#004 　It's getting a little hotter! 　I heard that the rainy season has started today in southern Kyushu, but I don't hate rain! Now, as the rainy season ends, summer will come all at once. Since it is already summer on the calendar, we will introduce the "Tono Shrine Summer Grand Festival", which is a summer tradition in Tonomachi, Miyazaki Prefecture! 【Minamoto of the Tono Shrine Summer Grand Festival】 　When you think of summer, you think of fireworks, stalls, and Bon Dancing. Depending on the region, various traditional events such as the Nebuta Festival in Aomori and the Gion Festival There are. 　What is the traditional event in Tsunomachi, it is the "Tsuno Shrine Summer Festival". 　In the first place, festivals are not held for no reason, but are almost always held for some purpose. For example, to protect against pests and Nature disasters, to ward off epidemics, and to interact with local residents. 　So, what about the Miyano Shrine Summer Grand Festival? In fact, it There are Minamoto at the Miyano Shrine Summer Grand Festival. It is said that the origin of this Festival Minamoto was due to the fact that Empress Jingong invited a festival to Mifune during the Silla expedition. The meaning of this Festival is that since Tonomachi is a town where the agriculture and livestock industry is thriving, the purpose There are is to ward off pests that hinder a good harvest, as well as typhoons in Miyazaki Prefecture, and to pray for the expulsion of epidemics. However, in fact, Ooanamuchinomikoto, who is enshrined in the Tono Shrine, is also the god of water, so it rained on festival days, and a few years ago a typhoon hit directly. 　Nevertheless, the Town residents continue to hold this festival without stopping. 【Charm of this Festival】 　It is a summer festival that people who were born and raised in Tonomachi look forward to every year, so much so that they say, "I don't go home for Bon or New Year, but I only go home for the summer festival," or "It's not summer if I don't go to the summer festival." That much? You might think so, but I'm one of them. Born and raised in Tonomachi, I have loved this festival since I was a child, and whenever I am in the third year of junior high school, I carry the Float of the junior high school. When you experience this, you will feel the coolness and satisfaction of the Float Stand, and you will also feel that you want to carry the Float Stand somewhere someday. We would like to introduce the charm of the "Miyano Shrine Summer Grand Festival". ◆About the schedule of the Festival 　August 1 and 2 of each year ◆Introduction of Float Stand 　In addition to the golden Mikoshi of the shrine, there are several Float stands in this Festival. It is no exaggeration to say that this Float is the charm of this Festival. ・Hamawaka Float (Shimohama area) ・Shinmachi Float (Shinmachi District) ・Kitawaka Float (Kitamachi District) ・Village Pump Float (mainly in the pine grove area) 　Float drums from these four towns Parade around the town for two days, and after entering the palace on the second day, they fight. In addition, there are Ands of Tono Junior High School Float, Shimohama Children's Float, Shimachi Children's Float, Ichinomiya Nursery School Mikoshi, etc., which liven up the festival. 　In addition, this is not the only thing that enlivens the festival, but there are also Tono Youth Drums, Djebe Drums, Pine Grove Lions, Yosakoi Maitreya Ren, and dances by each elementary school, and the sound of Drums echoes in various places over the two days. ◆ Contents of 2 days 　First of all, on the first day, "beach descent" is held, and Sarutahiko and a lion lead the Mikoshi while dispelling evil spirits from the path. The good Saruta Hiko Taki a tree branch to the ground, and a lion bites the heads of the onlookers as they walk. Some children cry because it is so powerful. As I do so, a golden Mikoshi carrying a junior high school boy comes from behind. The next thing that appears is the Float stand of Tono Junior High School. Girls carry the Float stand until the beach descent. Next, Float stands from the four towns will be lined up while carrying shouts that are as good as junior high school students. That's how we go down the beach. 　On the second day, a Float drum stand parades through the town, and in the evening, a Mikoshi departs along the shopping street, followed by other Float stands. Beyond that, the Finale place, "Hyuga Province Ichinomiya Tono Shrine" awaits. Thousands of onlookers gather in front of the Torii (shrine gate) gate on the east side of the Tono Shrine to catch a glimpse of the powerful scene, waiting for the sound of the Float to be heard. At 7 p.m., all the Mikoshi and Float drums pass through the Torii (shrine gate) gate to enter the shrine. In fact, the purpose of the visitors is after entering the palace. 　As I mentioned above, what happens after entering the palace is a "fight between Float Stands". When you hear the word "fight", you think of many things that come to mind, such as fistfights! All right! There are no fistfights, and there are good police officers. It seems that in the old days there were accidents and real fights, but now there are no such things. Festival fights are fought by hitting each other with Float stands. If you press a few meters, you win. There are also people who come from outside the prefecture and foreign countries just to see this. This festival is worth coming to. ◆Summary 　One of the charms of Tsunomachi is the "Tsuno Shrine Summer Grand Festival", which contains the history and the thoughts of the people who have inherited it so far. There are many similar festivals all over the country. However, each festival has its own history, charm, and scenery. Please come to the summer grand festival that the residents of Tono Town residents have created for decades.

In Kyoto Prefecture, on the way to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, you pass a very small shrine, and the gardens in the shrine are very delicate and beautiful, and when you walk in, the whole atmosphere is a huge contrast with the outside environment. In my opinion, this place is a space with a classical atmosphere that is more representative of Japan and Kyoto, and I believe that people many years ago enjoyed the same scenery as us.

Held in Gourd Festival (Gion Festival) again this year. "Inuko Gourd" is a talisman of Yasaka Shrine, a shrine within the Precincts of Omiya Shrine, which enshrines the god who quelled the plague that was prevalent in Yamaga during the Edo period. During the Inuko Gourd Awarding Period, there will also be limited Shuin stamps of Yasaka Shrine, Sasamori, Ofuda, Five-color Gourd Guard, and Pet Guardian for disease-free disaster and epidemic elimination. Please come and visit us. ＿＿＿＿＿ ●Place: Omiya Shrine (196 Yamaga, Yamaga City) ●Award Period: June 10 (Tue) ~ 15 (Sun), 2025 (Reiwa 7) ●Time: 8 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. *Until 8 p.m. on the 15th ■About Sunday, June 15 Street stalls There are Stalls from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (There are on the leaflet says "from the evening", but it has been changed to start at 11 o'clock.) ） There are two picture-story shows. (1) 17:30 ~ (2) 18:30 ~ * Held in to coincide with the Inuko Gourd, limited shuin stamps are being awarded (June 1st ~ June 30th) * Thereare the number of preparations for each day

Extra edition Agematsu town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture, Kiso County "Nezame-no-Toko" On this day, the gluttonous Kasai is an extra edition! !️ I visited the "Nezame-no-Toko" in Agematsu town, Kiso District, which I had wanted to go to for a long time! Nezame-no-Toko is counted as one of the five most famous gorges in Japan and is also designated as a national scenic spot!! Before the Meiji era, there was no Dam and granite was carved by the rapids of the Kiso River. After the construction of the Dam, the Water surface of the Kiso River is lowered by the Water, and the enormity of the rocks is more pronounced. It was designated as a national scenic spot in 1923 and managed as a prefectural park, but it seems to have been promoted to Central Alps National Park in 2020!! You can also look forward to the cherry blossoms in Spring and the Autumn leaves in autumn, and the scenery of the Four Seasons. The water of the river is also blue, so you can see the beauty of the Kiso River. Also, in Nagano, a prefecture far from the sea, there is a "legend of Urashima Taro"! I've been curious about it for a long time~. It was a very nice scenic spot and a good exercise! I think it's best to avoid wearing clothes that make it difficult to move after it rains. We recommend that you wear athletic shoes and clothes that are easy to move around!! Swimming is prohibited, so please be careful. If you are in the second grade of elementary school, you can go to Urashimado! How about a Nezame-no-Toko floor with your child to see a wonderful view!? On the way back, I bought a limited edition "Morokoshi soft serve ice cream" from this Roadside Station using milk from Kaida Highlands by Roadside Station Hiyoshi Kiso Koma Kogen! The aroma of corn Aroma faintly Unfolds, and it was a very delicious soft serve ice cream that I had never eaten before!! Please enjoy it! From time to time, I'm thinking about sending the gluttonous Kasai as an "extra edition". ◎ Nezame-no-Toko 📍 Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture, Agematsu town, Agematsu ◎ Free parking spaces: Yes (check the Home page below) ◎ Home page : https://kiso-hinoki.jp/colibri-wp/tourist/nezamenotoko/

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

Kitsuki Castle A landmark towering over the Castle Town Kitsuki Since its construction in 1394, Kitsuki Castle has watched over this town for 600 years. Although it Castle Keep simulated, the three-tiered Castle Keep towering over the Ruins of the Castle is reminiscent of the appearance of this castle in the past. Built in the early Muromachi period by the Kitsuki clan on Mount Tai at the mouth of the Yasaka River, the castle was surrounded by natural strongholds such as the Takayama River to the north and Morie Bay to the east. While the castle changed its location and shape due to subsequent natural disasters and earthquakes, the castle owners were also replaced by the Maeda, Japanese cedar, and Hosokawa clans, and the Ogasawara and Matsudaira clans finally marked the end of the Edo era, and Kitsuki Castle continues to this day without welcoming a new castle owner. It is said to be important for understanding the actual state of castles in the early Edo period, such as understanding the building composition and structure of the castle before its destruction by the "One Country, One Castle Order" from historical documents and excavation results, and in March 2020, the Ruins of the Castle in the Taishan area and the ruins of the Lord's Palace at the foothills were designated as national historic sites. Some of the stone walls still exist. Today, the top of the mountain is open to the public as Shiroyama Park, and there is also a stone park where valuable stone structures such as the Kunisaki Pagoda found in various parts of the city are exhibited outdoors. At the time of the castle's construction, it was named "Kitsuki", but since it was mistakenly written as "Kitsuki" on the shogunate's shuin stamps, it has been changed to "Kitsuki". It is also known as "Katsuyama Castle" because it withstood the onslaught of the Shimazu for two months. Inside the castle, valuable items such as items related to the lords are on display, and armor, weapons, and Buddhist statues are on display. You can also enjoy dressing up and taking commemorative photos. It is visited by many tourists as the final destination of a walk around the Castle Town, and the superb view from the Castle Keep and the comfort of the wind will be a memory of the trip.

[The 35th Magamama Festival Report] Held in on Saturday, May 24, we will deliver the Scene of the Magatama Festival at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine. The evening event "Evening of Wind Strings and Dance" was held in the worship hall due to rain. It was a very valuable opportunity to experience gagaku in front of me, and it was a very attractive time.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine The third piece of the tradition of the first palace of Nagato no Kuni, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine The second piece of the tradition of the first palace of Nagato no Kuni, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine One piece of the tradition of the first palace in the country of Nagato, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

The 56th Takashima Castle Festival Hi all! It's 💦 been a hot day By the way, I'm worried about the weather this weekend, but the Takashima Castle festival There are on the 25th (Sunday). In festivals commemorating the reconstruction of the Castle keep of Takashima Castle in Showa 45, in addition to events such as Drums, dragon god dances, and woodcuts, Suwa City recommended souvenir exhibitions and sales are scheduled in the venue. ・Date & Time⇒ 2025 (Reiwa 7) Sunday, May 25 9:00~15:00 ・Location: ⇒ Takashima Park ・Events⇒ Stage events, various merchandise sales ・Car parking lot ⇒ Suwa Lake Events Plaza (for visitors) For details, please check the URL below! https://suwacci.or.jp/suwayoiteko/lp/takashimajousai/

📢 Only now! Special exhibition at ✨ Sakai City Tea House Shinan On Sunday, May 18th, the tea utensils used in the tea Events at the Iron Forge Mansion are 📍 on display at Sakai City Tea House Shin-an! 👀 ✨ The tea utensils on display are... The work of Takahiro Koga, a potter who holds up "anti-wabi-sabi"! Reinterpretation of tradition × flashy × studs = one-of-a-kind tea utensils 🔥 It will be on display until Water, May 28th! If you're in the area, be sure to check it out! 🚶‍➡️

Popular manga that is talked about in movies Introducing ✨ the pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Kawanakajima area The "Kawanakajima Murder Case" recorded in manga volumes 86-87 is set in Nagano City! The course introduced this time can be visited in about 2-3 hours if you have a car, so please go around while comparing it with the manga! (1) Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Hachimansha The adjacent Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historical Site Park is a place of relaxation for Citizens with a 12,000-square-meter mountain-like Lawn Square, a murmuring stream, and an arbor with an old-fashioned thatched roof. Adjacent to the City Museums, you can enjoy a fully equipped historical walk. Spring is a famous landmarks for cherry blossoms, and about 100 cherry trees are in full bloom. ・Information on Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historic Site Park [Car parking lot] 156 cars (145 cars Car normal, 11 cars Large Vehicles) 【Use time for cars】 March 1 to November 30 (8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.) From December 1 to the end of February (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) (2) Trunk Bridge It is a legendary place where the neck and torso of Kansuke Yamamoto, who died in battle, were combined. Next door is Irohado's Oyaki Farm, and you can take a break while eating Oyaki! ・Oyaki Farm Information @oyaki.farm 【Business hours】9:30-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 in winter) 【Regular holiday】Not open holidays (Monthly regular holidays will be announced on NEWS and social media on the website) 【Car parking lot】40 cars (3) Matsushiro Bridge Matsushiro Bridge also has a sacred Spot! 【Car Parking】None ※ Walking, rotating cars, E-bikes, etc. are recommended (4) Yamamoto Kansuke's grave Yamamoto Kansuke was Takeda Shingen's military master and built Kaizu Castle (Matsushiro Castle), which he built in preparation for the attack of Japanese cedar Kenshin. 【Car Parking】None ※ Walking, rotating cars, E-bikes, etc. are recommended (5) Mt. Tsumame The Japanese cedar army set up camp on the top of this mountain, located on the south bank of the Chikuma River, and watched Shingen's movements. 【Car parking lot】Yes * The road from the entrance of the Tsumameyama Observation decks to the Observation decks is narrow, so large vehicles are not allowed to pass. (6) Kansukemiya The reading is "Kansuke Miya". It is said to be the place where Kansuke Yamamoto was killed, and there is the Nagano Olympic Stadium There is a stone monument at the southwest end of Minami-Nagano Sports Park. * Adjacent to Minami Nagano Sports Park No. 3 Car Park ・Information on Minaminagano Sports Park 【Car parking lot】No. 3 parking lot Car (159 cars) * On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and other Events such as matches, the parking lot will be very crowded Car. \E-bike is recommended for transportation/ There is an E-bike rental bicycle "HELLO CYCLING" There are at the entrance of Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historical Site Park. (1) Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Hachimansha to (4) Transportation of Yamamoto Kansuke's grave section is recommended by e-bike! * We recommend Car for the Transportation of (5) Tsumameyama and (6) Kansukemiya. ◯ E-bike rental cycle "HELLO CYCLING" 【How to Use】 Use the "HELLO CYCLING" app and register as a member. On the app, you can check the availability of cars and stations, make reservations for use and return, and pay Fees. It is recommended to download the app in advance! 【Use Fee】 Small-diameter Car: 130 yen for the first 30 minutes, 100 yen for every 15 minutes thereafter (up to 1,800 yen for 12 hours) Large diameter Car: 300 yen for the first 30 minutes, 150 yen for every 15 minutes thereafter (up to 3,000 yen for 12 hours) 【Station installation location】 Near the entrance of Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historic Site Park (next to the cars parking lot) [Number of bicycles that can be parked at the station] 10 cars *For details, please check the "HELLO CYCLING" app.

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of May 22, 2025 Fumitsu Temple is located in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a Attraction for hydrangeas. Currently, hydrangea is mostly buds. We will inform you of the flowering status as it becomes available. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The Magaibutsu carved in the precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest Magaibutsu Buddhas in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this Magaibutsu Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and Magaibutsu. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Notice of the 35th Magatama Festival] This weekend, Fresh greenery at the beautiful Sannomiya Hibita Shrine will host a festival that blends ancient romance with modern bustle. Would you like to feel the breath of antiquity and spend a special moment with family and friends? 📅 Date and time Held in Saturday, May 24, 13:00-18:30 Sunday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 📍 place Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) 🎭 Stage Dedication A variety of performances such as Iaido and Kendo, Taisho Koto, Japan Dance, Shigin, Drum, Kids Dance, Popular Stage, Folk Songs, Yosakoi, Jazz, etc. will be performed on a special stage. 🕯️ Special Events Held in from 17:10 to 18:30 on Saturday 24th, the "Evening of Wind and Dance Music" will be held, and elegant sounds and dances will decorate the Precincts. 🏺 Experiences & Exhibitions Magama making experience (Ingredients fee charged) Special Open to the public of archaeological documents at the Sannomiya Township Museum (including designated cultural properties) Fun plaza is also full of Local Agricultural Products sales, Kitchen Car and Bake sale! * Thereare the contents are subject to change in case of rain. Thank you for your understanding. 🔗 For details and Access, please visit the official website. 👉 https://hibita.jp/

【Sacred Tree Festival】Once every 20 years, the "Sacred Tree Festival" is held to cut down the sacred trees that are Dedication to Ise Jingu Shrine, and the "Sacred Tree Festival" is a dedication event. The once-in-a-20-year festival will be held in June 2025. The "Sacred Tree Festival" held on June 3 is not open to the general public due to the Shinto ritual of Ise Jingu Shrine, but anyone can participate in the "Sacred Tree Festival" on June 4~6. You can also Fun Dedication events and performing arts festivals. In addition, it is also possible to participate in the precious votive event "Okihiki" to send the sacred tree to Ise Jingu. Reception will end as soon as the capacity is reached. For inquiries, please check the Uematsu Tourism Association (0264-52-1133) or the Home page. Original goods that can only be bought now are also on sale! You can check the purchase method on the Home page of the Kiso Tourism Federation "Kiso Valley Torippu". In addition, due to this event, the Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest will be temporarily closed all day on the 3rd and in the morning on the 4th. Please note that the park is off-limits. The sacred tree will also stop by Nagiso Town on the 6th! If you are in the area, please take a look. For details, please check the Official website of the Kiso Dedication Association.

【Events Information】Spring Goten Festival will be held in! [May 24] The Spring Events "Spring Goten Festival" will be held in with a tea ceremony teacher and enjoy authentic Tea while enjoying live music by musicians! Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 (Reiwa 7), 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 【Place】Former Tachikawa Bansho Shoin (in the Bansho in case of rain) * Admission is free

Held in this year's 2nd Kuniyoshi Castle History Course on June 22. This time, we have invited curator Nishijima from Obama City to talk about Goseyama Castle, the residence of Mr. Takeda of Wakasa Province, focusing on the results of recent surveys. 2025 (Reiwa 7) Mihama Town Education Committee "Mihama Township Education Program" Kuniyoshi Castle History Lecture "Wakasa Takeda's Residence and Goseyama Castle" Date: 2025 (Reiwa 7) June 22 (Sun) 13:30~15:30 Venue: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum (25-2 Sagaki, Mihama-cho) Capacity: 30 people Fee Free Inquiries and Reservations 0770--32-0050 * Advance application required, junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

🌸 【Hokuryucho Cherry Blossom Spot Introduction vol.3】 🌸 Hello, this is 🌻 the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association This time, too, we will introduce the cherry blossom Spot that colors the Spring in Hokuryu Town! 🌟 The third installment is— "Ipponzakura of Kotoku Temple"! This time, I would like to introduce the ninth place of worship "Kotoku Temple" of the 88 sacred sites in Hokkaido. The Hokkaido Eighty-Eight Sacred Places is a Buddhist pilgrimage route made in imitation of the Eighty-Eight Sacred Places of Shikoku. While visiting 88 temples scattered throughout Hokkaido, you can enjoy a trip to experience Nature, culture, and faith. One of them, Kotoku Temple, is a temple that stands quietly in a calm atmosphere. Magnificent Ipponzakura bloomed on the Spring, delighting 🌸 the eyes of many people Also in the Precincts is a small bronze bell called "Prayer Bell", and Anyone can 🔔🎶 play it freely Not only pilgrims, but also those who visit for sightseeing will heal their hearts with the gentle tone. The cherry blossoms have already fallen, but the silence and prayer-filled space of Kotoku Temple Regardless of the season, it gives you a moment to prepare your mind. When visiting Hokuryu Town, be sure 🍃 to visit it as a step on a pilgrimage or as a rest during your journey We look forward 😊✨ to your visit

📢 "Even Two Sakai" Special Experience ✨ "Even Two Sakai" Special Experience 🍃 A special Limited Time experience that allows you to experience the history and culture of Sakai is now available! ✨ Would you like to have a memorable experience during your precious time together? 💕 📅 Implementation period: March 14 (Fri) ~ May 31 (Sat) 🚩 Experience Plan (1) Tea experience for two people ~With love for matcha~ (Sakai Risho no Mori) (2) Matcha art experience for two people ~It's not a latte, it's matcha~ (Tea House Tsubo City Tea Honpo) (3) Japanese sweets making experience for two people ~Making them while having a good time~ (Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum) (4) Precincts cleaning experience for two ~ Start the day at Otori Taisha Shrine ~ (Otori Taisha) (5) Romantic experience for two ~ Sakai Old Port Picnic ~ (AOINAPOLI UMISOBA (Sakai Old Port)) 🔍 For details, search for "Futari even Sakai" on the Sakai tourist guide website!