[Spring Marche 2026] How did everyone spend the Golden Week holidays? From May 2nd (Saturday) to May 4th (Monday), the Spring Nishiokoppe Marche was held at the entrance of Nishiokoppe Roadside Station "Kamu." The first day had a cloudy sky with light rain, the second day was warm and sunny, and the third day saw snow following rain. While the weather wasn't ideal for a market, many people from both inside and outside the village visited the roadside station and stopped by the marche 🙌 With the chilly temperatures, the red wine stew made with deer meat and the wild vegetable tempura udon were particularly comforting 🍜 In addition to items to eat on the spot, there were also baked goods and sweet potato snacks available for takeout, along with a children's festival booth! Looking back, the light-hearted conversations with the people I was working with made for a truly enjoyable three days. I received a lot of energy from customers saying, "It was delicious!" Let's meet again at the Autumn Marche in September!

Enjoy a fun-filled trip experiencing the nature of Kushiro. 🌿 Breathtaking spots overlooking the wetlands, relaxing canoe experiences, and unique scenery await you here. Both sightseeing and activities are based at Kushiro Prince Hotel. You can make reservations through the profile URL. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

The Hokkaido Eastern Trail has started again this season! The Hokkaido Eastern Trail is a long trail of approximately 410 km connecting Kushiro and Rausu. Why not take a walk while enjoying the scenery of eastern Hokkaido? For more details, please check the latest information on the Hokkaido Eastern Trail's website and social media! 🚶‍♂️⛰️ Facebook "2026 Season, Now Open" https://www.facebook.com/dototrail/... Instagram "2026 Season, Now Open" https://www.instagram.com/dototrail/...

Event Announcement 📣 The off-road race in Rikubetsucho started in 1982! In 1986, one of Hokkaido's largest off-road courses, "Rikubetsu Circuit," was established, hosting races for buggies and ATVs 🎵 On Sunday, May 17th, the first round of "Off-Road Battle 2026," marking the start of this season, will be held 😊 This is an important battle that could determine the chances of victory this season, so be sure to experience the excitement at the venue. We look forward to your visit 🤗 Date: Scheduled to start at 9 AM on Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Motorsports Land "Rikubetsu Circuit" (Uenbetsu, Rikubetsucho) https://www.rikubetsu.info//

The port stretches out beyond the window. With that view in sight, the morning begins slowly. A cup made with your favorite ingredients is simple yet satisfying. Please experience a moment of relaxation at the Kushiro Prince Hotel. ▶ Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Event Announcement📣 On May 16th (Saturday), the "Sumomo no Sato Matsuri 2026" will be held in Sarabetsumura😊 This event allows you to enjoy cherry blossom viewing and local gourmet food in the "Sumomo no Sato," where about 1,000 plum blossoms will be in full bloom🎵 At the venue, there will also be a "Nodate" (outdoor tea ceremony) by the tea ceremony club and a "Yoga Experience." Additionally, as a special gift for attendees, the first 500 people who respond to the survey will receive a bag of "Donguri Mura Potato Chips"‼ Furthermore, a photo contest will be held simultaneously! Please post your photos of plum blossoms taken at Sumomo no Sato on Instagram with the hashtag "#SarabetsumuraSumomoNoSatoMatsuri2026" and tag the Sarabetsumura Tourism Association (sarabetsumura_kankou)! Prizes will be awarded for outstanding works, so be sure to participate🤗 Date and Time: May 16, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM *The event will be held rain or shine Location: Inside Donguri Park, Sarabetsu Sumomo no Sato https://www.sarabetsu.jp/sightseeing/event/sumomo/...

Good morning! 🌞 This is the view from the 16th floor of the only city hotel in Tomakomai, the "Grand Hotel New Oji," featuring the "Sky Restaurant Grand View." You can see Tomakomai Port in the distance! 🚢 During lunchtime, we offer a buffet or à la carte menu, and for dinner, you can enjoy a course or à la carte while taking in the night view of this city of 160,000. Please enjoy a wonderful time with your loved ones! 🍴

On May 5th (Tuesday), we held the "Rekifune River Clear Stream Carp Streamers Children's Day Mini Event"! The weather was favorable, and the event was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended! Additionally, the installation of the carp streamers along the Rekifune River has concluded as of May 6th. We look forward to next year's event!

Start your day with a feast in the port town.☀️ Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the top-floor restaurant "Top of Kushiro," overlooking Kushiro City and the Pacific Ocean. Savor the popular "Seafood Bowl," Nemuro Strait Kombu Soy Sauce Ramen, and a variety of Japanese and Western dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients. It's a special morning experience to savor both the view and breakfast in Kushiro. Reservations can be made through the profile URL. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

A hotel to stay in for memories. The aroma of Napolitan and the color of Cream Soda are somehow nostalgic. When you come here, it feels like time flows a little slower. Would you like to enjoy the atmosphere of Showa? 【Until Saturday, October 31, 2026】 Reservations can be made from the URL in the profile. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

【Window Art at Kamu】 The windows of Kamu are beautifully decorated! Using crayons that can be drawn on the window and wiped off with a wet cloth, visitors to Kamu were invited to draw again this year🖍 This time, we set a somewhat abstract theme of "Flowers and Songs." That said, the children freely draw their favorite vehicles and game characters. No matter what kind of drawings they create, when the windows are filled with art, it feels like the roadside station comes alive, bringing a smile to our faces. The windows along the corridor leading from the restroom to the hall are adorned with drawings from children and adults who visited on the first day of the market. On the Flower Park side of the hall, where the mechanical organ plays, there are wonderful paintings by local volunteers lined up. Five artists each expressed the theme in their own unique ways, and I hope many people will come to see the five painted windows together. The exhibition is scheduled to run until mid-July. Please enjoy the windows inside the building along with the Flower Park!

【Fitness Room Renovation OPEN】 Available for use from May 1st. ・Operating hours: 5:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Guests staying with us can use it freely. Take a moment to relax your mind and body during your travels. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

＼ RENEWAL OPEN ／ 2026.5.1 FRI A fitness room exclusively for guests will open at the Prince Hotel Kushiro. Refresh in the morning and reset at night. Transform your stay into a more enriching experience. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

🚨 This is the last year‼︎ Be sure to check it out‼︎ The stamp rally for the "2nd Generation Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train" has started on April 24th, marking its final operation this year. 🚂✨ You can collect various designs of the "2nd Generation Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train" stamps at six participating post offices! The period is from April 24, 2026, to April 23, 2027. This will be your last chance, so be sure to take part❣️ For more details, please check the flyer or the participating post offices.

【Tsutsujigahara Morning Walking Tour Starts!】 The season of the blooming Ezo Iso Tsutsuji has arrived. Would you like to take a stroll through Tsutsujigahara, connecting Kawayu Onsen and Mt. Io? The "Tsutsujigahara Morning Walking Tour," where you can observe the Ezo Iso Tsutsuji that will soon be at its peak, is starting! Since the course begins from Kawayu Onsen, you can enjoy the walk on the morning after staying in the hot spring town. <Guide to Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail> ■Period: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 ■Time: Every morning at 6:00 AM (Total duration about 1 hour) Meeting at 5:55 AM, Departure at 6:00 AM. *Cancelled in case of rain ■Participation Fee: 500 yen for elementary school students and above (free for infants) *Cash payment at the venue ■Meeting Place: In front of Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum ■Application: Please fill out the application form by 7:00 PM the day before, including: ① Name of the representative ② Number of participants ③ Contact phone number ④ Name of your accommodation. You can access the application form via the QR code on the flyer. *If you cannot send the application, please call the office at 090-2512-3143. [ Notes ] ・This is a tour walking approximately 3 km from Kawayu Onsen to Mt. Io (returning from Mt. Io will be by car). ・Please participate in comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for movement. ・The tour will be cancelled in case of rain. Participants will be notified in case of cancellation. ・The content may change or be cancelled depending on the blooming status of the Iso Tsutsuji. ■Organizer: Akan-Mashu National Park Kawayu Area Management Association ■Contact: 090-2512-3143 (Yoshida) https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/tsutsuji2026/...

🌸Cherry Blossoms at Wakin Peninsula🌸 This morning was somewhat cloudy, but the sun has become stronger in the afternoon, making it a great time to enjoy the blossoms. The view of Lake Kussharo from Wakin Peninsula is also calm, promising beautiful scenery to enjoy. If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to head to Wakin Peninsula soon!🏃‍♂️💨

🚢 Notice of Cruise Ship Arrival 🚢 The cruise ship "Seven Seas Explorer" will be arriving in Kushiro! Passengers will disembark and enjoy sightseeing in Kushiro. We hope the citizens will warmly welcome them with a friendly atmosphere 😊 As the ship departs, there will be an Ainu dance farewell performance by Chaz 👋 We look forward to your participation! ✨ *Parking available for general visitors Date: Friday, May 8, Year R8 Arrival: 8:00 AM Departure: 5:00 PM Location: Kushiro Port East Port District Seismic-Resistant Passenger Terminal Local products on sale from around 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Farewell around 4:30 PM.

【Woody Summer School 2026】 Join us for a woodworking camp to create wooden toys "Woody Summer School" This year marks the 32nd edition, where we will create a powerful "tractor" that runs through fields over a 2-night, 3-day program! Dates: From 2 PM on Friday, August 7, 2026, to 11:30 AM on Sunday, August 9 Capacity: First 8 groups Application Period: From June 1 (Monday) to July 10 (Friday) Participation Fee (Kit Fee): General: 15,000 yen / Local residents: 8,000 yen *Additional entrance fees and lunch costs will apply *Please make your own accommodation reservations. For more information, please visit the Komu website or contact us at the details below. Forest Art Museum "Komu" ☎ 0158-87-2600 Families and adults are welcome to participate. Would you like to create memorable works with woodworking experts? We look forward to your participation.

Oh dear! Already in full bloom? 🌸 This morning, I took a photo of the cherry blossoms at the entrance of Wakin Peninsula. 🌸 Could it be that they are already in full bloom? If you haven't seen them yet, head to the main road at the entrance of Wakin Peninsula soon! 🏃‍♂️💨

This is also the first year for the indoor exhibition at Tokachi Hills' Umbrella Sky. I remembered seeing something similar somewhere, and that's probably because it resembles an event in a certain location in Fukushima Prefecture.

This is the Umbrella Sky (Sakura) at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsu, Hokkaido. It is held every June, but this year it started in May. A few days ago, there was a day of strong winds that caused damage, leading to its closure. Although repairs have been made since then, full recovery seems difficult. From June, the colors of the umbrellas will change significantly.

Rokka no Mori, located in Nakasatsunaimura, Hokkaido, is a vast area dotted with small art museums, where wildflowers that change with the seasons will greet you.

Spring treats await you with a strawberry feast! 🍓 Indulge in a dinner buffet filled with visually stunning and delicious desserts. Enjoy dishes made with abundant ingredients from Hokkaido, and conclude your experience with a sweet moment of happiness. Take as much as you like of what you love. Enjoy a special night surrounded by the nature of Lake Kussharo. Reservations can be made through the profile URL. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

From the beginning to the end of the day. A place where everything becomes a special view. Feel the breath of nature and spend a relaxing time in a room overlooking the lake. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Lake Kussharo that stretches endlessly. Experience "the luxury of nature" at the Kussharo Prince Hotel. You can make a reservation through the profile URL. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph...

The city of Tomakomai, home to the active volcano Mt. Tarumae. The Tomakomai City Museum is currently hosting a photography exhibition by Naoki Ishikawa, a photographer active both domestically and internationally, known for his series capturing volcanoes and more🌋 The displayed works are being shown for the first time in Japan! The exhibition runs until June 21st. Be sure to check it out. Also on display is "Discover! Mt. Tarumae – Nature Encountered on the Hiking Trails"

Noite de Gran Chi A house standing across from GA.KOPPER guesthouse. It’s a small café named "Gran Chi." We held a live performance at this favorite place, where I often came for event meetings, dinner with acquaintances, and sometimes to practice piano. Inside the warm room with a wood stove, it was a night filled with music and voices. Trombone and guitar performances. Poetry readings. Band performances. With a break for roll cake time, there was also guitar singing. Though it was less than two hours long, the smiles and applause from the audience, and the laughter of the café owner and the sound engineer, were all delightful moments. What can we do next in this place? Even though the live just ended, I feel a bit restless.

It's May 5th at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park, known for its Shibazakura Park. The snow from last night has melted by the morning, and the temperature is rising, accelerating the blooming process. The 'Shibazakura' at the top of the hill is nearly in full bloom, while the lower part is about 70-80% bloomed. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the tulips in the flower beds are beautifully blooming too! Address: Marudai, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido, Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park.

From May 1st to October 31st, the Cycling Stamp Rally will kick off! In the Mashu and Kussharo area, the best cycling season has arrived, filled with clear air and beautiful greenery! Why not collect stamps while enjoying the magnificent nature in Japan's largest caldera? This year, the "Granfondo Mashu Cycling Stamp Rally" will be held again. There will be 24 stamp points throughout Teshikaga, and the event will run for about six months from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Saturday, October 31, 2026. In addition to the stunning Lake Mashu and Mt. Atosanupuri (Mt. Io), there are also breathtaking mountain passes! Whether you prefer a leisurely ride or a fast-paced adventure, enjoy cycling at your own pace. For more details, please check out Teshikaga Navi! 🚲✨

In 2026, rental bicycles will be launched in Teshikagacho! Starting May 1, 2026, rental bicycles will be available at three facilities within Teshikagacho. Enjoy the scenery that can only be seen by bike! Even if you can't drive, you can easily move from your accommodation to nearby tourist spots! These bicycles can be used in various situations. Reservations and payments can be made through the booking site. Convenient and easy! Please use them according to your travel plans.

🌸 The cherry blossoms are in full bloom! 🌸 The image shows the cherry blossoms at "Idemitsu Culture Park" in the city center. The blooming of cherry blossoms in Tomakomai tends to be later compared to Sapporo, often blooming in mid-May, but it seems to be getting earlier each year. 🌸 Could this be due to climate change? (Image provided by Tomakomai City Museum)