Green Woodwork A workshop used freshly cut, still-damp “green wood” to make everyday items. Participants used only simple tools like knives and shaving horses. For middle school students and older they offered sessions to make wooden spatulas, mini spoons, and small plates. Elementary school children could also join a session to make house ornaments. Under the instruction of Mariko Kusakari, four classes were held in total. I peeked into the house ornament session. The elementary children cut and shaved the wood themselves with support from parents and staff. They touched the wood’s end grain to confirm it was still damp and noticed that different species gave off different scents. Handing tools to children can be nerve‑wracking, but adults stepped in when needed and otherwise watched as the kids did the work. Pieces that started round gradually took on angular, almost pentagonal shapes. After cutting each piece to a chosen size, participants painted them and added a string or wire to finish the ornament. The display included a variety of shapes and colors, each full of personality. We live in a world where many things are easy to buy, so having the chance to make everyday items yourself is truly rewarding. I think I’ll join the wooden spatula workshop next time. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Green Woodwork #green wood #handicrafts #everyday items #mokuiiku (wood learning) #Komu Museum of Art

[Special offer for Michihigashi residents: “Use and Revive” Kawayu Stay Discount — Winter plan now on sale!] This winter, revive your body and spirit with a budget-friendly stay at Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga. The “Use and Revive” Kawayu Stay Discount (Winter), available to residents of Michihigashi, went on sale on October 20 at three properties affiliated with the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association. As autumn ends and the calm of winter approaches, why not stay at Kawayu Onsen during the deep cold and come back refreshed? Kawayu Stay Discount (Winter) ・Eligible period Weekdays and Sundays from Sunday, November 2, 2025 through Sunday, March 29, 2026 ・Eligible area Residents of Michihigashi: Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk, and the Tokachi region ・Participating properties Oyado Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura, Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu (members of the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association) *Oyado Kinkiyu will be closed from November for the time being and is not eligible. ・Discount amount Adults ¥2,000, children ¥1,000 (no limit on consecutive nights) ・How to book Via each property’s official website, by phone, etc. This offer ends when the budget runs out, so neighbors, please take advantage of it. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/syukuhakuwariwinter25/...

[Kawayu Visitor Center Lecture Announcement 📣] Tomorrow, Saturday, 10/25, Professor Mitsuhiro Nakagawa, who has conducted long-term research in this field, will give a lecture titled "Why is Lake Kussharo so shallow? The secrets of Mount Atosanupuri revealed by the latest research." The venue is Kawayu Visitor Center and admission is free. We look forward to your visit ⛰️✨ Lecture "Why is Lake Kussharo so shallow? The secrets of Mount Atosanupuri revealed by the latest research." We will welcome Mitsuhiro Nakagawa, Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University. Date: Saturday, December 6, 13:30–15:30 Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center, second floor Admission free (no registration required; capacity 50) We hope this talk offers a chance to encounter the grand natural story behind the familiar landscape of Lake Kussharo, so you can learn more about the lake and the park and feel proud of them. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/kawayuvcfureai2/...

Grab a Tokachi Sake Travel Book and tour Tokachi’s wineries and breweries to collect original labels!! What is the Tokachi Sake Travel Book? It’s a keepsake booklet you use while touring Tokachi to collect and enjoy each winery’s and brewery’s original labels. There are four ways to enjoy the Sake Travel Book😍 1️⃣ Tour and enjoy The booklet introduces Tokachi’s wineries and breweries, places to drink, shops to buy from, and accommodations where you can drink and stay. Savor the drinks as you make this your Tokachi tour book. 2️⃣ Collect and enjoy When you purchase one or more bottles (any brand) at participating wineries or breweries, present the Sake Travel Book at the register to receive that winery’s or brewery’s original label as a gift🎁🎁 There are six designs inspired by each winery’s or brewery’s features😊 The booklet includes pages where you can stick each label✨ Make it your label-collecting book. 📌Participating wineries and breweries 📍Tokachi Wine (Ikeda Wine Castle) 📍Tokachi Makiba no Ie Winery 📍Tokachigaoka Winery 📍Memuro Winery 📍Aizawa Winery 📍Hekiun Kura 3️⃣ Record and enjoy Write down your trip notes, the drinks you tried, and the snacks or dishes you paired them with to create your own memory book. 4️⃣ Read and enjoy Read the tourism information about Tokachi’s drinks to learn more about the region. The Tokachi Sake Travel Book is distributed free of charge, so please pick one up and take a look🤗 The booklet and label distribution run from November 1 to February 20. https://tokachibare.jp/sake-museum/news/saketabi-techo/...

【Sparkling Korakuen, Tea Party at Night】 Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24 In Korakuen, where the maples are colored red Light up and Tea ceremony were held. There is a Tea Room called Korakutei in the park and Several times a month, it is used for Tea lessons and Tea Parties for children. But even if you live in a village Those who have never set foot in Korakutei, There are many people who only looked at the garden of Korakuen from the outside. Some people take a walk on a daily basis Even for those who don't, It was two days that gave me the opportunity to visit Korakuen. There are almost no lights in the park. Lights installed along the walking path It shimmers in the darkness. It was a night of light rain. With a gentle sweet Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Tea confectionery Tea with a warm and deep Traditional Japanese straw raincoat permeated my body. Even if I don't know how to make Tea The sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere of the Tea Room I was healed and visited many times. (Tea was OK 🧉 to refill) Even in bad weather Many people came, Thank you very much. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Pure Japan Garden #Korakuen Gardens #Light up of Autumn leaves #Tea Ceremony #Night #Autumn

Filled every second. ——【Scenery × food】 Taste of autumn 🍴 (Image of Japanese kaiseki) At Kushiro Prince Hotel, you can enjoy the autumn scenery of Kushiro dyed in the Sunset. Fun with panoramic view. While enjoying the luxurious light delivered by Nature and the taste of the season, Please spend a quality time that will unwind your heart. We look forward to your visit. ————————————————————————— At Kushiro Prince Hotel, enjoy the autumn views of Kushiro bathed in the glow of the setting sun. Savor the season’s finest cuisine in a panoramic setting, and let your heart unwind in true comfort and elegance. 【Instagram】 @kushiroprincehotel (Search 👆 at Kushiro Prince Hotel) You can make a reservation from your profile URL. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/...

Many of the autumn leaves around the city fell in the storm on November 1st, but today, November 2nd, is bright and clear! The second photo shows a dusky thrush bathing. It looks so comfortable. (Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai-ko)

A moment to unwind your heart in the sea of Kushiro dyed in the Sunset. 【Autumn in Kushiro】 🍴 Melting seasonal seafood wrapped in the light of the Sunset. Kushiro City, Hokkaido is one of One of the World's Three Great Sunsets. While feeling the autumn twilight, With a special dish unique to Hokkaido We hope you will have a memorable time. ————————————————————————— Home to one of the world’s three most beautiful sunsets. Feel the warmth of the autumn evening glow, and savor Hokkaido’s seasonal seafood — a moment that will stay in your heart. @kushiroprince You can make a reservation from your profile URL.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Otofuke and Karumai, Iwate Prefecture, "Otofuke Mame Miso Ramen" has been released! 🍜✨ This ramen packs the charm of both towns—be sure to check it out!

【Notice】 Winter business hours will change ❕ from November Use the Roadside Station Iwanai thank you🙏 Our Facility is open from November 1 to April 20 of the following year Business hours are from 9:00 to 17:00. Closed day every Monday. * If Monday is a Holidays, the following Tuesday is Closed Day. ◎ Stamp rally Stamps Please note that the above business hours and closed days will be handled in the same way as Same as above. We look 😊 forward to seeing you during the winter months 🐟 Roadside Station Iwanai

✨Starting tomorrow, Saturday, November 1st✨ Amber Nights & Marche Featuring the amber hue that defines the mall hot spring, a symbol tree inspired by Tokachi’s nature and wildlife appears again this autumn! 🦌🍂 Enjoy a magical space glittering with amber light and a market of vendor booths. 💛 Event period: Saturday, November 1st to Sunday, December 7th (closed every Tuesday) Venue: Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Hours: Marche: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM Symbol tree and light display: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM (last admission 8:30 PM) Admission: from 6:00 PM Adults (junior high school and older) 1,500 yen / Elementary school students 600 yen / Infants free 🔍For more details about the event, please check the Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen official website.

[Teachers' recitation play "Hanasaki Mountain"] Saturday, November 15 At the large hall of the Nishiokoppe Village Community Center We will hold a recitation play by the teachers. This year's program is: It is a Picture book "Hanasaki Mountain" written by Ryusuke Saito and illustrated by Jiro Takihira. Come out in this story We will deliver a story that incorporates episodes of "Hachiro" and "Sanko". The cast includes: In addition to elementary and junior high school teachers, elementary school students and village teachers. People of all ages, including staff, Together, we create a single stage. Admission Ticket Free The show starts at 1:30 p.m. Opening 2 p.m. Subjects are elementary school students and older. Please come and watch the teachers do their best. Inquiries 090-9086-8268 (Yamamoto) #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Recitation Drama #Teachers' Recitation Drama #Hanasaki Mountain #November 15 #Community Center Main Hall #School Board

Taiki Town Autumn Foliage Update A maple tree near the gazebo in Hakurin Park is turning brilliant shades, creating a beautiful gradient of color 🍁 The rest of the park is expected to reach peak fall color a little later.

[2025 Autumn Mall Onsen Express Campaign 🚌♨️] This year we are holding the “Autumn Mall Onsen Express Campaign” again 🍁 A 3-day, 2-night plan with a free shuttle bus from Sapporo Station and Asahikawa Station to Tokachigawa Onsen accommodations ✨ Exclusive perks await guests using the Mall Onsen Express 🎁 [Perk 1] Mix and match your accommodations freely! 💡 Guests using the Mall Onsen Express may freely combine hotels for the first and second nights (for example, Night 1: Daiichi Hotel → Night 2: Sasai Hotel) *If you change your second-night accommodation, check-in on Day 2 will be from 14:00 onward.* [Perk 2] Receive a “Tokachigawa Mall” bath additive (Bathclin) as a gift! 🛁 *Limited to guests staying two nights or more.* [Perk 3] Guests staying at Ohheigen, Sasai Hotel, Daiichi Hotel, Kangetsuen, Sanyoan, or Seijakubo receive a free local bus ticket! 🚌 *Limited to guests using the Mall Onsen Express.* [Perk 4] Otofuke Tokachigawa Onsen mini guided tour 🌾 *Limited to guests using the Mall Onsen Express.* *Please reserve at the hotel front desk upon check-in. (Limited to the first 40 people.)* *This is limited to guests staying two consecutive nights on the Mall Onsen Express.* *The route may change or the tour may be canceled due to weather.* ⚠ Reservations required (Please apply to the Tokachigawa Onsen accommodations at least 3 days in advance.) ⚠ Reservations are accepted at each accommodation. ⚠ For accommodation inquiries, please contact each lodging directly. Why not take a soothing trip to Tokachigawa Onsen this autumn? 🍂

The 12th floor, the top floor of Tomakomai City Hall, has an observation corridor. This photo was taken from the 12th floor on October 21st. The red-and-white smokestack visible on the left belongs to the Oji Paper Tomakomai Plant. It stands an astonishing 200 meters tall! Mt. Tarumae, visible in the distance, becomes completely covered in white snow in winter.

Event announcement 📣 The Hiroo Santa Land tree lighting ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 😊 This annual event is held at the sacred site of Hiroo Santa Land, Daimaruyama Forest Park, on the fourth Saturday of October 🎄🎄 On the day, a Christmas market and the Santa Land Sound Festival start at 2:00 PM, and the tree lighting ceremony begins at 5:00 PM 😍 About 150,000 lights and some 10,000 wooden lanterns in the park will illuminate at the signal, wrapping the area in a magical glow. Children in elementary school and younger will receive an early Christmas gift 🎁🎁 Fireworks will be launched after the lighting ceremony, sparkling brightly in the autumn night sky ✨✨ Come and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere if you can 🤗 Please wear warm clothing. Date and time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 2:00 PM onwards Location: Daimaruyama Forest Park https://www.santaland.or.jp/40th-anniversary/...

This is Lake Onneto in Ashoro Town that I went to the other day Unfortunately, the Autumn leaves are in the final stages. I was just waiting for the snow. If the wind is light, it will be on the surface of the lake Mt. Akan, female and male Mt. Akan are reflected. It is very beautiful. Mt. Akan on the left is usually It is emitting a plume, Volcanic activity is increasing. Eruption Alert Level 2.

It was held in Rikubetsu Town in October This is the Scene of Rally and Kachi 2025. Specialties of Rikubetsu Circuit Water splash. For several years, Jimny and XC such as Hilux and A new class in which SUVs participate has been established. It's getting exciting.

It was held in Rikubetsu in September Scene of Rally Hokkaido On the first day, we were blessed with good weather Raising dust and running hard I enjoyed the rally car.

It is a view rock of Engaru Town that I went to in September The view from the top is very good. However, there are fences and other There is no fall prevention fence at all. It's very scary. With small children and pets Better not to go together.

Abashiri in September It is the road that leads to Cape Notori. For location shooting for cars commercials It is a road that is often used Drift ice can also be seen in February.

Notice: Lecture Tomorrow📣 Tomorrow, Saturday, October 25, Professor Tomoko Yoshikawa, who has long studied this field, will give a lecture titled “Creatures of Volcanic Lakes: The Ecological Connections of Lake Kussharo.” The event will take place at Kawayu Visitor Center and admission is free. We look forward to your visit⛰️✨ Lecture: “Creatures of Volcanic Lakes — The Ecological Connections of Lake Kussharo” Presented by Tomoko Yoshikawa, Professor Emerita, Faculty of Agriculture, Tamagawa University. Date and Time: Saturday, October 25, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center, 2nd floor Admission: Free (no registration required; capacity 50) We hope this opportunity to encounter the grand natural story behind Lake Kussharo, a familiar local landscape, will help you understand the lake and the park more deeply and feel proud of them. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/kawayuvcfureai2/...

Event Announcement📣 From Saturday, October 25 to Wednesday, October 29, the 56th Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival will take place 😊 Over five days, a variety of events will unfold 🎶🎶 🔶October 25 – Student Day!! Enjoy student-focused events such as the elementary school calligraphy exhibition awards ceremony, high school calligraphy performance, and dance performances 🎵🎵 🔶October 26 – Art & Fantasy Day The schedule is packed with family-friendly attractions including a hero show, impressionist singing show, picture book readings, and an idol show 🎶🎶 🔶October 27 – Health & Culture Day You can watch health exercise sessions, a traffic safety outreach lecture, high school student showtime and live performances, and university and middle school students performing solo with guitar and voice 🎵🎵 🔶October 28 – Entertainment Day Enjoy a kayōkyoku (popular song) show by Kō-chan & Mamizō, street performances by performer RUI, a kayōkyoku show by Akari Mizumori, and hula dance among other attractions 🎶🎶 🔶October 29 – Music Day Immerse yourself in music with flute and guitar or flute and piano by Grazie 95, a guitar live by One-Man Digital Orchestra Harumi Sato All-Stars, and a kayō stage featuring popular songs 🎵🎵 🔷In addition, on October 25 Obihiro Agricultural High School will hold a local products sale, and on October 27 and 29 the film "The Talkative Photo Studio" will be screened, so please enjoy the many events on each day 🤗 https://obikan.jp/page-7621/page-7625/...

The trees surrounding the Tokachigaoka Park observatory have turned beautiful shades of red and orange🍁 Meanwhile, the ginkgo-lined streets in Otofuke Town add extra splendor to the autumn scenery✨ At the ginkgo avenue on Kino Kita Street in town, a limited-time illumination is being held! The final night of the illumination is tomorrow, October 24. Please enjoy this special seasonal sight while it lasts🍂

【Autumn Nature Observation Meeting in Miyanomori】 The Miya Forest surrounds the forest park. I heard that you can take a walk in the Miya Forest From children to Adults, About 20 people gathered. From the base to the top and back It is a palace forest that can be walked in a little over one hour. Fallen leaves Unfold at your feet Every time I walked, the sound of rustling leaves got into my ears. In the early stages, everyone was walking at the same pace. Children full of energy Slowly, forward, forward. As you walk, stop when you find something that interests you. You can stare at it or touch it. In the clear air I was able to thoroughly enjoy the autumn forest. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Miya no Mori #Walk around #Autumn #Mushrooms

[Around the bonfire] When the minimum temperature started to hover around 0°C. At the BBQ House behind the Hotel Mori Yume Children gathered around the bonfire. Experience lighting a fire and cutting wood I tried grilling food. In a temperature where you can't spend time in short sleeves anymore The area around the fire is warm and warm. Adult and upper grade support is also available. Do what you want to do It was a moment when I was able to experience it to my heart's content. Sweet potatoes, potatoes, pumpkins, bread, wieners, marshmallows, etc. Many of them were well baked with little burning! It's almost time for bonfires and grilled meat. There is also a garden next to the BBQ House Preparations for winter were progressing steadily. Surely there will be winter fun in winter I'm a little excited to see if I'm waiting. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Bonfire #Baked sweet potato #Experience #Kiiku #Autumn

The spring water from Mt. Yotei in Niseko exceeded 💧 30 degrees Celsius even though it was Hokkaido, but it was a very cool and abundant time that reminded me of the importance of a Water source. It was around the time that Niseko's water problem was a hot topic.

Continuing our garden introduction 🍁🍁 Rokkatei Art Village and Rokka no Mori will close for the season on Sunday, October 26th 🎵🎵 At the garden of Rokkatei Art Village, the trees at the entrance and the tree-lined paths are turning red and yellow 🍂🍂 Stroll along the sleeper-plank promenade and enjoy the museums and the tunnel of autumn leaves 😍 At Rokka no Mori, galleries such as the Naoyuki Sakamoto Memorial Hall, the Drawing Hall, and the Wrapper Paper Gallery wrapped in Rokkatei’s packaging paper sit scattered through the grounds 😊While exploring the gardens, please also enjoy the galleries alongside the autumn scenery 🎵🎵 https://www.rokkatei.co.jp/facilities/%e4%b8%ad%e6%9c%ad%e5%86%85%e7%be%8e%e8%a1%93%e6%9d%91/...

Christmas goods are on sale at "Kigarakukan"! It's a little early, but Kigarakukan sells wooden Christmas trees and Christmas goods. The wooden products handmade by craftsmen one by one are very warm and bring comfort and security when touched. Squid as a gift for your children and grandchildren? Kigarakukan also offers mail-order sales. [Product Catalog] https://www.engaru-kankou.jp/assets/pdf/catalog.pdf... Contact / Order Kigarakukan/Engaru Town Tourism Association ℡0158-42-8390

Sightseeing spot in the sunflower field in one day It's almost the end of summer today This view can only be seen once a year