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31/08/2024

Kirifurinotaki Waterfall is one of the three famous waterfalls in Nikko.
It consists of two falls: the upper fall is 25 meters high, and the lower fall is 26 meters high.
The pictures are taken from the observation deck, which is about a five-minute walk from the parking area.

24/08/2024

Nomugi Pass, or Nomugitoge, is a historic mountain pass located in the Hida region of Japan, connecting the modern-day Nagano and Gifu prefectures. This pass is known for its challenging terrain and significant role in Japanese history, especially during the Edo period and the early Meiji era.
In the early Meiji period, teenage girls from the Hida region traveled through Nomugi Pass to work in the silk industry in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture. This became widely known due to a film that depicted their journey.

17/08/2024

Nikko is famous for Chuzenji Lake, Kegon Falls, and Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Beyond these spots lies a place called 'Okunikko,' which is cooler and features hot springs, the Senjogahara Wetland, and Ryuzu Falls.

10/08/2024

Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th and on Nagasaki on August 9th, 1945. These days are memorial days for peace and for praying that the world never again sees the use of atomic bombs.

03/08/2024

Yatsugatake is one of the hundred famous mountains, located on the border between Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures. The name 'Yatsu' means 'eight'. Yatsugatake is not a single mountain but several mountains on the border of the prefectures. The highest mountain is 'Akadake', which appears in the middle of the photo.

27/07/2024

Zeniaraibenten Ugafukujinja

Zeniaraibenten refers to "Zeniarai," meaning washing money, and "Benten," a deity. This shrine was originally built in the late 12th century by Minamoto no Yoritomo of the Genji clan. It is contemporaneous with the construction of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. Yoritomo received a divine message instructing him to enshrine the deity using the spring water in the area.

Later, one of the top samurai at the time, Hojo Tokiyori, stated that if you wash money with this water, your family would flourish forever. Consequently, people began washing their money with this water.

20/07/2024

Tsurugaoka-hachimangu: This Shinto shrine was built in late 12 century to protected Genji clan, then this is the symbol of Deity of samurai warriors and holds festival related samurai warriors, such as Yabusame. It does not have Buddhist things due to Abolish Buddhism.

13/07/2024

13/07/2024

Hasedera Temple in Kamakura is famous for its beautiful scenery of the Pacific Ocean and hydrangeas. It offers a vast view of hydrangeas. The hydrangea season has ended, so you can visit next year.

15/06/2024

The night sky at Norikura Plateau wasn't clear that day, but we could still see more stars than in Tokyo.

08/06/2024

Norikuradake is famous for its Snow Walls, along with Tateyama. They are in the Hida Mountains, also known as the Northern Alps. Norikuradake is the southernmost peak in this mountain range. Its height is 3,026 meters above sea level. The bus route opens from Norikura-kogen to Tatamidaira (2,702 meters) during the summer season, from July to October, and to Katano-koya-guchi (2,618 meters) during the spring season, from April to June. We took a bus to Katano-koya-guchi, the entrance of Katano-hut, at 2,618 meters, and enjoyed the snow walls.

01/06/2024

Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, is famous for its firefly viewing spots. You can watch them from mid-June to mid-July every year. We visited there on May 30th to preview a tour and saw a few fireflies. A local person said it was the first
time fireflies had appeared in 2024.

https://www.enjoy-minakami.jp/hotaru

https://youtube.com/shorts/XV9oGXAhMXA

This video was recorded on 30th May at Hotarunosato, Minakami, Gunma.This is first time to see firefly glowing this year. Long version is https://youtu.be/cG...

18/05/2024

Kuromon Market is located at the intersection of Sennichimae Street and Sakaisuji Street near Dotonbori in the Minami district of Osaka. It is literally translated as "black gate," which refers to the main gate of the temple in front of the market. It has been in operation for over 200 years, since the late Edo period.

Nowadays, many international guests visit the market. You can enjoy the unique foods and displays.

11/05/2024

Sawara, known as one of the "Koedo" cities, is located near Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture. Famous for its canals and houses dating back to the Edo period, Sawara charms visitors with its historical atmosphere, traditional streetscapes, and beautiful natural surroundings.

04/05/2024

It's getting hot these days. How about considering a place like this for next winter?

A snowy retro town with a clear stream flowing from the snow and an onsen (hot spring) in the daytime. In retro Taisho Roman Hakama costumes, strolling aroun...

14/04/2024

Spring festival in Takayama 2024

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14/04/2024

Sakura season 2024 has ended in Tokyo.
We made a video of this year's sakura.

his season has had a late start and a fast end.This season has beenn late start and fast end.Music 小さな猫のチルhttps://dova-s.jp/bgm/play20470.htmlSee also this p...

06/04/2024

In Tokyo, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
They will scatter by next week.

31/03/2024

It is 26℃, 78.8℉ today, according to the weather forecast, making it a summer day.
Sakura have been blooming here and there.

Hachiko, the loyal dog, and Sakura.

30/03/2024

Sakura started to bloom on March 29th in Tokyo in 2024. It is five days late compared to the average. It is also starting to bloom nearby like this. It will be in full bloom on April 5th, 7 days after it started. The bird with the sakura is the warbling white-eye, which is famous in Tokyo.

23/03/2024

This year, the cherry blossom season is delayed.
These photos were taken about two weeks ago on the road between Nagano Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture.
It is still winter in Tokyo, and we are still using a stove today.
It is going to be warmer tomorrow, finally, spring will come!

17/03/2024

At the front of the Imperial Palace stands the renowned Nijubashi Bridge, an architectural masterpiece that has become an iconic symbol of Tokyo's rich history and cultural heritage. This historic bridge, also known as the Double Bridge, gracefully spans the palace moat, welcoming visitors in the storied past of Japan's imperial legacy.

09/03/2024

Kanazawa is a famous sightseeing spot in Japan. It features attractions such as Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya District, Nishi Chaya District, the historical samurai town of Bukeyashiki, Oyama Shrine, and Omicho Market. Unfortunately, an earthquake struck near the Noto Peninsula, close to Kanazawa, at the beginning of the new year. Reconstruction assistance is currently underway in the area, and our president has also provided assistance.

02/03/2024

Osaka Castle, one of the three best castles in Japan, is a landmark of Osaka originally built in the late 16th century, towards the end of the Civil War era in Japan. At that time, it was a symbolic structure representing the ruling power in Japan. After Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the ruler, passed away, the castle was burned down by the next ruler, Tokugawa Ieyasu. The castle was reconstructed shortly afterward, at the beginning of the Edo period, but it was burned down again towards the end of the Edo period. Although the current main building was rebuilt in 1931, some gates and towers remain from the Edo period.

24/02/2024

In Takayama, morning markets are famous spots. There are two marketplaces: Jinya Marketplace and Miyakawa Marketplace. We bought miso paste at a shop and loved it. The shops operate only in the morning; there are no shops open in the afternoon. Since the photos were taken in winter, there are fewer shops than in other seasons, but it still shows a lively atmosphere.

16/02/2024

It snows once every two years in Tokyo. A cold front came to Japan last week and brought heavy snow. The shrine near our home was covered in snow the next day.

10/02/2024

Doshi Dam, 道志ダム, was built to provide drinking water, electricity, and agricultural water along the border of Kanagawa Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture. Some people use the local road from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji, and the dam is on the way. It appears suddenly for the drivers and it is spectacular. The above signboards, '神', '奈', '川', '県', mean 'Kanagawa Prefecture,' and the below signboards '道','志','ダ','ム' mean 'Do-Shi-Da-m.' Another caution, '危','立','入','禁','止','険' means 'No entry' and 'Danger.'

03/02/2024

Shukunegi,宿根木, is a port colony on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. Sado Island has been famous for its gold mine since the Edo period. During that time, the port colony flourished with transportation.It retains traces of that era.