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Taiki Tourism Association.
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In this first post, we will introduce the Taiki Town and provide information on sightseeing spots.

Hokkaido Taiki Town is located in the eastern part of Hokkaido, in the southern part of Tokachi, and is a town with a population of 5,437 (as of January 2023) where the breath of nature and the atmosphere of history intersect.
The name "Taikicho" is derived from the Ainu word "taikiushi", which means "a place where large trees grow in clusters".

The Taiki Town is dotted with beautiful nature and historical sights.
Next, we will introduce the attractive sightseeing spots of Taiki Town.

● Space Exchange Center SORA
Since around 1985, Taiki Town has been conducting aerospace-related experiments with the goal of "space urban development."
In the Space Exchange Center SORA, materials and models of experiments conducted Taiki Town by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Interstellar Technologies, a rocket development company, are exhibited.
Admission is free of charge, no reservation is required.

● Roadside Station "Cosmall Taiki"
Cosmall Taiju, a Roadside Station with local specialties and souvenirs, is one of the places where you can feel the charm of Taiki Town.
At the specialty product corner, you can taste natural cheese from Handa Farm, such as special homemade cheese, and cowbell ice cream (corn, pumpkin, etc.) made with ingredients from Taiki!
There is also a space goods section such as space food and a shopping center with many daily necessities.
In the surrounding area, there is a clear stream "Rekifune River (Rekifunegawa)", which has been selected as the best clear stream in Japan in the past.

Next, we will guide you to leisure information!

◎ Horokayanto LagoonJapanese smelt fishing
Horokayanto LagoonJapanese smelt fishing is lifted from around the end of December and can be enjoyed until late February.
There is also a "Bansei Onsen" right next to the Horokayanto Lagoon, which is perfect for warming up your cold body from Japanese smelt fishing!

◎ Kamui Kotan Park Campground
"Kamui Kotan Park Campground" in Kamuikotan, which is also a scenic spot in Tokachi, is a recommended spot for outdoor lovers!
It is a auto camp place surrounded by rich nature.
In addition to playing in the river, you can also experience fishing, forest walking, and gold panning!
(If you wish to have a gold panning experience, please apply to the Tourism Association in advance.)

Don't miss the events of Hokkaido Taiki Town.

◎ Rekifune River clear stream carp streamer
This is a mini-event held on Children's Day on May 5.
Every year from late April ~ early May, carp streamers spread all over the width of the river, and the sight of them swaying in the wind has become a spring tradition!

◎ Rekifune River Festival
The Rekifune River is also the venue for the "Rekifune River Festival" and "Perpne Fire Festival" held in August.
"Rekifune River Festival" is a major summer event in Taiki Town that started in the first year of Heisei when Rekifune River was evaluated as "the cleanest river in Japan" by the Environment Agency!
And at the end of the Rekifune River Festival, the "Perpne Fire Festival" and fireworks festival are also held.
Don't miss the sight of burning pillar torches stretching into the sky!
You can spend a luxurious time enjoying summer evenings.

Next, we will introduce Taiki Town gourmet information!
The gourmet Taiki Town is rich in variety, including specialty products such as Camembert cheese, autumn salmon, and whey pork, as well as seafood dishes made with fresh seafood and vegetable dishes that taste the bounty of the earth.

The "Taiki Cheese Salmon Bowl" made with cheese and autumn salmon is a popular local gourmet!
While tasting dishes made with plenty of local ingredients, please enjoy the food unique to Hokkaido Taiki Town!

Taiki Town's Furusato Nozei offers fresh seafood and carefully processed products.
thank-you gift such as "Fresh Rich Milk Cowbell Ice Cream", "Handa Farm's Homemade Cheese Set" and "Whey Pork Bowl Set" are especially popular.
Please enjoy the deliciousness unique to Hokkaido Taiki Town through Furusato Nozei!

To access the Taiki Town, please use "Tokachi-Obihiro Airport" from outside Hokkaido.
It takes about 40 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport to Taiki Town or about 70 minutes by bus.
In addition, from Sapporo, it takes about two and a half hours from Sapporo Station to Obihiro Station by train, or about 3 hours and 30 minutes by bus. It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station to Taiki Town.

Although the Taiki Town faces the sea, the climate and weather have a large temperature difference, and it is not uncommon for the average temperature in summer to be about 20 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature to be about 34 degrees Celsius, and the winter to be minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Also, in winter, the temperature difference in a short time is severe, so please be careful what you wear when traveling.

Please visit once and experience the charm of Hokkaido Taiki Town for yourself.
We will continue to deliver the charm of Taiki Town, so thank you!

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Okinawa City Tourism & Promotion Association.
We will send out the latest information and deals of the tropical paradise "Okinawa City".
Everyone will love Okinawa even more! Stay tuned for such information!

First of all, a brief introduction of Okinawa City!
Okinawa City is located in central Okinawa Prefecture and is about 40 minutes by car or taxi from Naha Airport using the expressway.
With a population of about 140,000, it is the second most populous city in Okinawa Prefecture after Naha City.
The average annual climate of Okinawa City is 22°C, and even in winter, it rarely falls below 10°C.

Okinawa City was born in 1974 by the merger of Koza City and Misato Village, and since there are US military bases such as Kadena Air Base, it creates a unique atmosphere where Japanese and American cultures mix.
You can feel American-influenced music and food culture throughout the city.

Let's take a look at some of the attractive sightseeing spots in Okinawa City!
A 5-minute drive from Okinawa Kita Interchange is "Chura Yashi Park Okinawa Southeast Botanical Garden".
It is one of the largest large-scale botanical gardens in Japan, where you can see more than 1,300 species of rare plants from the tropics and subtropics in the two areas of the "Water Paradise Area" and the "Botanical Garden Area".
In addition to plants, you can interact with animals such as capybaras and squirrel monkeys, and the "Okinawa Tropical Illumination" is held from late October to late May every year.

Next, we will introduce Okinawa zoo&museum, a facility that combines a zoo and a museum that children can enjoy.
At the zoo, about 150 kinds of animals are on display, including exhibits of rare creatures unique to Okinawa, such as Ryukyu foxes and native livestock, and events are held where you can enjoy feeding experiences and learning about animals.
At the Wonder Museum, a museum in the park, interesting science experiences and workshops are held to stimulate children's sensibilities.
Every Saturday from July 22nd to August 26th, you can enjoy the night zoo "Sata ZOO Night", so please stop by.

And Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park, a popular tourist spot for prefectural residents that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
On the north side, there is a sports zone with an athletic field, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts, etc., and on the south side, it is a regional park with bicycle rentals, auto campsites, recreation pools, and a small plaza where you can play playground equipment.
At the recreation pool, which has been open since July (weekends and holidays only), you can enjoy a rotating waterslide.
In addition, in the Little Plaza, there are large playground equipment where you can enjoy several types of slides such as tunnel slides and roller slides, trampolines and bouldering, which are very popular with children.
At the auto campsite, food sales, rental equipment, and fuel are also sold, so you can enjoy barbecue empty-handed, so you can easily enjoy a relaxing time.

If you like shopping, we recommend "Central Park Avenue"!
This shopping street, which was the main street of Okinawa City, which flourished as the center of commerce, is lined with various shops with an American atmosphere, and you can enjoy everything from shopping to Okinawan gourmet.
In addition, "Kozagate Street" is also an area where American culture remains strong, and it is a place where you can enjoy just looking at it because it is lined with shops full of exoticism.

Recommended for souvenirs, we will introduce Okinawa City's traditional craft "Chibana Hanaori".
Chibana ori is a historic traditional fabric with geometric patterns that has been made in Chibana, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture since the time of the Ryukyu Dynasty in the 18th century, and has been loved as a sunny dress for festivals such as Umaharashi (horse riding competition, men's festival) and usdek (usudai drum and women's festival wishing for a bountiful harvest).
Nowadays, wallets, ties, business card holders, etc. are easy to incorporate into daily life and are also delighted as souvenirs!

Among the events and festivals in Okinawa City, the largest Eisa Festival in Okinawa Prefecture, which will be held for the first time in four years this year, "Okinawa All Islands Eisa Festival" is popular.
Eisa is one of Okinawa's traditional performing arts, and a dance is performed on the night of the Old Bon to memorialize ancestors.
This year 2023 (Reiwa 5) it will be held from September 8 to 10.

At the "Okinawa City Industrial Festival" held at the aforementioned Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park, there is a lineup of delicious foods from Okinawa City! It is enjoyed by many people, including locals.
In the food area, you can taste the specialties of Koza created by famous restaurants competing with each other, and there are many other famous products produced and processed in Okinawa City.
When you come to Okinawa City, be sure to check out the events.

In addition, the Okinawa Marathon is a full marathon that starts at Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park and spans Okinawa City, Uruma City, Kadena Town, Chatan Town, and Kitanakagusuku Village in Okinawa Prefecture, and approximately 15,000 runners from Japan and abroad participate.
You can run while enjoying the nature and culture of Okinawa City.
* The Okinawa Marathon held in February 2023 has unfortunately been postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus.

When sightseeing in Okinawa City, you can choose accommodation that suits your travel style, from resort hotels to business hotels, rental villas and guest houses.
If you rent a car, you can easily access not only sightseeing spots in Okinawa City but also nearby sightseeing spots, so it is also recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa.

Okinawa City Tourism & Promotion Association is also working to attract sports camps and training camps and promote sports tourism by utilizing the sports environment in Okinawa City.
In the future, we will also introduce many sports facilities and sports facilities in Okinawa City.
If you are considering holding a sports training camp or tournament in Okinawa City, please feel free to contact us.

In Okinawa City, you can enjoy rich nature, delicious food, and exotic culture!
We will send you the latest information and attractive information so that you can make wonderful memories in Okinawa City, so thank you!