Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing Event Fireflies raised in the moor hot spring waters will perform a dance of light. In the past, it was possible to see Heike fireflies around Tokachigawa Onsen. However, as the town modernized, habitats suitable for fireflies dwindled, and after the summer of 1990 the Heike fireflies could no longer be seen. The goal of restoring Heike fireflies at Tokachigawa Onsen is to bring back the early-summer scenes that were once common. A distinctive feature of the firefly restoration is the use of hot spring water as the water source. Tokachigawa Onsen’s spring is a rare plant-rich moor hot spring. Because it contains plant-derived components, it is rich in minerals essential for the proliferation of diatoms, which serve as food for pond snails. This is the first successful example in Japan of restoring fireflies using 100% hot spring water. Heike fireflies are distributed from Kyushu to Hokkaido, and into eastern Siberia and Korea, and they once thrived in wetlands and watersides surrounding rice paddies. A characteristic of Hokkaido’s Heike fireflies is that their flashing intervals tend to be longer than those of Heike fireflies on Honshu. Event period: Saturday, July 8 to Sunday, July 23 Event time: 8:00 PM–9:00 PM Location: Tokachigaoka Park

✨🚢 Tomabay Waterfront continues to go strong!! 🏎️✨ The first event took place on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd and concluded to great success! Thank you so much to everyone who came out!! 😆✨ We will hold the second event on Saturday, July 8th and Sunday, July 9th, and we look forward to seeing many of you again!! 💁‍♀️

Hokkaido Shrine Festival It is nicknamed "Sapporo Festival" by the citizens of Sapporo festival More than 1,000 Sapporo citizens, dressed in colorful Heian-era picture scroll-like costumes, parade through the city carrying four mikoshi and eight floats.

At the Tokapuchi Grand Space Scenic Cafe’s Tokachigaoka Observatory, local volunteer guides offer landscape and sightseeing information on summer Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Today’s weather turned out better than forecast, and I cycled there to see the blue sky! Although clouds were plentiful, I could see the Hidaka Range and the Tokachi Plain in one sweeping view 🤩 You can sometimes see hot air balloons in the early morning, and it’s also a beautiful spot for sunset ✨ From Tokachigawa Onsen town About a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. [Volunteer Guides] Period: Saturday, July 1 – Saturday, September 30 Hours: Weekends and public holidays only, 10:00–15:00 *Canceled in rain or on very hot days (30°C or above) *No beverages provided

It is the Shakotan blue sea and Cape Kamui seen from the ShakotanKozaki Fishing Port of Hokkaido. Cape Kamui is a famous tourist spot and is crowded with many people, but there are few tourists who visit here.

View from Biei Town Mt. Tokachi This scenery can only be seen on days when it is clear and the climate at the top of the mountain is stable. There are many sightseeing spots in Biei Town, but this scenery can be seen right in front of Biei Station, so it is a hidden gem spot where you can easily experience the magnificence of nature.

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers. This time, we would like to introduce the "Bikuni Shrine Annual Grand Festival". The "Bikuni Shrine Grand Festival" is held in Bikuni Shrine for three days on July 4, 5, and 6 every year. We haven't been able to hold it for Coronavirus pandemic for several years, but it will finally be held this year. A traditional event that has existed since the Edo period and is the only Bikuni Shrine in Japan. Praying for a good catch and a good harvest, there is a sea crossing at the port, and a lively escort by mikoshi and floats in the urban area. The main event, "Tengu Fire Walking," will be held on the night of July 5 and 6 in the Bikuni Shrine precincts. When the tengu and mikoshi who have been touring the town return to the shrine, they burn the shrine in the precincts to remove the dirt. The brave young people carrying the mikoshi do not flinch and rush, "Wasse, Wasse." The sight of the tengu walking majestically in the midst of the sparks and the people carrying the mikoshi is absolutely magnificent. Please come and visit the Shakotan to feel this festival firsthand.

When I go to Hokkaido, I always stop by Shunkunitai. Perhaps because access is a little inconvenient in eastern Hokkaido, there are almost no people whenever I go. In winter, even the shallow part of the sea is frozen, and it is surprisingly quiet. It's like the end of the world.

A paradise for sweets lovers! "Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden" This is an entertainment spot where you can buy sweets, enjoy a café, take hands-on experiences, and tour the factory✨ This shop sells "Sanporoku no Hajikko" at a bargain price every morning, and a line forms before opening. It comes in substantial portions, priced from 550 to 650 yen per kilogram! The shop-only "Kinagoromo Soft" is irresistible for fans of Japanese flavors, with wobbly kinako mochi and sweet red bean paste inside. In the eat-in area, you can enjoy azuki tea and coffee for free! The Sanporoku bench placed around the garden looks so real it almost seems edible 😋 The Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato is right next door, so you can enjoy both places together!

🔎Would you like to hunt for rare manhole covers?🔍 Various types of manhole covers are installed throughout Tomakomai City! A little-known favorite, the “manhole card” features a Tomachop design among its registered covers!💁‍♀️ On weekdays they are distributed at Tomakomai City Hall, and on weekends and public holidays at Cocotoma Cafe, so if you’re curious, give collecting them a try!😊✨ 【 Tomakomai City Hall 】 Distribution location: 3F, North Government Building, Tomakomai City Hall, 4-5-6 Asahimachi, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 053-8722 Phone: 0144-32-6111 (main) Distribution hours: 8:45 AM–5:15 PM (weekdays only) 【 Cocotoma Cafe 】 Distribution location: 1F, Friend Building, 5-11-5 Omotecho, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 053-0022 Phone: 0144-33-1534 Distribution hours: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM (weekends and public holidays only) Closed: New Year holidays (December 29–January 3) *Please note that the facility may be temporarily closed, so check with the venue before you visit.*

I rode along the Otofuke Melody Line! That doesn’t mean music plays along the road. (I thought so at first too 😊) The name belongs to a town road connecting TokachigawaOnsen and central Otofuke, and it was named after the “Oto” in Otofuke Town. You’ll find rural scenery typical of Otofuke, a straight road leading toward the mountain range, and sunflower fields in autumn—many lovely views. At about 15 km long, it’s a wonderful road for driving or cycling! Because there are ups and downs, an electric-assist bicycle is recommended for cycling. The tourism association provides assist bicycles! Be sure to try riding the Otofuke Melody Line♬ ⛔Please do not enter the fields.

Cloudy sky from the morning on this day However, the clouds cleared all at once in the evening and I was able to see a beautiful sunset. Biei Hill

I wanted to see this scenery of Biei that I saw in photos before, so I searched for a place I was finally able to go. The hill where the Biei Tower is located The tower is Mima Ushi Elementary School.

[Hanakaze Flower Scenery and Hana Road] Every year under the title “Hanakaze Flower Scenery,” a riot of colorful flowers welcomes visitors. Stroll slowly through the beautifully decorated hot spring town and enjoy Tokachigawa Onsen. Period: Saturday, June 24 to Sunday, July 23 Location: Tokachigaoka Park / the Tokachigawa Onsen area

🍶Tomakomai-region limited sake “Junmai-shu Bisen”🍶 “Junmai-shu Bisen” is a junmai ginjo sake made with 100% Tomakomai City tap water and Suisei sake rice grown in Atsumacho, the town neighboring Tomakomai City💁‍♀️ Tomakomai City’s tap water comes from the groundwater of Mt. Tarumae and was selected in 1985 by the former Ministry of Health and Welfare as one of the “cities with delicious tap water for populations over 100,000,” making it well known for its tasty tap water🚰 Slightly dry with a fruity aroma and a clean, crisp flavor, it won the Monde Selection Gold Award three years in a row starting in 2008!!🎊✨ It’s also recommended as a souvenir!🎁

Introducing Ebetsu's Ichioshi Spot #Ebekore Meguri A small baked goods shop in a residential area 【nico sweets garden】 ♪ Introducing The shop has a cute white wall and a red door. Inside the store, Mr. Goto, the owner, There are many baked sweets that are particular about simple ingredients. It's ☻ fun to choose You can choose various kinds of sweets little by little. It is also perfect for small gifts. In addition to cookies and scones, Pudding and cheesecake are also attractive ✨ Limited quantity one-coin parfait It is voluminous and looks gorgeous. Please try ♪ to find your favorite sweets ---------------------------------------------------- Nico Sweets Garden Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays irregular holidays, temporary holidays Location: 45-18 Midorigaoka, Ebetsu City, Hokkaido Business hours: 11:00 ~ 17:00 TEL：011-382-7787 Instagram： @nicosweetsgarden ---------------------------------------------------- #Hokkaido #Ebetsu City #Hokkaido #ebetsu #Ebetsu Tourism Association #Ebekore Tour #nicosweetsgarden #Nico Sweets Garden #Baked Goods #Cookies #Scones #Cheesecake #Pudding #One Coin #Parfait #Gifts #Tea time

🌳 A forest bathing spot close to the station: Hokkaido University Tomakomai Research Forest 🐿️ Located about a 15-minute drive from Tomakomai Station, Hokkaido University Tomakomai Research Forest was established in 1904 as the research forest for Hokkaido University’s Faculty of Agriculture. Many wild birds live here, including black woodpeckers, long-tailed tit, belted kingfisher, and mallards, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching 🦆💦 The research forest also houses the Forest Reference Museum and Memorial Hall, where taxidermy animals and forestry-related materials are on display! 💁‍♀️ The Forest Reference Museum and Memorial Hall used to open only on the last Friday of the month, but starting Saturday, June 24, it will be open every Saturday!! 🎉✨ Why not enjoy some forest bathing at the nature-rich Hokkaido University Tomakomai Research Forest? 🌳 [ Hokkaido University Tomakomai Research Forest ] ≪ Address ≫ Takaoaka, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 053-0035 ≪ Contact ≫ 0144-33-2171 ≪ Hours ≫ Forest Reference Museum and Memorial Hall: Saturdays from April through October, 9:00–15:30 ※ Hours and closed days may change, so please check before visiting.

🍛🍜! Tomakomai: The birthplace of the original curry ramen! 🍜🍛 Curry ramen was first created by Aji no Dai-Ō (味の大王) in 1965, and it is now loved as a local soul food in Tomakomai City.🍜🥰 Tomakomai's curry ramen was registered under the Agency for Cultural Affairs' '100-Year Foods' (100年フード) program, launched in FY2021.💁‍♀️ The rich curry-flavored broth clings to the noodles and is incredibly addictive!!!🤤 You’ll be sure to drink every last drop of the soup!!✨ There are many more curry ramen dishes besides the photos shown.🍛🍜 For details, contact the Tomakomai Curry Ramen Promotion Bureau!! Aji no Daio Main Branch (pictured in the second photo) ≪ Address ≫ Postal code 059-1365 138-3 Uenae, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido ≪ Contact ≫ 0144-58-3333 ≪ Hours ≫ Sun–Tue, Thu–Sat: 11:00–20:00 (last order 19:30) Wed: 11:00–15:00 (last order 14:30) ≪ Closed ≫ Open year-round except during the New Year holidays Chinese Restaurant Togen (pictured in the third photo) ≪ Address ≫ Postal code 053-0022 1st floor, Grand Hotel New Oji, 4-3-1 Omotecho, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido ≪ Contact ≫ 0144-31-3162 ≪ Hours ≫ Lunch: 11:30–14:30 (last order 14:00) Dinner: 17:30–21:30 (food last order 20:30, drinks last order 21:00) ≪ Closed ≫ Tuesdays *Business hours and closed days may change, so please confirm with each restaurant before visiting.*

【Ashoro Furusato Rawan Buki Festival 2023】 On Sunday, June 25, from 9:45 a.m., the Ashoro Hometown Rawan Buki Festival will be held at the Event Square in front of Roadside Station Ashoro Galaxy Hall 21. On the day of the event, we are planning to sell rawan buki, eat and drink booths, stage shows, etc. Each food and beverage booth will offer a menu using seasonal lauan buki. At the stage show, we plan performances by the town's student brass band and games using lauan buki. This event has not been held since 2020 due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but this year we will finally hold the first on-site event, so please come and visit us. In addition, there is a special page for the Rawan Buki Festival on the website of the Ashoro Tourism Association, so please check it out as well!

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers. This time Shakotan we would like to introduce Cape Kamui at the tip of the peninsula. Cape Kamui, located a little over one and a half hours by car from Otaru, is designated as a Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park and is the only marine park in Hokkaido. Just as the Ainu words "Shaku = Summer" and "Kotan = Village" came to be called "Shakotan", the summer scenery is wonderful, and the vivid blue sea has come to be called "Shakotan Blue". If you walk along the 770-meter-long promenade "Charenka Path" from the parking lot of the cape, you can reach the tip in about 30 minutes, and you can see the surroundings 300 degrees from near the tip. On the promenade "Charenka's Path" there is the legend of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. ~Charenka Legend~ Charenka, the daughter of the chief who has strong feelings for Yoshitsune. However, Yoshitsune left for the continent, and Charenka followed him to Cape Kamui, but Yoshitsune's ship went far offshore. Charenka, who was grieving, threw herself into the sea with words of resentment, saying, "If you pass through here with a Japanese ship and a woman on board, you will capsize." With sorrow and resentment, Charenka's body turned into Kamui Rock, and since then, whenever a ship carrying a woman approached the vicinity, it capsized, making Cape Kamui a place forbidden to women. This rule continued until the early Meiji period. There is still a "gate forbidden to women" on Cape Kamui, but now women can also go through that gate to the tip. However, since Cape Kamui is originally a windy area, on days when winds of 13 meters or more blow, the gate forbidden to women is closed and it is not possible to go to the tip. From June ~ July, the Ezo daylily flowers are in full bloom, and on foggy days, you can see a very fantastic scenery. The cape, named Kamui, which means "god" in the Ainu language, has a very beautiful sunset and a superb view where you can feel the presence of the gods. In 2004, the Shakotan Peninsula and Cape Kamui were selected as Hokkaido Heritage Sites.

Butahage Roadside Station Otofuke Branch This popular pork bowl shop, with its main location in Obihiro, served me the pork-soup set. Beyond the delicious pork bowl itself, I loved the pork miso soup filled with chunky vegetables served in a bowl larger than the rice bowl. This dish lets you fully enjoy Otofuke Town’s local soybeans and vegetables. The pork-soup set was sold out before noon. Tokachi’s vegetables are truly delicious, so I hope everyone gets to try them 😊

TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2023 takes place on Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3!! 🎉✨ Advance lottery applications for full-event tickets are now open through Ticket Pia!! We look forward to seeing many of you there!! 🥳

Hello! The Road to Naturelbeauty for Eastern Hokkaido DMO. Our The Road to Naturelbeauty for Eastern Hokkaido DMO are engaged in a variety of businesses, including secondary transportation management, product development, domestic and inbound promotions, and market research. From now on, in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out proposals and charms of Higashi Hokkaido travel, so thank you! Among Hokkaido, "Higashi Hokkaido" has many areas rich in nature, and it is an area where you can enjoy the outdoors and the blessings of nature. We convey the natural beauty and culture of "Higashi Hokkaido" and the charm of each region to many people, and propose new forms of travel. 【Access to Higashi Hokkaido】 Higashi Hokkaido has many popular tourist spots, but Hokkaido is very large, so it is recommended to use the nearest airport in each region! ◎ If you want to go sightseeing in Obihiro and Tokachi, "Tokachi Obihiro Airport" ◎ If you want to go sightseeing in Kushiro, Lake Akan, and Mashukusharo, "Tancho Kushiro Airport" ◎ If you want to go sightseeing in Kitami, Abashiri, and Shari Utoro, "Memanbetsu Airport" ◎ If you want to go sightseeing in Nakashibetsu and Betsukai, "Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport" ◎ If you want to go sightseeing in Monbetsu, "Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport" I would like to introduce transportation secondary transportation and recommended information from these airports to the purpose in the future COOL JAPAN VIDEOS. Higashi Hokkaido also has a wide range of train trips, bus trips, sightseeing taxis, sightseeing buses, etc., so there are many ways to enjoy it that you cannot enjoy with a rental car, so please check it out. [Play all the Higashi Hokkaido! ] 】 Higashi Hokkaido has many recommended spots from famous sightseeing spots to superb views of nature! Even if you don't have a rental car, I will introduce a model plan for sightseeing that you can play efficiently and how to play in future posts. 【Higashi Hokkaido Gourmet】 Hokkaido is one of the most gourmet countries in Japan, and you can enjoy a variety of gourmet foods in each season. The exquisite gourmet food made with ingredients grown in the vast land and the northern ocean is delicious even if you eat it every day! On a gourmet trip in Higashi Hokkaido, in addition to having a delicious meal, if you learn about the story and history of how Hokkaido's ingredients become delicious, the way you taste Hokkaido gourmet may also change! 【Enjoy a sustainable trip in Higashi Hokkaido】 Higashi Hokkaido encourages sustainable travel to enjoy sightseeing while protecting the local natural environment. In addition to the rich nature, there are many wonderful attractions in the "normal" life of people who live there that the locals do not notice! In Higashi Hokkaido, we will introduce sustainable tourism such as the traditional culture created by the Ainu, and the great nature of Hokkaido, where you can feel a foreign country even though it is Japan. 【Higashi Hokkaido Lifestyle】 The pleasure of traveling is not limited to visiting famous sights. The real pleasure of traveling is to feel the history and life of the place. In Higashi Hokkaido, you can fully enjoy the climate unique to the northern country, the scenery of nature, and the new form of travel that touches the cityscape and the people who live there. It is also recommended to spend a luxurious time feeling the northern lifestyle without daring to do anything. In future posts, we will introduce the latest information and attractions of the Higashi Hokkaido area! In the vast land of Higashi Hokkaido, you can enjoy various forms of travel, so please come and visit!

Notice of lunch menu preferential service for customers of "Theater Company Four Seasons"! Show the designated ticket during the musical performance period of the Higashi 1-chome theater facility former Hokkaido Shiki Theater, We will offer 🎉 a 10% discount on the lunch menu price. Valid only on the day of the performance. Please present your dated ticket. 1 QR ticket 2 Paper tickets 3 Home print 1 printed out at home 4 Tickets issued by each play guide For details, please visit our website. * Cannot be used in conjunction with "Customer Thanks Day" every Thursday. We apologize for the inconvenience. #New Otani #Theater Company Four Seasons #Musical Special #Encore performance #Hotel #Hotel Girls' Association #Hotel lunch #Hotel Buffet #Lunch Tour #Sapporo Lunch #Sapporo Gourmet #Sapporo Hotel #Sapporo Chinese #Sapporo Sightseeing #sapporo

How about lunch at New Otani Inn Sapporo? #New Otani Inn Sapporo In addition to popular standard Chinese and Western food menus Lunch in June, which changes twice a month, will be a 🙌 new menu from Friday 16th. In addition #New Edo seafood mask and summer standard popular product #Sansho fragrant #Black chilled dandan noodles also The limited-time menu is Japanese, Western, and Chinese. You can enjoy 🍴 a salad, dessert, soup and coffee buffet. Nice #Detox water #Vinegar drink also available The popular standard menu is 500 yen separately, and you can enjoy a salad, dessert, soup, and coffee buffet. Please spend a relaxing time ☕. ◆◆◆◆Every Thursday◆◆◆ ◆◆◆◆◆Lunch ◆◆◆◆◆ ◆◆ Great value 10% OFF ◆◆ ◆◆◆ Friday and Saturday only ◆◆◆ ◆◆Wine Buffet◆◆ ◆◆800 yen 60 minutes system◆◆ Reservations can be made by 📞 phone or online. * Other coupons and benefits cannot be combined Please note. 11:30~14:00/L.O.13:30 *Closed: Sundays, Mondays Thank you for your understanding. For reservations and inquiries Tel: 011-222-1522 [Direct] We look forward to ✨ seeing you all #New Otani #Hotel #Hotel Girls' Association #Hotel lunch #Hotel Buffet #Lunch Tour #Sapporo Lunch #Sapporo Gourmet #Sapporo Hotel #Sapporo Chinese #Sapporo Sightseeing #sapporo #Wine

Recommended nearby sightseeing spots [Tokachi Hills] A garden in Makubetsu Town themed around agriculture and food. The popular Umbrella Sky event runs through June 30! Peonies and water lilies were in full, beautiful bloom in the garden. I also saw paulownia blossoms, which are sensitive to cold and rare to see blooming in Hokkaido. July 1–9 is Rose Week. This garden shows a different face each season, making you want to visit again and again. About a 20-minute drive from Tokachigawa Onsen

❄🏒Ice City Tomakomai🏒❄ Tomakomai City has a skating history that stretches back about 100 years⛸️ In winter, this region sees little snowfall and has many marshes and lakes, which form natural skating rinks that became popular as a pastime❄️ Tomakomai has produced many Olympic athletes in ice hockey and speed skating💁‍♀️ The third photo shows the ice thawing at Nepia Ice Arena (formerly Shiratori-Ohji Ice Arena)! This ice-thawing work is visible only once a year, creating a very beautiful scene😊✨ Why not try skating in Tomakomai while you’re here?

Early in the morning, there is no one in Ayamegahara As I walked in the thick fog, wild horses and deer were quietly standing.

Hanasaki Line running through Bekanbeushi Marshland I took this photo from the top of a small hill while getting muddy. But I think it was laid with railroad tracks in a great place

This is the floral clock at Tokachigaoka Park. From June 24th to July 23rd, the area around Tokachigaoka Park welcomes visitors with a colorful flower display titled "Hanak Landscape and Flower Road." The park also hosts events such as early-morning hot air balloon experiences, the summer "Dream Firefly Viewing" and the winter "Sairinka" festival. There is a shop and a free foot bath, making it a perfect spot to relax or enjoy a picnic. (Closed in winter) The tourism association offers bicycle rentals, so cycling around feels wonderful!