Notice] Event Information♪ Kids Iwanai Water Park🏖️ This year it takes place on the same day as the second day of the Dotou Festival! ★ Date and Time ・Sunday, August 3, 10:00–15:00 ★ Venue Iwanai Regional Cultural Center Marine Park Postal Code 045-0003 51-7 Bandai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai District, Hokkaido ★ Eligibility Up to third-grade elementary school children accompanied by a guardian * Please do not take your eyes off your child. * We cannot take responsibility for accidents that occur without a guardian present. Changing tents will be provided on the day Please bring a change of clothes and a towel We look forward to welcoming everyone♪

[Notice] Event Information♪ The 52nd Iwanai Dotoh Festival!!! A spectacular fireworks show with about 5,000 shells🎇 ★Date and Time ・Saturday, August 2 — from 12:00 ※Fireworks start at 20:00 ※Postponed to the next day in case of rain ・Sunday, August 3 — from 10:00 ★Venue Special outdoor site on the west side of the Iwanai Regional Cultural Center Postal code 045-0003 51-7 Bandai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai District, Hokkaido For the program and event details, please see the images from the second one onward.

Special Exhibition “The Artist Who Draws: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko” (July 12, 2025–August 31, 2025) A major exhibition in Tomakomai dives into the appeal of anime and manga legend Yoshikazu Yasuhiko—the largest show of his work to date! Dates: Saturday, July 12, 2025–Sunday, August 31, 2025 Closed: Mondays (open Monday, July 21 and Monday, August 11 [national holiday]; closed Tuesday, July 22 and Tuesday, August 12) Hours: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. On Saturday, July 26 and Tuesday–Saturday, August 26–30, the museum is open until 8:00 p.m. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Venue: Tomakomai City Museum of Art and Natural History, Exhibition Rooms 1–3 Admission: Adults 600 yen (500 yen), university and high school students 400 yen (300 yen), elementary and junior high school students free ※ Prices in parentheses apply to advance tickets and groups of 10 or more. ※ Present your annual pass to enter for 300 yen for adults and 200 yen for university and high school students. ※ For exemption applications, please inquire. ※ The courtyard exhibition and the permanent collection are also included. ※ Admission fees are accepted in cash only. Combined ticket (common pass for Tomakomai City Museum of Art and Kushiro City Museum of Art): 1,300 yen

[Wood Play Experience Market] Komu Museum of Art Saturday, August 2, 10:00–16:00 We present the “Wood Play Experience Market”! ※Museum closing time is 17:00 See it, touch it, make it—fun wooden workshops await you. [Workshop Highlights] 〇 Wooden keychain and brooch making Artist: tek Tanno Yuri Fee: 500 yen each Duration: about 30 minutes 〇 Make a wooden kaleidoscope or clock!! Artist: Do mono Fee: Kaleidoscope 1,000 yen / Clock 500 yen Duration: about 30 minutes 〇 Wood-nut BUG BUG Wood education meister: Erika Murai Fee: 300 yen Duration: about 30 minutes 〇 Mushroom magnet making Uenshiri and friends (taiko drum team) Fee: 500 yen (for two pieces) Duration: about 10 minutes ※Admission fees apply as usual High school and older 500 yen / Grades 4–6 and junior high 300 yen / Ages 3 to Grade 3 100 yen / Under 3 free ※Residents of Nishiokoppe Village are free of charge that day To mark the village’s 100th anniversary, the first 100 visitors will receive a free workshop ticket! Every craft is adorable—you’ll have trouble choosing which to make. Come make a lovely piece and create a summer vacation memory. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu Museum of Art #Summer #Wood Play Experience Market #Hands-on #Workshop #Woodworking #Woody Summer School #August 2

Event Announcement📣 From August 1 to August 3, the Hokkaido Balloon Festival takes place in Kamishihoro Town😊 This hot air balloon competition was first held in Japan in 1974!! A colorful array of balloons gathers from across the country to compete🎵 You can also enjoy tethered balloon rides, live music, and local gourmet food😍 On the experience flights, you can ride the balloon of Horon-chan, Kamishihoro Town’s character, the fairy of sky and land!! 📌Date and Time: August 1–August 3, 2025 📌Location: Kamishihoro Town Aviation Park and surrounding areas 📌Hot Air Balloon Competition Flight Schedule 8/1 → Morning competition 5:30, Afternoon competition 15:30 8/2 → Morning competition 5:30, Afternoon competition 15:30 8/3 → Morning competition 5:30, Flight curtain call (free flight) 15:30 📍On the night of 8/2 at 19:00, enjoy the balloon glow, where burners light up the balloons!! A rainbow of balloons will color the summer sky🎵 For details, please see the official Hokkaido Balloon Festival website. 📍On 8/1, a summer evening fireworks show will be held in Kamishihoro Town from 20:00😍 Bring your family and friends and come join us🤗 Other event information is posted on the Tokachi Hare website event page, so please check the homepage. https://hbf.jp//

The Otofukecho Chamber of Commerce Summer Festival Cool-Down Fireworks Display will take place on Saturday, August 2! A variety of events, including festival stalls, vendor booths, and a singing contest, will liven up Otofuke’s summer! Fireworks are scheduled to be launched from 8:00 PM🎆 We hope to see you there! 📍For details, please see the Otofukecho Chamber of Commerce website.

🏮✨Yukata Night 2025✨🏮 ＼Why not make this summer’s memories here?／ 📅 Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025 🕒 Time: 2:30 PM–7:30 PM 📍 Venue: Tokachigawa Onsen Yunonosato Hall 👘A summer festival where the yukata takes center stage🌙 Enjoy a summer night as a slightly different you. 🟡 Balloon release🎈・Otofukecho Komata Drum Performance 🟡 Log-cutting race・Yukata contest 💝Exciting prizes available!! 🟡 Children’s festival stalls (target shooting, yo-yo fishing, etc.) 🟡 Food stalls and kitchen cars🍺🍙 🌟 Visitors wearing yukata or jinbei will receive a 500-yen voucher redeemable at the venue (children will receive festival tickets) as a gift🎁 ※You are welcome to attend in everyday clothes as well! 🎐Check the images for details! We will share updates as they come! We look forward to seeing many of you 😊

Event Announcement📣 The annual beer garden “Tarunama Beer Aya” returns to Honbetsu on Saturday, July 26th 🍺 Along with beer, a wide selection of alcoholic drinks such as chu-hai and sake will be available 😊 Local foods will be lined up so you can enjoy gourmet bites with your drinks 🎵 The program is packed with attractions, including a performance by the Yoshitsune Taiko drummers and a HIPHOP dance show by local children!! A raffle may award luxurious prizes like travel vouchers and hot-spring hotel stays 🎁🎁 Grab a beer and beat the summer heat with us～🎵🎵🤗 Date and Time: Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 15:00 Venue: Parking lot in front of Honbetsu Town Hall Contact: Honbetsu Chamber of Commerce and Industry TEL: 0156-22-2529 https://www.town.honbetsu.hokkaido.jp/sightseeing/fes/details/beerfes.html...

Otofukecho pairs perfectly with dusk 🌄 The wide sky and endless fields make it a truly charming town 🍃 It’s also nice to stop by during a leisurely drive 🚗

The Summer Grand Thanksgiving is happening again this year📢 Summer Grand Thanksgiving! Date: Sunday, July 27 Time: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (5 hours only) Location: Setouchi Shoji store warehouse 17-2, Nishi 1-jo Minami 5-chome, Shintoku Town Phone: 0156-64-4313 From Minamifurano: Toba Farm Mini Tomatoes @tobatomato Thin-skinned, sweet mini tomatoes🍅 1 kg → ¥1,300 (tax included) Reservations accepted! From Eniwa: Tomoe Bagels @tomoebagel Chewy, fluffy and filling! ¥350–¥400 each ※Limited quantity From local Shintoku: Oyatsuya Hana (Snack Shop Hana) @oyatsuya_hana3 Taiwan castella cake, rich in eggs 🥚, moist and silky ¥200–¥230 each And finally, from the organizer Setouchi Shoji @setouchi.urapp4313 New release: Odaichi Tokachi Somen 1 bag 800 g – ¥500 (tax included) Semi-dried soba 200 g × 4 bags – ¥1,000 (tax included) We will also be selling these and accepting gift-season orders Why not take this opportunity to come by?💁‍♀️ We look forward to seeing you! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Tokutoku Station-front Complex Facility #tuktuk #Tokutoku #Summer #Grand Thanksgiving #Mini Tomato #Bagel #Taiwan Castella #Soba #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Summer vacation craft experience! ~Using old logs~ Handmade miniature house Try cutting various kinds of logs You can even use the wood you cut as a chimney for a miniature house!? Choose the parts, assemble them... Paint them your favorite colors and make it just the way you like! Let’s turn Takutetsu Kinokotan into a lively village♪ Of course, you can take your miniature house home with you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. @t_kinokotan Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Time: 10:00–15:00 Location: Takutetsu Kinokotan Participation fee: 500 yen Kids and adults alike—come and join the fun! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #shintoku #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Tokutoku multi-use facility in front of the station #Takutetsu Kinokotan #miniature house #making a miniature house #summer vacation craft #craft experience #hodagi (old mushroom-log) #tuktuk #tokutoku #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #summervacation #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Event Announcement 📣 On Saturday, July 26, Tokachi–Shimizu Town will host the Seiryu Festival 😊 This beloved event returns for its 47th year!! The stage program is packed with YOSAKOI dance, jazz dance, and performances by Shimizu and Mikage Middle School brass bands, among others!! A bingo tournament and a fun prize drawing could award luxurious prizes!? You can also ride in and see working vehicles such as aerial work platforms and patrol cars on display!! The Chamber of Commerce Women’s and Youth Divisions, the Shimizu High School Sanroku Club, and local restaurants will host booths so you can enjoy regional gourmet treats 🎵 📌Date and Time: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 12:00–20:30 📌Venue: Event plaza next to JR Tokachi-Shimizu Station *In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to the following day 📌How to participate in the prize drawing Only those who purchase the advance “Lucky Coupon with Lottery Ticket” usable at the Chamber of Commerce Youth Division booth are eligible. 📌Inquiries Seiryu Festival Executive Committee (Shimizu Town Chamber of Commerce) TEL: 0156-62-2208 It’s been hot lately, so please take care of your health and enjoy the summer festival 🤗 https://www.town.shimizu.hokkaido.jp/section/08/details/47.html...

August 9th "Mugikansai" festival celebrates the wheat harvest! 🌾 In Otofukecho, the town with Japan’s highest wheat production, the wheat harvest thanksgiving festival "Mugikansai" will take place. The festival runs simultaneously at three venues: Roadside Station Otofuke, the wheat fields of Miura Farm, and Roadside Station Garden Spa. You can touch, see, taste, and enjoy wheat in many hands-on experiences. A stamp rally will also be held! Please come and join us 😊

[Feel the Festival Atmosphere at Kimu!] When I visited the Forest Museum Kimu after a long time I found festival booths spreading out! Handmade by Kimu staff, there were goldfish scooping, a shooting gallery, and a fishing corner, with stuffed animals welcoming visitors. With temperatures in Hokkaido topping 30°C, don’t forget to stay hydrated while you play. ***** Friday night, July 25th, is Culture Night! The museum stays open late from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Admission is free for everyone during these hours. At 5:30 PM there will be a concert by the Nishiokoppe Junior High School brass band. At 6:30 PM the puppet-theater group Doremi will perform. For inquiries, contact the Forest Museum Kimu. TEL: 0158-87-2600 We look forward to your visit. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Forest Museum Kimu #Summer #Festival booths #Culture Night

Notice of the 34th Rekifune River Clear-Stream Festival Alongside the annual PET bottle rocket contest, the Perpune Fire Festival and fireworks display, this year we will also present the Kimi to Idol Precure♪ character show and a live paint session where an artist paints a giant "TAIKI" sign on-site! Come and join Taiki Town’s big summer event!

📍Chiyoda Weir A beautiful weir standing quietly in the great outdoors💧 Surrounded by the clear waters of the Tokachi River and lush greenery, it’s a place where time soothes the heart🍃✨ From around September to October, one of the charms here is watching autumn-returning masu salmon (autumn masu) swim upstream to spawn🐟 It’s a spot that makes photographers want to get out with their cameras, highly recommended for photo lovers📸

The music never stops At the guesthouse GA.KOPPER in Nishiokoppe Village This week’s music events continue to take place🎉 ○ Puukichi’s Guitar Concert Thursday, July 24, 8:00 PM Enjoy the sound of acoustic guitar ○ Ni Tete Boy Live and Session Saturday, July 26 Afternoon session 2:30 PM–3:30 PM Evening session 6:30 PM–9:00 PM We’re excited to hear music and drum performances from Ghana😆 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Both events are free to enter They are tip-based free live shows🏋️ Visitors who are not staying overnight are very welcome! We ask that you order at least one drink, such as a beverage🍺 At Ni Tete’s evening session you might be able to try the event’s special menu item, “white curry”!? Please come with friends and family, we hope to see you there! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #music #Live #Puukichi #guitar concert #acoustic guitar #Ni Tete Boy #drums #Ghana #GAKOPPER

【Reservations are being accepted】 Held in ✨ again this year 🎆 Dinner buffet 🎆 enjoyed on the top floor of "Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku" Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 To coincide with the fireworks festival, we Held in a dinner buffet that can be Fun by all generations. During the fireworks launch time, there are also bleachers available in the window seats of the restaurant. Enjoy one of the largest events in Kushiro City with food. For details, please check the official website. Reservations and Contact: 0154-31-1277 (direct) 9:00A.M.~6:00P.M.

On June 15, 2025, the Community Exchange Center “Tokutoku” opened in front of JR Shintoku Station 😊 On the second floor, the railway heritage exhibition room “Poppo” displays dioramas and the history of railways. When you view the dioramas, try crouching so your eye level matches the models—you’ll see them in a different way 🚂 On the first floor, the cafe and shop Kotoise offers railway-themed goods, cow-pattern cups and ornaments made from Shintoku-yaki pottery, handmade items by local artists, and specialty products from Shintoku Town. On the second floor, the information center (Shintoku Town Tourism Association) also rents bicycles, so you can explore the town by bike and enjoy the scenery and local food. Please consider visiting the Community Exchange Center “Tokutoku” sometime 🤗 https://shintoku-town.net//

A Ezo deer wading in Lake Utonai. It appears to be eating aquatic plants.✨ It looks cool and refreshing. (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

🚶‍♀️🏔️ 〈Hokkaido East Trail〉 The Hokkaido East Trail, a long-distance route linking three national parks and towns, opened in October 2024 and runs roughly 410 km north to south across eastern Hokkaido from Kushiro City to Rausucho. This trail is highly recommended for the coming season, so here is a brief introduction. For more details, see Teshikaga Navi. ※When undertaking the trail, be sure to complete proper preparations in advance. Correction) On the first page, part of the wording has been corrected https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/dototrail/...

Event Notice📣 On Monday, July 21, the "Mikage Festival" will take place 😊 Also known as the Beer Festival!! Enjoy handmade flavors from local shops, sirloin-cut steaks, and grilled Wagyu ribeye together with beer 🎵 The program includes Flahibiscus Mikage, Cheer Angel Baton Twirlers, and a bingo tournament!! The festival ends with a grand fireworks display that will color the summer night sky!! Relax and enjoy summer with a beer🍺 📌Date and Time: July 21, 2025, from 15:00 (will proceed even in rain) 📌Venue: Mikage Community Center 📌Parking: Mikage Improvement Center 📌Fireworks start at 20:00 [Requests] 📍Seating at the venue is limited. Please bring your own tables and chairs. 📍If you use the lawn, please bring a ground sheet. 📍There is no garbage station. Please take your trash home with you. 📍Please refrain from parking on the street as it will inconvenience nearby residents. https://www.shimizu-hokkaido-ta.jp/cont8/49.html...

📍Aikoku Station (Obihiro) A former JNR station made famous by the phrase "From the Land of Love to Happiness." The station building is now preserved as a memorial, and a nostalgic atmosphere lingers. Retro signs and the station name board are highly photogenic. The heart-shaped fountain is adorable 💓 We recommend it as a stop on your Obihiro sightseeing itinerary 📸💖

Event Announcement📣 The "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival" will be held on Sunday, July 20.😊 After the railway first reached Rikubetsu in 1910 (Meiji 43), it was abolished in April 2006 (Heisei 18). In April 2008 (Heisei 20), it was reborn as the operational "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway." Hoping to welcome more riders, we hold the "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival."🎵 On Saturday, July 19, the eve festival features stage shows and local food stalls!! About 1,500 fireworks will be launched, and a special fireworks train will run so passengers can watch the display from the train (capacity 32 people, 1,500 yen, includes Rikubetsu town specialty products).😍 Eve Festival 📌Date and Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 18:00 📌Venue: Midorimachi Soccer Field 📍Fireworks launch at 20:00 On Sunday, July 20, the main festival is packed with activities, including special train rides, dance and street performances, horse riding experiences, a big lottery, and mochi throwing!! Rikubetsu town’s mascot character "Shibare-kun" and his bouncy dome are a big hit with children!! 📌Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 10:00 📌Venue: Station Front Multipurpose Plaza 📍A comedy stage by Yoshimoto comedians will be held at 14:30😁 Contact Rikubetsu Town Tourism Association Office (Rikubetsu Town Hall, Industrial Promotion Division, Commerce and Industry Promotion Section TEL:0156-27-2141) Enjoy the three-day weekend—bring your family and friends to the event and make lots of great memories🤗 https://www.rikubetsu.jp/kanko/event/tetsudoumatsuri/...

📢⚠️ [About canoe launch sites on Lake Kussharo and the Kushiro River] Please note that the space beside Choko Bridge, which has long been used as a canoe launch and landing area, will be unavailable starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025. [About canoe launch sites on the Kushiro River] Those canoeing on the Kushiro River may launch from Kussharo Watersports Exchange Park. Please note that Kussharo Watersports Exchange Park requires a usage fee for canoe launches and landings. [About canoe launch sites on Lake Kussharo – Wakoto Peninsula] Those canoeing from Wakoto Peninsula must launch from the designated spots on the peninsula. Before launching, be sure to check the "Wakoto Rules," which set out usage guidelines for the peninsula. The Wakoto Rules are posted on signs at the site and are also available inside the Wakoto Field House. [Canoe tours in Teshikaga Town] If you wish to join a guided canoe tour on Lake Kussharo or the Kushiro River, you can apply as before through each tour operator. It’s a great season for enjoying the waterside—please come and visit the Kushiro River. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/canoe_2507/...

I was finally able to go to the Tengu fire walk, which I had been wanting to Outbound for a long time Fly to New Chitose Airports 3 hours by rental car I finally arrived at Kotohira Shrine The fire crossing of the tengu that I saw here was solemn and mysterious

A shishimai lion dance visited the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center!! Even after getting his head nipped, Tomakomai’s official mascot Tomachop stayed cool and unfazed (lol). This is sure to bring good fortune✨

Have you ever heard of the "Magic Hour"? 👀 Famous as the One of the World's Three Great Sunsets, the sunset in Kushiro is often photographed mainly. However, the sky is also wonderful, as the sunset around sunset reflects and is dyed in beautiful colors! 🌇 The photo was taken by the front desk staff as a hobby. Don't 😏💎 miss this moment

Event Announcement📣 How are your plans for this weekend? Makubetsu Summer Festa 2025 will take place on Sunday, July 20th🎵 Alongside dance, light rock music, and taiko drumming, there will be games for children and food stalls serving delicious local treats from Makubetsu😁 A grand lottery offers luxurious prizes, including paired travel vouchers!! The festival’s climax will be about 3,000 fireworks that will fill the night sky with brilliant gold😍 Come enjoy the summer festival with friends and family🤗 📌Date and time: Sunday, July 20th, 2025, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM 📌Location: Makubetsu Town Sports Park, special event area 📌Notes * Bringing pets is prohibited. * The entire sports park is smoke-free (including electronic cigarettes). * Grilling and BBQ inside the sports park are prohibited. http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8545...

【Notice of Wedding Consultation Held In】 Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Saturday, August 16, 2025 Sunday, September 21, 2025 ①10:00A. M.～ ②11:30A. M.～ ③1:00P. M.～ ④2:30P. M.～ ⑤4:00P. M.～ ~Free Trial~ Nail tip experience, personal diagnosis experience (color, skeleton, face type), 1 couple photo cut (data handover) * Consultations and free trials require advance reservations. Held in by the day before the event. * When making a reservation, we accept requests for the date, time, and time. Contact Kushiro Prince Hotel (in charge of bridal) 10:00A. M.～6:00P.M. TEL：0154-31-1275 #Hotel Bridal #Wedding #Wedding Consultation #Wedding #Superb view in Rinse #Superb view experience of Rinse #Rinse Hotels #Kushiro Prince Hotel #Hokkaido #Eastern Hokkaido #Kushiro