まいど！（公社）堺観光コンベンション協会です！
クールジャパンビデオでは大阪府堺市の情報を発信していきますのでよろしくお願いいたします！

堺市は、大阪府の中南部に位置し、大阪湾に面し、歴史と文化と現代が共存する魅力的な都市です。
人口は約81万人で大阪府内では大阪市に続いて二番目に大きな都市です。
しかし、街中の喧騒から一歩離れると歴史ある古墳や由緒正しい神社など、一味違う豊かな魅力が息づいています。

堺市の歴史は古く、今から1万年以上前の旧石器時代には人が定住し、堺市の遺跡からは石器や土器などが多数発掘されています。
4世紀後半に入ると次々と古墳が作られ、100を超える古墳群となりました。
この古墳群は今もなお市内に残り、歴史を肌で感じることができます。
戦国時代に入ると堺は国際貿易港として栄えました。

さて、ここからは堺市の魅力溢れる観光地をご案内します。
まずは前述の「百舌鳥・古市古墳群」です。
堺市の「百舌鳥」、羽曳野市・藤井寺市の「古市」の2つからなる百舌鳥・古市古墳群は2019年にユネスコの世界遺産にも登録されました。
百舌鳥エリアの中央部に位置する「仁徳天皇陵古墳」は全長840メートルの日本最大の巨大前方後円墳です。エジプトのクフ王のピラミッド、中国の秦の始皇帝陵と並ぶ世界3大墳墓の一つといわれています。現在は堺市内には44基の古墳が現存します。古代の息吹をぜひ感じてみてください。

続いて「百舌鳥八幡宮」では、大阪府の天然記念物にも指定されている樹齢約800年を超える楠（クス）が境内で迎えてくれる厳かで神秘的な雰囲気が魅力の古社です。
境内は四季折々の木々で彩られ、季節ごとに異なる風情を楽しむことができます。

他にも堺市の寺社仏閣は「多治速比売神社」「大鳥大社」「方違神社」「開口神社」などが人気があります。

子供連れのご家族におすすめな、雨の日でも安心の屋内遊び場「堺市立ビッグバン」。まるで巨大なUFOのような施設の中には、高さ53メートルの巨大ジャングルジムなど、子どもたちが思う存分体を動かすことができます。
遊具で遊びながら、科学や物理を学ぶこともできます。

堺市の伝統産業などを一堂に集めた「堺伝匠館（旧堺伝統産業会館）」では、堺市が誇る刃物の歴史や製造工程がご覧になれます。
線香、敷物、和菓子、堺五月鯉幟が学べる展示室や、刃物の研ぎの実演、体験教室も開催されており、観光スポットとしても人気があります。

堺市では「堺まつり」「堺ふとん太鼓」「堺だんじり」などの様々な人気のイベント・お祭りが開催されます。
堺まつりは毎年10月の第3土曜日と日曜日に開催される堺市最大のお祭りで、メインストリートの大小路筋（シンボルロード）を歩行者天国にし、民族舞踊や南蛮衣装、火縄銃隊など総勢7,000人が参加する大イベントは見逃せません。
堺ふとん太鼓は堺市の秋祭りとして有名で、5段重ねの布団が飾られた神輿で堺市内を練り歩きます。
ふとん太鼓と並ぶ、堺市の秋の風物詩が、堺だんじりです。
堺市内には現在80台以上のだんじりがあり、歴史と伝統を感じることができます。

大阪府堺市は、伝統、文化、歴史が融合した魅力を秘めた都市です。
今後も皆さんに堺市の魅力をもっと知っていただけるような情報を発信していきますのでよろしくお願いいたします！

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.

#brush #kanji #shodo

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.

#brush #kanji #shodo #travelmemories #culturalexperience

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.

#calligraphy #kanji #shodo

道明寺天満宮で梅まつりが開催されます

学問の神様として知られる菅原道真公を祀る道明寺天満宮は、梅の名所としても知られています。

約1万坪の境内に紅白約80種800本の梅が植樹されており、梅の見頃にあわせて「梅まつり」が開催され、満開を迎えた梅はとても美しくかぐわしい香りが漂います。

また、「梅まつり」の期間中は、道真公遺品特別公開（2月15、16、22～25日・有料）や盆梅展（1月25日～3月3日）、藤井寺市観光ボランティアの会によるミニガイド（2月8～28日※11日除く・その他天候により変更あり）等さまざまな行事も行われます。

梅まつり期間中に、観梅と併せて楽しまれてはいかがでしょうか♪

【基本情報】
日時： 令和7年2月8日（土）～3月12日（水）
会場：道明寺天満宮 梅園
梅園拝観料：大人300円、中学生以下無料
アクセス：近鉄南大阪線・道明寺駅から徒歩3分

※公共の交通機関をご利用ください。

詳しくは「道明寺天満宮 梅まつり」でチェック！

（写真は1/31撮影分になります。可憐な梅が咲き始めていました。）

（2月15日追記）
開花が遅れているため、梅まつりは21日～と延期になっております。

In Hinomotoichi's Calligraphy Trial Plan, students do not pick up a brush and start writing immediately after the lesson begins. 

Instead, we begin by explaining about the culture of calligraphy and the history of calligraphy in Japan.

This is because it helps them to better understand the difference between Japanese calligraphy and caligraphy, which is a form of character decoration that also exists in other countries, and to appreciate the beauty of the Japanese language.

#calligraphy #kanji #shodo

Samurai become 

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the best of our ability.
We must not only carefully consider the words of the Samurai, but we must also act on them.
#katana #samuraisword

Samurai are born aware of their "honor"
The goal of the aspiring samurai was not wealth or knowledge, but honor.
Honor is a goal to be pursued "within oneself," without regard to profit or loss. Therefore, "honor" that is concerned with public reputation is not real honor.
#katana #bushido #honor

The meaning of shogun is the commander of the samurai appointed by the emperor. In modern times, it refers to the position of commanding and directing an army. It is also used as a term of respect for the boss.
#shogun #samuraisword #samuraiarmor #bushido

Samurai-specific Osaka Castle Guides Private tours in armor

More than 400 years later, Yukimura Sanada has not forgotten his debt of gratitude and remains loyal.

『恩義を忘れ、私欲を貪ぼり、人と呼よべるか！？』

"Can anyone be called a human being who forgets his debt of gratitude and only thinks well of himself!?"

#osakacastle #samurai #Bushido #yukimurasanada #katana

『地球の歩き方 大阪 J20 2025～2026』で
藤井寺市をご紹介いただきました✨

ご覧いただいた方はぜひ藤井寺市の記事を探してみてください🥰

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.

 remember that one step outside the doorway is the world of death.
#katana #samuraisword

J:com「長っと散歩（ちょ～っとさんぽ） かわち」で藤井寺市が紹介されました！

歴史遺産がぎゅ～っとつまった藤井寺市！

▼大坂夏の陣道明寺合戦記念碑（近鉄・道明寺駅前すぐ）
▼道明寺天神通り商店街（今も昔も人情味あふれるお店がここに！）
▼道明寺（「道明寺糒」発祥のお寺としても有名）
▼パリ万博メダル（道明寺糒で授与されたメダル）
▼道明寺糒（どうみょうじほしい）ほか

YouTubeチャンネル「J:COMチャンネル・J:COMテレビ」で配信されています！

「長っと散歩 藤井寺」で検索
意外と知らなかった魅力を再発見できるかも？！

ぜひご覧ください！

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J:com「長っと散歩 かわち」とは？

街の"長"と一緒に、ご当地自慢や街の魅力を新発見・再発見する地域情報番組

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Learn Zen in a class of making Japanese sweets and Enjoying Wabicha with wield the brush.
Zen / Wagashi
Yokan, which came to Japan along with Zen, was refined over many years to become a complete Japanese confectionary in the Edo period.
Zen / Tea Ceremony
The tea ceremony was a type of tea ceremony in which Zen ideas were added to the tea ceremony, resulting in the creation of wabicha (a type of tea ceremony).
Zen / Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a way of practicing Zen with a brush, or in other words, a way of writing calligraphy in a state of unmindfulness.

ZEN is basically searching for the truth of who you are.

#Zen #kanji #traditional

SAMURAI Armor

Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards.

#osakacastle #samurai #calligraphy #katana

In Samurai Calligraphy Plan
A samurai is a man of letters and a man of martial arts, studying both arts.
For the Samurai, the way of literature and the way of martial arts are like two wheels on one wheel. Samurai honor, which believes that the way of literature and the way of martial arts are two sides of the same coin, aims at the path of both literature and martial arts through two experiences: Samurai tea ceremony and Samurai calligraphy.
The spirit of the Samurai is a way of life and death, a way of letting go of attachment to life and living in this lifetime. Through Samurai honor, students acquire the spirit of Bushido.

#calligraphy #kanji #shodo

In Hinomotoichi's Calligraphy Trial Plan, students do not pick up a brush and start writing immediately after the lesson begins. 

Instead, we begin by explaining about the culture of calligraphy and the history of calligraphy in Japan.

This is because it helps them to better understand the difference between Japanese calligraphy and caligraphy, which is a form of character decoration that also exists in other countries, and to appreciate the beauty of the Japanese language.

#calligraphy #kanji #shodo

Samurai become 

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the best of our ability.

We must not only carefully consider the words of the Samurai, but we must also act on them.
#samuraisword #katana

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.
#osakacastle #samuraisword #katana

Samurai become 

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the best of our ability.

We must not only carefully consider the words of the Samurai, but we must also act on them.

#samuraisword #katana

Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots, and shading enhance its beauty.

There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep one's mind quiet and focused when writing.
#kanji #calligraphy #kimono

Samurai Teaceremony

Zen is alive and well in traditional Japanese culture.

Zen has greatly influenced traditional Japanese culture, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, and martial arts.

Zen has had a great influence on traditional Japanese culture.

It is also said that modern etiquette is based on the

The Ogasawara school of etiquette, which is said to have become the standard of modern etiquette, is said to have been established by relating Zen manners to the lifestyle of the samurai class.

#teaceremony #japanesetea #calligraphy

Samurai Teaceremony

□Zen is alive and well in traditional Japanese culture.

Zen has greatly influenced traditional Japanese culture, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, and martial arts.

Zen has had a great influence on traditional Japanese culture.

It is also said that modern etiquette is based on the

The Ogasawara school of etiquette, which is said to have become the standard of modern etiquette, is said to have been established by relating Zen manners to the lifestyle of the samurai class.

#teaceremony #japanesetea #calligraphy

Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots, and shading enhance its beauty.

There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep one's mind quiet and focused when writing.
#kangi #calligraphy #kimono #osakacastle

【Performance】

Holding a brush in your hand, you will write your passion and thoughts in kanji characters on a brand new piece of paper!

Conscious of what you have learned so far, write the kanji you have chosen with an oversized brush on a sheet of whole paper four times the size of a half-sheet of paper.

#kanji #calligraphy #kimono

【Explanation of swords and Samurai manners】

The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword.

From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. At that time, he becomes aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.

The sword is the soul of the samurai and cannot be sold, even if it starves to death.

#samuraisword #katana

The event will be held in historical buildings such as Osaka Castle, and will offer an experience that combines bushido, such as iaido and seppuku, and traditional Japanese culture, such as tea ceremony and calligraphy, which were practiced by samurai as self-discipline, as "contents of honor".

#SamuraiExperience #katana #samuraisoword

Zen / Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a way of practicing Zen with a brush, or in other words, a way of writing calligraphy in a state of unmindfulness.

ZEN is basically searching for the truth of who you are.

#Zen #kanji #traditional

Learn Zen in a class of making Japanese sweets and Enjoying Wabicha with wield the brush.
Zen / Wagashi
Yokan, which came to Japan along with Zen, was refined over many years to become a complete Japanese confectionary in the Edo period.
Zen / Tea Ceremony
The tea ceremony was a type of tea ceremony in which Zen ideas were added to the tea ceremony, resulting in the creation of wabicha (a type of tea ceremony).
Zen / Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a way of practicing Zen with a brush, or in other words, a way of writing calligraphy in a state of unmindfulness.

ZEN is basically searching for the truth of who you are.

#Zen #kanji #traditional

Samurai Armor experience
Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards.