Hyogo
Travel
2020.10.23
“Chestnut tiger” has appeared at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden. Chestnut tiger is known as the only migratory butterfly among Japanese butterflies. It has traveled long distances such as Honshu, Nansei Islands, and mountains, and marking surveys have recorded a straight-line distance of 1,500 km. The appearance of gracefully flapping its wings in search of the honey of Fujibakama is gaining popularity, and many customers enjoy taking pictures.
Chestnut tiger is a pretty butterfly with a front wing length of 40-60 mm. Chestnut tiger “Asagi” is an old name for blue-green, which is derived from the light blue of the wings. The larvae eat the leaves of geese, such as “marsdenia tomentosa”.
In addition, the hind wings of males have a dark brown sex mark that females do not have, which makes it possible to distinguish between males and females. It is often sucked by plants of the Asteraceae family, such as “Eupatorium japonicum”, “Eupatorium japonicum”, and “Ligularia fische”, and can be seen until the end of September every year.
It is one of the seven autumn herbs, and it is the autumn season word as “Fujibakama(藤袴)”.
In China, it is called orchid grass or perfume orchid because of the fragrance emitted when the leaves and stems are dried, and it was floated in hot water when taking a bath.
It grows on fertile floodplains such as lowland banks, and was often seen along the Arakawa bank in Tokyo and the Yodo river in Osaka before the war. However, after the war, the number was reduced by the development of habitat, and it is now one of the endangered plants.
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
| Admission fee: | Adults (junior high school students and above) 700 yen / Children (4 years old to elementary school students) 350 yen |
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| Opening hours: | -November 23 (Monday) |
| Opening hours: | 10: 00-17: 00 (reception closes at 16:30) |
[Hoshinoya Okinawa] Seasonal event “Sabani aperitif on the beach” An event associated with an Okinawan event to pray for safe voyages and abundant fishing will be held.
The precious flower “Higotai” that is endangered is in full bloom until late August!
Tsukiji Honganji Private & Private Tour Cruise Train “TRAIN SUITE Shikishima” Private
Tanabata bamboo decoration (light-up) to be held at Kibune Shrine, Kyoto from July 1 -Wishing for colorful strips-
It’s not too late! Introducing Autumn Sightseeing Plans in Kyoto
[Blue Zone] A program to learn the lifestyle of longevity people at “Hoshinoya Okinawa”
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
[Keio Plaza Hotel]Early spring tradition: ‘Enjoy the Doll Festival at the Hotel’.
2025.01.03
[Keio Department Store, Shinjuku]This year marks the 60th edition of the ‘Original Famous Ekiben and National Good Food Competition’.
2025.01.01
[Nagano Prefecture Shibu Onsen]Koishiya Ryokan, a hotel in a traditional hot spring resort with cobblestone streets, began operations on 20 December (Fri).
2024.12.30
[Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum]Afternoon tea in the museum café is back from 27 Jan 2025 (Mon) to 13 Feb 2025 (Thu).
2024.12.27
[Meiji Kinenkan] For a limited time only, a sweets shop boasting patisseries has been opened at Odakyu Noborito Station.
2024.12.25
Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
2024.12.23
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
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.
