HELLO COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Furusato Nagawa Tourism and Exchange Department. Located in the western Mountainous Area of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto City, Nagawa District is a quiet area surrounded by mountains rich in Rich in nature. Among the Matsumoto City, which is widely known as the gateway to the Shinshu, the rich Nature environment remains, and the beautiful scenery that changes with the four seasons Fascination many people. Known for its clear air and clear streams, including mountain sightseeing and Mountain stream fishing, it is an area where you can refresh your mind and body! 【Access to Matsumoto City, Nagawa District】 ■Access from Tokyo Via the Chuo Expressway and Nagano Expressway, get off at the Matsumoto Interchange, and take National Route 158 toward the Nagawa District. ■Access from Nagoya Use the Chuo Expressway, get off at the Ina Interchange, go through the Gonbei Tunnel, and head from National Route 19 via Yabuhara to the Nagawa District. 【What is Matsumoto City, Nagawa District?】 The Matsumoto City as a whole has a population of about 240,000 people, but the Nagawa District has a population of 565 and 289 households (as of December 2023 (Reiwa 5)), and traditional life and culture are alive and well in a rich Nature environment. Due to the high elevation, it is cool in summer, and in winter a silver world Unfolds. It is popular as a summer resort in the summer and as a Spot to enjoy the dignified air in the winter, and it shows an attractive look to the Four Seasons. 【Introduction to the historical background of the Nagawa area of Matsumoto City, Nagawa】 The Nagawa district of Matsumoto City, Nagawa City originally built a history as an independent village, but was incorporated into Matsumoto City due to the great merger of Heisei. Since ancient times, it has flourished as a mountain worship road and trade route, and there was a lot of traffic between people going back and forth between the Mountainous Area. Forestry, agriculture, and Soba cultivation that make use of abundant Forest resources and clear streams have been actively carried out, supporting the food culture and living infrastructure of the region. Even today, through festival rituals, the wisdom and customs of our ancestors are passed down. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in the Nagawa area, Matsumoto City】 The Nagawa area of Matsumoto City, Nagawa City has many Tourist resources rich in Rich in nature. ■Nagawa Watari Dam It is a large Dam that rises along National Route 158 and features a spectacular landscape created by the Clear streams stream from upstream and the lush green mountains that surround it. From the observation space, you can overlook the contrast between the Reservoir and the mountains, and you can enjoy various atmospheres that vary depending on the season. ■Shibusawa Hot spring It is a quiet Hot spring inn scattered in the mountains, and it is a great Spot to heal the fatigue of your trip. Depending on the inn, you can take a day-use hot spring, and you can stop by in between mountain sightseeing. Please enjoy the silence and warmth of the hot water and spend a moment to forget your daily life. ■Mountain stream fishing spot There are plenty of areas where you can enjoy mountain stream fishing such as char and Yamame. The fishing experience while enjoying a sense of unity with nature allows you to enjoy a relaxing time that is different from the city. 【Introduction of Specialty products and Gourmet foods in the Nagawa area of Matsumoto City】 ■Tōji Soba Local cuisine is served with hot Soba noodles in a hot pot and served with wild vegetables and mushrooms. It is an indispensable Nagawa specialty when talking about the Nagawa District. ■ Wild vegetable tempura Wild vegetables that herald the arrival of Spring are freshly picked and fried in batter, and the tempura has an exquisite bittersweetness and aroma. ■ Grilled river fish with salt Fresh char and Yamame caught in the Mountain stream are simply grilled with only salt, so you can fully enjoy the taste of the ingredients. ■Nagawa Soba Nagawa Soba made with flavorful Soba flour is highly appreciated by Soba lovers, and its Aroma and Smooth Texture are Exquisite. ■Processed Wild Vegetables Processed wild vegetables, which are also useful as preserved foods such as Pickles and Pickled in salt, are perfect as Souvenirs. 【Events and Festivals in the Nagawa area of Matsumoto City】 ■ Soba Festival The Soba Festival, which is held five times a year, is a festival where you can fully enjoy the food culture of the Nagawa District. You can taste Local Handmade Soba using Soba noodles carefully grown in Nagawa Late May: Fresh greenery Soba Festival Mid-August: New Soba Festival in summer October: New Soba Festival in autumn November: Nagawa Native Soba Festival February: Tōji Soba Festival Enjoy the nature of Nagawa, which changes with the Four Seasons, and the taste of each season. ■ Nagawa Summer Festival (late July) The biggest attraction of the Nagawa Summer Festival, which colors the summer in Nagawa, is the fireworks that echo in the valley. The fireworks launched from the bottom of the valley Unfolds large and Powerful in front of you. Please experience the sound of fireworks echoing in the mountains and the beautiful light competition up close. ■ Nomugi Pass Ski Resort Mt. Ontake, Mt. Norikura, and the Hotaka mountain ranges seen from an elevation of 2,130m are spectacular! With a maximum skiing distance of 4,000m, a variety of courses can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers. There are few crowds, and you can enjoy gliding in quiet nature. It is a ski resort where you can enjoy the Nature of Nagawa and the dynamic scenery. 【Tourist Information of Nagawa District, Matsumoto City】 The Nagawa district of Matsumoto City, Nagawa City has a variety of attractions such as rich nature, delicious Soba dishes, and traditional culture rooted in the Local area. Surrounded by majestic mountains and serene scenery, you can relax to your heart's content is the real pleasure of the Nagawa District. Please make memories of your trip in Nagawa, Matsumoto City, Nagawa, where you can enjoy the expressions of the Four Seasons. We look forward to seeing you there.

We will introduce Minami-Izu Town "5/3~5/6GW outing Information". ◆Saturday, May 3 ・Irouzaki Fashion Park 2025 10:00~16:00 Ishirouzaki Ocean Park Let's dress up and gather in Irouzaki! Stalls such as Sail Pillar Dog ◆May 3 (Sat) ~ May 5 (Mon) ・ Shore observation experience 14:30～16:30 Book for Eco Surfers! https://www.eco-surf.com/shore/... The "first step" to play in the sea. This will level up your sea play this summer! ◆May 4 (Sun) ~ May 5 (Mon) ・Minami-Izu Umaimon Festival 17:00~21:00 Shimogamo Tropical Botanical Garden A large gathering of delicious food in Minami-Izu! COLOR THE NIGHT WITH HOT & SPICY & SWEET. ◆May 5 (Mon) ~ 6 (Tue) ・Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana GW Events 10:00~15:00 @Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Stalls such as ring throwing, super ball scooping, and yakitori ◆~Until May 5 *Held in, please contact us ・ Mandarin oranges picking * All you can eat included (bamboo shoot Shokudo ~ until 5/5) http://takenokomura.com// ◆~Until May 6 *Held in, please contact us ・Strawberry picking @Baby Berry Farm http://babyberryfarm.com//

〈Tsubetsu Pass〉 Of the four mountain passes around Lake Kussharo, the highest Elevation is Tsubetsu Pass. The mountain pass is narrow and climbs a steep mountain road, and new scenery Unfolds every curve, and just going forward is exciting. In the coming season, I would like to introduce "Tsubetsu Pass", which is also recommended for driving. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/tubetutoge/...

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! It is the Tourism Development Association of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture. Otoyo Town is located in the central part of Shikoku, north of Kochi Prefecture, and is a mountainous area surrounded by the rich nature of the Shikoku Mountains. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Otoyo Town to everyone. Thank you very much! ■How to Access to Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The Otoyo is located just a short distance from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange, There is a it is very convenient to Access in Car. Use Osugi Station and Otaguchi Station on the JR Dosan Line are also available, and it takes about 30 minutes from Kochi City. 【Access by plane】 ・From all over Japan to Kochi Ryoma Airport ・From Tokyo (Haneda): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ・From Tokyo (Narita): Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes ・About 55 minutes from Nagoya (Chubu) ・About 1 hour from Nagoya (Komaki) ・ About 45 minutes from Osaka (Itami) ・About 45 minutes from Kobe ・About 50 minutes from Fukuoka 【Time required to JR Osugi Station (approximate)】 ・ About 2 hours from Tokushima Station ・From Takamatsu Station: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ・ About 2 hours from Okayama Station ・From Tokyo: Approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes ・From Shin-Osaka: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes ・From Hiroshima: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes ・From Hakata: Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes ・From Kagoshima: Approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes ・About 30 minutes from Kochi Station 【Access by Car to Otoyo Interchange】 ・From Nagoya IC: Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes ・From Suita IC in China: Approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes ・From Okayama IC: Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes ・From Hiroshima IC: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes ・ About 6 hours from Fukuoka IC ・From Tokushima IC: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes ・ About 1 hour from Takamatsu Chuo IC ・From Matsuyama IC: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes ・ About 25 minutes from Kochi IC ■Basic Information of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The population of Otoyo is about 2,900 (as of April 2025), and about 90% of the town is made up of mountain forests, and the Yoshino River that stream the In the town, the beautiful Valleys and the scenery of terraced rice fields make it a town where visitors can feel the Healing and Impression, and the tranquility and the change of the seasons away from the hustle and bustle of the city. ■History of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture Otoyo Town has prospered as an important place for transportation since ancient times. In particular, the Toyonaga and Otaguchi districts were crowded with people and Supplies as Post Towns of the Tosa Domain during the Edo period. Buraku Temple Yakushido, founded in 724, and many other spots where you can feel the taste of history. In 1955, "Higashi-Toyonaga Village", "Nishi-Toyonaga Village", "Osugi Village", and "Amatsubo Village" merged to form "Otoyo Village", and the town was named after the "Dai" of Large cedar and the "Toyo" of Toyonaga. ■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture ・Japanese cedar Great Cedar Tree Special Natural Monument of the country. With a circumference of 13.5 m and a height of 56 m, it is one of the largest giant trees in Japan, boasting an estimated age of 3,000 years, and is a symbol of Otoyo Town. There is also a Song Monument of singer Hibari Hibari Misora, and it is a popular Spot for fans. ・Buraku Temple Yakushido The Heian period architecture remains intact, and it is the only national treasure building in Kochi Prefecture. The hall, tucked away in the mountains, calms the hearts of those who visit. ・Kajika Forest Elevation Mountain Climbing Spot of 1,400 m. And Kajika Forest, a mountain villa at the 8th station, has an astronomical observatory and is popular for stargazing, camping, and trekking. ・Yone rice terraces Beautiful terraced rice fields that can be said to be the original scenery of Japan. The Water in Spring, the golden Rice Ears in autumn, and the superb scenery of the Four Seasons Unfolds. ・Yutorist Park Otoyo Spot where you can enjoy Barbecue and camping in Nature. It is also recommended for families and groups. ■Introduction to Roadside Stations in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The "Roadside Station Osugi" is very close to the Japanese cedar Great Cedar Tree, There is a is a convenient resting Spot where you can get Local Specialty products and Tourist Information. Goishicha tea, ginburo beans, and other items unique to Otoyo Town are also available. ■ Gourmet and specialty products introduced at a roadside station in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture 【Gourmet】 ・Tachikawa Soba Hand-made Country Soba with a high aroma of 100% Soba flour. You can taste it at Meals or Roadside Station in the In the town. ・Konchin A simple local sweets that makes use of the flavor of burdock. It is a nostalgic taste of home. 【Specialty products】 ・Goishicha tea Tea made by completely fermenting tea leaves. Ands has a unique sour taste and aroma, and it is also attracting the attention of health-conscious people. ・Ginburo beans A rare bean that is said to be a symbol of longevity. It is processed into boiled beans and Japanese sweets, and is perfect as a souvenir. ・Yuzu products Ponzu sauce and jam made with yuzu harvested in Otoyo Town are popular. It is also popular as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ■Events and festivals in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture ・Adonis Flower Festival 【Held in period: mid-February to early March】 It is festival to be Held in at the time when the town flower "Adonis Ramosa Flower" reaches its Best time to visit. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the flowery village. ・Otaguchi Yakushi Summer Festival, Noryo Fireworks Display 【Held in: August 19】 In addition to a variety of programs such as accordion playing, hula dancing, and Yosakoi Naruko Dance, the summer night will be colored by a fireworks festival. ・Segaki Lantern Floating 【Held in: August】 The shape varies from region to region, but it is a fantastic Buddhist event in which bamboo is erected in the center of a boat-shaped lantern and 200~300 lanterns are lit around it. ■To Otoyo Town, where Nature and culture come to life Spring flowers, summer starry sky, autumn rice terraces, winter game dishes. Otoyo, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal destination where you can refresh your mind and body. Please come and look for the scenery and experiences that can only be encountered here. We will continue to Broadcasting the charm of Otoyo Town, so please follow us!

✨🍴 Hiroshima Prefecture New Store Gourmet Information 🍴✨ Spring 2025, a new relaxing kominka café has opened 😍 in Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City Its name is "Tsuchinoko House". The owner, Yuki Watanabe, together with her husband and local friends, spent one year renovating the kominka house and opened it for the long-awaited opening. The 110-year-old Kominka house, built in the 5th year of the Taisho era, blends in with the landscape of Shobara. The recommended menu is homemade ramen from "Tsuchinoko House" (750 yen for a single item / 900 yen with coffee). A soy sauce-based soup with a nostalgic richness that is appreciated by men and women of all ages. The handmade char siu is also easy to eat. The person in charge of cooking is her husband, Ippei. This homemade ramen was born based on my experience working at a restaurant in the past. In addition, the daily set meal (1,000 yen / with coffee + 200 yen), which is limited to 10 meals a day, is also popular. In the future, we plan to incorporate leeks and eggs from Shobara and use vegetables grown in the kitchen garden. From now on, they are planning to Maintenance a bath, Sauna, Accommodation, BBQ, and karaoke space in the premises! 😍 Don't ✨ miss out on what's to come For more detailed Information on "Tsuchinoko House", Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City Tourist Information Site "Shobara Tourism Navi" Home Page ✅

The two major Local Gourmet of Toma Komaki are "curry ramen" and "hokki curry" 🍜🍛 "Curry ramen" is spicy and warms the body and soul, and "Hokki curry" is full of umami of hokki shells! Both have been popular with Citizens since ancient times and can be tasted in many shops in the city.

\"Izumi Meat Festival" Held in! 🍖／ Held in the 20th anniversary of Izumi City, the Izumi Meat Festival will be held 🎊✨ on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 The venue is the north Car parking lot of the Takaono Branch Office (the parking lot in front of the main office Car Takaono the Tsurumachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry). In addition to enjoying exquisite meat gourmet food, Izumi City's Specialty products are sold, and stage events are also available 🚚🎶 for the whole family to enjoy. In addition, "Premium Gift Certificates" will also be on sale on the day! For 1,000 yen, you can purchase a gift certificate worth 1,500 yen. In addition, we are looking for participants for the #BBQ, which has been well received every time! (First 20 booths) The application method and details are as follows. 🍖BBQ date and time Sunday, May 11, 2025 11:00~14:00 (*BBQ will be Held in Traditional Japanese straw raincoat on Sundays.) ） 🍖How to apply for BBQ participation Please apply in one of the following ways. (1) When applying electronically Please fill in the required information on the dedicated page and apply. https://shinsei.pref.kagoshima.jp/SksJuminWeb/EntryForm?id=RGc8KRz5... (2) When applying by fax Please fill out the application form and send it to FAX: 0996-63-1331 to apply. Please take this opportunity to Enjoy the BBQ at the venue! !! * Cancellation is not possible after application. Held in around the venue during the Events, and Use the free shuttle bus is convenient due 🚌 to implementation of traffic restrictions and expected congestion Click here for 👇 details https://www.city.kagoshima-izumi.lg.jp/page/page_011061.html...

Ramen lovers are Chinabi staff. The other day, I went to "Kagoshima Tonkotsu Ramen Nanshu", which I hadn't visited yet! According to the Information of Tabelog, it seems that it just opened last year in December 2024. The location was There is a along the Koshu-kaido near the Hachioji City Central Library, about a 5-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station toward Takao Station. It is about a 1-minute walk from the intersection where Bookoff and Glasses Store are located, along the Megane Store side toward Takao. It may be the first time for the Kagoshima ramen genre. It looks like tonkotsu ramen topped with bean sprouts. When I sipped the soup, I felt that it was light at first, but as I ate it with straight thin noodles, I could feel the pork bone feeling! The flavor of char siu and noodles was firmly attached, and the bean sprouts refreshed my mouth, so I enjoyed it until the end! I would like to revisit it again. Click here for details https://hachi-navi.com/gourmet/ramen/100923...

〈Lake Mashu〉 Lake Mashu is a mysterious lake Unfolds a deep blue lake Water that seems to be sucked in, and its expression changes from moment to moment depending on the movement of the clouds. This time, we will Summary and introduce the basic Information of Lake Mashu. I'd love to know more! If so, please take a look at Disciple Snake. You may be able to learn about the new charm of Lake Mashu. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mashu/...

At the Roadside Station "Mashu Hot Spring", we are exhibiting the winning works of the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest! 📍 Mashu Hot Spring Roadside Station 2nd Floor Exhibition Hall Exhibition Period: April 1st ~ April 31st A total of 20 works are on display. 🐾 We have a wonderful selection of award-winning works, so please come and visit us 📸🌱 ✴︎Grand Prize︎ ✴ "Enchanted Lake Surface" Village Kumo Corporation (1st image) 〈Introduction of the award-winning works〉 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r07/...

Today, I would like to introduce Hachioji Gourmet! Yesterday was a cold day with rain, so I wanted to eat ramen asexually, so I visited a Minamoto in Misaki Town for the first time in a long time yellowtail lunch! I usually eat it after drinking, but I may have eaten it sober since I was in high school (laughs). This restaurant has a strong image of Sapporo miso ramen, but my recommendation is this Asahikawa soy sauce ramen! It was a m(__)m treat https://hachi-navi.com/gourmet/ramen/279043...

From April 1st, the business hours of the Township station have changed. In addition to the direct sales corner of vegetables, there is also a food and drink corner. Be sure to stop by during your Drive! 【Township Station Hottokimobetsu】 Business hours: 10:00-16:00 Closed: None Address: 306-3 Kimobetsu, Kimobetsu-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Phone: 0136-55-6755

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Small Drum~ Fresh sushi and fish dishes are also available in the restaurant. Majaku's season-only "Majaku Gozen" is also popular! genre sushi address Arao City Nohara 1241-5 telephone number 0968-68-4622 business hours 11：00 ～ 14：30 17：00 ～ 21：30 Closed Tuesday (subject to change if it is a holidays) parking lot 20 units Capacity 50 people (*including the hall on the second floor)

🌸✨ Koganezaki Sakura Festival Special Sale! ✨🌸 At the "Koganezaki Sakura Festival" Held in on Sunday, April 6, we will offer the popular local gourmet "Izu no Kyokumeshi" at a special price! 🎯 🍽️ What is "Izu's Extreme"? An exquisite craft and retort food brand born to Broadcasting the charm of Nishi-Izu Town, Matsuzaki Town, and Minami-Izu Town in the "polar region" of Izu to the whole country. Local high-quality ingredients that could only be tasted are finished so that you can easily enjoy them. 🌊 "Shio Bonito and abalone "extreme dashi" curry" A European-style curry packed with deep richness and umami using the traditional ingredient "Shio Bonito" from Nishi-Izu Town and the large, luxurious "abalone" from Minami-Izu Town. 🦀 "Matsuzaki snow crab's "extreme horse" porridge" The whole shell of "snow crab (Moku snow crab)", which has been popular in Matsuzaki for a long time, is used. It is a Gastronomical delicacies with a rich flavor that spreads from the moment you open the seal. 🌟 The ambassador is "Izu no Nushi Fishing"! In order to make "Izu no Kyomeshi" widely known, two people from the Popular YouTube channel "Izu no Nushi Fishing" have been appointed as ambassadors! In the world view of camping × food × Sake, we are 🔥 Broadcasting "Izu's deliciousness" 🌸 Gari on site on the day! 🌸 Enjoy the exquisite 🌅💫 gourmet food where you can luxuriously enjoy the rich blessings of Izu The moment when deliciousness and impression meet at the Koganezaki Sakura Festival. We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌✨

【2025 Summer Excursion Bus "Teshikaga Eco Park Sport" Implementation Schedule】 It has been decided that the "Mashu-Kussharo Excursion Bus" that will visit major scenic spots in Teshikaga Town will operate in the summer of 2025. There are Thereare two types of tour bus tickets "Teshikaga Eco Park Sport", 2-day and 3-day passes, so please take advantage of them for your summer trip. Details such as bus times will be announced later when they are confirmed. [Operation period] Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Sunday, August 31, 2025 [Sales location] ・JR Mashu Station ・JR Kawayu Onsen Station 【Contact】 Lake Mashu Tourism Association 015-482-2200 (Weekdays 9:00~17:00) 【Timetable】 The plan is at this time. It will be confirmed in mid-May. For details, please check the announcement of Teshikaga Navi. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025summermoekopassaruyo/...

Good morning☀ #Tsukigase this morning #Satoyama scenery #Tsukigase Bumekei #Nara City #Nara Tourism #2025 (Reiwa 7) Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival 2025/2/9〜3/30 Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival! It's in full bloom! Weekdays are relatively calm! Please come and visit us ♪ Photo: Yasunori Okamoto

"GREEN FRASH FES 2025" 🌅 will be held in at Shibamasa World again this year on Saturday, May 31st! [Performing Artists] 🌟 Wolfles 🌟THE JET BOY BANGERZ 🌟 Sambo Master 🌟Natural Lag 🌟Tele 🌟FUNKY MONKY BABY’S 🌟 Morning Musume. ’25 It's too gorgeous~~!! １ There is no 🔥 doubt that it will liven up Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Original goods will also be sold, and a Kitchen Car will also come 🍳 🎫 Ticket Fee Adult: 9,900 yen (tax included) Junior high and high school students: 6,600 yen (tax included) Elementary school students: 3,300 yen (tax included) Students in Sakai City also have discount tickets ✨ For registration and details, please check 🦖 the Green Flash Fest Official Website 🌊 Outline of Noh and Kyogen Performance name: GREEN FLASH Fes in SHIBAMASA Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:00~19:00 (tentative) Venue: Shibamasa World (45-1 Hamachi, Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Based on the concept of "a music festival that anyone can easily enjoy", this music festival is held in at Shibamasa World in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. Green flash, which is also the name of the festival, is a phenomenon in which a flash of green light appears for a moment just before the sun completely sets, and has been witnessed many times in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, the venue of the festival. Since it cannot be seen unless various conditions overlap, it is said that "good luck visits" to those who see it. Just like a green flash, you can enjoy the "moments" that can only be experienced at that time by having a variety of music, people, times, and places. https://green-flash-fes.com//

📢 Local recommended Sakai Gourmet 🍽️✨ Sakai is not only Sightseeing spot, but also many exquisite gourmet unique to Local! 😋🌸 In order for everyone visiting the Osaka-Kansai Expo to enjoy the deliciousness of Sakai, we have recruited restaurants recommended by citizens! 📍🍜🍣 Enjoy the Local Gourmet of Sakai along with the Expo! 🎡✨ 🎁 Instagram Post campaign is held in until June 30th! 5 winners will be selected by lottery to receive 🎊🎁 Sakai's Specialty products 🔍 For details, Search for "Local Recommended Sakai Gourmet"!

【Notice of temporary Closed due to repair work of public Toilet】 The Sunayu Public Toilet located in the parking Car lot of Lake Kussharo and Sunayu will be temporarily Closed from Monday, March 17, 2025 to Friday, March 21, 2025 due to repair work. Closed period: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8 a.m. - Friday, March 21, 2025 Location: Miruwa, Teshikaga Town, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido Sunayu Car Parking Lot Public Toilet repair work is dangerous, so please refrain from using or trespassing. It is scheduled to be open as usual from March 22nd, but the schedule may change depending on the status of construction. If there and any changes, we will inform you on this site, so please check back from time to time. In addition, parking is Use even during the public Toilet Closed period, Car parking lot. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused during the Closed period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival is being held in! Ends: 3/23! Plum blossoms are beautiful ♪ in buds and sets Best time to visit from today until the last day! We look forward to seeing you many!

[Forest Hall Last Events "Thank you, and keep up the good work."] 】 The Popular café "Mori no Hall", which has many fans not only from outside the In the town but also from all over the country, will come to an end on March 30, 2025. Held in a two-day Events with shops and artists who have been involved in the past gathering to liven up the final! ✴✴︎ ︎Orchard Glass Venue︎ ✴✴︎ A certain day (café), Masao Takahata (miscellaneous goods), Chihiro Nishi (miscellaneous goods), Ai Kawai (Workshop "Let's draw forest animals with chalk art!" and miscellaneous goods) Workshops are 1,500 yen per session (time required: about 30 minutes) and are accepted at the venue at any time. ✴✴︎ ︎Forest Hall Venue︎ ✴✴︎ Mori no Hakari (café and cakes), gusco (baked goods), Shosha General Store (miscellaneous goods), Kurimichi (bread and baked goods), Yorogyu Yamamoto Farm (milk and baked goods), TEGAMISHA CAFE & BREWERY (desserts and craft beer) Let's have fun together! We look 🧸🍰🍬 forward to seeing you Forest Hall Last Events "Thank you, and keep up the good work." Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10:00-17:00, Sunday, March 23, 2025, 10:00-16:00 Venue: Forest Hall, Orchard Grass (Kawayu Onsen, Hokkaido), JR Kawayu Onsen Station Area Address: 2-1-2 Kawayu Ekimae, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido Phone: 015-483-2906 (Forest Hall) *Vacation in March is 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th. Please note that the schedule is different from usual. Illustrated by Masao Takahata

3/5 (Water) ~ 24 (Mon) [Tenmanya Department Store 100th Anniversary] The 22nd Spring Hokkaido Product and Tourism Exhibition will be held in at Tenmanya Okayama Main Store. This is the first time I've exhibited a little potato! Also for 🎁 White Day gifts Tenmanya Okayama Main Store Address Okayama City Kita-ku Omotemachi 2-1-1 TEL（086）231-7111

📢The 9th of March! Astro Arm! DASH！！ Izumi City ✨ 📃 Project name: DASH Local PR Division ~Kumamoto-Kagoshima Hisatsu Orenji Railway~ 📺 Broadcast date and time: Sunday, March 9, 2025 (Reiwa 7) from 7 p.m. In order to liven up the local railway, we will use the specialties collected in each place to create the program's Original Ekiben. This time, the Hisatsu Orenji Railway will be the stage, and while touring between Yatsushiro Station ~ Satsumagawanai Station, we will introduce the specialties of each region and the charm of Sightseeing spots. What kind of charm of Izumi City will it broadcasting!? What kind of specialties do you get? And what kind of Ekiben will be created, which is full of charm along the Orenji Railway!? If you are interested, please watch the 😊 program

Hello! This is Koshu Local cuisine Waraji. The past few days have been warm, and the signs of Spring are gradually beginning to be felt in Shosenkyo Gorge. However, there are still days when snow is marked in the weather forecast, and it is a time when the temperature difference is large. Please dress warmly when you arrive. After strolling through the Rich in nature Shosenkyo Gorge, why don't you take a break with Our store's proud "Tororo Soba Gozen"? A blissful time to enjoy Soba noodles with flavorful melting. It also comes with crispy tempura and a small bowl, and there is no doubt that your mind and body will be satisfied. We look forward to your visit.

【Broadcasting the charm of Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture! 】 Arao City is located in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, on the border with Fukuoka Prefecture. It is an attractive sightseeing spot with the World Cultural Heritage Site "Manda Pit", beautiful nature, and leisure spots. In the future, through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will deliver plenty of information on sightseeing, gourmet food, and events in Arao City! Fun! ■■■Sightseeing spot in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City has many spots where you can enjoy history, Nature, and leisure! Please visit it. ◇Manda Pit It is a coal mining ruins that flourished from the Meiji era to the Showa era, and is registered as one of the World Cultural Heritage "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution". With its brick hoisting machine room and huge steel turrets, it is a spot where you can feel the power and history of the coal mines at that time. ◇ Greenland It is one of the largest amusement parks in Kyushu and offers more than 70 types of attractions. You can play all day with your family and friends, and it is one of the one of the best leisure spots in Kyushu. Held in a fireworks festival several times a year, and it is crowded with many visitors. ◇ Arao tidal flats A valuable tidal flat registered under the Ramsar Convention, it is a place rich in Rich in nature where many migratory birds fly. Ideal for bird watching and walking. ◇ Shizan Shrine (Yotsuyama Jinja) Shizan Shrine is a shrine that has watched over the history of Arao City and has long been popular with local people. Many Worshippers are still visit today, and the Precincts has a fine Torii (shrine gate) and you can Prayer in a quiet atmosphere. ■■■Specialty products and local gourmet of Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City has many exquisite gourmet unique to Local! ◇Arao Pears Arao Pears, which are large and full of sweetness, are a Specialty product that is famous nationwide. The fresh and crunchy texture is attractive. In addition, Arao summer pear, which has become a hot topic for its new variety, is attracting attention as a fruit that can be enjoyed from summer. ◇ Melon bread Arao City has a lineup of melon breads such as "Fukuyama's melon bread" and "Mankodo's melon bread"! ◇ National College of Technology A huge okonomiyaki with a diameter of over 30 cm! Local And is a firm favorite, and tourists are also familiar with it for its volume and taste. ◇ Koshiroyaki It is a pottery representing Kyushu that has been baked at the foothills of Mt. Mount Kodai in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture for about 400 years. Koshiro ware, which is characterized by a glaze in which white kake is blended into a deep indigo and blue ground, is highly regarded as a work of art. ◇ Arao Olive Use olive production is thriving, and olive oil is often used as gifts. ■■■Events in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Held in fun Events every season in Arao City! ◇ Arao Night Market Summer Festival Events Held in at Manda Pit. many Gourmet such as Kitchen Car gather, and it is crowded with many visitors every year. ◇Nobara Hachimangu Annual Grand Festival (Nobara-san) Local people have been nicknamed "Nobara-san" since ancient times. For more than 770 years, the "Furyu" transmitted by oral transmission has been designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets, and in 2022 (Reiwa 4), it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage as one of the "Furyu Odori". ◇Shizan Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Kokunzosan) There are Dedication of the priestess dances "Urayasu no Mai" and "Hoei no Mai" by local elementary and junior high school students. Gari climb the 311 steps leading to the Precincts and pay your respects. You can enjoy the many stalls that line the road to Yotsuyama Shrine. ◇ Majak Fishing Tournament Specialties Events in Arao City, a unique tournament to catch majaku (anajaco) in tidal flats. Local experiences are unique. ◇Manda Pit Spring Festa It is a Events that is Held in by the Spring, and various events are held on the Manda Pit. Events are popular with Families and tourists. ■■■Hot Spring and Accommodations in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City also has plenty of Hot Spring and Accommodations where you can relax. ◇Accommodations in Arao City The hotel is substantial, and it is convenient not only for sightseeing but also for business use. There are also inns with hot springs, which are perfect for relaxing after a long trip. Broadcasting the charm of Arao City through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Please enjoy history, Nature, and Gourmet food in Arao City! #Kumamoto #Arao City #Kumamoto Tourism #World Cultural Heritage #Manda Pit #Greenland #Arao Pears #Melon bread #Coal mine

[The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 3/5] This is the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest. In recent years, digital data and social media have become the mainstream, and the "Teshikaga Photo Contest" is held in a classic format in which printed works are selected. In addition, Mr. Takeshi Mizukoshi, a resident of Teshikaga Town, who is known as an international mountain photographer, will be selected as a special judge. The 14th contest was held from November 1 to December 25, 2024, divided into four categories: "Starry Sky," "Sea of Clouds," "Activities (Experience)," and "Freedom," and 20 entries were awarded out of 154 entries! Today's 5 winning works! congratulations🎊 Next, we will introduce 4/5, so Fun 📸♪ ✴︎Selected︎ ✴ "Love at first sight" Yasunori Kobayashi "Akatsuki" Naoya Adachi "Lake Kussharo in Winter" Miki Furusawa "The Great River of the Dawn" Keishiro Suzuki "Eheh" Rie Ishida

[Junki Kanome Photo Exhibition: Sense of Wonder] Currently, at the Kawayu Visitor Center, "Sense of Wonder" is being Held in. There will also be an artist talk on March 1st, and applications are currently being accepted. Please join us for this valuable opportunity, and ⛰️❄️ you will be able to listen ♪ to the wonderful story of Mr. Junki Kanome, which is unbearable for outdoor lovers and photography lovers [Photo by Junki Kanome Sense of Wonder] Saturday, March 1, 2025 Kawayu Nature Salon Vol.3 "Artist Talk" Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center Lecture Room Time: 13:00 Venue: 13:30-15:00 Participation fee: Free Capacity: 15 people (application required, junior high school students and older, first-come, first-served basis) ・・・Junki Yakunome (Yashinome Junki)・・・ Born in Abashiri City, Hokkaido. Born in 1992. Graduated from Hokkaido Bunkyo University Graduate School. After graduating, he moved to Teshikaga in 2017 and started working as an outdoor guide (canoeing, trekking) and commuting to snowy mountains as his life's work. In 2021, he became independent as Outdoorguide YARINOME and started guiding and photography work. He is also active as a rider of MOSIRITA Snowboard.

A cold wave has arrived at the Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival! Plum blossoms have not yet bloomed, but a splendid snowflake has bloomed ❄️ Photo: Yasunori Okamoto

Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival is being held in! At Romantopia Tsukigase, Yumekko Shokudo is Open for business ♪ The "Sunken Hearth Set" that you can enjoy at Romantopia Tsukigase's proud sunken hearth is a charcoal grill of Tsukigase raw wood shiitake mushrooms, homemade konjac and mugwort dango yourself! Sprinkle ♪ with plenty of special yuzu miso We also recommend Udon noodles that are particular about soup stock for Other! The meat Udon noodles are made from Iga beef, and the luxurious Udon noodles are filled with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, and thinly sliced rice cakes! We have many Souvenirs not only from Tsukigase but also from neighboring areas! With the arrival of the cold wave, the Plum blossoms are still hardly blooming、、、 Dango rather than ♪ flowers for the time being When it's in full bloom, every teahouse is very crowded! Please come once for food while you still ♪ can.

This is a guide to the Events of Held in on Saturday, March 1st! ・9:00~15:00 "Cool Town Festival" At the Nishina Fishing Port "Hanbata Market", which is located 3 minutes by car from Dogashima, free distribution of ara soup using local fish and Yosakoi performances will be held! In addition, Stalls such as "Forest Cafe Little Heart", which has the same Traditional Japanese straw raincoat for delicious coffee, are scheduled to ☕️ open ・18:00~ "Dogashima Sunset Illumination Lighting ceremony" One of the largest illuminations in the Nishi-Izu area begins! Countdown with all the visitors! Sweets and novelty gifts are also available, so please ☺️ come to the venue, Dogashima Park