2008年 05月の記事
Shimobun Tanabata …
The Tanabata Matsuri, also known as the Star Festival. This is a small festival organised by the residents of Shimobun. The decorations, which are sent every year from Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa, are worth a look. The decorations are lit-up at night. Date: July 1 (Tue) to 7 (Mon) until 10pm Place: Shimobun Kominkan and surrounds For more info: Shimobun Kominkan (088-677-0004) ...
Akui River Ayu Fis…
Open season on ayu (also known as “sweetfish”). They may be small, but they taste and smell great! The Akui River’s ayu are considered by some to be the best in Tokushima. Opening day: June 1, 2008 License: 1 day: 1500 yen, Year Pass: 5000 yen For more information; Kamiyama Industrial Construction Division (Tel. 088-676-1118) ...
Benihana Yamashaku…
Benihana Yamashakuyaku. With limited distribution and rapidly shrinking habitat, this flower is an endangered species. The flower only blooms for a maximum of two to three days. It is about a five centimetre flower on a single stem. June 1 - 8, 2008 Gakujin no Mori (map)- 088-677-0389 ...
Bizen Pottery Exhi…
An exhibition of the works of Hiroyuki Togawa, an up and coming potter who has won awards in Japanese Traditional Handicraft Exhibitions. Bizen-yaki sake cups are the most well-known form for this style of pottery, but bizen-style dishes for daily use are pretty nice too! Fired in an old-fashioned nobori-gama, the colors and textures are [...]...
June Forestry Mana…
We’ll do thinning, branch cutting, and grass cutting on Oawa-yama, the mountain to the south of Michi no Eki. Meeting Point: Top of Oawa-yama (Jinryo, Kamiyama) June 22, 2008 Time: 9:00 - 16:00 Fee: 500 yen (includes lunch and insurance) Wear work clothes and sturdy shoes and gloves. We all go to the onsen after we’re done, so bring a [...]...
Plants of Summer
Nikkokisuge, yusuge, rengeshoma, kirengeshoma, suzukakeso, shimotsukeso… Escape the heat at 1000m above sea level and have a leisurely walk among the birds and flowers. ...
Escape the Heat
The usual closing time of the park is 5pm, but during the “Summer Time” period, the Kamiyama Shinrin Koen is open until 10pm! It’s a great place to escape from the stifling summer heat. There are lights installed to illuminate the park once it gets dark, so you can take a stroll or take a [...]...
KamiyamArt 2008
Green Valley puts this design workshop on every year in cooperation with the Musashino Art University staff and students. It all takes place at a closed-down Junior High School in Kamiyama. The first time we held this annual program was in 2000! This will be our ninth consecutive year. Well done everyone! I wonder what [...]...
Earth Day Kamiyama
A festival about doing things with the earth in mind. Flea market with about 40 booths from all over the country, and a bunch of musical groups doing live concerts. There will be lots of fun things to see and do. When: May 31 (Sat) and June 1 (Sun) 2008 Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Where: Fureai Park, right [...]...
Torikabuto Hunting
These beautiful purple-blue flowers are the jewel of the autumn hills. The name means “bird helmet” because the flower is shaped like the hat worn in traditional bugaku performances, which is also called “torikabuto.” The plant is poisonous. When it’s budding, it looks similar to edible plants like Nirinso, Seri, and Gennoshoko, and often [...]...
Autumn Leaves Hiki…
We’ll leave from Gakujin no Mori, through a beech grove with giant himeshara trees, and up Toishi Gongen (1375m) The hike is 90 min one-way. An excellent double feature of autumn leaves and hiking in the mountains. Maybe we’ll see some kamoshika if we’re lucky. ...
Illuminated Ginko …
On every night from 5 to 9pm, until all the leaves have fallen. Enjoy the golden autumn nights. ...
Okubo Ginko Festiv…
Under the 38m tall ginko tree in Okubo, the local community members have made their own little handmade event. Features mochi pounding, soba noodle making, and sales of locally made products. ...
Momiji Matsuri at …
Kamiyama Shinrin Koen is a great place for cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in the fall. ...
