Event Announcement 📣 The "49th Makubetsu Industrial Festival," one of the two major autumn festivals in Makubetsu Town, will be held on Sunday, October 4th 😊 This event celebrates the autumn harvest. On the day, the festival will kick off with a spectacular performance by the Makubetsu Cultural Club featuring the "Hōjō Taiko" drums ✨✨ The stage will showcase performances by the Makubetsu Junior Jazz School and the Satsunai Junior High School Brass Band 🎵 Additionally, enjoy a fun impersonation show by Kame-chan, as well as a luxurious stage featuring trumpet performances and songs with talk by Nobuyoshi Kuwano 🎵🎵 Moreover, there will be a "Park Golf Enjoyment Tournament," unique to Makubetsu Town, the birthplace of park golf! In addition, there will be plenty of activities for everyone, from children to adults, including a fire truck display, fire extinguishing experience, and the "Hokkaido Vintage Car Festival" 😍 Other attractions include a fresh vegetable sale by the local agricultural cooperative, tastings and sales of Makubetsu beef, as well as a festival organized by the Chamber of Commerce Youth Division, featuring games that everyone can participate in and enjoy. Additionally, those who participate in JA Makubetsu's "Vegetable Packing Challenge" will receive a carton of milk as part of the milk consumption expansion campaign!‼ We invite you to come out with your family 🤗 🔶Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:20 PM 🔶Location: Special venue in front of the Makubetsu Town Centennial Memorial Hall *The event will proceed even in light rain. 🔶Contact Information 49th Makubetsu Industrial Festival Executive Committee Office (Makubetsu Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL: 0155-54-6606 (Monday to Friday) TEL: 0155-54-2111 (Weekends and Holidays) http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8613...

Event Announcement📣 On October 4th (Sunday), a major event celebrating the autumn of Otofuke Town, "Local Produce SHOW & Food Education Minori-mu Festa Otofuke 2026," will be held 😊 This year, it will take place at two venues, featuring sales of delicious local food and agricultural products, and experience corners filled with activities for both children and adults 🎵 There will be a variety of performances, including a town PR by high school students from Otofuke's sister town, Karumai Town in Iwate Prefecture, a music live show by the Otofuke regional revitalization cooperation team, rhythmic gymnastics, a rock-paper-scissors tournament with chances to win "Otofuke Suzuran Wagyu," and a photo session with local mascots‼ Additionally, you can enjoy limited menu items and BBQ featuring Wagyu in preparation for the "National Wagyu Ability Competition Hokkaido Tournament" to be held in Otofuke and Obihiro City next August 😍 Other activities include making American dogs, crafting wool mascots, a traditional festival, and a bouncy dome, ensuring plenty of fun for children. The event will be filled with local gourmet food and agricultural product sales, making it a day full of enjoyment ✨✨ Moreover, there will be a fun lottery where you can win local specialties and Tokachi River hot spring accommodation vouchers 🎵 When you shop at "Roadside Station Otofuke," "Ryugyoku Sweetpea Garden," "Food and Merchandise Corner," or "Experience Corner (paid)," you will receive one lottery ticket for every 1,000 yen spent (one entry per draw)! *Note: Lottery tickets will be distributed until they run out. Please come and experience the charm of Otofuke Town at this event 🤗 [Important Notice] *We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing pets into the venue. 🔶Date and Time: October 4, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM 🔶Venue: Roadside Station Otofuke "Natsuzora no Furusato" / Former Hokuren Tokachi District Livestock Market *A free shuttle bus will operate at the venue. *Those using the free shuttle bus will receive one fun lottery ticket and a pocket tissue as a gift. 🔶Contact: Minori-mu Festa Executive Committee (Otofuke Town Hall, Commerce and Tourism Division, Industrial Promotion Section) TEL: 0155-42-2111 https://www.town.otofuke.hokkaido.jp/kanko/oshirase/2025minoriimu.html...

The 52nd Kamagaya Citizen's Cultural Festival The 52nd Kamagaya Citizen's Cultural Festival will be held as a platform for citizens to showcase their cultural and artistic activities. With exhibition, presentation, and participation categories, the venue will be filled with the charm and passion of the community. We sincerely look forward to your visit. 【Date】From Saturday, October 3, 2023 to Sunday, November 8, 2023 【Venue】Kirari Kamagaya Civic Center and Kirari Hall, among others *Please note that the date and venue may vary depending on the content; for details, please refer to the Kamagaya City website https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/bunka/shiminbunkasai/index.html... Kamagaya City Website > Citizen's Cultural Festival #Chiba Prefecture #Kamagaya City #Japanese Culture #Tradition #Music #Dance #Arts 【Cultural and Sports Division】

The 7th Sauna Expo 2026 in Bungo-Ono ❚ Held on October 17th and 18th, 2026 The 7th Sauna Expo 2026 in Bungo-Ono will take place at Lodge Kiyokawa in Kiyokawamachi, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. The venue will feature around 20 tent saunas, making it a two-day event where sauna enthusiasts gather from all over the country. In addition to saunas, there will be food stalls and music events, allowing for a relaxed experience throughout the day. On the day of the event, programs such as VIP Aufguss, stage performances, food markets, and group whisking will be held. Tickets will be available in various types, including one-day tickets, two-day passes, the Ichiban Sauna ticket that allows entry one hour before opening, and VIP one-day tickets with reserved time. As no additional tickets will be released, please check early if you are interested. A pre-festival without saunas will also be held on Friday, October 16th, featuring cuisine and live performances from Cafe Paramu. For sauna lovers, these two autumn days are not to be missed! 【Date】 October 17th (Saturday) and 18th (Sunday), 2026 *The pre-festival is on October 16th (Friday) 【Location】 Lodge Kiyokawa (158 Udaeda, Kiyokawamachi, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Schedule】 8:00 AM Doors Open 9:00 AM Ichiban Sauna Starts (Ichiban Sauna ticket required) 10:00 AM VIP and General Saunas Start, All Programs Begin 5:00 PM End *For pre-festival timings, please inquire 【Fees】 One-day ticket: 7,500 yen Two-day pass: 13,500 yen Ichiban Sauna ticket (1 day): 8,500 yen VIP ticket (1 day): 16,000 yen Pre-festival ticket: 6,000 yen (no sauna) *Free for high school students and younger when accompanied by a guardian 【Access】 About 50 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC 【Parking】 Available (free) *Free shuttle service between the parking lot and venue ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

【A Night of Performing Arts and Celebration】 On a night in September. This year, the Nishiokoppe Village Performing Arts Festival was held 🎉 In the performing arts section, there were performances of traditional Japanese drumming, acting, band music, and dance, making for a nearly two-hour showcase filled with expressions and music. In the latter half, during the karaoke section, eight villagers took to the stage to passionately sing their favorite songs 🎤 As for the audience, they enjoyed chatting with acquaintances while savoring food and drinks purchased from the stalls, and cheering on the performers with all their might. Some were even seen waving glow sticks to support the karaoke ⚡️ Setoushi-kun seemed to enjoy the yakitori as well 🤤 We are grateful to everyone who participated, set up stalls, and helped behind the scenes, and to all the attendees who came on that day. Thank you for a wonderful night!

Event Announcement📣 The "30th Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival 2026 / East Tokachi Fireworks Festival" will take place over two days from September 5 (Saturday) to September 6 (Sunday)😊 On the day of the event, enjoy a quiz contest by the Meiji Honbetsu Factory, thrilling pony pulling races, HIP HOP dance performances by local children, wind ensemble performances by middle and high school students, and a showcase of the local performing art "Yoshitsune Taiko," all packed with the charm of the region🎵 Additionally, there will be a popular hero show for children, a demonstration of hand-baked rice crackers from Asakusa Nakamise in Tokyo (available only on September 5), and numerous gourmet booths featuring local ingredients. The festival will conclude with the "HBC Kayou Show," featuring Takeshi Kitayama and Akemi Ishii, where you can enjoy their melodious singing😍 At night, the spectacular "East Tokachi Fireworks Festival" will light up the night sky of Honbetsu🎆 There are plenty of programs for both adults and children to enjoy over these two days!! We invite everyone to come and join us🤗 【Visitor Guidelines】 ① The fireworks festival and song shows are usually very crowded. We ask for your cooperation in maintaining good manners and sharing space to make the event enjoyable for everyone. ② There are no trash bins on site. We have garbage bags available at the main office, so please help us by taking your trash home. ③ Pets are not allowed in the venue (even if carried or in diapers) 🔶Date: September 5, 2026 - September 6, 2026 🔶Venue: Toshibetsu River Riverside Special Venue 🔶Contact: Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival Executive Committee Office (Honbetsu Town Future Creation Division) TEL: 0156-22-2141 https://www.town.honbetsu.hokkaido.jp/kirameki/index.html...

Event Announcement 📣 From September 4th (Friday) to September 6th (Sunday), Tokachi's largest food and music event "Tokachi Marche" will be held 😊 You can enjoy exquisite gourmet food and sweets, as well as agricultural and livestock products from Tokachi, with food menus priced under 500 yen, allowing you to compare flavors from various shops 😍 Additionally, a special project featuring carefully selected Tokachi ingredients, the "Premium Menu (uniformly priced at 1,000 yen)," will also be available‼️ Moreover, at the Gourmet Campus, local high school students will sell dishes made with Tokachi ingredients. At the venue, there will be a stamp rally where you can win gift certificates and local products from Tokachi through a lottery, as well as live performances by a variety of artists. Enjoy the rich blessings of Tokachi while listening to pleasant music 🤗 (Note: The stamp rally booklet is limited to 10,000 copies each day) 🔶Event Schedule (will be held rain or shine) ・September 4th (Friday) Opening Hours: 17:00 - 21:00, held only at the North Exit Square of the station ・September 5th (Saturday) Opening Hours: 10:00 - 21:00, held only at the North Exit Square of the station from 18:00 ・September 6th (Sunday) Opening Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 🔶Venue Around JR Obihiro Station (North Exit Square, South Exit Square, South Park, North Multipurpose Square, Tokachi Plaza) 🔶Contact Information Tokachi Marche Promotion Council (within Obihiro Chamber of Commerce and Industry) TEL: 0155-67-7381 Tokachi Festa Executive Committee (within Obihiro City Tourism Exchange Division) TEL: 0155-65-4169 https://tokachimarche.com//

An Island Summer, Passed On On the morning of July 19, 2026, the Ieshima Tenjin Festival brought music, colour, and tradition to the sea off Himeji. A young performer danced in ceremonial dress aboard a richly decorated danjiri boat, framed by the blue Seto Inland Sea. In this focused gesture, I saw the heart of a Japanese summer festival: an island passing its traditions from one generation to the next. Xi Lun

The 43rd Nishiokoppe Festival will be held on Sunday, August 30th! It will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM at Nishiokoppe Forest Park. (In case of rain, it will be held at the Nishiokoppe Village Indoor Multipurpose Gymnasium behind Seicomart.) ◇Stage Events✨ Influencer, singer, and actress "Kopi" will be performing, along with a live performance by the amateur band "Nise'z," and music from the Nishinaka Wind Ensemble and the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group. ◇Master of Ceremonies Once again, Kana Morino from HBC Asahikawa Broadcasting will be the host🎤 ◇Lumberjack Competition Participants will compete in cutting logs quickly! We are currently accepting participants! ◇Drink-Bang-Bang-Born Contest This year marks the third time for the competition where participants drink locally sourced grass-fed milk and pop balloons🥛 We are also looking forward to your applications! ◇Grand Lottery One lottery ticket will be given to each visitor. You have a chance to win local specialties and luxurious prizes🎁 ◇Food and Drink Sales, Booths by Local Businesses In addition to selling food, drinks, deer leather crafts, and used books, there will be many booths such as festival stalls and tea ceremony corners. We hope you enjoy exploring every corner of the venue! We sincerely look forward to welcoming many visitors. #Nishiokoppe Village #Nishiokoppe Festival #August 30th #Setoushi-kun #Summer

【Nii Tete Boye's LIVE】 I apologize for the delay in posting, but in July, Nii Tete Boye came and performed for us! The Panlogo, a traditional instrument from Ghana in West Africa. He played it by striking the surface with his palms, and at first, I was captivated by the unique rhythm, unsure of how to move my body, watching the vivid hand movements as he struck the drum. There were several songs that allowed the audience to participate with clapping and singing, which gradually helped me understand the rhythm structure. Nii Tete Boye played the five drums effortlessly, as if the Panlogo had become a part of his body. In the middle of the LIVE, there was a special collaboration featuring a Bon song performed by Nii Tete Boye and the villagers! Their beautiful harmonies singing a challenging melody merged with the sounds of Nii Tete Boye and the bear drum. As the Bon song resonated, I felt as if I had come to a different place, experiencing a strange sensation. The performance was that captivating. That night, there was food and drink available for sale from the guesthouse GA.KOPPER! We enjoyed Jollof rice, groundnut butter soup, and chili dogs, which are beloved in West Africa 🤤 While sipping on the sweet hibiscus tea called Bissap, we had a wonderful night 🌙 #Nishiokubo Village #LIVE #Niiteteboye #Panlogo #GAKOPPER

📢 Announcement of the 28th Kimobetsu Summer Festival This weekend, the "28th Kimobetsu Summer Festival" will be held in Kimobetsucho! This year, enjoy live performances by Kodai Sato and Shiranui Suzuka, as well as YOSAKOI Soran dances by the members of Hokkaido University’s "En", and music performances by the Self-Defense Forces Band. The annual fireworks display and bingo tournament will also take place, along with fun games, so please come and join us!! You can participate in the bingo tournament by purchasing the "Bingo Card with Usapara-kun Sticky Notes", which is available for pre-sale at the Seven-Eleven Kimobetsucho store until the day before the festival. It will also be sold at the venue on the day of the festival, but quantities are limited, so please purchase early if you wish to get one! Date and Time: Saturday, August 8, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday, August 9, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Omachi Chibikko Hiroba Contact: Kimobetsu Summer Festival Executive Committee (Kimobetsucho Town Hall Community Development Promotion Section 0136-33-2211)

Asaji HOT FES ❚ Scheduled for August 11, 2026 On Tuesday, August 11th, a public holiday, the "Asaji HOT FES" will be held at Yusaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. On that day, 18 performers from both inside and outside the prefecture will gather, with live performances scheduled throughout the day. Food and drink will also be available for purchase at the venue, featuring meals such as curry, fried skewers, yakisoba, and loco moco, along with beer and shochu. It promises to be a day where you can leisurely enjoy music and food amidst the summer scenery. 【Date】 August 11, 2026 (Tuesday, public holiday) Doors open at 9:30 AM, starts at 10:00 AM 【Location】 Yusaku Park (3914 Ageozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Admission】 Free 【Parking】 Available ■ Contact Information Yusaku Base (Contact: Arimoto) TEL: 080-5285-0477

【Karakuri Organ Out of Order】 The karakuri organ "Otogibayashi" welcomes visitors in the hall of Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu". Normally, it plays music every 30 minutes, but it has been out of order since mid-July and is currently not operational. We sincerely apologize to those who were looking forward to enjoying its melodies. The day when the little karakuri organ figures will move energetically is currently uncertain. We ask for your patience until it can be restarted... Meanwhile, the shop and flower park inside the Roadside Station are operating as usual. Please feel free to stop by if you're passing by. - 【Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu"】 - Open daily until August 17th (Monday) - Opening hours ▶ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed on ▶ Every Tuesday Admission ▶ Inside the Roadside Station: Free Flower Park: 200 yen for high school students and above Contact ▶ 0158-87-2333 #Nishiokoppe Village #Roadside Station #Kamu #Out of Order #Karakuri Organ

Event Announcement📣 On August 2nd (Sunday), the 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival, a major summer event that has been held since the first year of the Heisei era, will take place😊 Set against the backdrop of the Rekifune River, which has been rated the "cleanest river in Japan" by the Ministry of the Environment, a variety of programs will unfold from afternoon to night🎵 During the day, unique events such as a pet bottle rocket contest, free character shows, and a fun lottery will be held, showcasing the charm of this space-themed town😍 At night, the festival will feature the summer tradition of the Doshin Fireworks Festival and the thrilling perupne fire festival, among many other attractions✨✨ A ceremony where a 20-meter tall torch is lit is believed to predict a good harvest if it falls towards the mountains and a good catch if it falls towards the sea, making it one of the highlights of the festival‼ Be sure to witness that moment🎶 ★11:00–: Taiki Junior Wind Ensemble ★12:00– / 14:30–: Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Show (Free Admission) ★13:30–: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 5th Band Performance ★15:40–: Live Performance by Marie Wanri, singer-songwriter ★16:30–: Fun Lottery ★18:00–: Perupne Fire Festival *To participate in the torch ceremony, a numbered ticket is required. Tickets will be distributed from noon at the main office. (First 100 people; children in 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by a guardian) ★19:20–: Doshin Fireworks Festival This festival allows you to fully enjoy the summer charm of Taiki Town. Gather your family and friends and come join us🤗 🔶Date: August 2, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00–20:30 *In case of rain, the fireworks festival and perupne fire festival will be held on the following day, August 3rd (Monday) 🔶Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed 🔶Contact: 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival Executive Committee (Taiki Town Tourism Association Office) TEL: 01558-6-2114 https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=450...

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 1st, the "70th Tokachi Port Festival and the 36th Tokachi Port Fireworks Festival" will be held in Hirocho, celebrating the summer of Tokachi😊 This is the only fireworks festival in the Tokachi region that takes place at a port🎆 The highlights include Chinese fireworks spreading across the night sky and vibrant underwater fireworks blooming on the sea surface, showcasing unique displays that can only be experienced at the port✨✨ Inside the venue, a variety of events will take place, including the Port Bazaar with numerous food stalls, the Tokyo Port Fruit Bazaar, a Fire Prevention Festival, JAF Children's Safety License issuance, Yosakoi Soran dance performances, Jinya Taiko, and the Sea Breeze Sauna Festival🎵 Additionally, this year, a special stage will be held to commemorate the 70th anniversary😍 ★13:00 / 15:30: Go! Anpanman Show ★13:45 / 16:15: Hilarious Comedy Live in Tokachi Port (Dandy Sakano, Sanpachi) ★14:30: Hokkaido Police Band Concert Come and create summer memories at Tokachi Port🤗 *After the fireworks festival, congestion is expected in the downtown area of Taiki Town on National Route 236 when returning to Obihiro, so we recommend using alternative routes to avoid the congested areas for those in a hurry. For more details, please see the [Traffic Congestion Countermeasure Flyer] on the website below. *Both the first and second departures of the Tokachi Patrol Boat Experience have reached full capacity, so registration has ended. Thank you for your understanding. 🔶Date and Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12:00 to 21:00 🔶Location: Tokachi Port 4th Pier 🔶Contact: Tokachi Port Festival Sponsorship Office (Hirocho Town Hall Fisheries, Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL: 01558-2-0177 (Weekdays), TEL: 01558-2-2111 (Holidays) https://hiroo-kanko.jp/2026/07/14/__trashed/...

Kamagaya Daibutsu The Kamagaya Daibutsu is a bronze seated statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, created in 1776 by Bun'emon Okuniya (Fukuda) in Kamagaya-juku for the purpose of ancestor worship, commissioned from the metalworker Takagawa Shūzen in Kanda, Edo. During the opening ceremony of the Buddha's eyes, the road from his home to the Daibutsu, about three towns (approximately 327 meters), was covered with Ryukyu fabric, and more than fifty monks were invited to perform a ceremonial procession accompanied by music. It is said that the food served at that time was extravagant, prepared for 300 people by a high-end restaurant in Edo, with gold and silver decorations on the second course, and local folk songs of the time sang, "Silver in the bowl, gold in the dish, and for the grand finale, golden coins on the plate." The Kamagaya Daibutsu was located along the Kioroshi Kaidō, connecting Edo to Chōshi, making it a landmark for travelers. In the illustrations of the "Kisoji Meisho Zue" depicting famous places along the Tokaido Road, the Kamagaya Daibutsu is shown alongside people traveling the road, with horses running in the grasslands. The Daibutsu at the entrance of Kamagaya-juku was likely well-known among the people of Edo. The Kamagaya Daibutsu has been cherished by the local community, surviving the anti-Buddhist movements of the Meiji Era and metal requisitions during the Asia-Pacific War. Today, it is loved by the local people across generations, becoming a station name and inspiring products that bear its name. Cultural and Sports Division https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kosodate-kyouiku/kyoikuindex/bunka_menu/bunkazai.html#cms30...

During the three-day weekend, I finally experienced my long-awaited first riverbed dining. For some reason, a certain famous somen phrase popped into my head while I was here in Akizuki, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Contrary to the soothing sounds of water I had imagined, I was overwhelmed by the dynamic sound of rushing water, like "gogo." At the beginning of each month, I secretly enjoy changing my smartphone wallpaper to a recent memory photo. Even in the sweltering summer heat, I can't wait for August to change it to this photo!

【Nii Tete Boye LIVE】 Panlogo player Nii Tete Boye is back in Nishiokoppe Village! Panlogo is a traditional instrument from West Africa, Ghana. By changing the striking position and technique, it produces a variety of sounds. Will the rhythm of the drum make your heart and body dance!? On Friday, July 17th at Guesthouse GA.KOPPER Doors open at 18:30. Food and drinks will be available for sale. It's a special donation live performance. How about enjoying Ghanaian music while eating Ghanaian cuisine? #Nishiokoppe Village #Panlogo #Live #Donation #Nii Tete Boye

【Gathering of Kabu!】 The longest day of the year with the most sunlight. With the sunrise, about 20 Kabu riders set off from GA.KOPPER Ground. The "Geshi Kabu" event where Kabu riders gather on the summer solstice. This year marks the 5th edition! On Saturday, June 20th, the day before the solstice, Kabu began to arrive one after another from early afternoon, and familiar faces greeted each other with lively conversation. It was a bit chilly that day, with a misty rain falling. Even so, the chatter among the Kabu riders never ceased…! As a fire was lit behind GA.KOPPER, the Kabu riders naturally gathered around, enjoying a relaxing time with drinks in hand. At this year's Geshi Kabu, the word "Geshi" was seen everywhere, on T-shirts, sake barrels, and masu. Gathered around the fire, both Kabu and people formed a circle, sipping sake and savoring meat and vegetables. The loudest cheers erupted when the pizza baked in the earth oven was served. Instead of "Pizza Hut," the "Kabu Hut" delivered pizzas to participants on Kabu! 🍕 With our stomachs filled, we danced to the live performance of the Hokkaido Bon Dance and the Geshi Kabu Ondo, and gradually made our way into the room. The sunrise on the summer solstice was at 3:42 AM. Despite the fun, everyone had an early departure. Though we all started off together, we set off at our own pace in our desired directions. Thank you for joining us from all over the country! Let’s meet again at the next Geshi Kabu~ 👋 #Geshi Kabu #Kabu #GA.KOPPER #Geshi Bashiri

[30DAYS Nishiokoppe Village Edition] Here is the television broadcast information📢 On NHK Hokkaido From Friday, July 3rd at 19:30 A young NHK director stayed in Nishiokoppe for 30 days, documenting what he encountered and saw in the program. The title is "A Village with More Deer than People." For one week after the broadcast, it will also be available on NHK ONE. The rerun will be on Saturday, August 1st at 10:05. Please be sure to watch it!📺️ #30DAYS #Deer

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy a moment of tranquility at Shoishohama Beach, renowned for its exceptional beauty and selected as one of Japan's top 88 bathing spots. We are excited to announce the "NIGHT WAVE - Light Wave Project in Shoishohama." This project is supervised by NIGHT WAVE Co., Ltd., a company with extensive experience in light displays, allowing you to experience a special space enveloped in enchanting blue light. Witness the breathtaking gradient created by the setting sun transforming into the shimmering blue waves. This series of artistic experiences will gently stimulate your senses, inviting you into a space woven with the sounds of the waves, the sea breeze, and light. It truly is a mindful healing time that focuses your awareness on "the here and now." Regain your peace of mind and immerse yourself in the magical scenery of the beautiful sunset at Shoishohama and the blue, illuminated waves. We invite you to experience this miracle. Event Overview NIGHT WAVE - Light Wave Project in Shoishohama (Date) From Saturday, October 17, 2026, to Monday, October 19, 2026 (Time) 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (sunset expected around 5:19 PM) (Venue) In front of the second parking lot at Shoishohama Beach (approximately 200 meters of shoreline illuminated) (Supervision) NIGHT WAVE Co., Ltd. (Lighting Support) Pi Photonics, Inc. Event Features - Breathtaking shoreline light display : Blue lights dance with the waves, creating a unique and enchanting spectacle. - Torii gate illumination : Experience the lighting of the torii gate standing at Shoishohama and a path of light leading to it. - Gentle lighting decoration at your feet : Lights along the bridge path and viewing areas will support your steps. - Appealing food trucks : Warm beverages and snacks will enrich your autumn nights. - A cozy dining space with lanterns : Enjoy your meal while admiring the enchanting scenery. - Mindfulness sound : Pleasant music that promotes mindfulness through auditory experience will envelop the space. Important Notes and Safety Guidelines To provide everyone with a safe and comfortable experience, please keep the following points in mind. - The sea at night can be very dangerous. Please enjoy the event only within the designated viewing areas. We cannot be held responsible for any accidents that occur within the venue or during the viewing. - There will be no seating available at the venue. If needed, please bring your own chairs or mats. - Some coastal areas may have limited lighting at night. For safety, we strongly recommend bringing a flashlight. - Parking spaces are limited, so we kindly ask everyone to share and use them considerately. - We cannot be held responsible for any accidents or thefts that occur in the parking area. - This event utilizes natural phenomena, so due to weather conditions or wave conditions, the sunset and glowing waves may not be clearly visible. - In the event of sudden bad weather or unavoidable circumstances, the event may be canceled without prior notice. Notifications of cancellations will be posted on the town's website. This autumn, indulge in an unparalleled mindfulness experience woven by light and waves, exclusively at Shoishohama. [Office] Mihama Town Tourism Promotion Division Phone: 0770-32-6705 (8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)

The 39th Ikutahara Yamabe Festival will be held on Saturday, July 4th! This year's Yamabe Festival features a mini live performance by "KINZ&K-ing," a magic show by the green fairy Yamachan, and performances by the Engaru Self-Defense Force Band and local dance teams, among many other attractions. Additionally, a "Fishing Tournament" will take place at a different venue. As always, there will be sales of "Yamabe Fly" and a "Lucky Draw" with fabulous prizes! We hope to see you there! Event Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM *The fishing tournament starts at 8:15 AM Location: 619-4 Ikutahara Welfare Center Parking Lot, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido *The fishing tournament will take place at the Ikutahara River.

【GOK SOUND Workshop】 June 13th A "PA and Recording Workshop" was held by Yoshiaki Kondo from GOK SOUND. From 1 PM to 7 PM, we enjoyed a full six hours! In a room at GA.KOPPER (commonly known as the Sandbag Room), live PA practitioners, musicians, those recording their own songs, and people running live houses gathered. At the beginning, a very important discussion on electricity, which is essential for handling equipment. Just in time, thunder rumbled outside the window ⚡️ After a break with bagels and baked goods, we experienced mixing songs recorded on analog tape! We freely adjusted the knobs, bringing in and cutting out the sound of specific instruments, balancing the audio. Watching the analog tape spin round and seeing how the sound changed with our hands was exhilarating. In the latter half, we improvised and recorded participants' original songs. Amid the good tension of being recorded, everyone's adaptability was impressive. Listening to the sounds we played back from the tape... Before we knew it, six hours had flown by. I was glad to see the two from GOK SOUND again this year. Thank you for the live PA the following day as well!! I look forward to the day we can reunite in Nishiokoppe Village again! #Sound #PA #Recording #GOK SOUND

About 2.5 km from Tomakomai Station, there is a park commonly known as "Kira Kira Park." You can see the moored ships up close, and it hosts large events such as the outdoor music festival "Tomakomai Mirai Fest." The park features a large boat-shaped playground popular with children. "Kira Kira Park" is also a nighttime view spot of Tomakomai Port. Be sure to visit when you're in Tomakomai!

【Window Art at Kamu】 The windows of Kamu are beautifully decorated! Using crayons that can be drawn on the window and wiped off with a wet cloth, visitors to Kamu were invited to draw again this year🖍 This time, we set a somewhat abstract theme of "Flowers and Songs." That said, the children freely draw their favorite vehicles and game characters. No matter what kind of drawings they create, when the windows are filled with art, it feels like the roadside station comes alive, bringing a smile to our faces. The windows along the corridor leading from the restroom to the hall are adorned with drawings from children and adults who visited on the first day of the market. On the Flower Park side of the hall, where the mechanical organ plays, there are wonderful paintings by local volunteers lined up. Five artists each expressed the theme in their own unique ways, and I hope many people will come to see the five painted windows together. The exhibition is scheduled to run until mid-July. Please enjoy the windows inside the building along with the Flower Park!

Noite de Gran Chi A house standing across from GA.KOPPER guesthouse. It’s a small café named "Gran Chi." We held a live performance at this favorite place, where I often came for event meetings, dinner with acquaintances, and sometimes to practice piano. Inside the warm room with a wood stove, it was a night filled with music and voices. Trombone and guitar performances. Poetry readings. Band performances. With a break for roll cake time, there was also guitar singing. Though it was less than two hours long, the smiles and applause from the audience, and the laughter of the café owner and the sound engineer, were all delightful moments. What can we do next in this place? Even though the live just ended, I feel a bit restless.

Spring Star Concert A concert by Erhu and Song artist Rinko Announcement of the concert📢 Rinko visited Nishiokoppe Village last November. In addition to a mini concert, she spent time introducing the erhu to children at the elementary school and nursery. At this upcoming concert, enjoy the erhu accompanied by piano and violin. - Performance date: Saturday, March 21 Doors open: 18:00 / Start: 18:30 Venue: Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Plum Hall Performers: Erhu and vocals — Rinko Piano — Motoki Fukuda Violin — Shota Sakaji Tickets: Nishiokoppe Village residents: Free General (non-residents): 2,000 yen Junior high school students and younger: Free Reservations: Please fill out the form via the QR code or call the phone number below to apply. 090-8904-8798 (Takahashi) *Phone reservations are accepted only between 17:00 and 20:00.* - This concert is part of Nishiokoppe Village’s 100th anniversary celebrations and was planned at the suggestion of village residents. We would be delighted if many people could hear the sound of the erhu. We look forward to your attendance. #Concert #Erhu #Village 100th Anniversary

Event Announcement📣 The nighttime winter-only event at TokachigawaOnsen, called "Sairinka," is held each year in honor of the swans that fly into TokachigawaOnsen.😊 A fantasy show synchronizing sound and light creates a magical atmosphere. About 600 luminous objects made from agricultural insulating material and LED bulbs change with the music to delight spectators' eyes.🎵 Date and Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Sunday, February 15, 2026, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Venue: Tokachigaoka Park Event Maintenance Contribution: 500 yen per person for junior high school students and older; free for elementary school students and younger Contact: Tokachi River Onsen Tourism Association TEL:0155-32-6633 https://www.tokachigawa.net/event/sairinka.html...

Tomoya Kaneko Solo Live in Nishiokoppe Born in Shimokawacho, Tomoya Kaneko is active not only as a singer-songwriter but also as a radio host and variety show personality. In Nishiokoppe Village, there was someone who attended the same high school and belonged to the same soft tennis club as Kaneko. That person invited Kaneko and organized the live event. As part of Nishiokoppe Village’s 100th anniversary celebrations, the concert used village subsidies and received support from the organizing committee members as well as many villagers and people from outside the village. At the entrance and in front of the hall at Hotel Rimu, the live venue, life-size (slightly smaller) panels of Kaneko and a welcome board greeted guests. Inside the venue, Tomoya Kaneko fans’ uchiwa fans were placed on each table, and the stage featured illuminated letters reading KANEKO TOMOYA. Kaneko’s humor-filled talk and passionate singing electrified the audience. During the show, as people approached to take photos, a sweaty Kaneko was nearby. Standing alone on stage in front of 110 guests, he shone as he entertained the crowd. He joyfully responded to segments that brought children onstage, and the excited children, even when they weren’t onstage, stood toward the back of the hall and swayed happily. Thank you to everyone who helped with video production and the raffle, and to all who came to the venue. Tomoya Kaneko, thank you for coming!! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Tomoya Kaneko #Live #Setoushi-kun #100th Anniversary of Village Founding #Music #Live

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/...