This year marks the 60th Tomakomai Skating Festival. The highlight is shibare-yaki, a jingisukan grilled outdoors below freezing (the Hokkaido dialect word shibareru means "cold"). Grilled on a drum-can grill and enjoyed with beer, the seasoned jingisukan tastes exceptional. A huge ice slide is another favorite with children. Tomakomai’s signature winter event, the Tomakomai Skating Festival, takes place this year on Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, 2026.⛸ We hope you will join us!

Event Notice 📣 Garlic from Tokachi-Shimizu ranks first in Hokkaido for shipment volume 😊 “The 7th Tokachi-Shimizu Garlic and Meat Festival 2025,” an event celebrating the garlic-producing region, is coming soon!!! You can enjoy grilled meat and a variety of garlic-based dishes, and the garlic grab is a big hit 🎵 📍Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025, 10:00–15:00 📍Venue: Hokuren Shimizu Sugar Factory Plaza (Kita 2-jo 8-chome, Shimizu, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido) 📍Admission: Free (food and BBQ require separate tickets) 📌Tokachi young beef BBQ set tickets are also on sale 😍 📍BBQ set includes 350 g Tokachi young beef plus garlic pork skewer and Tokachi-Shimizu garlic ajillo! Includes chopsticks, plates, and sauce. 📍Advance ticket: ¥1,800, Same-day ticket: ¥2,000 📍Ticket outlets Tickets are on sale at Shimizu Town Hall Agricultural and Forestry Division, Shimizu Town Hall, Mikage Branch Office, JA Tokachi-Shimizu Main Office Planning Room, JA Tokachi-Shimizu Mikage Branch, Shimizu Chamber of Commerce, and Ticket Pia. A lottery with luxurious prizes for BBQ ticket holders will be held (drawing starts around 14:00) There are plenty of activities and events for children, including fire truck and police car rides and a Self-Defense Forces Type 96 wheeled armored vehicle ride experience. Enjoy a special day filled with the toasty aroma of garlic and the savory flavor of Tokachi young beef! 🧄🧄🧄 We look forward to seeing you there 🤗 https://portal.ja-shimizu.or.jp/news/346/...

Barbecue at the foot of the majestic Mt. Tarumae! The 2025 Tarumae Sun Festival began at 10:00 on Saturday, September 27✨ The forecast high is 24°C! It's a perfectly sunny day for barbecue✨ The festival runs for two days on Saturday and Sunday, September 27–28🍗

Autumn Harvest Festival Announcement of the “Umaissho ‘Shintoku’ Heavy Snow Festival”📢 Come taste Shintoku Town’s high-quality local ingredients at this food festival.📢 This year marks the festival’s 50th anniversary! 👏 The event takes place in the Kutsuri district of Shintoku Town. A single free shuttle bus will run that day, so locals and visitors arriving by JR or bus can enjoy a tasty BBQ while taking part in the venue’s events.🍻🍖 There will also be an all-you-can-fill bag of delicious produce grown in Shintoku’s rich natural environment.🥔🥕 Come join this tasty event before winter sets in.🚙🚌🚃 Umaissho “Shintoku” Heavy Snow Festival Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM *Rain or shine Location: Kuttari Park Schedule 10:00 AM – Local produce all-you-can-fill Fruit sales from our sister city Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture BBQ corner *Visitors who purchase meat at the venue will receive free use of grills and charcoal! 10:00 AM – Performance by Shintoku Junior High School Brass Band 11:30 AM – Live: “Ryu with Sato Kawara (Guitar)” / Erina Kato 1:00 PM – Children’s raffle *Raffle tickets distributed to the first 100 attendees 1:30 PM – Grand raffle *Raffle tickets distributed to the first 300 attendees Please note that event details and times may change in case of bad weather. The children’s raffle features book vouchers and sweets, while the grand raffle offers a pair of accommodation vouchers, a Shintoku specialty soba set, and a vegetable set.🎯 We look forward to seeing you! Autumn Harvest Festival Announcement of the “Umaissho Shintoku Heavy Snow Festival” 📢 This is a food festival where you can sample high-quality local ingredients from Shintoku Town. 📢 And this year marks the 50th anniversary of the festival! 👏 The festival will be held in the Kutsuri district of Shintoku Town. There will be only one free shuttle bus available on this day, so locals, as well as those traveling by JR or bus, can enjoy a delicious BBQ while enjoying the event at the venue. 🍻🍖 We'll also be offering a free bag of delicious produce grown in Shintoku Town's lush natural environment. 🥔🥕 Come and enjoy this delicious event before winter sets in. 🚙🚌🚃 Delicious "Shintoku" Heavy Snow Festival Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM *Will be held rain or shine Location: Kuttari Park The children's raffle will feature book vouchers and sweets, and the fun raffle will feature a pair of accommodation vouchers, a Shintoku specialty soba noodle set, and a vegetable set. 🎯 We look forward to seeing you there! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #shintoku #festival #harvest festival #bbq #autumn #Heavy Snow Festival #Sato Kawara #Erina Kato #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Here are some recommended experiences. In Urahorocho, where forestry thrives, charcoal burning has been practiced for about 100 years. At one of the few remaining charcoal kilns in Japan, you can hear stories about charcoal from the producers and experience traditional Japanese techniques and culture. On this tour, you will visit shrines that convey Japanese history and culture, learn proper worship from a kannushi (Shinto priest), and after praying draw omikuji fortune slips and enjoy a tea ceremony as a form of Japanese hospitality. You will also take part in mochi-tsuki, the traditional ritual of pounding mochi offered to the gods, making and eating anko mochi (mochi with red bean paste) and ozoni (mochi soup) yourself. Mochi-tsuki is a Japanese ritual of giving thanks to the gods and receiving their blessing; because it is a cooperative activity done by several people, it also offers a chance to strengthen bonds among family and community. In the afternoon, you will try charcoal burning. In Japan, charcoal has long been produced by carbonizing wood using traditional techniques. Cooking over charcoal enhances the sweetness of ingredients and makes food more delicious. Charcoal also has other benefits, such as adsorbing impurities to purify water and removing odorous substances to deodorize. On this tour, you will taste the deliciousness of ingredients cooked on a charcoal barbecue. We want visitors to meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about their thoughts, and experience the region’s culture and food. We hope these experiences lead to new discoveries and perspectives, helping people live healthier, richer lives. If you are interested, please apply at the following URL. We introduce some recommended experiences. In Urahorocho, where forestry flourishes, charcoal burning has been a livelihood for about 100 years. At one of the few remaining charcoal kilns in Japan, you can hear producers talk about charcoal and experience traditional Japanese techniques and culture. This tour visits places that let you feel Japan’s history and culture, including shrines where a kannushi will teach you the etiquette of worship directly. After visiting, you can draw omikuji and experience tea ceremony as Japanese hospitality. You will also try mochi-tsuki, making and eating anko mochi and ozoni yourself. Mochi-tsuki is a traditional Japanese ritual offering thanks to the gods and receiving their power; as a cooperative activity performed by several people, it provides an opportunity to deepen ties with family and local people. In the afternoon, you will experience charcoal burning. Using age-old traditional techniques, wood is carbonized to make charcoal in Japan. Grilling with charcoal brings out the sweetness of ingredients and cooks them deliciously. Charcoal also offers various effects, such as adsorbing impurities to purify water and adsorbing and removing substances that cause unpleasant odors to deodorize. On the tour, you will enjoy a charcoal-grilled barbecue to experience the food’s flavor. We want people to interact with producers they normally cannot meet, learn about their feelings, and taste the region’s culture and food. Through these experiences, we hope participants gain new discoveries and values and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/urahoro-charcoal-kiln-tour/...

\"Izumi Meat Festival" Held in! 🍖／ Held in the 20th anniversary of Izumi City, the Izumi Meat Festival will be held 🎊✨ on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 The venue is the north Car parking lot of the Takaono Branch Office (the parking lot in front of the main office Car Takaono the Tsurumachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry). In addition to enjoying exquisite meat gourmet food, Izumi City's Specialty products are sold, and stage events are also available 🚚🎶 for the whole family to enjoy. In addition, "Premium Gift Certificates" will also be on sale on the day! For 1,000 yen, you can purchase a gift certificate worth 1,500 yen. In addition, we are looking for participants for the #BBQ, which has been well received every time! (First 20 booths) The application method and details are as follows. 🍖BBQ date and time Sunday, May 11, 2025 11:00~14:00 (*BBQ will be Held in Traditional Japanese straw raincoat on Sundays.) ） 🍖How to apply for BBQ participation Please apply in one of the following ways. (1) When applying electronically Please fill in the required information on the dedicated page and apply. https://shinsei.pref.kagoshima.jp/SksJuminWeb/EntryForm?id=RGc8KRz5... (2) When applying by fax Please fill out the application form and send it to FAX: 0996-63-1331 to apply. Please take this opportunity to Enjoy the BBQ at the venue! !! * Cancellation is not possible after application. Held in around the venue during the Events, and Use the free shuttle bus is convenient due 🚌 to implementation of traffic restrictions and expected congestion Click here for 👇 details https://www.city.kagoshima-izumi.lg.jp/page/page_011061.html...

Introducing hands-on tours you can enjoy in Hokkaido’s Tokachi region 😄 ~Enjoyed on a wooden deck at the farm~ Savor Matsuhashi Beef BBQ at Matsuhashi Farm in Sarabetsu Village Matsuhashi Farm has run livestock operations in Sarabetsu Village for over 90 years. The farm manages every stage from breeding and fattening to sales, and also grows wheat and soybeans. Yasuhiro Matsuhashi, the fourth-generation owner, is rethinking Tokachi agriculture, shifting from yield- and income-focused farming to sustainable, self-sufficient practices. His current theme is stockpiling and seed preservation so the next generation will not go hungry. The cattle raised by Mr. Matsuhashi are called Matsuhashi Beef. They focus on preserving the beef’s natural lean flavor with minimal marbling. This plan lets you taste that proud beef on a BBQ terrace built on the farm grounds. From the wooden deck you can see vast fields. Eating locally raised beef amid a panorama that seems to blend into the fields makes the flavor especially memorable. Tour Schedule 11:30 Gather at Matsuhashi Farm 11:35 Farm introduction and walk / Introduction to Matsuhashi Beef Learn from Mr. Matsuhashi about the care he takes in raising Matsuhashi Beef. 12:00 BBQ with Tokachi fields spread before you Enjoy the lean flavor of Matsuhashi Beef and the taste of locally grown vegetables on a perfect BBQ deck with sweeping field views. 13:30 Commemorative photos in the fields Put on shoe covers and take commemorative photos against the spectacular backdrop. 14:00 Tour ends Operating season: June–August Time: 11:30–14:00 (about 2 hours 30 minutes) Participants: 4–100 people Price: ◎ Vegetable Course / A BBQ course focused on freshly harvested vegetables with less meat (mid-July–end of August) ・Without English interpretation: 9,900 yen per person ・With English interpretation: 14,300 yen per person ◎ Matsuhashi Beef Standard Course / Standard plan to enjoy Matsuhashi Beef ・Without English interpretation: 13,200 yen per person ・With English interpretation: 17,600 yen per person ◎ Matsuhashi Beef Premium Course / A luxury plan featuring rare cuts of Matsuhashi Beef ・Without English interpretation: 20,900 yen per person ・With English interpretation: 25,300 yen per person ※As an option, an all-you-can-drink plan is available for 2,000 yen (tax included) for each course. Please make a reservation at least seven days before your desired date of use. (We may not be able to accommodate your requested date due to guide availability or other reasons.) Visitors who have been living abroad within seven days before entering Japan cannot enter hygiene-controlled areas for quarantine reasons, so please understand. Depending on the World Organization for the Animal Health’s reported global outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, participation in the tour may be refused. Please be aware of this in advance. This experience offers a great opportunity to meet producers, learn about Matsuhashi Beef and Mr. Matsuhashi’s philosophy, and discover the behind-the-scenes of livestock farming and food production!! We hope this Tokachi experience will become a memorable page in your travel story 😄 If you are interested, please visit the relevant page on our official website, "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE – A Journey Connecting to Tokachi, the Source of Food." Contact Knau Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

[Gokase Town, Miyazaki Prefecture — Accommodation] Potunto Detached House Kuraoka "An escape from the everyday that still lets you enjoy rural daily life" I want to try living in the countryside. I want to relax in a quiet place. I want to focus quietly on work for a few days. I want a day that makes me forget everything. A nostalgic place like the grandmother’s house I visited as a child. This is an accommodation where you can experience that kind of deep-mountain lifestyle. A home for lovers of mountains and rural life. From October 2024, a newly opened whole-house simple lodging, Potunto Detached House Kuraoka, is available for rent. Come and take a leisurely taste of country living! ↓For detailed rates and other information↓ https://potnt-kuraoka.com/#contents... Contact 3959-2 Kuraoka, Gokase, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki 882-1201 TEL: 0982-83-0522

The 49th Umaissho “Shintoku” Heavy Snow Festival This event has arrived again this year! The Heavy Snow Festival is a food celebration where you can eat and buy Shintoku’s high-quality vegetables and soba. The big draw is the all-you-can-stuff local vegetables (500 yen) and freshly harvested, freshly ground, freshly made, and freshly boiled new-season Shintoku soba. You’ll also find fresh fruit brought from Shintoku Town’s sister city, Higashine City in Yamagata Prefecture. On the stage there are magic shows and live performances, and if you buy meat at the venue you can borrow charcoal and a grill free of charge to enjoy a BBQ.

CAMP at Kijiya on Wednesday, September 18th⛺ I tried a CAMP experience at Gokase Onsen Mori no Yado Kijiya🔥 We planned to start while it was still light, but the sun set early and we began at dusk🌆 Still, we had a lively barbecue with everyone while watching the sunset from Kijiya on the hilltop🥩 The autumn night breeze felt pleasant and there were fewer bugs, so this season is perfect for camping💡 Come and try camping at Kijiya—it's highly recommended✨

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Experience: Yamame Natural Fishing Pond Yamame Natural Fishing Pond centers on a wild, hands-on experience: catch creatures with your own hands, kill them, prepare them yourself, and cook and eat them. The pond is deep and designed with many fishing points spread across the whole pond to avoid crowding. No concrete or other man-made structures are used; the fishing area remains in its natural state. Admission Fee 1,500 yen per person (tax included; includes fishing rod, bait, keep-net, and fishing permit set). You may take home caught fish up to 500 g free of charge. For fish over 500 g, please purchase at 250 yen per 100 g. Fish you catch can be gutted at the BBQ garden and taken home (free). The reception desk is at the ryokan Enohanoya. Reservations: Enohanoya (9:00–17:00; closed in stormy weather) Postal code 882-1201 4615 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone: 0982-83-2326 Fax: 0982-83-2324 Yamame BBQ Self Garden We expanded the eaves of Enohanoya across from the fishing pond to create a BBQ garden. It includes a cooking area, a charcoal hearth, and wooden tables for free use. Facility Use Fee 500 yen per person (tax included; includes charcoal, burner for lighting the fire, various cooking utensils, seasonings, bamboo skewers, etc.). At the BBQ garden, you can enjoy your caught fish grilled with salt, pan-fried with butter, smoked, or prepared in other ways. The reception desk is at the ryokan Enohanoya.

Sahoro Lake Campground Reopens! Thank you for waiting! Sahoro Lake Campground, which had been closed since Saturday, May 25 due to a water system failure, has reopened for use from Saturday, July 27. Please note that Tokachi Dam Campground remains closed because bears are still being sighted.

Nishi-Izu Town Yamabikoso The wooden school building that became the Closed School was re-Use as a Accommodations. It boasts a Local abundant hot water Hot Spring and, a bathtub and Hot Spring outdoor pool. You can feel the warm warmth of the old days. ■Address 150 Osawa-ri, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-58-7153

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! We are the Tsukigase Tourism Association. We will be sharing plenty of highlights of Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, so we hope you enjoy it! ◆◆◆ What and where Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture is Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, sits at the easternmost edge of Nara Prefecture. It borders Minamiyamashiromura in Kyoto Prefecture to the north, Iga City in Mie Prefecture to the east, and Yamazoemura in Yamabe District to the south. With a population of about 1,200 as of April 2024, Tsukigase has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. It is one of Japan’s premier plum blossom spots, and many visitors come when the plums are in full bloom. ◆◆◆ Access to Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture ・Bus About 80 minutes from JR Nara Station to Tsukigase Bairin (Tsukigase Plum Grove). ・Car About 50 minutes to Tsukigase Bairin from the Nara direction. About 100 minutes to Tsukigase Bairin from the Kyoto direction. ◆◆◆ History of Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture Tsukigase has long been known as a renowned plum site. In 1205, plum trees were planted on the grounds of Shimpukuji Temple in Oyama, and later in 1331 a court lady is said to have popularized a smoked plum called ubai, spreading its production in Tsukigase and leading to many plum plantings. The beautiful rows of plum trees in Tsukigase were designated as Japan’s first scenic spot in 1922. ◆◆◆ Popular sightseeing spots in Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture ◇ Tsukigase Plum Valley (Tsukigase Bairin) About 10,000 plum trees line the Satsuki River gorge, painting the area in red and white. The plum blossoms reach full bloom from February through March each year, offering a spectacular sight. Walking trails are maintained along the valley, and about 200,000 visitors enjoy the blossoms annually. ◇ Lake Tsukigase Lake Tsukigase is an artificial lake formed by Takayama Dam, offering beautiful scenery through the seasons. Cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, autumn colors in fall, and snowy winter landscapes make it worth visiting year-round. Hiking courses surround the lake, making it ideal for hiking and cycling. ◇ Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen is a hot spring facility set amid Tsukigase’s beautiful nature. From the onsen you can enjoy seasonal views, and the sight of plum trees in bloom in spring recalls its designation as Japan’s first scenic spot. From the open-air observatory baths you can take in a panoramic view of the Iga Basin for a truly indulgent moment. At the restaurant Ume Kokoro you can savor dishes made with local ingredients. ◇ Tsukigase Onsen Fureai Market The Fureai Market is a direct sales outlet offering fresh local produce and specialties. Yamato tea and umeboshi (pickled plums), Tsukigase’s specialties, are particularly popular. It’s a great place to look for Tsukigase souvenirs. ◇ Romantopia Tsukigase Romantopia Tsukigase is a comprehensive facility where you can fully enjoy Tsukigase’s nature. It offers camping and barbecue facilities, making it ideal for families and groups. You can also try experiences like tea picking and hand-rolling tea, making konnyaku and mochi pounding, making black tea, and participating in traditional craft workshops. ◇ Lakeside Village Tsukigase Lakeside Village Tsukigase is a tourism facility surrounded by majestic nature, hosting events throughout the year such as the plum festival, cherry blossom festival, new tea festival, autumn leaves festival, and giant pumpkin festival. The direct sales shop sells fresh local produce. The cafeteria’s daily special set meal, made with local vegetables and homemade care, is very popular. ◆◆◆ Events and festivals in Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture ◇ Tsukigase Plum Festival The Tsukigase Plum Festival, held at Tsukigase Plum Valley from February through March each year, draws many visitors. Various events take place at venues including the Tsukigase Plum Museum. Please enjoy the roughly 10,000 vivid red and white plum trees. ◆◆◆ Local specialties of Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture ◇ Yamato tea Tsukigase has long been known as a producing area for Yamato tea. Grown on the Yamato Plateau at about 400 meters elevation, Yamato tea is prized for its clean flavor and lovely aroma. ◇ Umeboshi (pickled plums) Tsukigase offers many plum-based products such as ume shiso rolls, plum chocolate, and plum syrup. Among them, Tsukigase’s umeboshi are celebrated for their rich flavor and health benefits and have been loved by many for generations. ◆◆◆ Tourism information for Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture Tsukigase in Nara City, Nara Prefecture is a region colored by beautiful nature and a rich history. Especially in spring, the spectacular sight of the plum blossoms in full bloom is one everyone should see. We will share more great deals and information about sightseeing in Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture on Cool Japan Video, so please follow us! Photo credit: Yasunori Okamoto

[Cycling Guided Tour – Night Tour 1‑Night Plan & Forest Road Activity Plan] On Day 1, cycle to a farm and harvest vegetables. Hand the vegetables you harvested to a BBQ specialist. Enjoy drinks at your accommodation, Toyo Terrace, while savoring an exquisite barbecue course dinner. On Day 2, base yourself at Nodataira Campground for activities. Walk to Daimyōjinbuchi (a pothole) and enjoy grown‑up riverside fun. After that, return to Nodataira Campground for a paella cooking experience. Fill a large pot with plenty of seafood and cook it together with rice. Relish the superb paella and spend a relaxed time at the campground. Over the two days, this guided tour lets you fully enjoy Toyooka Village’s food, scenery, and activities. Toyooka Travel Time accepts bookings for tours like this at any time. We will create a custom tour that combines Toyooka Village’s offerings to suit each guest, so please consult with us! Contact Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00)

【Inage Seaside Park】 Inage Seaside Park is a comprehensive park with a length of about 3 km and an area of about 83 hectares, located on the coast of Tokyo Bay, in front of Kaihin New Town. In the park, you can enjoy Japan's first artificial beach "Inage-no-hama", Chiba City flower museum, swimming pool, sports facilities, yacht harbor, and all four seasons. 〇Inage-no-hama It is the first artificial beach built in Japan to recover the sandy beach of Inage Coast that was lost due to land reclamation. Today, this sandy beach has been renovated into a white sand beach and is popular as a place of relaxation for citizens. In addition, a new "wooden deck extending to the sea" with a length of 90 meters and a width of 10 meters has appeared, so everyone can easily enjoy a walk on the Ocean. Chairs and tables are set up at the end of the wooden deck, and if you bring in drinks and snacks purchased from the Kitchen Car, you can feel like a Ocean café. It is lit up at night and you can enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. 〇Inage Seaside Pool INAPOO A new complex pool with a retro-modern concept that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. The concept is retro-modern, which is a fusion of nostalgia and newness. In addition to the conventional pool content, we offer a variety of Activities such as large playground equipment, paid seating where you can relax more slowly, and a restaurant. In 2024, it will open on Saturday, July 13! 〇Inage Yacht Harbor A yacht harbor where you can enjoy the sea breeze with the new Central Tokyo in the background. Held in various events such as yacht experience sessions that beginners and parents and children can participate in, purse seine fishing visiting the sites, and standup paddleboarding classes. 〇Flower Museum We are currently in the process of renewing it. The atrium building and greenhouse building, which will be the center of the museum, will be renovated as Facilities where you can Fun the fusion of conventional flower and plant exhibitions and digital technology. Currently, the surrounding garden and rest building are open to the public free of charge. As of July 1 〇small planet CAMP＆GRILL You can enjoy sustainable glamping facilities that coexist with the Nature environment. It is equipped with safe facilities that are great for women and children who are new to the outdoors, so you can spend your time comfortably. We also offer BBQ using freshly picked ingredients from Chiba. There is also a Day trip plan that allows you to stop by casually, Restrooms available customers who come to the beach or pool can easily enjoy it as if they were stopping by a café. 〇The Surf Ocean Terrace A seaside restaurant with a view of the sea and sky. A superb view of Tokyo Bay spreads out in front of you. Fun on the seaside terrace with spacious sofas for food and drinks. You can also overlook the sea from the calm atmosphere of the store, which uses plenty of wood.

■Cycling Guide Tour■ ~Night Tour 1‑Night Plan~ An evening‑start, one‑night plan! A relaxed all‑day, get‑together itinerary for everyone to enjoy. [Cycling × Vegetable Picking × Luxurious BBQ × Group Stay] After an evening cycling session, enjoy a luxurious BBQ dinner with spectacular views of the Ina Valley spread below. Then, while savoring drinks at dinner, soak in a ceramic‑style bath and spend a leisurely night on site in this indulgent plan. You will stay overnight at Toyo Terrace, where you can fully enjoy the BBQ course. For dinner, hand the vegetables you harvested to the BBQ specialist and enjoy an exquisite course of grilled dishes. This special, one‑group‑per‑day plan delivers an extraordinary experience available only on that day and in that moment. Guides will accompany and support you on the cycling portion, so no prior cycling experience is required. Rest assured that the slopes in Toyooka Village are tackled using E‑BIKES (electric‑assist bicycles). The sustainable travel information site “Sustavi” has featured the Night Tour. [Plan Details] ■Season Late April through mid‑October ■Duration, Distance, Start Time ●Cycling: about 2 hours ●Distance: under 10 km ●Start time: from 15:00 (overnight stay at Toyo Terrace) ■Group size From 5 up to 10 guests ■Price (tax included, per person) Adult (junior high school and above): ¥15,000 Child (elementary school and under): ¥7,500 Infant (preschool): ¥2,000 *Drinks at dinner are on a one‑drink basis; additional drinks are charged separately. *You may bring drinks for dinner, so please shop before the start if you plan to bring your own. *Breakfast is not included. (The kitchen can be lent for cooking, so if you plan to prepare your own breakfast please shop beforehand.) ■Course itinerary 1. Meet at toyooka travel time at 14:00 (payment) 2. Depart for Toyo Terrace at 14:30 3. Cycle to the partner farm at 15:00 4. Arrive at the farm — vegetable harvesting experience, etc., 15:30–17:00 5. Return to Toyo Terrace at 17:30 6. BBQ dinner around 18:00–20:00 7. Overnight at Toyo Terrace — check‑out next day at 9:00 ■About the plan [Dinner] Meals (BBQ) follow a chef’s choice course. Drinks are one‑drink included; extra drinks and additional items require separate payment. We also offer a chef‑curated drink package (price negotiable). →Any additional drink charges are to be paid in cash on site. You may bring drinks or ingredients for breakfast cooking. Please discuss this when you make your reservation. [Breakfast] Please provide your own breakfast the next morning. You may use the kitchen to cook. If you plan to cook, please shop for ingredients in advance. [Bicycles] E‑BIKES (electric‑assist bicycles) are used. Guests who cannot ride a bicycle cannot participate. Thank you for your understanding. Rental bicycle list here → 《E‑BIKE》 [Provided equipment] Helmets / gloves / saddle covers / pant bands / lockers [Clothing] Comfortable, easy‑to‑move clothing and shoes ■Contact toyooka travel time 0265‑49‑3395 (9:00–18:00)

■Cycling Guide Tour■ ~Exquisite Course Lunch Plan~ Get the ingredients for your course lunch yourself! ~A relaxed, indulgent full-day plan~ [Cycling × Vegetable Picking × Course Lunch × Refreshment] Enjoy the spectacular views of the Ina Valley while cycling and immerse yourself in the culture of Toyooka Village. At the partner farmer’s orchard, harvest seasonal vegetables that will be used in your course lunch. Bring the vegetables you harvested to the on-site chef, and they will turn them into an exquisite course lunch. This is a special one-group-per-day plan that lets you savor flavors unique to that day and moment. You don’t need to be used to riding a bike to enjoy the cycling— a guide certified by the Japan Cycling Guide Association will accompany and support you. Even the slopes in Toyooka Village are manageable because we use E-BIKEs (electric-assist bicycles). With a cycling guide along, you can relax and enjoy the experience. [Exquisite Course Lunch Plan] ■Period and Available Vegetables Late April to early December ~Vegetables you can harvest in Toyooka Village (examples)~ [Late March] shiitake mushrooms grown on logs, asparagus [April] tara shoots, udo, butterbur, bamboo shoots (moso bamboo) [May] spring cabbage, spring myoga ginger, lettuce [June] onions, broccoli, bamboo shoots (madake bamboo) [July] zucchini, bell peppers, Manganji chili peppers [August] tomatoes, eggplant, mizuna, bell peppers [September] sweet potatoes, taro, autumn eggplants [October] broccoli, peanuts, cabbage [November] daikon radish, Chinese cabbage, carrots [December] autumn cabbage, burdock root, spinach ■Duration, Distance, and Start Time ●Duration: Approximately 4 to 4.5 hours (around 10:00–15:00) ●Riding distance: About 10 km ●Start time: 10:00 ※Please arrive at toyooka travel time at least 10 minutes before the start. ※If you need to change the start time or other details, please consult with us in advance. ■Group Size 2 to 5 participants (for customers junior high school age and older) ■Price (tax included, per person) For a reservation of 2 people: 13,500 yen per person For a reservation of 3 people: 11,000 yen per person For a reservation of 4 people: 10,000 yen per person For a reservation of 5 people: 9,000 yen per person ※For an additional 500 yen you can purchase optional insurance. ■Sample Course and Schedule 1. Meeting and departure 10:00 (payment) 2. Transfer to Toyo Terrace and depart 10:30 3. Cycle to the partner farm 10:30–11:00 4. Arrive at the farm and vegetable-picking experience 11:00–11:30 5. Return to Toyo Terrace 12:00 6. Course lunch 12:30–13:30 7. Dismissal at Toyo Terrace 14:00–15:00 ※For some courses, you may be driven to Toyo Terrace by car. ■About the Plan [Lunch Menus] 1. Italian course 2. BBQ course When making a reservation, please indicate which course you prefer in the comment field. [Bicycles] We use E-BIKEs (electric-assist bicycles). Please note that customers who cannot ride a bicycle cannot participate. For the list of rental cycles, see here → 《E-BIKE》 [Provided Equipment] • Helmet / Gloves / Saddle cover / Pant leg band / Locker [Clothing] • Comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes ■Inquiries toyooka travel time 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00)

The snow has just melted, and it is a BBQ scene in Hokkaido. It was still cold in May, but we all sat around the fire and felt good ^^

PICA Hatsushima “PICA Hatsushima” is a resort area on the island built around an island theme, ・A graceful large public bath heated with seawater, “~Kaisen-yoku~ Shima no Yu” ・“Asian Garden R-Asia,” where you can enjoy hundreds of tropical plant species (with a café restaurant and Asian shop) ・An island-only seaside camping facility, Island Camp Villa, with ocean views ・A seasonal seawater swimming pool available in summer ・SARUTOBI, a nature activity facility that lets you traverse the treetops using a harness ・VOTAN, an athletic course of 10 attractions including mazes and suspension bridges These facilities offer the unique experiences of an island resort. Relax and forget the everyday while savoring Asian food and tropical drinks, enjoying the leisurely pace unique to an island resort. Address: 413-0004 Hatsushima, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone: 0557-67-2151 Access: From JR Atami Station take a bus bound for Atami Port/Korakuen for about 15 minutes and get off at Atami Port → take the ferry to Hatsushima for about 30 minutes → about a 10-minute walk from Hatsushima Port *Please note that hours and fees vary by facility; check the official website for details.

A new facility has opened in Ebina! WEINS PARK Ebina. Centered on three main facilities—the new car sales location WEINS PARK Ebina store, the U-Car sales location WEINS PARK U-BASE Ebina, and the camping and BBQ area WEINS PARK U-BASE CAMP—it also brings together a 3x3 basketball court, sports cafe, dog cafe, yakiniku restaurant, bathing facilities, a dog run, and other activities. This completely new-concept facility brings together cars, experiential services, and recreational activities in one place. WEINS PARK Ebina is adjacent to the Ebina Interchange (Ebina IC) on the Ken-O Expressway and is also just a 10-minute walk from Atsugi Station, served by the JR Sagami Line and the Odakyu Line. Occupying a vast 17,492 m² (about 67 tennis courts), the site brings together new cars, U-Cars, camping, and activities to attract visitors from across Kanagawa Prefecture and beyond, offering a comprehensive facility where guests can experience the car lifestyle proposed by Weins. The site is also planned as an emergency power supply hub using PHEVs and other means during disasters, and aims to work with the local community to contribute to the region. Facility Overview ■Facility name: WEINS PARK Ebina Main building (new cars and service) ■Store name: WEINS PARK Ebina store ■Address: 3289-40 Nakashinden, Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■Phone: 046-235-6201 ■Hours: 10:00–19:00 U-BASE building (U-Car) ■Store name: WEINS PARK U-BASE Ebina ■Address: 3290-1 Nakashinden, Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■Phone: 046-235-6204 ■Hours: 10:00–19:00 CAMP experiences (campground and BBQ) ■Facility name: WEINS PARK U-BASE CAMP ■Address: 3290-1 Nakashinden, Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■Phone: 046-235-6208 ■Hours: Campground: Check-in 13:00 / Check-out 10:00 BBQ: 10:00–21:00 (three time slots)※Hours are subject to change.

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

🌳 Six days until the Hakurin Park Festival 🌳 Here’s a look at the events taking place at the Hakurin Park Festival! 🥩 Taiki Town Wagyu Festival The popular Taiki-produced beef direct-sale event, the Wagyu Festival, draws long lines every year. For the first time in four years, visitors can enjoy beef barbecue on site. We will offer free rental barbecue grills, so you can come empty-handed! (The number of grills available for rent is limited.) In addition, we will provide free charcoal to those who bring their own grills! We will also sell meat for hamburgers and other cuts, making great souvenirs. *Photos are from past Hakurin Park Festivals.*

🍂 Announcement: Kashirin Park Festival 🍂 On September 17th, the 47th Kashirin Park Festival will take place! The Kashirin Park Festival is an autumn industry fair where you can savor Taiki Town’s fall flavors. It features many popular annual events such as a direct sale of Taiki beef, on-site barbecues where you can cook the beef you buy, and a salmon-catching experience. There is even more to enjoy, including specialty product sales from Taiki’s sister and friendship cities, live song performances on the outdoor stage, and a lucky-draw raffle. Please come and join us! *The photos show last year’s event.*

Enjoy a barbecue while taking in views of Mt. Tarumae⛺ Join us for a barbecue event on a vast lawn at the foot of Tomakomai City’s symbol, Mt. Tarumae!!🥩🤤 In addition to the barbecue, a variety of activities are planned, including salmon catching and all-you-can-fill potato bags!🐟🥔 Advance tickets are on sale now at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center and local supermarkets!!💁‍♀️ For more details, please contact the Tomakomai Tourism Association!! ≪ Contact ≫ Tomakomai Tourism Association Postal code 053-0022 1st Floor, Friend Building, 5-11-5 Omotecho, Tomakomai City TEL: 0144-34-7050 FAX: 0144-37-3311

⛺Let’s go camping!!🔥 Auto Resort Tomakomai Arten, a campsite and hot spring facility, is one of Hokkaido’s largest auto campgrounds, offering activities such as canoeing and golf for everyone to enjoy!!⛳🎾🛶🥩 The campground also has cottages of various sizes, so even beginners can use the facilities with peace of mind!!💁‍♀️ At the hot spring facility Yunomi no Yu, you can bathe in a free-flowing natural hot spring🛀 Why not take your time to sweat it out and relax! [Auto Resort Tomakomai Arten (Arten)] ・Address: 421-4 Tarumae, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 059-1265 ・Contact: Campsite TEL. 0144-67-2222 Yunomi no Yu TEL. 0144-61-4126 Rest House TEL. 0144-67-2245 ・Hours (Yunomi no Yu) 10:00–22:00 (Closed: third Wednesday of the month) ※ Business hours and closed days may change, so please check with the facility before visiting.

Hello!🙋‍♀️ This is the Shintoku Tourism Association. This morning🌄 the General Incorporated Association Shintoku Tourism Association held a safety prayer ceremony at Shintoku Shrine ⛩, where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom🌸. The mayor of Shintoku, the chair of the town council, the head of the Chamber of Commerce, and 15 directors of the Tourism Association attended, and we prayed👏 that visitors to Shintoku Town will create safe and happy memories. On the shrine grounds, the “Shintoku Shrine Yamazakura Festival” was taking place, opening with a performance by the Shintoku Junior High School brass band and featuring a local Shintoku Ondo dance. In addition to festival staples like Shintoku soba, okonomiyaki🥚, French fries🍟, cotton candy, and crepes🍌, there was also a yakiniku🔥 set so you can enjoy a barbecue under the cherry trees even if you come empty-handed. The rain that fell all morning cleared up and the festival is thriving. It runs until 2:00 PM🕑, so if you’re nearby, please come by!👍✨ #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Shrine Yamazakura Festival #Shintoku Junior High School Brass Band #Barbecue #Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Hello!🙋‍♀️ This is the Shintoku Town Tourism Association. Next weekend on Sunday, April 30th, the Shintoku Shrine Mountain Cherry Blossom Festival, which was canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic, returns for the first time in four years. On the day, starting in the morning🌄 at the precincts of Shintoku Shrine⛩, there will be a brass band performance🎷 and a demonstration of the Shintoku Ondo dance, along with a karaoke contest🎤 that includes daring dives, and from midday a thrilling prize raffle🎊. Around 2,300 Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees🌸 spread across Mt. Shintoku, centered near the shrine grounds, making it one of Hokkaido’s top cherry blossom spots✨. Today the trees are only about 20% in bloom, with some blossoms already open. They may reach peak bloom around the end of the month. This year, please come and enjoy the mountain cherry blossoms of Shintoku as part of the festival 👀♪♪♪ #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Shrine #Ezo-yamazakura #Peak bloom #Cherry Blossom Festival #Food stalls #Karaoke #Barbecue #Prize raffle

This is the second photo of the Tochigi camp! I was really impressed by the scenery worthy of a starry sky. Enjoy a barbecue during the day and a drink while gazing at the starry sky at night. I couldn't have felt happier all over my body.

This is a photo of when I camped in Tochigi Prefecture. We were talking until late at night and the starry sky was beautiful, so I took 📸 a picture from a little distance. If you Japan a safe place, you can have fun playing even after night! I was able to see ✨ a few fireflies.