Sorry for the late post, but the Midorigaoka Park Festival on Sunday, May 7th was a great success!! 🎊 Thank you so much to everyone who came 😆✨

It is the season of rice planting. The state of the substitution scraping before planting seedlings. When the rice fields are filled with water and the weather is good and there is little wind, the rice fields become like a lake, reflecting the scenery like a mirror. It is a superb view that can only be seen for a few days.

Hatsuyama Shrine There is also a torii gate standing in the sea in Hokkaido.

Leading the way to the blue sky Moerenuma Park in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido This park was designed by sculptor Isamu Noguchi and is a single work in all of the approximately 190 hectares of park. Among them, this "Moere Mountain" stands out This mountain is an artificial mountain made by piling up non-combustible garbage and public residue, and the top of the mountain is an observatory overlooking the city. On this day, it was clear and I was able to take a picture like "stairs leading to the blue sky".

At the foot of Mt. Tomayama, a satoyama for the townspeople, there is a 2-kilometer nature walking path "Kurumina no Walking Path", "Kurumina no Niwa" where more than 100 kinds of perennial plants live, and "Kuruminanoki Yukan" where you can experience woodworking and observe wood processing with wooden playground equipment. The word "Kurumina" is coined, but its roots are in the Ainu language. "Kuru" means "person" in the Ainu language, and "Mina" means "to laugh" in the Ainu language. It is a place where people smile, and we hope that many people will come.

In 2026 Reiwa 8, it was decided to integrate with Toma Elementary School "Usonobetsu Elementary School". Every year, on Children's Day, koinobori are displayed on the school grounds. Children leaving this area. Please grow vigorously and quickly like a big koinobori

🌸 The Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees in Tomakomai City have begun to bloom. 🌸 They are in full bloom in the city center, while Midorigaoka Park may need a few more days to reach full bloom. It’s so exciting! 😊✨ The Midorigaoka Park Festival on Sunday, May 7th is coming up soon!! It runs from 10:00 to 16:00!! 🎉 Food trucks will come, and the festival will feature its first-ever Karaoke Contest. 🥙🤤🎤 Let’s make fun memories at the end of Golden Week!! 💖 We look forward to seeing many visitors!! 🎈😆

The Japan sake "Tatsunosen" is aged in the Toma Bell Cave in winter. It is a rare liquor sold only in the town in a limited number. Junmai Daiginjo's sake is fruity but has a refreshing taste. This year's sales will go on sale on April 22. It will be almost sold out around the end of August, so be early.

【Pink Star】⭐️× 🌸 Location▷▶▷Hakodate, Goryokaku Park 📍Location:Goryokaku Park,Hakodate ◇ The star-shaped Goryokaku Park was beautifully dyed pink with cherry blossoms. ◇ The star-shaped Goryokaku Park was beautifully dyed pink with cherry blossoms. ◇ I wanted to see this superb view, so I landed in Hakodate by plane! I was 😭 very impressed to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom ◇ I landed in Hakodate by plane because I wanted to see this superb view! I was very moved to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom 😭 ◇ In a vertical composition, the Goryokaku is too large to fit 💦 ◇ Goryokaku is too big to fit in a vertical composition💦 ◇ ====================== ✔🗓Data:4/22/2023

Recommended cycling course This is Tokachigaoka Park and the Tokachigaoka Observation Deck! A floral clock stands in the park, and a riot of colorful flowers welcomes you. From April 29th, a footbath using the moor hot spring will also open, so warm your tired legs after cycling ☺️ From May, the kiosk will sell soft serve ice cream and other treats. If you pedal a little farther to the Tokachigaoka Observation Deck, you can overlook the Tokachigawa Onsen area, and on clear days you can even see the Hidaka Mountains. By the way, the observation deck is especially beautiful at sunset. Tokachigaoka Park: about 5 minutes by bike from the Guide Center Tokachigaoka Observation Deck: about 10 minutes by bike from Tokachigaoka Park Golden Week looks like it will be warm. We look forward to welcoming you!

Cherry blossoms heralding a slightly later spring in Hokkaido The shooting location is Nakajima Park in Sapporo At the peak, a peach-colored arch spans this row of cherry blossom trees. When I took the picture, a strong wind blew and a beautiful cherry blossom blizzard colored this road.

Special Seats The shooting location is Nakajima Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido This place is one of Sapporo's leading parks where you can enjoy various scenery throughout the year. Especially this bench is my special seat where I can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night in spring.

【Sakura Front Finally to Hokkaido】 Location▷▶▷Hakodate, Goryokaku Park 📍Location:Goryokaku Park,Hakodate ◇ The last famous spot in Japan to see the cherry blossoms. Goryokaku Park in Hakodate. It was 🌸 beautiful in full bloom. ◇ Goryokaku Park in Hakodate is the last place in Japan to reach its peak. It was beautiful in full bloom 🌸 ◇ I took a picture of Mt. Hakodate, which is famous for its night view, surrounded by cherry blossoms. ◇ I took a picture of Mount Hakodate, famous for its night view, surrounded by cherry blossoms. ====================== ✔🗓Data:4/21/2023

Night cherry blossoms and light trails Night cherry blossoms on the "Shinkawa Sakura Avenue Road" in Sapporo, Hokkaido This place is covered with cherry blossoms for about 10.5 km more than 750 trees, and it is said to be the longest row of cherry blossom trees in Japan. This row of cherry blossom trees took 3 years for local residents to plant and it has become like this after 25 years. I cut out the moment when it was not usually lit up and was illuminated by the headlights of the car

【Duck couple 🌸 during cherry blossom viewing】 Location▷▶▷Hakodate, Goryokaku Park 📍Location:Goryokaku Park,Hakodate ◇ Two ducks who have been together under the cherry blossoms. They looked 🦆 like a good couple enjoying cherry blossom viewing. ◇ Two ducks who are always together under the cherry blossoms. Somehow they looked like a good couple enjoying cherry blossom viewing🦆 ◇ Under the cherry blossoms, people and ducks are no different 🌸. ◇ People and ducks are the same under the cherry blossoms🌸

Here are today's views of Onneto and Yunotaki. The weather was great, and the location was perfect!

【The cherry blossom front finally reaches Hokkaido】🌸× ⭐️ Location▷▶▷Hakodate, Goryokaku Park ◇ The star-shaped Goryokaku Park was beautifully dyed pink with cherry blossoms. ◇ ・ ◇ I wanted to see this superb view, so I landed in Hakodate by plane! I was 😭 very impressed to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom

Night cherry blossoms and torii gates During the day, the Omotesando of Hokkaido Jingu Shrine is crowded with many cherry blossom viewers and worshippers. At night, it changes and becomes a place that not many people visit, but it is the only place where you can enjoy the fantastic night cherry blossoms. The torii gate and illuminated cherry blossoms create a solemn atmosphere.

This is the scene at Suzuran Park, Otofuke’s cherry blossom spot. It’s almost full bloom, and the nighttime illumination of the blossoms has already begun! The wind is strong and chilly at this seasonal change, but spring is just around the corner.

Hello viewers of Cool Japan Videos, this is the Tomakomai Tourism Association. On this account, we’ll introduce the many attractive tourist spots of Tomakomai City, one of Japan’s leading industrial cities and the largest port town in Hokkaido. Tomakomai is very easy to reach: about a 90-minute drive from Sapporo City and about a 30-minute drive from New Chitose Airport. When you visit, rental bicycles are available, so we recommend touring while feeling the great outdoors on your skin. Now, let us introduce Tomakomai City’s proud sightseeing spots. ■ Mt. Tarumae Designated a natural monument of Hokkaido, this stratovolcano features a globally famous double rim. You can drive up to the 7th station, and from there it’s about a 50-minute hike to the summit, making it an easy climb to enjoy sweeping views and alpine plants. ■ Midorigaoka Park From the observation deck on the hilltop plaza, you can take in panoramic views of Tomakomai City. With fountains and flowerbeds, plus an athletics stadium and a rugby field, many people use it as an outdoor sports park. ■ Kin-Dainuma Park Centered on Lake Kin-Dainuma, which has a 1.6-kilometer shoreline, the park is surrounded by pristine nature. You can enjoy facilities year-round, including Arten, one of Japan’s largest auto campgrounds, a canoe base, a park golf course, and the Yunomi no Yu bathing facility. ■ Northern Horse Park A popular spot where visitors can interact with horses. You can experience horseback riding, guided pony rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, sleigh rides, riding lessons, the Happy Pony Show, and horse trekking. Next, we’ll introduce some of the popular local gourmet treats that are one of the pleasures of visiting Tomakomai. Tomakomai City boasts the largest catch of surf clams (hokkigai) in Japan, often called the king of shellfish. While they’re known as a premium sushi topping, in Tomakomai you can buy them casually. As a port town, there’s also plenty of seafood like salmon and atka mackerel, plus local specialties such as haskap berries, Tomakomai ramen, haskap-based sweets called yoitomake, Tarumae jingisukan (grilled mutton), and hokki curry—popular flavors you should try when sightseeing. We’ll continue to share many more recommended Tomakomai attractions that we couldn’t fit into this post, so please look forward to them!

The seasonal winter road closure on the prefectural road leading to Onneto, the mysterious lake in Ashorocho, was lifted on April 7. Most of Onneto is now ice-free except for a few patches. Please come visit Ashorocho during Golden Week! Note: Onneto is about a 45-minute drive from town. It is colder at the site than in town, so dress warmly. There is no direct public transportation to Onneto, so please use a rental car or other private transport.

It symbolizes spring in Hokkaido Eurasian red squirrel The Eurasian red squirrel is notorious for not hibernating during the winter, but instead endures the winter without actively moving around. Spring is the season when snow melts and bait becomes abundant.

cherry blossom The cherry blossoms in Hokkaido bloom a month after Honshu, and spring has finally arrived in Sapporo. The shooting location is Hoheikan in Nakajima Park, a famous place for cherry blossoms. The contrast between the pale blue buildings and the pale pink cherry blossoms heralds the arrival of spring.

Today it was 🍝 pasta at Mr. Erable.

You can overlook Lake Akkeshi.

This is the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association in Otofuke, Hokkaido. Otofuke is pronounced "Otofuke-chō". We plan to share captivating information about hot springs, sightseeing spots, superb local cuisine, access, and weather through Cool Japan videos! Please spend a dreamlike time in Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen, where spectacular natural scenery and blissful hot springs soothe the body and mind. First, an introduction to the hot springs that heal both body and spirit. Tokachigawa Onsen features a rare spring quality and was designated a Hokkaido Heritage site in 2004, ahead of many other hot spring areas in Hokkaido. Tokachigawa Onsen is famous in Japan as a rare moor hot spring. The term "moor" comes from the German word for lignite and refers to springs that flow through lignite layers containing ancient plant-based organic matter; the water has an amber color and a slightly viscous texture. The hotels and ryokan lining the hot spring town offer carefully designed open-air and indoor baths, letting you fully enjoy the beautifying waters, and some facilities also offer day-use hot springs. Otofuke’s sightseeing spots brim with charm that makes you lose track of time. Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen is a treasure trove with a market showcasing local fresh ingredients and specialties, a spa where you can enjoy the Hokkaido Heritage moor hot spring in swimwear, hands-on craft workshops, and four restaurants. At Tokachi Ranch, which spans vast grounds, a viewing platform offers 360-degree views of Tokachi’s grand landscape. From mid-January to the end of February, snow exercise for horse health care is open to the public. At Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden, you can glimpse the production process of a popular confectionery maker and try your hand at making sweets. Tokachigaoka Park is perfect for families, centered on the large flower clock "Hanakku" with an 18-meter diameter and a 10.10-meter second hand, surrounded by seasonal blooms. Tokachigawa Onsen in Otofuke hosts many attractive events. In early summer, the Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing enchants visitors with fireflies lighting up the night at Tokachigawa Onsen. Many tourists come to see the fluttering fireflies, enjoying a special time that feels in harmony with nature. The winter event Sairinka creates a fantastical space of synchronized sound and light with about 600 illuminated objects, including a 5.4-meter symbol tower. Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen holds various appealing events throughout the year, including those mentioned above. Along with the hot springs, sights, and delicious food, we hope you enjoy seasonal events as well. Access to Tokachigawa Onsen in Otofuke, Hokkaido: about 2 hours by car from New Chitose Airport, about 3 hours by train from JR Sapporo Station, and about 20 minutes by car or taxi from Obihiro Station. Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen awaits you with beautiful nature, restorative hot springs for body and mind, and inspiring sightseeing spots!

Yubari City, Hokkaido is located in the central Hokkaido region of central Hokkaido and is a city with many attractive sightseeing spots interwoven with nature and history. When many people hear the name "Yubari City", the words "Yubari Melon" and "Financially Bankrupt City" may come to mind. Yubari City also once prospered due to the coal industry, one of the main industries of the Japan. However, as time changed and the demand for coal decreased, Yubari City was affected by it, and by 1990, all the coal mines were closed and the city was in a difficult situation. After that, it experienced financial collapse in 2007, but now measures are being taken to revitalize the city. Yubari City has such a history, but it is about 60 minutes from New Chitose Airport, the northern gateway, and about 90 minutes from Sapporo, making it a popular tourist destination. At the Yubari City Coal Museum, you can learn about the history of the coal industry in Yubari City and learn about the development of Yubari City. Dynamic exhibitions that utilize actual coal mining sites as tourism resources are popular and have become a place visited by many tourists. Yubari City is rich in nature as well as from the summit of Mt. Yubari at an altitude of 1,668 meters, and a 360-degree panoramic view spreads out, and you can see the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. In addition, with the completion of the Yubari Shuparo Dam in 2015, you can enjoy aquatic activities such as canoeing at Lake Shuparo, which has become the fourth largest water reservoir in the Japan. At the waterfall top park, colorful flowers and trees grow over, and you can feel the four seasons of Yubari City closely. The "Chidoriga Falls" in the park is a superb view of countless large and small waterfalls and strangely shaped rocks. If you come to Yubari City for sightseeing, please enjoy gourmet food and masterpieces. Speaking of Yubari City, Yubari Melon! Why not taste the sweet and juicy Yubari melon in summer? Yubari potatoes and canned beans are also popular gourmets. The population was 116,000 in 1960, when coal mining flourished, but today it is less than 7,000. Yubari City is sometimes compared to a ghost town, but if you actually visit, you can learn about the history of Japan industry and enjoy nature and gourmet food. After about 16 years since 2007, Yubari City has reached the goal of paying off its debt in four years. In order for citizens and tourists to come back to Yubari City after paying off their debts, we would like to introduce the attractions such as sightseeing spots and history of Yubari City in the Cool Japan Video!

Hello everyone! This is the Mashu Lake Tourism Association. We will introduce many highlights and ways to enjoy Teshikaga in Hokkaido to viewers of Cool Japan Video! First, can everyone read the name "Teshikaga"? It is pronounced "Teshikaga". When people think of Hokkaido, Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo come to mind as popular spots visited by many tourists, and both lakes are located in Teshikaga. Lake Mashu spreads out in a deep blue and is known as the sacred lake. Its blue surface is called Mashu Blue and boasts the highest transparency in Japan and ranks among the world’s very clearest lakes. To fully enjoy this beautiful lake surface, we recommend visiting the observatories. The Lake Mashu First Observatory is the most popular lookout, attracting about one million visitors a year. It has a large parking lot and rest house with restrooms, so you can stop by to take a break. The Lake Mashu Third Observatory and Uramashu Observatory also offer free parking and let you see different faces of Lake Mashu. From the Lake Mashu First Observatory and the Lake Mashu Third Observatory, when luck and weather conditions are favorable, the entire lake can be covered in fog, and the settled mist can appear as a sea of clouds. Lake Kussharo is one of the world’s largest caldera lakes and the largest caldera lake in Japan (a lake formed when a volcanic crater filled with water after an eruption). Numerous natural hot springs gush out along the lakeshore, so you can enjoy hot springs in open-air baths and saunas that make the most of nature, as well as in large hotels. In summer you can fully enjoy water sports such as camping, canoeing, and sailing. Across the great outdoors of Teshikaga you can also enjoy activities like horseback riding, golf, fishing, cycling, and dairy farm experiences. When you visit Teshikaga, please also savor the town’s local specialties and gourmet foods. These include Mashu Soba, known as the prized "phantom soba" for its careful quality; Mashu Melon, in season from early to late August; potatoes packed with the bounty of the land; and popular products from Teshikaga farms such as Mashu Pork and Mashu Wagyu. Teshikaga in Hokkaido is conveniently accessible by car—about 75 minutes from Kushiro Airport and about 70 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport. Please come and enjoy the vast nature of Teshikaga. Through Cool Japan Video, we will continue to bring you attractions and travel information about Teshikaga, Lake Mashu, and Lake Kussharo, so please follow us if you like!

New Otani Inn Sapporo is conveniently located an 8-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, so it is very convenient to access popular attractions around Sapporo. In addition to the Sapporo TV Tower and the former Hokkaido Government Office Building Red Brick Government Building, which are a few minutes on foot, you can also easily visit the Sapporo Clock Tower, Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park, Nijo Market, Sunpiazza Aquarium, Maruyama Zoo, Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory, Sapporo Beer Museum, Susukino, etc. on foot, by train, taxi, car, or bus. Although it ended the other day, you can also walk to the venue of the "Sapporo Snow Festival", which is a winter tradition in Sapporo, on foot from the Hotel New Otani Inn Sapporo. With many huge snow sculptures lined up, it has become a popular event for foreigners, so we look forward to seeing you next year in 2024. You can also visit the Otaru area, one of Hokkaido's most popular tourist destinations, in less than one hour. You can enjoy fresh seafood gourmet food unique to the old warehouse district and port city along the Otaru Canal where you can enjoy the modern cityscape. There are many ways to enjoy sightseeing around Sapporo, such as interacting with animals at Sunpiazza Aquarium and Sapporo Maruyama Zoo when traveling with children, drinking alcohol with Hokkaido gourmet food at Susuki, and daring to avoid famous sightseeing spots and visiting hidden sightseeing spots that only you know. Please enjoy your trip to Hokkaido using New Otani Inn Sapporo as your travel base. ◆New Otani Inn Sapporo Information◆ 【Address】 〒060-0002 Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-1-1 【Phone Number】 011-222-1111 【Access by JR/train】 40 minutes from JR New Chitose Airport to JR Sapporo Station 【Access by car or bus】 Approximately 70 minutes from New Chitose Airport to the hotel 60 parking spaces 【Access on foot】 8 minutes from JR Sapporo Station 6 minutes from Sapporo Station on the Namboku Subway Line 3 minutes from Sapporo Station on the Toho Subway Line 7 minutes from Odori Station on the Namboku Subway Line 4 minutes from Odori Station on the Toho Subway Line 【Accommodation Reservation】 For more information and reservations about New Otani Inn Sapporo, please visit the official website listed in the profile section.

Hello from Akkeshi, an oyster town in Hokkaido. Akkeshi = Akkeshi ⭕️ Akkeshi = Atsushi ❌ Akkeshi=Akke City ❌ A small town with a population of about 8,000. Although the population is small, the amount of oysters landed is No. 1 in Hokkaido Today I am milking the sea. 🦪🥛 Squeeze and bottle. This is surprisingly difficult. It takes time, but it can't be helped. Each grain is carefully bottled. Hand squeezing. Flush on the line like a major dairy manufacturer I want to pack it, but it's not liquid. Since it is a solid substance, it does not go that way. Free Rich Akkeshi Bay milk 🦪🥛 The diameter of the cap mouth is used to create a bottle feeling. Because it is not a very wide type There may be oysters that are a little difficult to remove? If the scallop is large, it will get a little caught. I'll be out soon. Well, that's it. Fun to look at, delicious to eat It is a product full of playfulness and contains serious raw oysters. 170g/10 tablets Akkeshi Town Hometown Tax Registered Product. I want to eat oysters from Hokkaido! When I thought about it, I went to Akkeshi Town. Milk from Akkeshi Bay is nutritious 💯 *This product is a raw oyster