Hyogo
Travel
2020.08.29
At the Rokko Takayama Botanical Garden, which is operated by Mt. Rokko on the top of Mt. Rokko, the endangered species “Higotai” has blossomed.
“Higotai” is a member of thistle, and is characterized by vivid blue and Temari-shaped flowers. The buds are also lovely at the time of the day, and the refreshing breeze makes them look cool and makes us forget about the summer heat. The unusually shaped bright blue flowers attract the attention of visitors.
■ Higotai (Asteraceae)
It is a perennial plant with a height of about 1 m that grows in a rather dry grassland. It used to be a flower that was once seen, but now the number is decreasing due to the development of grassland and the decrease of grassland where it grows. It is rarely seen in Kyushu, rarely seen in Honshu, and is classified as Endangered II (VU) in the Ministry of the Environment’s Red Data Book. Each thorn-like thing is a small flower, and many flowers gather together to form one sphere. The “Higotai” blooming in the park is in full bloom now, and we expect to enjoy it until late August.
◆Business Overview
| Garden fee: | Adult (junior high school student or older) 700 yen / Child (4 years old to elementary school student) 350 yen |
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| Opening period: | ~ November 23 (Monthly holiday) |
| Closed day: | August 20th, 27th, Thursday in September |
| Opening hours: | 10:00~17:00 (end of reception at 16:30) |
Held the annual “Autumn Leaves Festival” at Keio Mogusaen
[Hoshinoya Taketomi Island] Experience the unique autumn appetite of Taketomi Island Harvesting Taketomi sweet potatoes and making old-fashioned potato sweets
Yellow news from Nagatoro in winter: Japanese allspice of Hodosan blooms
The building itself is photogenic! Major Kyoto kimono rental shop “Yumekan Oike Bettei(夢館御池別邸)”
[Risonare Yatsugatake] Let’s warm up from the core with hoto wine “Hokahoka Hoto Wine Cafe” held
Autumn Night Special Open House from November 25th Night x Art: A New Aspect of the Fantastic Nagoya Castle
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
Kyoto
[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
2024.12.20
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
2024.12.16
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
2024.12.13
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
2024.12.11
Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
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Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
