Kino no Mori Coffee A coffee shop next to Hapio Kino, supervised by morihico. Many of the ingredients used in the menu are local, and some of the products are available for purchase at Hapio. Tables and chairs are spaced out in an open setting, creating a very relaxing atmosphere. The photos show Pizza Aligo, a hazelnut latte, and Napolitan. They are served in skillets, so they arrive piping hot and very tasty! Next time I want to try the hamburger as well 🤤 Address: 6-1 KinoOdoriNishi, Otofuke Town, Kato District, Hokkaido Hours: Weekdays 10:00–19:00, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–20:00 Closed during the New Year holidays

In the snow Appeal to cheerfulness Regalia. ❄🐻

Village Culture Festival 2023 I heard someone say, "There’s a village culture festival in November," and I was surprised, thinking, "There’s such a festival…!" In Nishiokoppe Village, the culture festival ran for three days. On November 1–2 there were only exhibitions, and on the 3rd the community center area hosted performances, award ceremonies, and stage presentations. The venue, a hotel, is connected to the community center and library, and a used book fair took place in the library area. Sometimes books villagers let go of find their way into the hands of nearby residents. While enjoying displays like ikebana and picture-letter art, you could taste wagashi and tea in the tea room. This year, as a first-time experiment, the puppet-theater group Doremi presented a staged reading and read picture books aloud. Bathed in sunlight streaming through the skylights, I slowly sank into the world of the staged reading and picture books. Stage presentations included a volunteer band, the junior high school brass band, and piano performances, and, a Nishiokoppe Village staple, children from the abacus class performed "flash mental arithmetic." For adults it was a precious opportunity to present. It was a culture festival full of nervous excitement and delight.

"What? ｣ - I can't believe that I was 9 months old!

\\🚲 Notice: Bike Rentals End for This Season 🚲\\ Our bike rental service, which many of you have enjoyed, will end on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Thank you very much for all your use and support! 😊 We plan to resume rentals for the next season starting April 1, 2024!! We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again!! ✨🙋‍♀️

🌊Have you heard of a “torchka”?🌊 “Torchka” comes from the Russian word for “point” or “position.” It refers to small reinforced defensive emplacements made of concrete and other materials to protect militarily important sites. The torchkas along Taiki Town’s Pacific coast were built in large numbers near the end of the Pacific War to prepare for a possible US landing on the home islands, but they were never used and the war ended. Many remain today because they were built solidly with concrete. Despite erosion from waves, rain, and wind, they survive as historically valuable war relics. You can find them along the shore, partially buried in sand, and inland in various locations. The torchka known as “Asahihama Torchka,” set within a windbreak forest, has been developed for visitors and is open for viewing, so please consider visiting. ⚠️The areas around torchkas often include sandy beaches and rough terrain, so please take care when driving there.

"What are you doing?" ｣ Are you worried about the sounds you don't always make construction sounds?

Here, I sleep unprotected California Sea Lion of Tongue

This is 💁 ♂️ an introduction to New Otani Inn Sapporo original product [All-purpose skinless cod / mentaiko] This product is also served at the popular breakfast buffet. You can enjoy it at home! You can put it on the rice as it is! It can also be used for soup stock and tarako chazuke! Entwined with pasta, put on a bucket of "cod pasta" 🍝 and make "cod bread" 🥖 The arrangements are 👍 endless Please find ♪ your favorite way to eat You can purchase it directly at New Otani Inn Sapporo or mail order from the hotel's official website! * In the case of mail order, it is provided from 3 bags. * Limited to delivery within Japan we currently do not accept shipping to Okinawa and remote islands Please 🥰 enjoy the taste of New Otani Inn Sapporo at home

Lifuyu　 The swan that heralds the arrival of winter is in its usual place A storm of hair rose from the river, and the winter stage was ready. The all-important full-fledged "cold" has not yet come...

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video—nice to meet you! This is Kyowa-cho, Hokkaido. Kyowa-cho was formed in 1955 when Ozawa Village, Maeda Village, and Hattari Village merged. It borders five towns and one village, including Iwanai-cho and the Niseko Range. The town ranks among Hokkaido’s top producers of local brand fruits such as Raiden watermelons and Raiden melons. Kyowa-cho has long been a rice-producing area, growing varieties like Nanatsuboshi and Yumepirika. Since this is our first post, today we’ll share basic information and sightseeing highlights of Kyowa-cho, Hokkaido! Climate and weather in Kyowa-cho, Hokkaido: the average temperature in January is −3.4°C, and the average in August is 21.4°C, giving mild winters and comfortable summers. The population is 5,772 (surveyed in 2020). Surrounded by lush greenery, Kyowa-cho lets you enjoy nature through all four seasons. Popular sightseeing spots in Kyowa-cho, Hokkaido Niseko Shinsen-numa Natural Recreation Forest Niseko Shinsen-numa Natural Recreation Forest is a popular destination on a plateau above 750 m. Some trails are maintained, making trekking suitable even for beginners. Viewing alpine plants such as Mitsugashiwa is another highlight. The parking area also serves as the forest’s rest facility and includes toilets and a shop. From a nearby observatory you can take in views of the Iwanai Plain and the Sea of Japan. The area contains several marshes, so visitors can enjoy a marsh-walking tour. Please note that the area is closed to traffic during the winter season from late October through late April. Shinsennuma Shinsennuma is a marsh in the Niseko range famed for its otherworldly beauty. The name Shinsennuma became popular after Toyomatsu Shimoda, founder of the Boy Scouts in Japan, visited and described it as a place where gods and immortals would dwell. The marsh changes its expression with the seasons—autumn foliage and fresh green leaves—and blooms of Ezo-kanzoso and cotton grass make Shinsennuma a place you’ll want to revisit. Onuma Onuma lies at an elevation of 850 m, framed by Mt. Weisshorn, which spans Kutchancho and Kyowa-cho, and Nitonupuri, which lies between Kutchancho and Rankoshi-machi. The natural monuments Ezo salamanders and Japanese crayfish live here. Naganuma About 20 minutes from Shinsennuma, this gourd-shaped pond is a man-made lake with a stark landscape, also serving as a reservoir. Nishimura Keiyu Memorial Art Museum This museum focuses on the works of Keio Nishimura, a Western-style painter from Kyowa-cho, and houses about 5,500 pieces, with roughly 100 on display at any time. After World War II Nishimura moved to France, where Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, Picasso’s dealer, discovered him; Nishimura based his career in Paris and received honors such as France’s Order of Arts and Letters. The museum rotates its exhibits about four times a year, letting visitors enjoy a variety of works. The museum also offers regular programs to enjoy art, and the views from the museum are a draw in themselves. Kakashi Furusato Kan Kakashi Furusato Kan was built to pass on the agricultural lifestyle and the pioneering history of Kyowa-cho to future generations. Inside, farming tools and household items are on display. The adjacent Former Horonai Elementary School has been restored and repurposed as an exhibition space, preserving the atmosphere of the original building as a historic structure. Kyowa Scarecrow Festival Held from mid- to late August, the Kyowa Scarecrow Festival lines the town with unique scarecrows. The festival features attractions such as a scarecrow contest, a music stage, character shows, and a local produce market. (Events as of August 2023) Kyowa-cho hometown tax gifts Local specialties from Kyowa-cho are available through the hometown tax donation program. Particularly popular return gifts include Hokkaido Crelle Camembert cheese, Sanda Farm’s special ice cream, Raiden melon, and Raiden watermelon. We’ll deliver these signature items to your home. Please check each hometown tax donation site for details. Kyowa-cho offers a range of accommodations, including hot springs and minpaku guesthouses. On the official Kyowa-cho town office website you can download a tourism pamphlet that presents themed model routes. A roadside station is scheduled to open in 2027. We will continue to showcase the charms of Kyowa-cho, Hokkaido on Cool Japan Video. Thank you for your support!

Teacher Read-Aloud Play Have you ever watched a read-aloud play? Nishiokoppe Village has one elementary school and one junior high school, and this time teachers from both schools will come together to perform a read-aloud play. The story is based on the picture book Otsukisan Momo-iro (The Moon Is Pink). Author: Miyoko Matsutani Illustrator: Fumihide Inoguchi Alongside the teachers’ voices, live guitar and violin music and lighting that conveys the book’s color palette combine to bring the story to life. A village resident with many years of theater experience directs the show, and rehearsals are now underway. Please come and join us. Date and Time: Saturday, November 18, 2023 Doors open 14:00 / Performance starts 14:30 Venue: Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Plum Hall Admission: Free (unreserved seating) ※The performance will last about 30 minutes.

Hello everyone, this is the Mashu Lake Tourism Association. In Teshikaga, located in the heart of eastern Hokkaido, the autumn foliage season has ended and the air has turned cold, hinting that winter is about to begin. This time, we bring you Wakoto Peninsula just before winter arrives♪ A roughly 20-minute drive northwest from JR Mashu Station brings you to Wakoto Peninsula, which sits before Lake Kussharo. Under a clear, crisp sky, Wakoto Peninsula lies calm and still. Visiting Wakoto in autumn offers a deeply atmospheric and picturesque experience. Hot springs bubble up across the peninsula, letting you enjoy open-air baths fed by 100% natural thermal water. Please come and visit Wakoto Peninsula this autumn!

I received an apple from a 🍎 customer 2nd Sheet: Aqua "Isn't there anymore? ｣

This year, we will also sell Nix's ☆彡 Christmas Chicken From November 25th ~ December 25th, we will sell Christmas menu at Restaurant Ribe. "Christmas gratin hamburger steak" baked with plenty of white sauce and cheese on top of hamburger steak 1200 yen tax included Roast beef salad, rice, and soup are included in the set. Nyx original chicken "Homemade Smoked Chicken Legs" soaked in smoked liquid and honey and baked 500 yen tax included We are looking forward ♪ to your visit with the above two types of Christmas menus

Look at the way you look at this! Isn't it cute?

Information on 💁 ♂️ Christmas Dinner Course Why don't you 🎄 spend a wonderful night at New Otani Inn Sapporo for Christmas 2023? The chef will ✨ deliver a superb course meal in an adult space where you can hear live piano music [Menu] Hospitality with caviar ・Seafood carpaccio harvested in the nearby sea 　　Jelly of deep sea water with the scent of the sea 　　Accents in parsley sauce ・ Wada beef and foie gras royale, 　　Tokachi mash soup cappuccino ・Iwamizawa Goryeo pheasant ragù and handmade gnocchi ・ Stuffed snow crab mousse with natural flat eyes 　　Herb-scented crustacean essences ・Granita ・ Tokachi beef fillet poiret, 　　Sapporo yellow onion confiture and grozeille ・Cheese of the day ・Xmas Special Dessert 2023 　 Gateau chocolate and pistachio gelato 　Ensemble of red berries ・Coffee or tea ・Bread and butter It will be ♪ held for 3 days from December 23 Sat ~ December 25 Mon For reservations and details, please visit the hotel website or 📞At 011-222-1522!

Notice of the 1st Tsubetsu Photo Contest To rediscover the charms of Tsubetsu Town, we are pleased to announce the launch of the “1st Tsubetsu Photo Contest.” Please share the photos you have taken that are full of Tsubetsu’s attractions. The grand prize winner will receive 20,000 yen worth of Tsubetsu wagyu! When entering, please be sure to send a printed copy of each submission. The entry deadline is valid if postmarked on Thursday, February 15, 2024. For details, please see the attached flyer image or the association’s website. For questions, contact NPO Tsubetsu Tourism Association at 0152-77-3771. Although the submission period is relatively short, there is no restriction on when photos were taken, so previously shot works are very welcome. As this is the inaugural event starting from zero recognition, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share this announcement to help spread the word! Above all, we look forward to receiving many entries!

Pirika with hollow eyes eating chestnuts looking at the camera

Last Saturday I went to the Japan Garden in Nakajima Park. It will snow the day after tomorrow. You may have already seen the autumn scenery.

【Susukino】 Susukino is located in the center of Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido. Neon signs such as Nikka Highball and Sapporo Beer sparkle and it is a bustling city on weekdays and holidays. Among them, the one that stands out is the "Nikka Large Signboard". The Uncle Nikka depicted on this sign is named King of Blenders and is modeled after Sir W.P. Raleigh, a master whisky blend in 19th-century England. The signboard was installed in 1969 in conjunction with the construction of the Susukino Building in preparation for the Sapporo Winter Olympics. In fact, it was renovated in 1986, 2002, and 2013, and is now in its fourth generation. Half a century has passed, but it is still gaining popularity as a tourist spot representing Sapporo. Cafes, bars, and taverns are lined up, and the atmosphere that makes you feel good just by walking is unique to Susukino! If you come to Sapporo, be sure to go to the gourmet city of Susukino.

1st photo: Aqua "Oh, apples! Ugh ~ I can't reach you." 2nd photo: Sarah "Get it ~"

MUJI opened in Otofuke on November 8th!! This is the first store in the Tokachi area! More than 300 people formed a line on opening day, and everyone seemed excited for the opening. It's conveniently located right next to Hapio Kino, making shopping easy ✨

HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Moseushi Town, Hokkaido. Hokkaido Uryu DistrictMoseushi Town is located almost in the center of Hokkaido and is blessed with clean water from the Ishikari River system, and is a town that has prospered in rice cultivation. It is the third smallest town in Hokkaido by area, but it is full of various charms. This will be my first posting, so I will introduce Moseushi Town and provide information on popular tourist spots and specialties! The climate weather of Moseushi Town in Hokkaido is an inland climate, so it can be about 30 degrees Celsius in summer and minus 20 degrees Celsius or less in winter. The snow melts around April in an average year. Please refer to it as a measure to protect yourself from the cold when traveling. Hokkaido's Moseushi Town has a wide range of delicious gourmet dishes made with local ingredients. Next, we will deliver information on special products! The best specialty of Moseushi Town in Hokkaido is delicious rice! The "secret of its deliciousness" lies in the method of rice cultivation. In Moseushi Town, "apple mint", a type of herb, is planted on the furrow path of the rice field. Since the insect repellent effect of herbs protects rice ears from pests, the use of pesticides is minimized, and low-pesticide rice cultivation can be realized. "Kitasaika" is one of the rice made by such low-pesticide rice cultivation. "Premium Kitasaika", which is vacuum-packed "Nanatsuboshi" Hokkaido brand rice with a protein value of 6.8% or less, which is only 30% of the total harvest produced in Moseushi Town, is also recommended! In addition, apple mint is harvested and used as an ingredient in specialty products such as "From the Village of Herbs herbal liqueur" and "100% natural herbal water". The special products introduced are also delivered as a thank you gift for the Furusato Nozei tax payment in Moseushi Town, Hokkaido. We offer a variety of thank-you gifts such as a large raw dorayaki "Deka Raw" from a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Moseushi Town and "258 pickled ingredients without additives", so please check the Furusato Nozei Tax Payment site! Here are some of the most popular sightseeing spots in Moseushi Town, Hokkaido! ●Moseushi Town Water Park Urara It is a park with various playground equipment located about a 15-minute walk from Moseushi Station. The free waterslide is fun even for the little ones! Newly established in 2022 Reiwa 4, the colorful complex playground equipment "Curling Combination" is also recommended. In the park, there is also a park golf course charged, basketball three-on-three courts free, and a barbecue corner reservation required, so you can enjoy sports and the outdoors! In addition, there is also an indoor curling hall "Moseushi Town Curling Hall" charged in the park! In the 1980s, Moseushi Town started the activities of the Moseushi Curling Association, and in 2003, the long-awaited dedicated facility "Moseushi Town Curling Hall" was completed. It can be used as a playground facility in the summer from May to September, and as an indoor curling hall from November to March. Brushes, shoes, sliders, and other equipment are available for rent, so please feel free to experience them! Since the 4th year of 2022 Reiwa 4, Japan's top-level women's curling team "FORTIUS" has been appointed as a cheering ambassador for Moseushi Town, and has been enlivening curling in the town. ●Moseushi Onsen Peperu Located right next to Moseushi Town Water Park Urara, "Moseushi Onsen Peperu" is a facility where you can enjoy pure natural hot springs that opened in 1993. Currently, the hot spring is closed in preparation for the reopening, but it is scheduled to reopen around the end of April 2024. Please come and visit us when it reopens! In addition, the adjacent accommodation facilities and cottages are still available! Cottage Building A and Building B are cottages with a capacity of 8 people and are recommended for families and groups. Moving House Buildings C and D are cottages with a capacity of up to 5 people, making them ideal for girls' groups and families. You can also enjoy a barbecue in front of the cottage! In the future, we will continue to provide you with recommended information about Moseushi Town, Hokkaido. Thank you in advance!

Today, we would like 💁 ♂️ to introduce you to the "Seasonal Chef Recommended Course" The menu of this course changes every two months. 11. December is perfect for winter, and we have warm Japanese dishes! 🍽️menu🍽️ ・ First come, first served　 ・ Button shrimp and bonito ・Fried fugu ・Cod dust pot ・Scallop cooked rice incense miso soup ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　　Strawberry shortcake 　　Strawberry Ice Cream 　　Raw Roll Cake 　　chocolate mousse 　　Streuselkuchen Limited to 15 meals a day, available until 12/21! Reservations & Details Hotel HP or Tel: 011-222-1522 ✨

Halloween Fun!! Before we knew it, November had arrived. There are less than two months left in the year. Here is a report on the “Ha”lloween event held in Nishiokoppe Village on October 28. The puppet-theater group Doremi and ALT families decorated the venue from the day before, eager to delight the children. The ALT families’ game corner was a big hit, featuring tattoo stickers that leave color on the skin if pressed for ten seconds and pumpkin-rolling bowling. During the puppet show, a scene with darts prompted the audience to throw candy. We worried in rehearsal whether the candy would stick and whether everyone would throw, but we were glad so much candy stuck! Children carried bags they had decorated themselves and went around the spots at the end to collect candy. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Halloween!

Left: Shosuke "Ora!" Right: Tsulara: "What's that?"

The aquarium limited package is cute ・∀・! Honey Castella" It is a high-quality castella made with domestic wheat, eggs, and beet sugar. 5 pieces individually wrapped 900 yen tax included Aquariums in Hokkaido only handle it with Nyx.

These are the fallen leaves of "Taiyo no Oka Engaru Park" and the autumn leaves of "Engaru Shrine". Although it is late autumn, there are still beautiful autumn leaves.

【3 days only】Japanese afternoon tea 11/23 Thu / Holiday ~ 25 Sat Limited to 3 days! We will 🍵 hold a Japanese afternoon tea It is ♪ an afternoon tea filled with Japan food filled with the chef's attention to detail, such as temari sushi and autumn sword fish yuzuan yaki, and many sweets that make you feel "Japanese" such as Japanese parfaits and miso madeleines 🍡menu🍡 〈1st stage〉 • Kazu Asano Numata • Honjo koji pickle • Autumn sword fish Yuzuan yaki • Kumquat honey stew • Hakata with dried persimmons and butter • Taro Tarakuyaki • Zero Yoko pine needle skewers 〈2nd stage〉 • 【Temari Sushi】 salmon Squid Cucumber Mackerel bridle Red Shigure Shrimp Pickled bonito Cotton, yarn, egg salmon roe 〈3rd stage〉 • Chiffon cake with matcha and black beans • Miso Madeleine • Tokachi red bean shortcake • Kudzu kneading 〈Separate plate〉 • Japanese parfait 〈Drinks〉 7 kinds of Ronnefeldt tea, coffee 2 types of mocktails mocktails are limited to 1 drink per person For those of you who have worked hard in 2023, we offer ✨ you a little luxury time We look forward to seeing you there!