Hatcho Weir (Natsume Weir) Every winter, thousands of mallards, Little ducks, Swans, etc. fly here. In the adjacent Prefectural Forest, a waterfowl observation house is set up, and you can enjoy bird watching carefully. location 〒289-0625 Natsume, Tojo Town, Katori-gun, Chiba Prefecture telephone number Tojo Town Hall Town Planning Division Industrial Promotion Section　 0478-86-6075

These are the scarecrows who protected the rice on Aragi Island, a terraced rice field in Aritagawa Towns, Wakayama Prefecture. Vacation until next year.

Cycling around the Village, I took 🚲 pictures of the autumn scenery On sunny days, the ears of rice before harvesting shine golden 🌾 On the opposite bank of the Tenryu River is the Central Alps. Mt. Soragi and Mt. Minamikomagatake are all famous peaks over ⛰️ 2800m And autumn fruit apples 🍎 Shinano Gold was fruiting in the air. Toyooka Travel Time offers bicycle rentals and Cycling Guide Tours. We can also attend to rental bicycle customers and guide them to scenic places and easy-to-run courses! For details, please see the Toyooka Travel Time Home page.

It is dusk in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. Fruiting autumn. The rice ears lit at dusk were very beautiful.

Azumino on a pleasant morning Most of the rice was completely and, but there were some rice fields that still had rice ears on them. In the background, Mt. Yarigatake and Mt. Deer Island are towering

In a Soba (buckwheat noodles) field Dragon God Use a fallow field in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, the pure white Soba (buckwheat noodles) flowers were in full bloom. Aroma and delicious new Buckwheat noodles will be available next month.

Koishi, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture Haramura Located in It is a terraced rice field. Refreshing blue sky, clouds, and rice terraces in midsummer It was beautiful with an idyllic Rural Scenery. 😄✨✨✨

2024/9/5 Iinuma Rice Terraces Rice Harvesting

Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture The Rural Scenery seen from the place I visited for the first time was the best Rice is quite expensive this year due to the shortage, so I hope 😌 that this Rice will be cherished forever and passed on to the future

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Matsuura tourism and local products association. Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City is a town surrounded by beautiful sea and nature on the Kitamatsuura Peninsula in the northern part of Nagasaki Prefecture. With a population of about 20,000 (as of 2024), it is an area where agriculture and fisheries are thriving that take advantage of abundant Fishery Resources and a warm climate. Matsuura City is proud of the Landings No.1 in Japan of "horse mackerel", and the fried horse mackerel using Fresh horse mackerel Landings in Local ports is known as "Holy land of Fried Horse Mackerel" in Famous nationwide. In addition to fishing and agriculture, there are many attractive spots as Sightseeing spots, and you can enjoy the environment rich in Rich in nature. ◇◇Access to Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Fukuoka City - Access to Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City The Access from Fukuoka City to Matsuura City makes it easy to visit Use cars and Train. 【Access by car】 It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Fukuoka City to Matsuura City. You can Fun a comfortable drive while Use the West Kyushu Automobile Road and looking at the beautiful Coast lines of Fukuoka, Saga, and Nagasaki. 【Access by train】 If you want to Use Train, take the JR train from Hakata Station to Arita Station, and from Arita Station, transfer to the Matsuura Railway Nishikyushu Line and arrive at Matsuura Station via MR Imari Station. Train travel time is about 2 hours and 35 minutes, and the scenic scenery Unfolds from the train window. ◇◇What is Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City? In Matsuura City, fishing and agriculture support the city's economy. In particular, the total amount of landings of horse mackerel and mackerel is one of the highest in Japan, and fried horse mackerel and mackerel dishes using these fish are a source of local pride. In addition, there are many Nature landscapes in the city, Unfolds Fascination Visitors. ◇◇Popular Sightseeing spots in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ There are a few Rich in nature Sightseeing spot and Famous landmarks in There are many Matsuura City, but this time we would like to introduce some of the most popular Sightseeing spot! ・Osaki Beaches The Beaches is popular for its outstanding location with a white sand Coast line that stretches for about 150 meters. In addition to Bathing in the sea in the crystal clear sea, you can also enjoy marine sports such as windsurfing, canoeing, SUP, Barbecue, and camping, so you can enjoy your summer trip. ・Iroha Island Iroha Island is a general name for many Uninhabited islands in the eastern part of Imari Bay, and the name was given because the large number of islands is reminiscent of the 48 characters of "Iroha Niho Heohe...". You can enjoy the view from Daisen Park in Fukushima Towns, and it is so beautiful that the legend that "Kobo Daishi threw a brush" remains. ・Doya Terraced Paddy Field Doya Terraced Paddy Field is a terraced rice field boasting beautiful scenery that has been chosen by 100 best terraced rice fields in Japan. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, and especially during the rice planting period from April to May, many photography enthusiasts from all over the country visit to capture the spectacular scenery of the rice paddies and the scenery shining on the sea surface, and the "Doya Terraced Paddy Field Fire Festival" Held in in October is a masterpiece. Farming villages Healing Visitors. ◇◇Roadside Station in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ Introducing Roadside Stations in Matsuura City that provide Specialty Products and Tourist Information of Matsuura City. ・Roadside Station Takarajima (Takarajima) "Roadside Station Takarajima" is a Roadside Station at the foot of the Takarajima Hizen Bridge where you can buy Fresh seafood and Local Specialty Products, and a tuna dismantling show is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. In addition, the location facing the sea allows you to take a break while enjoying the scenery around Takara Island. ・Matsuura Umi no Furusato-kan Inside the facility, the Products Museum features the Matsuura Fish Market and Fresh fish caught in the neighborhood. You can also enjoy a delicious lunch such as fried horse mackerel and yellowtail bowls made with local ingredients. ◇◇Specialty products of Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City ◇◇ Matsuura City has many Specialty Products that take advantage of the rich Nature and warm climate, Restrooms available the following items are exquisite that will make your Gourmet Street groan. ・Earl's Melon The Earl's Melon is grown in a high-grade melon that is Matsuura City and Cultivated, and is grown in a luxurious Cultivation way, with only 1 ball per plant. There are that it is characterized by its sweetness and aroma, and is popular not only at Mass Merchandise Stores but also at Furusato Nozei. ・Toki Aji (Toki Aji) Toki Aji is a fresh horse mackerel weighing more than 100g that is caught in the waters of Goto and Tsushima from April to August, and its fatty meat is exquisite. Local recommend especially sashimi, grilled with salt, and fried horse mackerel. ・Toki mackerel (Toki mackerel) Toki mackerel is a fish that Representatives Matsuura City along with Toki Aji. Mackerel weighing more than 400g is caught in the Tsushima Strait from the Goto Sea from October to February, and its umami and fatty meat are delicious like no other. In addition to grilled Mackerel and Toki shime saba, luxurious Mackerel shabu is also popular There are in the Locals. ・Fried horse mackerel Matsuura City is known as the "Holy Land of Holy Land of Fried Horse Mackerel", and Fried horse mackerel made with fresh horse mackerel has an exquisite taste that is crispy on the outside and plump on the inside. It is served in many Shokudo and restaurants in the city and is loved by Locals and tourists alike. ◇◇Events and Festivals in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City ◇◇ Matsuura City Held in Festivals and Events throughout the year where you can feel the Local history and culture. ・Shisa Town Noryo Fireworks Festival The Shisa Town Noryo Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival Held in on August 15 every year, and Spirit Boats Parade through the city with the sound of Matsuura Drums, and 1,000 fireworks color the night sky of Matsuura City at the climax. ・Matsuura Naval Festival Matsuura Naval Festival is a festival held at the end of October every year to convey the history of Matsuura City to the present. It is an all-citizens-participation Events to honor the Matsuura Party (Matsuura Water Army), which defended the Township from the invasion of the Yuan army, and a parade and powerful performances are presented. ◇◇Introducing Tourist Information of Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture is an attractive area with rich Nature, history, and seafood that Matsuura City is proud of. Please visit Matsuura City and experience its charm. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will regularly send out recommendations that we could not introduce this time!

【Gokase Towns Experience, Miyazaki Prefecture】Footpath A footpath is a path that can be walked while enjoying the scenery of Nature, Old streets, and countryside as it is Restrooms available. There is a dedicated map on the footpath, and there are signs and in the course for guidance, so you can rely on them as you walk. You can enjoy walking this footpath with the help of a map and signs, but it's the "guided tour" where its charm is maximized. Guided by a Local guide Mr./Ms. who is familiar with the history, culture, and Nature of the village, the footpath will be many times more interesting. <Fee> ・Adult (junior high school students and older) 3,000 yen ・Elementary school students: 2,000 yen * The number of participants is 2 or more (elementary school students are accompanied by a chaperone) < Application> Gokase Nature School 〒882-1201 6452 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-73-6366 ●Each course● (1) Footpath [Gokase Towns Miyanohara area] 　Miyanohara is an old village dotted with many Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms), including the Josenji weeping cherry blossoms, which are about 300 years old. The Sankasho Shrine, which has an inner shrine on Mt. Nijo, which is said to be the place of the advent of the Descent of the Heavenly Grandson, has beautiful rhododendrons and a splendid Shrine sculpture of a hippocampus. 　It is a sunny and idyllic Course worthy of being certified as a World Agricultural Heritage Site, with Masonry Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Megane Bridge, 100 Terraced Rice Terraces, Terraced Fields, Bamboo Bushes, and Thickets. 　We recommend taking a walk in Spring when the cherry blossoms are in Best time to visit. <Meeting place> 9:30~12:00 (about 2 and a half hours) <Meeting point> "Gokase Hot Spring Kijiya" (9223 Hirokino, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture) <Remarks> Footpath lunch 700 yen ~ (reservation required) ◎ With Privileges Gokase Hot Spring Kijiya Bathing Fee Discount (Adult 500 yen→300 yen, children 300 yen→200 yen) (2) Footpath [Gokase Towns Kasabe District] 　It is a small village of about 10 houses at the northern end of Mt. Gion, which is said to be the birthplace of Kyushu. The water that gushing out of the spring from Mt. Gion is truly famous water. In order to make use of this famous water to create a community, we built a log house pavilion with local Japanese cedar and named it "Kasabe Water Station". 　The Jade is a large Cypress tree that is said to be 700~800 years old. It is called the "Hand of God" because it looks like the left hand of a powerful man, and it is gaining popularity. <Meeting time> 9:30~12:0 (about 2 and a half hours) <Meeting place> "Kasabe Water Station" (Kuraoka, Gokase Town Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture) < Remarks> Footpath Bento 700 yen ~ (reservation required) (3) Footpath [Gokase Town Mulberry Nouchi area] 　Mulberry Nouchi is a village with a superb view of Aso that can be seen from anywhere and the sunset is beautiful. There are many tea plantations, and traditional kama-roasted tea is made and awarded the Emperor's Award. Recently, black tea made from Japan tea leaves is also popular, and Other are mainly field cultivation and livestock farming, such as flower, cherry tomatoes, Cultivation, and breeding of Japanese black beef. The cozy farm stay of the Sunset Village Development Promotion Conference is also popular, and high school students from Asian countries also visit on school trips. <Meeting time> 9:30~12:00 (about 2 and a half hours) <Meeting place> "Gokase Winery" (4847-1 Nouchi, Gokase-Town Mulberry, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture) < Remarks> Footpath Bento 700 yen ~ (reservation required) (4) Footpath [Gokase Towns Dosei District] 　In ancient times, trade with Bungo Province (Oita Prefecture) was thriving, and it was also a logistics base. Today, it serves as an inner courtyard in Mulberry, with steep terrain and the majestic mountains of Kyushu including Aso in the background. Spot loved by photographers and painters, and the main attraction is that you can see the village scenery that can be said to be the countryside. There are many undulations of the course, and you can enjoy a little Hiking feeling. <Meeting time> 9:30~12:00 (about 2 and a half hours) <Meeting place> "Gokase Town Symbiotic Welfare facilities" (Miyazaki Prefecture 1514-5 Nouchi, Gokase-Town Mulberry, Nishiusuki-gun) < Remarks> Footpath Bento 700 yen ~ (reservation required)

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】400 million years of land Gion spring water Rice < taste> Each grain is firm and has a taste but is refreshing. It's easy to pair with any side dish, and it's delicious even when cold, so it's perfect for rice balls and lunch boxes. <Cultivation's commitment> Cultivation is carried out in terraced rice fields where only mineral-rich spring water called Myomi Jinsui, one of the 100 famous waters of Heisei, is poured. Characteristics of < production areas> Located at an Elevation of 600~650m along the mountains of the Kyushu Spine Mountains, the taste is strong due to the large temperature difference. Famous as a Heavy snowfall area in winter. < varieties, etc> Hinohikari (Special A variety)

Azumino, which stretches foothills the Elevation 3,000-meter Northern Alps, has been enriched by its abundant water that has enriched the land and people's lives. The snowmelt in the Northern Alps becomes underground water and eventually irrigates the village of Azumino. Impression with its transparency.

If you climb the hill in the cicada rain, drenched in sweat, the green carpet Unfolds below. Train in summer colors moves energetically through it. Come on! Train-kun! Shooting location: Ato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture "Funahira Mountain"　

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】Lower Hara Terraced Rice Fields The lower Hara rice terraces are one of the largest in Gokase, and the terraced rice fields that have been created so vastly in the mountainous area are very rare, and the ridges draw beautiful curves to form a magnificent terraced rice field landscape. In the Uchiguchi area of Shimohara, there is a siphon, which is a valuable facilities of the Sansho irrigation canal, and the first siphon was built in the Taisho period. Today, only the piers remain, but the "siphon" built near the entrance tells the story of the rice terraces below and the achievements of our predecessors.

【Miyazaki Prefecture 五ヶ瀬Town Sightseeing spot】鳥のnestterrace田 Restrooms available are characterized by terraced rice fields that spread in two directions, and the scenery overlooking the village to the east and west is worth seeing. A bust of Toragoro Goto, a pioneer in the establishment of the three-point irrigation canal at Josenji, and Information and that there is a bird's nest rice terrace in the vicinity. By receiving drainage from the mountainside through the branch irrigation canal of the Bird's Nest Rice Terraces, we are working to preserve farmland and public facilities such as roads (National Route 503) that spread downstream. It also prevents flooding because the rice terraces receive water.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】Shade Terraced Rice Fields The water in the Nichikage Terraced Rice Fields uses "spring water" that gushing out of the spring from the Myomi Shrine in Kuraoka. The spring water of Myomi Shrine is so popular that people from outside the prefecture come to fetch it, and it is Famous as a tourist attraction in this area. In the background of the Nichikan rice terraces, the scenery is presented along with Mt. Gion, a village and said to be the birthplace of Kyushu Island, and events such as Gokase Highland Ski Resort, Gion Shrine Festival, and Myomi Shrine Grand Festival are also Restrooms available Village to create a that Squid the scenery.

A view of Nagoya from Kiso Mikawa for this Period only.

"Sawajiri's Terraced Rice Fields" in Marumori Towns, Miyagi Prefecture Masonry, which is rare in Tohoku, is a historic terraced rice field that was developed from the Edo period to the Showa period. It has been selected as one of the "100 Best Terraced Rice Fields in Japan" and was certified as a "Tsunagu Terraced Rice Heritage" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the 4th year of Reiwa. I hope that we will always be able to see the original scenery of Japan, which has such a long history.

I took an aerial view of Aragi Island from a bird's-eye view. Actually, it was shaped like this. Aragi Island, Aritagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture * Flight permission from Aritagawa Town * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

The Azumino Tourism Association will tell you about the current state of Azumino (Traditional Japanese straw raincoat), a garden city at the foot of Mt. of the Northern Alps. Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture (Azu Traditional Japanese straw raincoat shi) is located in the middle of Nagano Prefecture, Restrooms available in the central part of Nagano Prefecture, sandwiched between Matsumoto City to the south and Hakuba Village to the north. Unfolds the Wasabi field, the largest in Japan, and the charm of Azumino, with its clean water and air, will be transmitted through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it. [What is Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture?] 】 Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, Azumino City is a city blessed with beautiful nature surrounded by the mountains of the Northern Alps. With a population of about 92,000 (April 2024), it is a place where history and culture come alive along with a rich Nature environment. The beautiful scenery of the four seasons is attractive, especially fascinates people who visit the cherry blossoms in the Spring, the fresh greenery in summer, the Autumn leaves in autumn, and the snowy scenery in winter. Since the Meiji era, Wasabi Cultivation has flourished, and the tradition has been passed down to this day, and Azumino is known as the Wasabi Growing Area of One of the best in Japan. 【Introduction of Sightseeing spots in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, Azumino City】 ・Daio Wasabi Farm Daio Wasabi Farm is one of the Representative tourist Spots of Azumino City. It is one of the largest Wasabi Farms in Japan, boasting an area of more than 10 Tokyo Domes, and the scenery of beautiful waterways is breathtaking. You can also enjoy a tour of the Wasabi Field and various gourmet foods using wasabi. ・Hodaka Shrine It is said to be Azumino's Power Spot. Since ancient times, it has been widely believed as the guardian god of the Japan Alps, traffic safety, and industrial safety. ・National Alps Azumino Park (Hori Kanehotaka District) It is one of the six national parks in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region. It is a vast Nature Park and a popular Spot for families and couples. In the park, there are flower beds with seasonal Flowers in bloom, playground equipment for children to enjoy, Barbecue areas, Day Camp Area There are. ・Azumino Chihiro Art Museum The Azumino Chihiro Art Museum is an art museum that exhibits the works of picture book author Chihiro Iwasaki. In a tranquil environment surrounded by beautiful nature, you can enjoy the world of heartwarming Picture books. It's a soothing place for families and art lovers alike. ・Roadside Station Alps Azumino Horigane no sato Roadside Station located at the foot of Mt. of the Northern Alps is lined with Fresh, safe, secure, and handmade agricultural products. Azumino's Souvenirs, which focuses on Fresh vegetables and fruits, is also recommended. ・Outdoor Activities Activities such as Clear streams, rafting, and clear boating are recommended if you want to fully enjoy Azumino. There is also a Course where you can ride a mountain bike while looking up at the Northern Alps, Restrooms available. Other, there are also horseback riding and F1, so you can enjoy it in various ways. ・ Handmade experience, indoor experience There are also plenty of hands-on programs such as Buckwheat noodles making experience, glass blowing experience, glass hanko making, pottery experience, authentic chopstick making, and so on. Please try it according to your interests. ・Climbing in the Northern Alps The Northern Alps are a Japan one of the best mountainous region consisting of 3,000 Meter mountains. Azumino City, located at the foot of Mt. in the Northern Alps, is also recommended as a base for climbing the Northern Alps. It is known as the gateway to Mt. Chogatake, which is popular as a viewpoint for Mt. Yarigatake and Hotaka mountain range, Mt. Tsubakuro the queen of the Northern Alps in 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. 【Specialty products of Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, Azumino City】 ・Wasabi Azumino City is known as the Wasabi Growing Area of One of the best in Japan. Clear water and cool climate make Wasabi cultivation suitable for cultivation, and its quality is highly appreciated both at home and abroad. There are many dishes and processing products that use wasabi, so be sure to taste wasabi from Azumino when you When you visit. ・Rainbow trout Rainbow trout farmed in the clear water of Azumino City is also one of the specialty products. In recent years, "Shinshu salmon" born from fish called Rainbow trout and Brown trout has become popular. 【Introduction of festivals and events in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, Azumino City】 ・Ofune Festival Ofune Festival is a traditional Festival that takes place in September every year and takes place in Hotaka Shrine. Boat-shaped festival floats parade through the towns, and the local people come together to liven up the festivals. 【Sightseeing spots in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, Azumino City】 Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, Azumino City is a fascinating region surrounded by beautiful nature and rich history. Please visit Azumino City and experience its charm. We will continue to send out recommended tourist information and latest information that will be engraved on one page of your memories.

It's exciting to be close to rice planting. Because you can take pictures of this kind of scenery. I took an aerial shot with a drone. Inabe City, Mie Prefecture * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

It is ? a view that seems to have gone back in time to [Betsumiya Terraced Rice Fields] in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture

This is the scenery of the early summer of the terraced rice field "Aragi Island" in Aritagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture. I feel like it's still a little early for the scarecrow to come out.

【Nakano's Rice Terraces】 R6.5.4 It is a state of the terraced rice fields in Nakano. The gradation of the water-filled water surface and the sunrise is beautiful! The silhouette of Mt. Fuji is also clearly captured, and it's time to start today.

In the past, I often saw astragalus fields dyed pink, but recently I have seen them less and less. At that time, I found a place where the astragalus and the yellow flowers blooming in the field were blooming together, and I took a picture. I hope that this kind of scenery will remain forever as a spring landscape in Japan.

This is a rice planting experience where you plant rice seedlings by hand on Aragi Island. The children and their parents all seem to have learned about the difficulties of farm work.

Oyster work before rice planting on Aragi Island. Rice paddies, each of which has a small area, are difficult to mechanize, so we have to rely on human hands. Let's thank the producer and have rice.

Maruyama Senmaida, located in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, has been recognized as one of the 100 best terraced rice fields in Japan. There were only a few times when the rice terraces filled with water were dyed madder, but it was a blissful time.

Spring MAX! This one captures the dynamic sky, cherry blossoms, reflections, and flower rafts on a spring day in the best location last year. Uda City, Nara Prefecture April 2023