A scene at Utonai Lake on one day. I thought it was a gathering of swans…? January is a time when most of the lake freezes over, so there are few waterfowl, but due to various circumstances you can still see a few swans wintering at Utonai Lake. (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

HTB’s “Machi no on-chan” Tsubetsu Town edition, episode three, aired yesterday! This time on-chan visited the children's daycare center (o▽n) — the entrance scene looks so cool! If you missed it or want to watch it again, check the show’s YouTube channel 😊 Here are some off-shots from this episode. on-chan played a lot with the children of Tsubetsu. It’s great that they became such good friends ✨ Where will on-chan appear in Tsubetsu next week? Looking forward to it〜＼(o▽n)／

Sunset on the Kushiro River with lotus leaves and ice drifting In the brackish waters of the mouth of the Kushiro River, lotus leaf ice can be seen during the extremely cold season The Kushiro River, which opens its mouth to the west, is a perfect sunset viewing Spot Lotus leaf ice streams through the Kushiro River dyed by the setting sun

Kushiro Marsh in winter Frost covers the trees, the Kushiro River meanders widely, and the marshland becomes a snowfield of silver and white If you look closely, you can see a herd of deer grazing under the snow in the frozen marshland Feel the workings of Nature

SL Winter Marshland running again this year! The SL Winter Marshland is an SL sightseeing train Car that makes one round trip per day on weekends between Kushiro and Shibecha on the Kusami Main Line. Boarding can also be reserved. Please come and see the brave figure running through the white and silver Kushiro Marshland.

Kitahama Station on the Kusami Main Line along the Sea of Okhotsk Looking at the peaks of the Shiretoko Peninsula in the distance over the Sea of Okhotsk This is the station closest to the Sea of Okhotsk Drift ice is about to come ashore

With the silver Shiretoko mountain range in the background, the Kusami Main Line runs along the Sea of Okhotsk This is a hill between the Kusami Main Line and Hamakoshimizu A large view of the Shiretoko mountain range over the Sea of Okhotsk The Car on the Kusami Main Line goes along the Sea of Okhotsk Drift ice has not yet docked

Tonight is the third episode of HTB's "Machi no On-chan" Tsubetsu Town edition! I wonder where they'll walk today—looking forward to it (o▽n) Please check the program's YouTube channel to watch previous episodes!

This year's eastern province experienced record low snowfall. Preparing for winter Events, Held in The people involved are nervous. There is also a Haru elm tree in Toyokoro Town The ground came out in some places. It's no longer a snowy field. It seems that it will accumulate a few centimeters tonight. It's like water on a burnt stone.

[Ski Resort Opening] From Wednesday, January 15th Miyanomori Ski Resort has opened! With little snowfall, the lifts operate only to the mid-station. Please wait a little longer for access to the summit. Lift rides are free of charge. Night skiing is available on some days of the week! Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and more to your heart’s content. Contact: Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education 📞0158-87-2501 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Ski Resort #Winter #Now Open

Horse chase at Tokachi Ranch Winter at Tokachi Ranch, a horse chase with horses running through snowy baba in winter

Harunire at dawn The sun rises from the frigid snowfield, and the Sunrise illuminates Harunire

Nusamai Bridge in the afterglow The sunset in Kushiro is beautiful, and the Nusamai Bridge over the mouth of the Kushiro River is a sunset viewing spot

Yezo sika deer and ice floes Yezo sika deer, drift ice, and drift ice on the Notsuke Peninsula stream from the Sea of Okhotsk side to the Pacific Ocean

Drift Ice and Hamakoshimizu Station The Kushiro Main Line, which connects Kushiro and Abashiri, runs along the Sea of Okhotsk from Shiretoko Shari to Abashiri, and in winter you can see the drift ice from the Car window. The photo shows the rapid Shiretoko Mashu departing from Hamakoshimizu Station on the Kusami Main Line, and the Sea of Okhotsk with drift ice docking Unfolds on the left. If the weather is good, you can see the Shiretoko mountain range in the distance.

Lake Mashu in winter Lake Mashu boasts a depth of No.1 in Japan and is the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Squid Caldera, and it is suddenly deep, and due to its transparency, there is little reflection of light other than blue, and you can see Lake Mashu's Roux, which is especially blue and deep indigo in clear winter. The mountain in the background is Mt. Shari, and Kamuish Island can be seen in the foreground

【Held in 2/23】Mt. Moan Snowshoe Hiking and Notsuke Peninsula Hihira Line Mini Walk Bus Tour (with Hot Spring Ticket) After enjoying snowshoe hiking on Mount Moan, you can enjoy the winter charm of Nakashibetsu for a scenic stroll ✨ on the large ice field of the Notsuke Peninsula! After the tour, relax ♨️ in the Hot Spring The deadline for registration is 1/31!

Crane roost in the frigid cold In the frigid early morning, the roost of the cranes that spring up in the river mist is covered with frost. The frost is dyed in the Sunrise and the cranes begin their activities

Red-crowned crane chirping Tsugai red-crowned cranes chirp to confirm their love for each other

Preparations are entering the final stage! We open on January 25th! We look forward to welcoming you. All preparatory work is currently proceeding at full speed! Opening on January 25th! We look forward to seeing you there.

"Okhotsk Fair in Chi Ka Ho" will be held in ♪ on January 22 (Wed) and 23 (Thu) The Annual event "Okhotsk Fair", which combines food and tourism in the Okhotsk region to Broadcasting the charm of Okhotsk, will be Held in again this year! Engaru Town will also exhibit. At the Engaru Town booth, we will hold "Obsidian Accessory Making Experience (Charged)", "Gacha Questionnaire", "Specialty Products Sales", etc. Shirataki Geopark character "Anji-kun" will also appear ♫ Please come and visit us! "Okhotsk Fair in Chi Ka Ho" Location: Sapporo Station Underground Walking Space North 3 Place Square (West) Opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00 * The Engaru Town booth will end in the morning only on Thursday 23rd.

Kaiseki featuring seasonal ingredients [Seasonal Chef Recommended Dinner Course]. Limited to 15 meals a day, introducing the Japanese menu for January and February! 🌟menu ・ Seasonal sauce ・Assorted tuna, sweet shrimp, and salmon ・Fried chicken with lemon ・Chicken water cooking ・Salmon roe bowl (incense) ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　Panna cotta with roses and framboise 　Marron Swiss roll cake 　Strawberry Shortcake 　Cream puffs with sweet potatoes 　Cafe gelato 4~5 kinds of desserts are offered 🍰 daily by wagon service 🌟 Delivery time 17：00～21：00（L.O.20：00） 🌟fee 1 person ¥5,200 🌟place B1 Four Seasons Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 💖 hotel's website We look ✨ forward to seeing you

At the Forest Park, which can be reached on foot from the center of Monbetsu City, a volunteer guide held a snowshoe picnic. The weather on this day was sunny, the temperature was minus 3 degrees Celsius, and the conditions were perfect for winter Activities. There is a large pond in the center of and forest park, and you can stroll around it for about 40 minutes on snowshoes. During breaks, we had a short but enjoyable time, such as drinking freshly ground coffee and talking nonsense. A "snowshoe picnic" Subject the general public will also be Implementation, so please join and apply.

Woody Winter School is starting! From Saturday, February 1 to Friday, February 28 We will hold the 28th Woody Winter School! Would you like to build a Unic truck with woodworking instructors? Held every week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Time: 10:00–16:00 ※Lunch break 12:00–13:00 Location: Nishiokoppe Village Somukan woodworking room Participation fee: ¥10,000 (¥5,000 for village residents) ※Accommodation and meals are not included. This woodworking class lets you work at your own pace during the period. Estimated building time is about 15 hours (3–4 days). Capacity is five groups! If you are interested, please contact Komu Museum of Art. 📞0158-87-2600 Application period is until Saturday, February 8. We look forward to your participation! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #woodworking #mokuiiku (wood learning) #woodworking class #woodworking instructor #Woody Winter School #Somukan

Sunrise rising from Lake Kussharo seen from Bihoro Pass Before dawn, standing on the Bihoro Pass with a frigid wind of 20 degrees below zero Sunrise rises over Nakanoshima Island on the frozen Lake Kussharo as the eastern sky begins to turn white The coming light illuminates the wind and snow crests

Frost dyed in the Sunrise Extremely cold dawn at 20°C below zero The Sunrise dyes the misty ice of the Tsurui Village Snow River in Hokkaido red

This is the Notsuke Peninsula at the end of the earth Across the Nemuro Strait is Kunashiri Island, which is occupied by Russia Yezo sika deer were standing in the sunset on the cold wind-swept Coast

Today is Coming-of-Age Day! Congratulations 🎈 to all the new adults I think there are many people who are returning to their hometowns for the coming-of-age ceremony. Please ☺️ enjoy the nostalgic time in your hometown May your future life be even more wonderful 💐 . Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support of the Engaru Town Tourist Association this year.

[Notice] New product♪ Shop information at Roadside Station Iwanai! From Sasaya Shokudo 100% deep sea water — flat-pan method — Pure Salt JUN-EN now in stock!! Including tax, it is 450 yen. "Winter vegetables" grown in a snowhouse in Kyowa Town have arrived 👏 These winter vegetables were raised slowly without heating in the cold winter! How about some fresh-picked produce?

Diving in winter?! ❄️⛄️ Did you know that you can enjoy diving in Japan all year round? Of course, you can also dive in winter! ❄️✨ By wearing a dry suit, which is a suit in the winter when the body does not get wet, it is a perfect measure against the cold. You can comfortably venture in the sea even in the cold season! 👍😃 This photo shows the Popular "Drift Ice Diving" that can be experienced in Shiretoko, 🧊🧊 Hokkaido Limited to February and March, this is a special experience where you can explore the mysterious world under the ice floe that you can't usually see! !️ Why don't you create unforgettable diving memories together in the sea of Japan, which is full of the charm of the four seasons? All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you! ❤️ ------------------------------------- 💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together! ------------------------------------- Let's 😍 enjoy the world of the sea together Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons. The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency? Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨