Squid eaten on the veranda in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture is the best. This is summer in Japan

Registered Tangible Cultural Property "Sakaebashi" 🌉 Completed in 1938 (Showa 13), it was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property on March 13 of this year. Every time you cross this historic bridge, you can sense the passage of the local community. 💭 Sakaebashi exists as a familiar part of the scenery that represents Sakuhomachi. Come and feel the town's history for yourself—be sure to visit at least once. 🫧🦋

　It was taken at the Fujiwara Festival in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. About 900 years ago, at the end of the Heian period, when Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was chased by his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, relied on Fujiwara no Hidehiro of Hiraizumi and went down to the east. This is the 62nd Festival that Reproduction the Scene. Dressed in costumes Reproduction Heian picture scrolls, a line of horses and cattle Car procession from Moetsu Temple to Chūson Temple. 　The photo was taken Temple a brave warrior who departed from the main gate of Mao Yue.

The famous Great Buddha of Tsubozaka Temple in Nara Prefecture was crowded with tourists from overseas with many languages flying around.

The famous Great Buddha of Tsubozaka Temple in Nara Prefecture was crowded with tourists from overseas with many languages flying around.

I went ❣️ to the Kurashiki Bikan area of Okayama Prefecture to see [Spring Night Light] Light up of Japanese umbrellas along the river was very cool and beautiful ❣️ It is 😃 a wonderful Events of [Spring evening light] in the Kurashiki Bikan district that shows a completely different face from the daytime In the daytime, the Bikan district was a very fun place with ❣️ many buildings that retain the faces of the Edo period, and there were many Souvenir shops and Restaurants in harmony with the Sea cucumber wall, historic cityscape, and rich nature I would definitely like to ❣️ go and play slowly again

Toyooka City, Hyogo It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

🚴‍♂️Tour de Yatsugatake 2025🚴‍♂️ Thank you very much for all your entries🙇🏻‍♀️ The entry deadline for Tour de Yatsugatake is tomorrow, the 16th❗️ We are still accepting entries, so if you haven't signed up yet, please hurry🚴‍♂️💨 The secretariat is based at Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen. *Entries are accepted via the QR code on the second page!*

★Lake Suwa / Kami-Suwa Onsen — A Ryokan with Delicious Food: Hama no Yu ※Kami-Suwa Onsen: The Yutama Legend At Kami-Suwa Onsen there is a “Yutama” legend that says the goddess of Suwa Taisha was carrying bathwater for her makeup on cotton as she moved from the Upper Shrine (Kamisha) to the Lower Shrine (Shimosha). Some of that water fell along the way and formed the hot spring known as Yutama. Now, in this cold season don’t we all want to soak in a warm onsen? Food lover Kasai turns into “steam-emitting Kasai” when he sweats in winter, with steam rising from his head, haha. Lately I’ve actually gotten hooked on onsens! First, I’d like to introduce the local Kami-Suwa Onsen!!! For the first feature, we received cooperation from Hama no Yu!!! Above all, Hama no Yu’s baths let you enjoy the garden view, and their baths are made from the now-rare black granite. And the ultimate feature is their heat retention!!! This heat retention is one of their strongest points in the whole country!!! Please stay with them and enjoy their baths, which are available 24 hours a day!!! • Men’s Bath There are four baths: a black granite bath, a cypress bath (bubble bath), a rock open-air bath, and a herbal bath. Men can relax and recover from fatigue in the herbal bath♨. A dry sauna and cold plunge are available. The large public bath is open 24 hours! • Women’s Bath There are four baths: a black granite bath, a cypress bath (bubble bath), a rock open-air bath, and a lavender bath. In the women’s bath you can especially enjoy the lavender bath♨, with its delightful fragrance and excellent relaxing effect. A mist sauna and cold plunge are available. The large public bath and the lavender bath are open 24 hours! ☆ Private Bath “Asa no Yu” A private bath is available where families can soak together in private, so if you have small children you can enjoy the onsen without worry, just like at home♨. Fee: 45 minutes / 2,200 yen (tax included) • Source: Nanatsugama Source (a mixed spring of Shin-Mitsugama No.1 source, Shin-Mitsugama No.2 source, Ayame source, and Yanaginami source) • Water Quality: Simple sulfur spring (weakly alkaline, hypotonic, high-temperature spring) • Indications: Neuralgia / Muscle pain / Joint pain / Frozen shoulder / Motor paralysis / Joint stiffness / Bruises / Sprains / Chronic digestive diseases / Hemorrhoids / Sensitivity to cold / Convalescence / Recovery from fatigue / Health promotion Everyone, please consider staying at Hama no Yu to enjoy this proud onsen and the ryokan’s pride—its delicious meals!!! https://www.hamanoyu.co.jp//

The 5th Sakuhomachi Ikebana Exhibition From tomorrow, Saturday the 22nd, through Monday the 24th, the Ikebana exhibition will take place at the Okumura Togyu Memorial Museum🌷🌷 Participating schools include Koyama-ryu, Kodo-ryu, Koryu Matsufuji-kai, Sogetsu, and Ikenobo! Enjoy the collaboration of Taisho-era romantic architecture and fresh floral arrangements🌺🎶 ꧁————————————————————————————————꧂ Venue: Okumura Togyu Memorial Museum Address: 1429-1 Hozumi, Sakuhomachi, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Dates: Saturday, February 22, 2025 – Monday, February 24, 2025 Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Museum admission: Adults 500 yen (400 yen), Elementary and junior high students 300 yen (250 yen) ※Prices in parentheses apply to groups of 20 or more ※Admission covers both the museum and the Ikebana exhibition. Access: Transfer at Hokuriku Shinkansen Sakudaira, then a 1-minute walk from JR Koumi Line yachiho station Five minutes by car from Central Japan Expressway Yachiho Kogen, sixty minutes by car from Chuo Expressway Sudama IC ꧁————————————————————————————————꧂

Tour de Yatsugatake 2025 Volunteer Staff Recruitment The historic cycling event "Tour de Yatsugatake" returns to Sakuhomachi in Nagano Prefecture for the first time in six years! 🚴‍♀️✨ We need volunteer staff to help make this comeback possible. If you love cycling, nature, or Yatsugatake, join us to help create an exciting event together 🎶 We look forward to welcoming you in Sakuhomachi! 😸💫💫 ◆ Venue Sakuhomachi, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Volunteers will be assigned to different positions and should gather at their assigned locations. The secretariat will contact you in advance. Examples: Parking staff = gather at each parking area; Chip collection staff = gather at each finish point ◆ Expenses Free of charge Lunch and a participation commemorative gift will be provided. *Please cover your own transportation costs to the event site.* ◆ Event date Sunday, April 13, 2025 ◆ Highlights Event resumes after six years An emotional cycling race Experience the great outdoors of Yatsugatake ◆ Who we are looking for Working adults, university students, vocational students, seniors ◎ Requirements ・Able to drive and travel by car on your own ・Able to prioritize communication with staff and participants ◎ Recommended for ・Cycling enthusiasts ・Nature lovers ・Fans of Yatsugatake The event takes place outdoors in cold conditions with remaining snow. Please prepare and take measures to stay warm. Participants of all generations are welcome People of many age groups will work together. Many staff in their 30s are active in the secretariat. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Volunteer Positions – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ・Start staff: day-of registration, guiding riders, and other duties ・Finish staff (half-finish and full-finish locations): collect timing chips, guide riders, and other duties ・Aid station staff: manage water supply points ・Parking staff: check parking permits at entrances and monitor parking during the event ・Withdrawn rider recovery staff: assist in collecting withdrawn riders and their bicycles — applicants should be experienced in handling bicycles To apply, please scan the third QR code on the application form.

This year, too, we were able to have a fun Setsubun for mamemaki (bean throwing)! There are many wonderful events in Japan!

Speaking of events in Japan, Setsubun! This year, too, I chewed 😄 on the bean rolls and Eho-maki

Kaiseki featuring seasonal ingredients [Seasonal Chef Recommended Dinner Course]. Limited to 15 meals a day, introducing the Japanese menu for January and February! 🌟menu ・ Seasonal sauce ・Assorted tuna, sweet shrimp, and salmon ・Fried chicken with lemon ・Chicken water cooking ・Salmon roe bowl (incense) ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　Panna cotta with roses and framboise 　Marron Swiss roll cake 　Strawberry Shortcake 　Cream puffs with sweet potatoes 　Cafe gelato 4~5 kinds of desserts are offered 🍰 daily by wagon service 🌟 Delivery time 17：00～21：00（L.O.20：00） 🌟fee 1 person ¥5,200 🌟place B1 Four Seasons Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 💖 hotel's website We look ✨ forward to seeing you

I took a picture of my son and wife playing in the snow at the Saiko Healing Village in Kawaguchiko Towns.

Kyoto Prefecture Miyama Karabuki no Sato Snow Festival It was a pity that there was no snow, but I wanted to take a panoramic view of the village of Miyama, so I climbed the snowy mountain alone Next time, I would like to see snow on the roof, but if that happens, there will be even more snow on the mountain side. Is it dangerous to climb snow? 🤔

Miyama Karabuki no Sato Snow Festival It was a pity that there was no snow, but I wanted to take a picture of the whole view of the village of Miyama, so I managed to climb the snowy mountain alone and took a hard picture. Of course, since it was a snowy mountain, there was no road, and it was almost a cliff climb, but 😅 on the way back, it was pitch dark and I managed to descend the mountain while getting lost on the way. 😌

Japan Garden at Kinosaki Onsen Yutoya Ryokan A magnificent pine tree in the garden is covered with 😯 snow

Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo No matter how many times you come here, you will be healed 😌♨️

Japan Garden of Kinosaki Onsen Yutoya Ryokan A magnificent pine tree in the garden is covered with 😯 snow

In addition to scenery and food that can only be seen and eaten in Japan, calligraphy, a traditional culture that can only be experienced in Japan, is one such example. When providing services to foreigners visiting Japan in the form of experience tourism, we are conscious of "learning" that leads to cultural understanding, such as deepening understanding of the history of calligraphy in Japan and conveying the meaning behind each kanji character.

Japanese afternoon tea set 🍡 Limited to 2 days! Recommended for 🤤 a small luxury lunch or dinner We have prepared many dishes that make you feel "Japanese", such as sweets with matcha latte sauce on rum ice cream Mont Blanc and Temari Sushi! Volume, this afternoon tea set will ♪ satisfy both your heart and stomach 🌟menu [Appetizer] ・Chrysanthemum cabbage white sauce ・ Autumn sword fish Yuzuan yaki ・ Tsuto Jade ・Chestnut astringent stew ・Kurumi Majo [Vinegar] ・Honshimeji persimmon vinegar ・Bellows cucumber ・Shrimp ・Pickled chrysanthemums 【Temari Sushi 9 ・Tuna ・Tuna ・Salmon ・Kohada ・Scallop ・Salmon roe 【Sweets】 ・Rich sweet potato cake ・Hojicha crème yellowtail ・Persimmon tart ・ Matcha and Onagon Azuki short ・Pomegranate jelly ・Rum raisin ice Mont Blanc with matcha latte sauce [Drink] ・Dokura Tea 　　Tokibicha 　　Hakka Green Tea Blend 　　Lavender Green Tea Blend ・Green tea ・Mocktail 🌟fee ¥4,500 per person 🌟period Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 🌟time 11:30~21:00 (Last entry 19:00) *120 minutes 🌟place 1F Rendezvous Lounge Limited to 20 people each day, reservations are required by 17:00 the day before! Please enjoy it 🍽️ Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 👀 hotel's website

The reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "The beauty of the Japanese language. I often hear that the reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "the beauty of the Japanese language. Using the calligraphy skills learned through the calligraphy experience, students write their favorite kanji characters on fans and hanging scrolls of their choice. The master calligrapher will then take the kanji back to your bag with his expert brush strokes. Since each kanji character has multiple meanings, it is important to know what other meanings they have. Knowing the meaning will make the bag shine.

The reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "The beauty of the Japanese language. I often hear that the reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "the beauty of the Japanese language. Using the calligraphy skills learned through the calligraphy experience, students write their favorite kanji characters on fans and hanging scrolls of their choice. The master calligrapher will then take the kanji back to your bag with his expert brush strokes. Since each kanji character has multiple meanings, it is important to know what other meanings they have. Knowing the meaning will make the bag shine.

Honoring the Samurai girl The more onago is bullshit, the more the world will be bullshit. The stronger you are, the calmer you will be.  The more you can hang your head and bow low, the more genuine nobility and strength you will acquire.

Calligraphy masters apply Japanese kanji characters to the native language names of foreign customers. Since each kanji character has its own meaning, enjoy this traditional cultural experience, including the meaning of the kanji used in your name. You can take home the engraved wooden Dojo-fuda as a souvenir to remember your visit.

The sword is the soul of the samurai; it cannot be sold even if it starves to death. Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street

New Otani Inn Sapporo also has a Japanese-style room! Use ✨ of a Japanese-style room that is safe even if you have small children who crawl Amenities for children are also available, as well as trash cans for disposing of disposable diapers ♪ Please feel free to ask the staff if you want to warm up baby food or add towels. 【Japanese-style room guarantee plan】Popular breakfast buffet included 🌞 Starting with fluffy freshly baked pancakes, we have a Hokkaido 🍴 menu such as Genghis Khan, miso ramen, soup curry, and many standard dishes for breakfast For reservations and details, please see the 👀 hotel website

New Year's Meals, the first Meals of the New Year is New Otani Inn Sapporo no Sechi ✨ Osechi is generally said to be eaten on New Year's Day, but did you know that there is a custom in Hokkaido to eat it on the night of New Year's Eve? Meals to end the year or the first meal of the year! We have ♪ prepared three types of osechi that are perfect for both at New Otani Inn Sapporo ・ The blessings of the sea and the earth Japanese, Western, and Chinese 2 tiers (for 4 people) "Crab claw chopped in yuba steamed with shrimp sauce" and "mussel umami stewed tosa pickle" are the first heavy "blessings of the sea" that use plenty of seafood. And "Furano Wagyu low-temperature roast", "Homemade Pickled in salt beef tongue and Hokkaido pork nobori and salvia frites", etc., which are a set of "blessings of the mountains" that use plenty of Delicacies of the mountains! ・Four Seasons Japanese, Western, and Chinese Sandanju (for 3 people) "Chestnut Kinton", "Smoked Salmon Trout", "Crab Claw Jade", and other Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes are packed in one tier! There are a total of 43 dishes, including Standard dishes. ・Japanese, Western, and Chinese 2-tier Osechi Japanese-Western-Chinese 2-tier (for 4 people) In addition to Standard dishes such as "Black Bean Stew" and "Shrimp Umami", Japanese and Western Chinese double-tiered dishes such as "Roast Beef" and "Shrimp Chili Sauce"! A total of 32 items are included. All osechi must be booked by Saturday, November 30th. ★ You can purchase it at 10% off the early bird price ★! Please Please enjoy 💕 the luxurious celebration created by the chef's skills cultivated in tradition Reservations, details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 👀 hotel's website

A colony of vermilion-colored mandarin flowers tucked away in the woods　 The Chiba Prefecture is in Ichikawa City Promenade One day in October, when the residual heat had eased a little, I and a cluster of bright red mandarin flowers a little off the usual walking path.