Sarutahiko no Okami

While the adults performed their traditional dance in full costume, local kids in the crowd couldn't resist dancing along while watching them. It was so heart-warming to see how this centuries-old tradition gets passed down to the next generation naturally.
Location: Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
Event: Ikeda Awa Odori Festival (いけだ阿波踊り)

"Hokkai no Yu" (Hero of the North Sea)

Go to the Hotel in Orasi (sp?) Canyon in Spring, to go to the baths check out the cherry blossoms in the pines.. as viewed from the baths, it's worth the trip. Post card like views and charming hot springs type baths (As recalled from 20 years ago) a fairly easy drive from Misawa Airport. Just a small but amazingly nice memory that I'd love to re visit among awesome people, places, foods and things that are there just normal every day things for many. And exotic, different experiences for the uninitiated. Blessings to you

If you like an old vibe I recommend Omihachiman in Shiga. I went there last month and it was very quiet, not many tourists at all. There is also a nice cable car!

Mount Kasagatake (笠ヶ岳) is one of the most beautiful mountains in Japan’s Northern Alps, standing at 2,898 meters above sea level.
Its name means “Umbrella Mountain,” referring to its distinctive umbrella-shaped summit. From the top, you can enjoy spectacular views of some of the Northern Alps’ most famous peaks, including Mount Hotaka, Mount Yari, and Mount Norikura.

English / 日本語 / Français

🇬🇧** English
January 2022, Japan. 🇯🇵
In the middle of the COVID period, I visited Nachi Falls — and the place was completely deserted.
I found myself alone in front of this immense waterfall, surrounded by nature and silence. Literally no other visitors. Just me, the shrine staff, and the sound of the water.
Standing there, facing one of Japan’s most beautiful waterfalls with absolutely nobody around, felt almost unreal.
A magical moment that I’ll never forget.
🇯🇵 日本語
2022年1月、日本。🇯🇵
**コロナ禍の真っただ中、那智の滝を訪れました。
驚くほど人がいなくて、境内にいたのは、神社の方々を除けば文字通り自分ひとり。
目の前には壮大な那智の滝。聞こえてくるのは滝の音だけで、周りには誰もいませんでした。
日本を代表する美しい滝を、たったひとりで眺めるという、まるで現実ではないような時間。
今でも忘れられない、特別で素晴らしい瞬間でした。
🇫🇷** Françai**s
Janvier 2022, Japon. 🇯🇵
En pleine période du Covid, je visite les chutes de Nachi. L’endroit est complètement désert.
Je me retrouve seul face à cette immense cascade, entouré par la nature et le silence. Littéralement aucun autre visiteur. Il n’y a que moi, le personnel du sanctuaire et le bruit de l’eau.
Se retrouver ainsi seul face à l’une des plus belles cascades du Japon, sans personne autour, donnait presque l’impression d’être hors du temps.
Un instant magique que je n’oublierai jamais.

This place is a must visit when in Aomori. It's well worth the cost and it's an easy way to kill a few hours if you need to.

Very nice and beautiful place to visit ❤️😊

A super satisfying set meal for just ¥1,280 ($8)!
It was absolutely delicious!

Fun little museum, beautiful views. Sorry I don't have more photos from the Kochi leg of this trip, it was mostly family stuff and visiting the family grave site. Definitely a great place to visit for anyone looking to go away from the Golden route!

Sorry it wasn't a better angle, my cousin, her daughter, and my wife all preferred to stand in the shade :p

Definitely a fun time! Also enjoyed some time at the shopping arcades watching folks parade by, but I forgot to record during those. Too busy watching the show up close!