I couldn't photograph the meteor shower, so I switched to capturing star trails.

[Stargazing Photography Workshop Held on November 24] Aiming to introduce the beauty of Minamimaki Village’s night sky to local residents, we held a village-residents-only stargazing photography workshop on Monday, November 24 at the Nobeyama Radio Observatory, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NOBEYAMA. Thanks to photographer Teruyasu Kitayama’s instruction on shooting techniques and the generous loan of a high-performance camera from OM Digital Solutions Corporation, even an amateur like me was able to take beautiful night-sky photos. The air is clear and it’s a perfect season for astrophotography, but Minamimaki Village’s cold is in a league of its own—please come warmly dressed.

The season for clear stargazing has arrived. The Orion constellation and the Winter Triangle, both iconic winter sights, stood out. Nearby, Taurus, Gemini, and the Pleiades were also visible.

♬ Sophia Sakai Planetarium Concert ♬ Join saxophonist TSUBO-KEN as you look up at the starry sky and enjoy the beautiful sound of the saxophone 🎷✨ Register online via the website 😊 📅 Date and time: Saturday, December 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM (Doors open 6:45 PM) 📍 Venue: Sophia Sakai Planetarium (@sophiasakai_pla) 💰 Fee: ¥1,000 👥 Capacity: 140 people (first-come, first-served) 🔍 For details, search “Sophia Sakai Planetarium Concert”! 🔗 https://www.sofia-sakai.jp/news/...プラネタリウムコンサート/ #Sophia Sakai #Planetarium #Planetarium Concert #PlanetariumConcert #Sakai City #Saxophone #Sakai City Event https://www.sofia-sakai.jp/news/...プラネタリウムコンサート/

Teshikaga Night Sky Enjoyment Workshop Thanks to your support, we have reached the 12th Teshikaga Night Sky Enjoyment Workshop. This year’s theme is the much-anticipated Geminids meteor shower. The program includes a classroom lecture and an observation session. Why is Teshikaga’s night sky so stunning? How should we protect and make the most of this night sky? What exactly is a meteor shower? What are tips for enjoying it? Which astronomical events should you watch for next year? This workshop is packed with answers and insights. If the sky is clear, we will go outside and observe the meteor shower. We hope you get to see bright meteors that can compete with the waning moonlight. To register, contact Teshikaga Town Community Center. 015-482-2340 We look forward to your participation🌌✨

I want to enter a photo contest and this is my first posted! Oishi Park on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi is the best time to visit kochia, so I went to Yamanashi Prefecture. On this day, there was a time when the moon did not rise, so I thought that I would Squid to take a picture with the starry sky, but unfortunately it was forecast to be cloudy on the day. After slowly taking a dip in the Hot Spring with a disappointing feeling, I suddenly went outside and looked up at the sky, and it was sunny! I suppressed my feeling of impatience and headed to Oishi Park by Car and was able to take a picture. The contrast between the cap clouds over Mt. Mount Fuji, the clouds reflected by the town lights, and the pleasant starry sky creates a good atmosphere, and as a result, it became a very favorite piece of the seasonal scenery and coincidence.

【Do you know the logo of Minamimaki Village?】 】 When I saw it for the first time, Nanikore? I thought, but this logo has a lot of meaning. Against the backdrop of Yatsugatake (Akadake, Yokodake, and Iwo-dake), the symbol of Minamimaki Village, and the star mark representing the beautiful starry sky of Nobeyama Highlands, which has been selected as one of the three most famous landmarks in Japan, Minamimaki Mura is expressed in mmm. I'm impressed again that it's a well-made logo ~. I would be happy if everyone could use this mark in various situations and cooperate with the PR of Minamimaki Village! Anyone can use it freely as long as they follow the rules. However, if you want to sell it, you will need to apply in advance. See below for details. https://www.minamimakimura.jp/main/mmmlogo.html...

Happo Pond in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. I wanted to see the moonlit view of the three mountains of Hakuba reflected in Happo Pond, so I visited by night hike on a night when the moon was out and there was no wind. The view of Mt. Hakuba, Mt. Tsurushi, and Mt. Hakuba reflected in the Happo Pond is the best.

[Outdoor Screening and Starry Night] Saturday, May 24 It was a night of watching movies and stars in the forest park. That said, Unfortunately, the sky was cloudy that day. And a bit of a cold day. It was a pity that I couldn't look up at the starry sky. He came from the Nayoro Municipal Astronomical Observatory "Kitasubaru" The story by the staff is interesting. The observatory car that we brought with us was also opened for about 30 minutes. From the Earth to the Sun I wonder how Squid would be if I went by plane... He talked about the universe in a very easy-to-understand manner. Adult and children alike are curious. In advertising this Events In fact, it was a bit of a discovery that there were more people who were interested in stars ~ than I expected. Create another opportunity I would like to call the observatory Car "Polaris II". (Nayoro Municipal Astronomical Observatory HP ↓) https://www.nayoro-star.jp/kitasubaru/... For the screening, The Japanese dubbed version of the French Animated film "Linda wa Chicken ga Tabeta!" will be screened. What a messy development It was a fun 76 minutes with a lot of excitement in my heart. To accompany the movie There was also a Stalls by Cafe Gu Lunch and Nishiokoppe Uensiri Drums. Coconut dumplings, pudding, popcorn Bean tea, roasted green tea chai Stalls were opened by Village residents. There was a menu that you don't see often, and thanks to you, it was a great success. This is the first outdoor screening in Nishiokoppe Village. Implementation despite some uncertainties such as the weather. In conjunction with this project I had the fluffy dome inflated until 9 o'clock at night. Jumping at night is different from daytime, and the children were jumping all the time. Ladies and gentlemen, Those who helped Events Implementation, Thank you very much! #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Hokkaido #Outdoor Screening #Linda wants to eat chicken! #Stargazing #Nayoro City Astronomical Observatory #Kitasubaru #Observatory Car Polaris II #Cafe Gu Lunch #Nishiokoppe Uensiri Drum

Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan, in a historic tea plantation. The starry sky was also wonderful.

[Open to the public today! !! 】 The movie version "Afterimage of Detective Conan" was opened to the public 🎬️👓️🎀🎉 today The Nobeyama Highlands in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, where the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Nobeyama 📡 is located, is full of good things, such as the spectacular Yatsugatake ⛰️JR Railway Highest Point No.1 🚞 in Japan Nobeyama Station at the highest elevation in Japan, 🚉 the starry sky of Japan's three selected star Famous landmarks, and 🌠 Highlands vegetables 🥬🌽🥦 that boast the highest level of production in Japan! I would like you to ✨ take this opportunity to know the charm of Minamimaki Village ▼Click here for Access Information to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Nobeyama https://www.kanko-nobeyama.jp/info/?p=2413/...

[Test operation of shuttle bus to Nobeyama at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan! ] 】 Since many people have already come to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan's Nobeyama Radio Observatory, we decided 📡🚌💨🚉🆓 to conduct a trial shuttle bus between Nobeyama Station and the Observatory The test run is only on 4/5 (Sat), 6 (Sun), 12 (Sat), and 13 (Sun). The first train departs at 8:45 a.m. in front of Nobeyama Station and 9:00 a.m. at the observatory, and runs approximately every 30 minutes thereafter, with the last train departing from the observatory at 🕘 5:30 p.m However, please note 🙏 that there is a possibility that the number of flights will not be as scheduled, such as increasing the number of flights depending on There are congestion situation

　[🆕 Nagano Prefecture sightseeing map has arrived] The 2025-2026 edition of the Nagano Prefecture Tourism Map has arrivedThe 📦️ cover is ... Yes, it is a 45m antenna of the Nobeyama Radio Observatory, which will attract some attention this yearWhat 📡✨an honor 😲 to be on the cover of the tourist map of Nagano Prefecture, which has 77 cities and towns/villages It seems that the map can be obtained at Sightseeing spots in Nagano Prefecture, so 🙆 please take a look 🦉

Stars orbiting the North Star Here at Nobeyama Highlands Elevation There are Nobeyama Radio Observatory National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Highlands of 1300~1500m. In winter, the air is clear and it is a perfect place for stargazing. Looking at the stars orbiting the North Star, you can't help but feel the profundity of the universe.

【Today's Nobeyama Highlands】 The minimum temperature in Nobeyama this morning was -13.2°C, and the maximum temperature during the day was 4.4°C, a temperature difference of Spring 🌸 more than 🌡️ 20°C This kind of weather is likely to continue this week, but next week the snow forecast is forecast again, ☃️ come early, Spring!

In winter, the air is clear and the clear nights are perfect ✨🌟✨ for stargazing Even in Shibu Onsen, if you avoid the streets and look up at the sky, the sky 🌌 is full of stars You can 💫💫 also take a picture of the winter constellation Orion with your iPhone Sometimes you can see it from the open-air bath! !️🙈✨️ ♨️

Even after the New Year, it is still sunny in Okuyamanashi. The blue skies of the day continue into the night, with scattered jewel-like stars dominating overhead. You can clearly see the difference in the color of the stars in the night sky here. This winter, Jupiter and orange Mars are in the constellation. It's gorgeous with 10 first-magnitude stars. Why don't you check it out in the extreme darkness of Hayakawa Town?

⛷️🏔️ Special tour 🍶🎨 to enjoy Nature and culture in Shinano Town in winter Why don't you enjoy a special winter-only experience in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture, a ski resort area in One of the best in Japan? ❄️✨ 💡 Top 3 💡 attractions of this tour 1️⃣ Freeride Experience A snowboarding experience where you can enjoy the exhilaration of skiing freely at a snow resort with the best snow quality! Very satisfied from beginners to advanced users. You can also take lessons from professional snowboarder Konishi! 2️⃣ Indigo dyeing remake experience Using indigo and Ise pattern paper from the ancient sea, challenge yourself to make original items at the indigo dyeing Workshop, a traditional craft. The delicate pattern of the rare Ise pattern paper is also a must see. 3️⃣ Stargazing & Exquisite Dinner Co-cooking with special recipes supervised by top chefs! You can experience how to make traditional Japan! Relax 🌌✨ at night with a starry sky 🗺️ Attractions of 🗺️ Shinano Town Abundant Nature and Pure Air: This is an area with beautiful seasonal scenery such as Kurohime Plateau and Lake Nojiri. A treasure trove of food: The quality of vegetables such as corn, tomatoes, and botagosho is very high! History and Culture: It is an area where you can feel the history and tradition of the Naumann Elephant Museum and the Ugajin shrine floating on Lake Nojiri. 📅 Held in 1️⃣ Saturday, January 4, 2025 – Monday, January 6, 2025 2️⃣ Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Friday, January 24, 2025 For Interested parties, please 📩 DM the tour conductor @donapon.kazuma We'll show you the details! Let's ❄️✨ create new winter memories together

I went to photograph the Shibungiza meteor shower. I was expecting a lot of many meteors, but I was only able to confirm about 5 on my computer.

This is the snow-capped Mt. Fuji and the constellation Orion taken at Lake Yamanaka. Mt. Fuji and the constellation Orion were also visible on the surface of the lake, which was a wonderful sight.

This photo was taken at the Forest and Starry Sky Camp Village in Motegi Towns, Tochigi Prefecture. While enjoying winter camping, you can see the beautiful starry sky and the Great Triangle in winter, so it is very healing.

"The Beginning of Midwinter in Okuyama" It was as cold as if it had suddenly become the middle of winter from early winter. Gari the temperature drops further at night, and stars of sharpened brilliance appear one after another in the eastern sky. This winter's starry sky is even more lively and sparkling. Every night in Okuyama, countless jewels Unfold on the roof, above the heads of those who look up.

【Today's Nobeyama Highlands】 The temperature on the Nobeyama Highlands this morning was -13.4°C,🌡️ which felt colder than the numberThe 🥶 observatory's 45m antenna (unusual?) I was 📡🏔️ facing towards Yatsugatake The snow on the roads has almost disappeared on the main roads, but the road surface is damp even during the day in the shade such as market slopes. ❄️ 🚙🎅

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[Gokase Highland Ski Resort Safety Prayer Festival] Today, Thursday, December 12, a safety prayer festival was 🙏✨ held at Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which is 8 days away from the opening of the three-year yellowtail A total of about 60 people gathered by shuttle bus from the foothills, and while surrounded by many members of the press, a Shinto ritual was held 😌 in the ski center Shinto rituals were performed without delay, and toasts were made 🍻 while praying for the safety and prosperity of the ski resort Even in person, they spent a peaceful time looking forward to the opening of the 🤗 ski resort On the way up to the ski resort, snow was piled up in some places, and the slope was also a fantastic scenery ❄️✨ with tree ice It's still cold when the 🥶 wind blows lol I went in with complete protection from the cold today, but it's cold when it's 🤣 cold However, ski resorts have to be like this! That's true💪❤️ 🔥 Let's wait with anticipation with anticipation for just a little 🤩 more time until the ✨ opening

【11/30 Starscape Photography Class Held in】 With the aim of letting Village people know the beauty of the starry sky of Minamimaki Village, which has been selected as one of the Japan Three Stars Famous landmarks, we Held in 📋✏️ a starscape photography class again this year Photographing the starry sky at the venue of Nobeyama at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, which is usually not accessible at nightThanks 📡📷 to the guidance on how to shoot the starry sky by photographer Teruyasu Kitayama and the high-performance camera borrowed courtesy of OM Digital Solutions System Co., Ltd., I was able 😚 to take beautiful pictures even as an amateur The air is clear and the season is suitable for stargazing, but the cold in Minamimaki Village is exceptional. 🥶 🧣🧤

【Notice of Closed Public Toilets in Winter】 In order to prevent freezing, some public Toilet in the Minamimaki Village will be Closed from 2024 (Reiwa 6) November 25 (Monday) ~ 2025 (Reiwa 7) mid-April (tentative). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. In addition, the public Toilet in front of Nobeyama Station can be Use 24 hours a day in winter. Toilets in the Minamimaki Village Farming Village Cultural Information Exchange Center (Vegeta Ball With) can also be used during opening hours.

【Today's Nobeyama Highlands】 The minimum temperature this morning was -3.8°CYesterday🌡️ Yatsugatake was finally covered with snow, and it is finally winter-like, and 🏔️ the temperature is forecast to drop further from the weekend. 🥶 🧣🧤

About the winter business hours of the Nobeyama Tourist Information Center The business hours of the Nobeyama Sightseeing Information Center in front of JR Nobeyama Station are as follows during the winter period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. <Open during the winter season> ・Period 2024 (Reiwa 6) November 25 (Mon) ~ 2025 (Reiwa 7) Mid-March ・Business hours 10:00~16:00 ・Closed: Monday (Tuesday if it is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (12/29~1/3) ○For inquiries on holidays Minamimaki Village Promotion Corporation TEL:0267-91-1771 (Closed on 12/29~1/3)

[The yellow leaves of larch are at their peak] In Minamimaki Village, yellow leaves such as larch are at their peak season. In particular, the yellow leaves of the mountains along the Chikuma River (Hirose ~ Kaijiri) are beautiful, and you can enjoy them from the Car window while driving on National Route 141. The area around JR Saku Hirose Station, which is also known as an unexplored station, was yellowed in a nice way. However, the yellow leaf peak is surprisingly short, and it seems that the leaves will fall all at once in the future.