In 2022, #unesco added 41 traditional Japanese dances to #intangibleculturalheritage list and Nishimonai #bonodori from Akita is one of them. Only skilled dancers wear Hanui made from old #kimono👘, preserving this tradition in the community🥰. Full movie👉youtube.com/watch?v=oD5BKA…

Hold on tight! This is traditional Japanese log rafting Ikada-Kudari on the Kitayama River 🌊 Get ready for an adrenaline rush as skilled oarsman navigate you through the rapids of the stunning Kitayama Gorge. Experience the adventure of a lifetime! 📸CREDIT: billybiehl

Have you tried wanko soba? It’s an #Iwate noodle dish where each mouthful has its own bowl! Other Iwate attractions are Jodogahama Beach 🏖️ in #SanrikuFukkoNationalPark & Hayachine Kagura, now UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. iwatetabi.jp/en/ #LocalCuisine

New Zealander Jessica Gerrity has flown true to target! She shares the appeal of #kyudo (Japanese archery) & other traditional Japanese culture & martial arts to the world via SNS, & also works as a PR & Tourism Ambassador for #Saitama! ameblo.jp/jessinjapan/ #LandOfDiversity

Upcycling project Osaka Metro クリエイト puts Osaka Metro subway cars 🚇 on track for life after retirement! Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. teams with local businesses and creators to make hand strap tote bags, tables using subway doors themselves, & more. lnky.jp/yAv3KCg #GlobalGoals #SDGs

MYAKU-MYAKU is on an adventure all over Japan✈ Are there any places you would like to visit in Japan? ／ #EXPO2025 opens on Apr. 13 (Sun), 2025! 226 Days to Go🎉 ＼ 📸Location: 🄫Narapark Mt.Wakakusa (Nara-City, Nara) #EXPO2025 #MYAKUMYAKUsJapanTrip

Tech is lending a motorized hand in #Miyazaki. New #robots from AGRIST株式会社【公式】 are automating vegetable harvesting. They use AI image analysis to decide which bell peppers 🫑 or cucumbers 🥒 to harvest with a proprietary “harvester hand.” agrist.com/about-agrist-e… #InnovationJapan

It’s Japan’s Vegetable Day, and veggies 🍅 are in fine form at greenase Inc. They upcycle unused veggies into “Vegemin” powder with the original nutrition intact, helping to address dietary vegetable deficiencies and reduce food loss. greenase.jp #GlobalGoals #SDGs

It's Disaster Prevention Day in Japan, so let's kick around a blend of soccer ⚽ and disaster preparedness! Soccer Bosai® Defense Action lets parents & kids hit the field while reacting to simulated fires, etc. 1000+ participants so far! colojapan.asia/soccer-bosai-d… #ResilientJapan

Ever wondered where and how your daily coffee is made? ☕️ Watch the video below and hear from the founders of TYPICA, the world’s first global online platform enabling the direct trade of green coffee beans, paving the way for a sustainable industry. japan.go.jp/kizuna/2024/08…

📢Official e-zine just updated! As global decarbonization gains momentum, Japanese technology is powering wind energy in Egypt. How is Japan’s wind-analysis expertise driving efforts toward renewable energy and a sustainable future? japan.go.jp/kizuna/2024/08…

PM Kishida: I spoke with Mr. SUZUKI Takayuki and Mr. KIMURA Keiichi directly to congratulate them on their gold medal win. I am sure that their performances were inspiring to many people in Japan and provided great encouragement (1/2)

Fill your cup at the Tea Museum, Shizuoka. Learn about the industry, history, customs & culture of Japanese #tea 🍵, and try your hand at making your own cup of refreshing powdered #GreenTea in the museum's authentic teahouse! tea-museum.jp/index_en.html #RegionalRevitalization

Living in Japan as a third-country resettled refugee Were you aware of this as an option? Japan provides refugee-centered support in resettlement for accepting third-country resettled #refugees. #InternationalCooperation

PM Kishida: I welcomed the members of the Japan women's national softball team that won the Women's Softball World Cup in July at the Prime Minister's Office. It is extremely valuable that they defeated the world's best teams and won the championship(1/2)

#MeetTheChangemakers: Go fixed-net fishing 🐟, explore a cavern, make sushi 🍣, & more with the Kyotango Ryugu Project! Led by IKEDA Kayoko, this Kyotango region project highlights fishing village life through local fishermen and resident guides. kyoto-sea.com/en/ #Kyoto

Check out this sky-spiraling blend of cutting-edge design and eco-consciousness! A sustainable living hub in Okayama Prefecture, Maniwa City, GREENable HIRUZEN lets in a natural breeze🍃. It offers cycling 🚴, conservation activities, & more. greenable-hiruzen.co.jp #GlobalGoals

This shrine is dedicated to the god of matchmaking ❤ What are you asking the god for? ／ #EXPO2025 opens on Apr. 13 (Sun), 2025! 219 days to go until the opening🎉 ＼ Filming location: Kasugataisha Shrine (Nara City, Nara Prefecture) #EXPO2025 #MYAKUMYAKUsJapanTrip

A new approach for #oysters 🦪 from Re:Blue inc. is making waves in #Tokushima. They can now grow in nutrient-poor waters inside baskets with IoT sensors that monitor water conditions to enable efficient production! reblue-k.com/amabe-oyster/e… #InnovationJapan #RegionalRevitalization