【Classic in Town】 A classical concert featuring three instruments: violin, cello, and piano. It will be held on Friday, November 20th. In the first half, enjoy the sounds of string instruments in solo performances, and in the second half, listen to Smetana's piano trio. Violin: Ryo Mikami Cello: Takayoshi Okuizumi Piano: Satoko Shinbori Look forward to a wonderful soirée with the piano trio. At Nishiokoppe Village Community Center, Large Hall Free admission, all seats are unreserved Doors open at 18:00 / Concert starts at 18:30 The concert will last about an hour and a half, including intermission. 【Registration】 ▶For Nishiokoppe residents No registration required. ▶For non-residents Please make a reservation using the QR code in the image or the link below. https://teket.jp/15893/73790... *First 200 attendees 【Contact】 Weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00 Please contact the Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education, "Classic in Town Section" 0158-87-2501 #Nishiokoppe Village #Classic #Concert #Piano Trio #Nanohana Pharmacy

Bungoono MUSIC FESTA 2026 ❚ November 8, 2026 The "Bungoono MUSIC FESTA 2026" will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Eightpia Oono Grand Hall in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This year's annual music event will feature special guest Masahiko Kitahara, a former trombonist of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. The familiar BLACK BOTTOM BRASS BAND will also take the stage, filling Mie Town with brass sounds. In the morning of the event, a free workshop will be held. Participants will have the opportunity to perform the opening and closing songs together, and those who register will receive sheet music for the performance. Tickets are priced at 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for middle and high school students, and free for elementary school students and younger. All seats are unreserved and tickets are currently available at the Eightpia Oono box office. Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by music at the venue. 【Date】 November 8, 2026 (Sunday) Doors open at 15:00 / Performance starts at 15:30 *Free workshop registration starts at 9:00 / Workshop begins at 9:45 【Location】 Eightpia Oono Grand Hall (878 Uchida, Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Fees】 Adults 1,000 yen (tax included) / Middle and high school students 500 yen / Free for elementary school students and younger *Workshop is free of charge 【Access】 Approximately 45 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Miemachi Station 【Parking】 Available (free) 【Notes✍️】 To participate in the workshop, please email your name and instrument to bungoono.music.fes[at]gmail.com ▶ For inquiries about the event Eightpia Oono TEL: 0974-22-8000 ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

【Cultural Festival Special Collaboration】 On November 3rd (Tuesday, national holiday), there will be a stage presentation at the village cultural festival. This year's stage presentation is a little special!? A collaborative performance of traditional Japanese drumming, calligraphy, and flower arrangement will be held by the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group and Akihiro Nakayama!! As the powerful sound of the taiko drums resonates, characters will be written and flowers will be expressed. Don't miss the moment where three forms of beauty intertwine. In addition to this collaborative performance, other presentations are also planned. There will be an exhibition of works, so please enjoy that as well. 【Village Cultural Festival Stage Presentation】 November 3rd (Tuesday, national holiday) starting at 1 PM At the Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Grand Hall Admission is free for everyone #Nishiokoppe Village #Village Cultural Festival #Special Collaboration #Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group #Akihiro Nakayama

【Chuei Yoshikawa Acoustic Guitar Live】 On the night of September 20th an acoustic guitar live performance by Chuei Yoshikawa took place. The venue was Kobanko Banko, which just opened this year. The former Nishiokoppe branch of the Kitami Shinkin Bank is now fully utilized as a community hub for the villagers. Since I listened to last year's autumn live performance, I had been eagerly awaiting this year's live show by Yoshikawa. When the live performance began and I heard the sound of the acoustic guitar, my ears rejoiced, feeling the sound I had been longing for. Fingers strumming the guitar strings freely. Not only the guitar notes played like singing, but also the overlapping voice of Yoshikawa moved my heart. I was particularly drawn into the sounds expressing nature, like grasslands and the earth. The deep, low voice that seemed to shake the ground was truly wonderful. There was also a performance by a duo of villagers, creating a warm atmosphere throughout the time. The food prepared at the venue was delicious, making for a night that satisfied both my ears and my stomach immensely🌙 While listening to the album I purchased, I am looking forward to Yoshikawa's return to the village with anticipation for another year. #Nishiokoppe Village #Chuei Yoshikawa #Acoustic Guitar #Live #Kobanko Banko

【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!

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

[Hilarious Imitation Live] On Saturday, August 22nd, a hilarious imitation live performance by Kenji Kurita and Seira will be held! At Hotel Rimu Plum Hall Doors open at 5:30 PM / Show starts at 6:00 PM Admission fee: 3,000 yen (Free for junior high school students and younger) Food and drinks will be sold separately. Tickets are now on sale! You can purchase tickets at Hotel Rimu and Q Mart Nishiokoppe Store 🎫 For inquiries, please contact 090-8707-0944 (Takahashi). We look forward to your attendance! Organized by Record Listening Club #Nishiokoppe Village #Hilarious Imitation Live #Imitation #Kenji Kurita #Seira

【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

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

【ICHI LIVE】 This summer, ICHI will be touring Hokkaido. A LIVE performance will be held in Nishiokoppe Village!! On Saturday, August 8th 5:00 PM OPEN 5:30 PM START At Koban Ko Ban Ko (Former Kitami Shinkin Bank Nishiokoppe Branch) Adults: 2,000 yen High school students: 500 yen Free for middle school students and younger For inquiries, please call 080-6728-1980. #Nishiokoppe Village #ICHI #LIVE #Koban Ko Ban Ko #Summer

【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

【Join us at GA.KOPPER on June 13th and 14th!】 The second weekend of June will host a wonderful event at the Nishiokoppe Guesthouse GA.KOPPER✨ 〇 PA and Recording Workshop The sound engineer GOK SOUND, active both domestically and internationally, is returning to Nishiokoppe Village this summer. During "Nishinikarishite," GOK SOUND set up a truck stage at the GA.KOPPER grounds and handled the PA. The talented Kondo from GOK SOUND will teach you everything from equipment setup to recording tips, for a thorough six hours!? On Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Participation fee: 1,000 yen (free for middle school students and younger) at GA.KOPPER indoors - 〇 Outdoor Live in front of the Pit Dwelling Two groups, macaroom and Toshiaki Chiku, along with flight duration, will gather in front of the pit dwelling and other structures. Don't miss this opportunity. On Sunday, June 14th Doors open at 6:00 PM / Show starts at 6:30 PM Advance tickets: 4,000 yen / At the door: 4,500 yen (free for middle school students and younger) Behind GA.KOPPER *Event may be canceled in case of bad weather - For inquiries, please contact the Nishiokoppe Society. nishiokoppe.society@gmail.com Accommodation at GA.KOPPER is not available on both days. Thank you for your understanding. #GAKOPPER #LIVE #Sound

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.

"Mother" Mini Live Keiko Takahashi, known as "Mother" from Nishiokoppe Village. Recently, she held a mini live performance before heading to Tokyo for the finals of the Top Artist Contest.🎆 Ishigaki, who came from Tokoro Town to send her support, and Yanjiro with Kumarobo, along with the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group from Nishiokoppe Village, performed. At the beginning of the live, Mother made her entrance from the back of the audience.🎤 While singing a medley of Linda songs, she walked toward the stage, passing close to the audience gathered that day. She also showcased a real shamisen and a shovel shamisen... She sang "Local Friends*" for the finals of the Top Artist Contest, and her signature song "Mother's Youth is Now" (lyrics and music by Riku Nakanishi). *NHK Hokkaido Hot News Theme song of "Local Friends Stay Diary" With a structure that kept the audience engaged, it was a packed one and a half hours. I thoroughly enjoyed it while taking photos. Mother, please sing your heart out in Tokyo!

Would you like to visit Komu during Golden Week? At the Forest Museum Komu, we are holding the Golden Week Festival again this year🎉 The festival runs for three days from Sunday, May 3 to Tuesday, May 5. Activities change each day! - May 3 (Sun) Naruko (wooden clapper) workshop 🪚 These are the naruko used by dancers in the Yosakoi Festival. You will use a coping saw and hammer to make them, so please participate with a guardian. ① 11:00 AM / ② 1:30 PM Duration: about 30 minutes Capacity: 4 groups per session Fee: 500 yen; register on the day Location: Komu woodwork room - May 4 (Mon) 11:00 AM – Kihako Live♪ Location: Kim no Shima Kihako, who visited Komu in December 2024, returns! They plan to perform children’s songs and original pieces. You’re sure to be enchanted by Kihako’s gentle tones. - May 5 (Tue) Setoushi-kun coloring experience 🖍️ We offer several coloring sheets featuring Nishiokoppe Village’s character Setoushi-kun. The first 100 children (ages 3 to elementary school) will receive an original Setoushi-kun crayon as a gift! ① 10:00 AM–12:00 PM / ② 1:00 PM–2:00 PM A coloring area will be set up somewhere inside the Komu building. Entry and exit are free, so feel free to join anytime. - We look forward to your visit. - Forest Museum Komu Opening hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Closed: every Tuesday *During Golden Week the museum is open through Wednesday, May 6. It will be closed on Thursday, May 7. Admission fees: High school and older: 500 yen 4th grade to middle school: 300 yen Ages 3 to 3rd grade: 100 yen Under 3: free Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Forest Museum Komu #GW Festival #Komu

🌈A music event at Daisen Park will take place 🎤 Many food trucks and more will be on site✨ 〈World Heritage Mozu Tombs DAISEN MUSIC FESTIVAL〉 Saturday, April 18, 2026 — DANCE & LIVE lineup Sunday, April 19, 2026 — ARTIST LIVE lineup ⏰11:00 (OPEN) to 19:00 (CLOSE) 📍Large Lawn, Daisen Park (2 Mozu Sekiun‑chō, Sakai Ward, Sakai City) 💰Free admission (some food and drinks charged) For details ➡ @daisen_music_festival

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

I went to the Okhotsk Fair! January 14 (Wednesday)–15 (Thursday) I visited the Okhotsk Fair held in the underground pedestrian space Chi-Ka-Ho that connects Sapporo Station and Odori Station! From Nishiokoppe Village, Milk Design Co., which processes grass-fed milk produced in the village, had a booth. They sold milk, yogurt, drinkable yogurt, butter, mozzarella cheese, and string cheese, and gratefully sold out🙌 People who work nearby stopped by during lunch breaks or on their way home, and tourists walking through Chi-Ka-Ho showed interest. I was very happy that people living outside Hokkaido and visitors from abroad picked up Nishiokoppe Village’s specialty products. Our booth was along the walkway, so we only caught a glimpse of the stage, but there were quizzes and PR times from each town, appearances by local mascots, and a performance by laufen, an ambassador for Okhotsk tourism! I enjoyed two days of mingling with other vendors active in the Okhotsk area. Little Setoushi-kun was delighted to take two-shot photos with Okebanbaku-kun and Tsukutsuku Okhotsukun. #Okhotsk #Okhotsk Fair #Milk Design #grass-fed milk #dairy products #Chi-Ka-Ho #underground pedestrian space #delicious

[Nishiokopper Live] Friday, December 19 A Christmas live held at Nishiokoppe Guest House GA.KOPPER. From the smallest villagers to the biggest villagers everyone performed their chosen acts, watched, and enjoyed the evening.☆ The venue was the dining room warmed by a wood stove. Many paintings decorated the stage window and the corridor windows, and festive lights twinkled here and there. At Nishiokopper Live, as usual, homemade sweets were on sale, and food like tacos and okowa (steamed glutinous rice), drinks, and desserts were served, so our stomachs were treated as well. People danced, played kendama, did readings, conducted experiments, and made music…. The night closed with samba. - Did everyone receive a present from Santa? Setoushi‑kun received a lovely present and somehow his fur looks shinier. #Christmas Live #GA.KOPPER #Nishiokopper #Live #homemade sweets

Komu Museum of Art Christmas Festival Thank you to everyone who visited the Komu Museum of Art Christmas Festival! 🎄🧑‍🎄 Although the planned performance by the Nishinaka High School brass band was canceled, we enjoyed a warm Komu time listening to a reading by Sumikko Sumi-chan and a live set by Riku Nakanishi. Sumikko Sumi-chan read many Christmas and winter picture books and kamishibai in her clear, pure voice. She changed her tone for each character, and children who had been absorbed in block play were suddenly captivated. Riku Nakanishi has visited Nishiokoppe several times through connections with Local Friends. Alongside original songs, he mixed in Christmas tunes, letting his gentle voice and guitar fill the space with a Santa-world atmosphere. Setoushi‑kun also appeared that day, giving visitors sweets and handmade keychains as gifts! The Christmas decorations placed throughout the museum were lovely. - There are about ten days left in the year. Komu is open through Monday, December 29. The museum reopens on Sunday, January 4. We look forward to your visits on event days and any other days. #Komu Museum of Art #December 6 #Setoushi‑kun #Riku Nakanishi #Sumikko Sumi-chan #Board of Education

⋆⸜❄Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Winter Mini Concert❄⸝⋆ Enjoy choir, piano, and string performances in the free zone's Tourist Information Exhibition Room♪🎀 [Same-day events] ※Reservation required ☆ Risho Cafe vol.2 opens in the hall, serving special sweets like chocolates and cakes🍰 ☆ A workshop to make a displayable Christmas handkerchief featuring the "Chasen Tree" pattern will also be held☆🎄 ⭐Sunday, December 14 — 11:00 to 16:00 📍Please come to Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko ( @rishonomori )♪😊 🔍For details, search "Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Concert"! 🔗 https://sakai-rishonomori.com/pages/103?detail=1&b_id=574......

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

[Nishiokopper Live] GA.KOPPER Event Announcement📢 Friday, December 19 Doors open at 6:30 PM / Show starts at 7:00 PM At GA.KOPPER Guesthouse, Nishiokoppe Village Nishiokopper Live is coming up! This event is organized by villagers of Nishiokoppe Village who call themselves "Nishiokopper," and it's for the Nishiokopper community. Enjoy both light-hearted and wholehearted performances that will warm your body and soul on a cold winter night. Drinks and light snacks will be available for purchase. Free admission. For inquiries, please call 090-6446-7689 (Asano). #NishiokopperLive #Nishiokopper #GAKOPPER #Guesthouse #Nishiokoppe #Hokkaido #Christmas #Winter

♬ Sophia Sakai Planetarium Concert ♬ Join saxophonist TSUBO‑KEN as you gaze at the stars and savor the saxophone’s beautiful tones 🎷✨ Sign up via the web 😊 📅 Date and time: Saturday, December 13th, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM (doors open 6:45 PM) 📍 Venue: Sophia Sakai Planetarium (@sophiasakai_pla ) 💰 Admission: ¥1,000 👥 Capacity: 140 people (first-come, first-served by application) 🔍 For details, search “Sophia Sakai Planetarium Concert”! 🔗 https://www.sofia-sakai.jp/news/...プラネタリウムコンサート/ #Sophia Sakai #Planetarium #Planetarium Concert #PlanetariumConcert #Sakai City #Saxophone #Sakai City Event https://www.sofia-sakai.jp/news/...プラネタリウムコンサート/

Komu Christmas Party! Saturday, December 6 Christmas Festival at Komu – Forest Art Museum🎄 ☆ Performance by the Nishiokoppe Junior High School Brass Band🎶 11:30–12:00 @ Mokumu Island The band’s annual performance returns! ☆ Riku Nakanishi Christmas Live 13:00–13:40 @ Santa World🧑‍🎄 Riku will come to Komu with just his guitar♪ ☆ Sumikko Sumi-chan Storytime📖 First session 11:00 Second session 14:00 @ Building Block Room She will read Christmas picture books. Gather wherever you can hear Sumi-chan’s voice! Events will take place throughout the museum. You’re sure to soak up the Christmas spirit! We look forward to your visit🙌🎄 Komu – Forest Art Museum Winter hours: 10:00–16:30 Last admission accepted until 16:10 Admission fees: Adults and high school students 500 yen 4th grade to junior high school students 300 yen Ages 3 to 3rd grade elementary 100 yen Under 3 years old free Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu – Forest Art Museum #Christmas #December 6 #Nishiokoppe Junior High School Brass Band #Riku Nakanishi #Sumikko Sumi-chan #Board of Education

Tomoya Kaneko Live in Nishiokoppe Centennial Celebration of Nishiokoppe Village Singer-songwriter from Shimokawa Town Tomoya Kaneko will perform a live concert in Nishiokoppe Village! The show opens with BEAR HUGS, Nishiokoppe Village’s visual-kei rock band, who also appeared at this year’s entertainment show, to get the crowd going 🐻 Friday, November 21 at Hotel Morimu Plum Hall, Nishiokoppe Village Doors open 18:00 Show starts 18:30 All-you-can-drink with light refreshments included Unreserved seats High school and older: ¥5,000 Junior high and younger: ¥1,500 Preschool children: Free Reservations by QR code or phone. Tel 070-9097-3611 (Tsushima) Tel 080-6728-1980 (Henmi) Tel 090-2768-8710 (Dan) Our staff are working hard to make this a fun show 😆 We look forward to seeing many of you! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Live #Tomoya Kaneko #Singer-songwriter #Centennial celebration of village founding #BEAR HUGS #Hotel Morimu

Sunset Village Festa 2025 in Gokase On Sunday, October 12, the 27th Sunset Village Festa 2025 in Gokase took place under clear skies at Gokase Winery Event Square. 🌞 An opening drum performance instantly raised the festival mood, and the Dange-nana Dance by Kamikumi Elementary School and the Dan-shichi Odori Preservation Group united the crowd. ✨ Dance and hula routines had many people spontaneously joining in. ✨ Kainina’s song choices hit the perfect notes, and they got so into the music they paid little attention to the cameras. 🎶 At the Aju Girls’ stage, fans crowded the front to take photos. 📷 Momashi Five brought their signature presence, involving the whole audience and putting smiles on everyone’s faces. 😆 In the on-site fields visitors enjoyed a sweet potato digging experience; many left with sacks full of piping-hot sweet potatoes. 🍠 The main guests, the Toshiki Abe Life Memory Project, played melodies that perfectly matched the venue’s evening atmosphere as dusk approached. 😍 The finale featured kagura ritual music from Kotono Shrine. 👹 A roaming lion dance through the venue drew screams and laughter from different corners. 😅 Many people also joined the final mochi-throwing. 😊 We were treated to the beautiful sunset that inspired the name Sunset Village, making it another delightful day this year. ✨

🎶【Event Announcement】 Kyogo Kawaguchi Cafe Tour — Higashikawa Performance! Singer-songwriter Kyogo Kawaguchi’s nationwide tour, held under the concept of “relaxing in a cafe while enjoying music,” returns to Higashikawa-cho for the first time in three years since 2022. Tickets for this live show are now also on sale at Roadside Station Higashikawa “Michikusakan.” Experience Kawaguchi’s live voice in the intimate, cafe-style setting unique to the cafe tour. 📅 Thursday, November 6 📍 Higashikawa Community Exchange Center (Nishi 4-go Kita 8, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido) 🕖 Doors open 18:30 / Start 19:00 🎫 ¥3,500 (drinks not included) Ticket sales period: Until November 5 (ends when capacity is reached) If you wish to purchase, please speak to the shop staff at Michikusakan during business hours (9:00–17:00).

Nishiokoppe Village Variety Show Last year, the variety show returned after a five-year hiatus. This year, we were able to hold it successfully once again. Thank you to everyone who came out in large numbers. The performance segment was rich with acts. From children to adults taking the stage, there were fresh, uplifting performances and also V-kei band sets, letting audiences enjoy a wide range of genres. In the latter half, the karaoke segment featured a somewhat different lineup than last year, but this village truly has many talented singers…! We were captivated by the clear, expansive voices. Stalls offered food and drinks, as well as booths selling capsule toys and other playthings, plus shooting galleries and ring-toss corners. From morning until night, it was a day to fully savor the festival. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Variety Show #100th Anniversary of Village Founding #September 11

Autumn Marche and KAMU-Oto This year’s Autumn Marche takes place over two days: Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21. It will be held at Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Flower Garden from 10:00 to 15:00. On Sunday the 21st, continuing from last year, a small stage event called "KAMU-Oto" will also be held inside the Flower Park. In the morning, enjoy band performances and singer-songwriter sets, and in the afternoon, savor readings, koto music, and picture-book storytelling. Around midday, a guided walk of the Flower Park is scheduled. Admission to the Flower Park is 200 yen for high school students and older. Junior high school students and younger, as well as village residents, are free. We look forward to welcoming you! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Autumn Marche #KAMU-Oto #Roadside Station #Flower Garden #Flower Park