Posted from Monbetsu Tourist Information Center! This time, we will introduce the impressions and charms of Monbetsu to the two people who are currently working as trainees. ・Darshani Weeerakkodi (from Sri Lanka / live in Yokohama) Nice to meet you? We came to Monbetsu on 2023.07.30. I ate ramen ? at a Chinese restaurant as I came. I also got delicious bean paste sweets from this shop. It was very tasty. (The ramen in the photo is another shop "Ramen Nishiya") On the second day, we went sightseeing in Monbetsu. - Okhotsk Sky Tower? ー Crab Claw Statue ? - Seal Land ? ーIce Sea Observatory Tower Okhotsk Tower⚓️?? -The drift icebreaker is the Rinko ⛴️ ーDrift Ice Science Center❄️?, I went to see such a place. I was surprised that it was a place that I couldn't see anywhere else. When I went to Okhotsk Sky Tower, Monbetsu looked like a map ?. I was surprised to hear that the Crab Claw Statue object weighed 7 tons. In Seal Land, the time I went was the time for a seal rice called Mina. It was interesting to go as it was so that I wouldn't mind calling her Mina. I also saw the Rinko ⛴️ for the first time. The place I really enjoyed was the location of the drift ice science center GIZA. It was cold inside the -20C, but it was interesting. I was able to see and touch the big drift ice ? and fish ? in the ice, which I had never experienced before. I also saw plankton called Clione for the first time. From the third day, I started working at the Monbetsu Tourist Information Center. I worked on websites and introductions for foreigners. On the fourth day, I went to take pictures of the famous place of Monbetsu with the office staff. - Omsaro Nature View House ? - Okhotsk Garden ? ーI went to see the coast ?. I took a lot of beautiful pictures. From the fourth day, I have been making videos using the photos and videos ?I have taken so far and putting them in the social media. I really enjoyed working with the people at the office. Everyone is kind and gentle, always helping me. Also, thank you to Mr. Onukiyama of the city hall and Mr. Nakamura of the Monbetsu Tourist Information Center, who have been helping me from where I came to Monbetsu until now. Thank you for your support. It was really fun to come to Monbetsu's Inter ship and have a good experience.

This time, we will introduce the impressions and charms of Monbetsu to the two people who are currently working as trainees. ・Le Thi Lan Huong (from Vietnam / live in Yokohama) Nice to meet you, my name is Fong. I'm from Vietnam. I did a one-week internship in Monbetsu. When I came to Monbetsu for the first time, there were fewer houses and buildings than in Yokohama. Instead, there are many trees, flowers and the sea. The atmosphere was ? very comfortable. I couldn't interact with many people, but everyone was friendly and kind. I stayed at Monbetsu Prince Hotel ?. Every day when I leave after the internship, I say, "Thank you for your hard work." I was told. I was impressed. ? ♀️? I feel like I'm coming home to myself. The charm of crest... It's not buzzing, it's not brilliant. There is a special charm of Monbetsu City. The tranquility and gentle scenery are ? attractive. If you are tired from work and need a place to relax, Monbetsu City is the place to go. In addition to the scenery, there are experiences and tours that can only be found in Monbetsu City. For example, the Sea of ? Okhotsk ... Recommended in summer is a large Crab Claw Statue object ? and view of the Sea of Okhotsk. Next is a forest park ??️, green grass and yellow flowers ? dotted around. It was very beautiful. A lot of huge ice ❄️? floes come in winter, you can do snow sports (skiing, snowboarding⛷️ ⛸️...). Others have flower gardens in spring, summer and autumn. Purple lavender?, pink moss phlox ?, red yellow orange tulips ? . Everyone, please come to Monbetsu City. ??

Karin looks at the hot and melting keeper with a cool face.

Nice to meet you! Monbetsu Tourist Information Center. Monbetsu City, located in the middle of Okhotsk in Hokkaido, is a wonderful area surrounded by the rich sea and lush nature. Access to Monbetsu City, Hokkaido is easily accessible by direct flight from Haneda Airport in Tokyo to Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport (one round trip per day, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes). From Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport to Monbetsu City, it takes about 17 minutes by free airport shuttle bus. You can also use intercity buses from Sapporo and Asahikawa, and route buses from JR Engaru and JR Nayoro. The bus ride takes about 5 hours from Sapporo, about 3 hours from Asahikawa, about 2 hours from Nayoro, and about 1 hour from Engaru. You can also rent a car from the airport or train station and enjoy free travel. The weather and climate of Monbetsu City, Hokkaido, are cold in winter and even more cold in the latter half of winter, when drift ice arrives. In summer, the average temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius, making it a comfortable climate. Monbetsu City, Hokkaido is full of attractions! In this post, we will bring you some of the recommended sightseeing spots. Monbetsu City, Hokkaido is a great spot where you can enjoy drift ice (sea ice) up close! The popular Garinko cruise offers a tour of the Sea of Okhotsk. The sight of an icebreaker crushing drift ice is impressive! We offer attractive plans depending on the time of year, such as fishing cruises in "Garinko II", summer vacation cruises at "Garinko III IMERU", and scallop fishing watching cruises. For fishing on the Garinko, fishing equipment can be rented. Since there is little shaking and the handrail is high, even children can use it with confidence. On the undersea floor of the "Ice Sea Observatory Okhotsk Tower", which is the northernmost underwater observatory in Japan, you can see the magnificent scenery of the Sea of Okhotsk. On the third floor of the tower, you can spend an elegant time at Cafe Campanio on the Sea, a café overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk in 360 degrees. "Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum of Hokkaido GIZA" is a facility where you can experience drift ice throughout the year. There are plenty of exhibits where you can learn about the wonders of drift ice (sea ice) in an easy-to-understand manner, and you can also see Clione, which is called the sea fairy. In the extremely cold experience room of minus 20 degrees Celsius, you can touch the actual drift ice. Next, the "Okhotsk Sky Tower" at the top of Mt. Oyama is an observation tower that stands at an altitude of 334m. You can enjoy a spectacular view of the Sea of Okhotsk, Shiretoko, the Daisetsu mountain range, and drift ice in winter. A popular unique tourist spot is "Crab Claw Statue (object)"! It is a claw object of a snow crab with a height of 12 m, a width of 6 m, and a weight of 7 tons. It was created by Toshi Nagasaki, a sculptor from Tokyo. It is a popular photo spot for tourists who want to take commemorative photos. Next up is the Okhotsk Tokkari Center. It is a valuable facility in Japan that protects and raises seals. It is operated by two facilities: "Seal Land" and "Seal Sea Paradise". The Okhotsk Tokkari Center sheltered four seals in 1987, and now more than 20 seals are bred. (As of July 2023) The feeding experience at "Seal Sea Paradise" is a chance to see cute seals up close! Participation is accepted (numbered tickets are distributed) from 40 minutes before the feeding time. The capacity is 5 people on a first-come, first-served basis each time, but those who do not have a numbered ticket can also visit. Summer vacation and long holidays can be crowded, so if you wish to participate, please come early. Okhotsk Ryuhyo Park, about 15 minutes by car from the center of Monbetsu City, is a vast park with the theme of "a great landscape with a view of drift ice and a great scenery where you can hear the noise of the tide." Admission is free. The park is divided into 4 blocks of A~D, where you can enjoy the playground equipment and nature. The "Okhotsk Lavender Field" in Block A has about 12,000 trees and four varieties of lavender planted. The best time to see them is from late June to late July. In Block C, there is "Makiba no Hiroba Park Golf Course", and the course can be used free of charge at the reception, and equipment can be rented. There are plenty of accommodation facilities in Monbetsu City! Some hotels have hot springs, which can be expected to beautify your skin and heal the fatigue of traveling. Finally, I would like to introduce the exquisite gourmet food of Monbetsu City! In Monbetsu City, you can enjoy fresh seafood and local specialties. The large scallops grown under the drift ice of Okhotsk are thick and rich! Processed products are also perfect as souvenirs. There are also seasonal recommendations, including spring horsehair crab and autumn salmon! "Zuwaigani Kouramori" is a specialty not to be missed! We also recommend seafood dishes and local dishes that use plenty of seafood. Monbetsu City, Hokkaido is a treasure trove of nature and the best spot where you can spend a moment of excitement and healing. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will continue to tell you about the charm of Monbetsu City. Thank you for your continued support!

Every Saturday and Sunday in August, and on August 11th ~ 15th, from 11:45 a.m., we will hold a summer event "Ice Fruit Galigari Time" by baby bears! Will this year's cubs be able to eat ice with fruit in it? Please ? come and see it.

【Character Introduction】 "Lily Kagami" A signboard girl who works at a sweet shop in camphor village. He is currently working at a sweet shop in a rural village. His original form is the deputy captain of the Kildare Army's Special Investigation Unit Bacchus, a counter-terrorist organization. I was on another mission at Wellington Base, For some reason, I left the base and worked at a sweet shop. She has been trained in combat since she was a child. I have been given the task of "work" in a world I have never seen before, and I am busy working every day. Illustration: Wakamatsu Kaori

"Village" Where I live, there are mountains, rivers, and the sea nearby, so you can learn various things. Each has a different dangerous object, time of day, and countermeasure. It will live as knowledge that forms oneself Wisdom experienced by our predecessors over the years The world you saw without knowing it will look different from the world you see through wisdom. As I get older I think so

Small Town Fireworks Festival It was the first fireworks display held in a long time, and the beauty of fireworks was expressed in 30 seconds of opening. If you look at the pouring light from the bridge, I think it is quite powerful. Location: Nabari City, Mie Prefecture

This is a video of konbu fishing in Omu Town. From July to August, small boats are used for konbu fishing. If you shoot from directly above with a drone, the transparency of the sea is high, and the konbu swaying in the sea is beautiful. In addition, the hard work of the fishermen is conveyed once again. The video is posted on YouTube. #Kombu fishing is at its peak!! 4K Konbu from Otake is on sale at the online shop "Oumu Umaimonmarket". #Omu Town Tourism Association #Oumuumaimon Market

Nice to meet you, Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel. In the future, this account will be used to provide you with the latest information about the hotel, events around the hotel, and tourist information! 【Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel】 Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel is located in the center of the northern entertainment district "Susukino", and there are many famous sightseeing spots, and it is a 1-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station, so it can be used as a base for sightseeing and business. We offer various accommodation plans, so please check the "Plan List" on the official website when making a reservation! 【Access】 It is conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line. We also have a parking lot for 110 cars, so please make use of it. In addition, we cannot guide guests or those who plan to stay if the parking lot is full, so we recommend that you make a reservation. 【Restaurant "Southwest"】 The on-site restaurant "Southwest" is full of Hokkaido flavors using Hokkaido ingredients such as delicious agricultural and marine products from Hokkaido. 〇 Breakfast buffet We offer many menus unique to Hokkaido, such as the fluffy and pulpy "dashi rolled egg" made right in front of you by the hotel's chef, the "seafood makanadon bowl" that is sprinkled with seafood such as salmon roe, shrimp, and salmon and eaten with untan soy sauce, and miso ramen. 〇 Lunch buffet A weekly menu of chef demonstrations and roast beef from the popular menu are available every day. Please enjoy Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, desserts, and other dishes made with special ingredients discovered by the chef. We will continue to update the latest information on our hotel, advantageous accommodation plan information, and information on nearby sightseeing spots from time to time! 【Basic Information】 Address: 〒064-8509 Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 4-jo Nishi 5-chome 1 Phone number: 011-531-0109 Access: 1-minute walk from Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line "Susukino Station" Exit 4

In Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture, the February fire-swinging kamakura is held, and it is a powerful "fire swing".

Typhoon No. 6 is too amazing ... A 130-year-old banyan tree comes back from its roots to a fallen tree ?.

Kawagoe million light festival. Kawagoe is known as little edo or coedo. This little old style or traditional Japanese city was illuminated with lanterns. The whole atmosphere looks so beautiful. One can even see the moon over building roof. All peoples are in festive mood. Several street performance as well as stage performances were there.

We will ? deliver the butt of a baby bear of a fluffy

Ladies and gentlemen watching the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Nice to meet you! Noboribetsu Bear Park. Located in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, "Noboribetsu Bear Park Noboribetsu Mabokujo" is a ranch where the rich nature and cute bears welcome you at the top of a Mt. Shihorei where Lake Kuttara is located. In this post, we will inform you about the details of the Noboribetsu Bear Park and sightseeing in the surrounding area. First of all, we will introduce the facility information of Noboribetsu Bear Park. As of 2023, Noboribetsu Bear Park has about 70 brown bears in captivity. There are several exhibits of Ezo brown bears in the bear farm, and you can see male brown bears at Farm 1, female brown bears at Farm 2, and 0-year-old cubs at Baby Bear Farm (end of April ~ beginning of December). Bears in Ranch 1 and Ranch 2 can be given bear treats. Enjoy the feeding experience with cute bears begging for treats! The male bears in the first farm are much larger than the females and beg for snacks leisurely. In addition, there is a "human cage" where you can observe bears at close range through the glass, so you can enjoy watching bears carefully. Please enjoy a commemorative photo with the bear through the glass. The female bears in Ranch No. 2 are very active, standing on two legs, lying down, and begging for treats in fancy poses. You can observe the movement, dexterity and cleverness of the bear. In addition, the second farm also holds individual replacement events for "young bears" and "veteran bears" on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. In addition, we hold "Bear Athletics" twice a day where you can see bears' abilities such as excellent sense of balance and manual dexterity, such as "log walking" and "forage hunting" by bears. In addition to bears, "squirrel enclosure" also raises Eurasian red squirrel and chipmunks. Ducks are raised at the duck racing course, and you can watch duck races 6 times a day. If you successfully hit the target of the duck that finishes with one dress, you will receive original goods. Bear Farm has plenty of other facilities to enjoy! The Brown Bear Museum exhibits materials about taxidermy and brown bears by generation. On the second floor, there is also a trick art corner where brown bears jump out. Please enjoy taking a commemorative photo. At Kumayama Cafe on the first floor, you can enjoy coffee and sweets, as well as original menus with bear motifs such as "Bear Foot Curry" and various gourmet foods such as Noboribetsu local gourmet "Enma Ramen". On the roof of the Brown Bear Museum, there is also the "Lake Kuttara Observatory"! You can overlook Lake Kuttara and the primeval forests of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, the Pacific Ocean, Orofure Pass, Mt. Raiba, the Oshima Peninsula and the Shimokita Peninsula. "Ainu Village (Ainu Kotan)" is an area where you can experience the culture of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido. Ainu dwellings and valuable tools such as porocipu (large boats) and tamasai (necklaces) are on display. The shop in the facility is lined with various souvenirs such as cute bear goods and original products, and you can take home wonderful memories with the bears. Next, we will introduce access to the Noboribetsu Bear Park. From Sapporo, it takes about 90~110 minutes by train, highway bus or car. 【Access from Sapporo】 ◎ Access by train (about 90 minutes) From JR Sapporo Station, get off at Noboribetsu Station. Take the Donan Bus, get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and walk for about 5 minutes. ◎ Access by highway bus (about 110 minutes) From Sapporo, take the Donan Bus, get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and walk for about 5 minutes. ◎ Access by car (about 100 minutes) From Sapporo, take the expressway to Sapporo Kita IC, take the Hokkaido Expressway to Noboribetsu Higashi IC, and then take the general road for about 10 minutes. From New Chitose Airport, it takes 70~80 minutes by train, highway bus or car. 【Access from New Chitose Airport】 ◎ Access by train (about 80 minutes) Take the bus from JR New Chitose Station and get off at Noboribetsu Station. Take the Donan Bus, get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and walk for about 5 minutes. ◎ Access by highway bus (about 75 minutes) From New Chitose, take the Donan Bus, get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and walk for about 5 minutes. ◎ Access by car (about 70 minutes) From New Chitose, take the expressway to Tomakomai Higashi IC, take the Hokkaido Expressway to Noboribetsu Higashi IC, and then take the general road for about 10 minutes. A parking lot is available. To enter the Noboribetsu Bear Park, you need to take the ropeway (gondola lift). ※ Round-trip ropeway fare is included in the admission fee of the Noboribetsu Bear Park. You can get on from "Ropeway Mountain Base Station" in Noboribetsu hot spring town. While enjoying the superb view, the ropeway experience of about 7 minutes is perfect for memories of your trip! Finally, we will introduce some of the sightseeing spots around Noboribetsu Bear Park. Located in the northeast of Noboribetsu Onsen Town, Noboribetsu Jigokudani is the source of Noboribetsu Onsen. It is an explosive volcanic site with a diameter of about 450 meters and an area of about 11 ha, and white steam rises from the fumaroles. In Noboribetsu Jigokudani, a slope is installed, and you can observe the air outlet with a truly hellish atmosphere up close. Karakuri Enmado, which was created as a commemorative project for the 30th Noboribetsu Hell Festival, is also a popular tourist spot. There are six times a day called "Judgment of Hell" (10 a.m., 11 a.m., 13 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Enma-sama's expression changes for about 5 minutes. We hope you will enjoy these sightseeing spots with your Noboribetsu Bear Park. Information on Noboribetsu Bear Park admission fees (as of August 2023). It is 2,800 yen for adults and 1,400 yen for children (free for children under 3 years old). On website ticket sites such as JTB and PassMarket, there are also advance tickets that can be purchased at a great price. It can also be purchased at convenience stores, so please refer to the official website when purchasing. At "Noboribetsu Bear Park", you can enjoy a trip to Hokkaido full of wonderful memories. We will continue to provide you with the latest information on Noboribetsu Bear Park, so thank you!

The three Asagao brothers are blooming in a row. It is a rare sight. I was happy from the morning.

No season is offseason for Japan. In summer there are so many thing to see and do here. Last weekend I enjoyed thousand light festival at Kawagoe where the warehouse area was looked absolutely gorgeous for the lights and other stalls and stage activities. Everyone was enjoying and most of the local people wear traditional cloths too. It was truly a delightful experienced.

It is a sunflower field in Otofuke. It shines in the blue sky. Bees were busy collecting nectar and carrying a lot of pollen.

Beautiful Mount Fuji. The mountain's ever-changing appearance and stunning views during sunset.

No season is offseason for Japan. In summer there are so many thing to see and do here. Last weekend I enjoyed thousand light festival at Kawagoe where the warehouse area was looked absolutely gorgeous for the lights and other stalls and stage activities. Everyone was enjoying and most of the local people wear traditional cloths too. It was truly a delightful experienced.

A single flower was blooming on the stone floor, and a morning glory was blooming. It's cute and beautiful. It's healthy, isn't it?

#Memuro Town #Shimizu Town The Fertile Land Japan's food base "Hokkaido Tokachi" The Tokachi Plain has turned color, and the harvest of wheat, the first large-scale harvest of the year, has begun. A big combine harvester is very successful!

A fireworks display was held at Fujimori Park in Hachioji on July 29th! It was about a 15-minute walk from the school, so the students were able to see it up close, and they were ? all very impressed and sent us a lot of photos.

Awa Odori ✨ that I go to see every year I also like dynamic male dances, but brilliant female dances are a must-see ?

Fireworks display, one of the festival's traditions You'll want to see it at least once. ? 10-minute view of Himeji Central Park

This is a picture I drew when I went to Okayama Prefecture. The town of Okayama is quite well maintained and the road continues straight Securing waterways in the surrounding rice fields Houses live there Surrounded by mountains, I looked at the sea in a town overlooking from the mountains The sky may look like the sea, but it was the first time I saw the town as the sea. It was very beautiful Even though it is the same Japan, if the climate and topography are different You can enjoy the difference in history floating there I'd love to go there again.

The first time I went to ? the Mobara Tanabata Festival It was the first time in 4 years that it was held, and it was exciting! Everyone seemed to be having fun Awa Odori seeing it for the first time. I wanted ✨ to dance too. The people who finished dancing were bowing. It was very impressive. I want to see the real Awa Odori!

Hiroshima City Ebayama Meteorological Museum (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Ebayama Meteorological Museum ? @eba_kisyoukan @hiroshima_peace_tourism 　 One photo ? from the Ebasan Meteorological Museum today The Ebayama Meteorological Museum is also partially preserved as an A-bombed building. This wall is part of it.

Hiroshima Onomichi　 (Hiroshima Recommended Fireworks Festival) #Onomichi Sumiyoshi Fireworks Festival ? @bingolife8 One piece ? of fireworks rising from the Onomichi Channel This time I had given up on the fireworks festival, but I decided to go from the afternoon. I arrived at Mukaijima Town after 18 o'clock in search of a point to shoot. I was relieved ? to be able to set up a tripod somehow. Everyone posts too early, ? so I'm impatient... It was past 0:00 when I arrived home, but I developed ?? while rubbing my sleepy eyes. I wanted to put a ferry, so it's a comparison. It's a little rough development, but I've done it.

Japan's proud "night view of factories" Nagoya, Aichi