spots and Events where you can see fireflies For details, please see the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi"!

Photographed 5/26/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. It's a semifreddo with caramel nuts. Semifred is an Italian word that means half cold. It's an ice cake.