Hoshino Resorts Tomamu’s Christmas
Everyone was making snowmen
and enjoying snowball fights.

[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.

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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.

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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

Photographed on December 20, 2025.
This is a Christmas-themed hanachōzu (floating flower water basin) at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. 🎄

Photographed on December 22, 2025.
This is cafe andon's Christmas-limited strawberry and chocolate shortcake.🎄
The combination of strawberries and chocolate goes really well together.😊🍓

Ashikaga Flower Park's hanachozu (flower basin)

The Christmas version runs until the 25th.

There are photo spots throughout the park.
The illumination area opens at 3:00 PM and lights up at 4:00 PM.

This year’s illumination let visitors enjoy the scent of wisteria as well.

Photographed on December 15, 2025.
This is the hanatemizu at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
It is decorated for Christmas. 🎄❄️

Christmas is finally just a week away 🎄
In Amakusa City, light-ups are taking place across the area under the name Amakusa Romantic Fantasy 2025, and here is information about the illuminations you can see in Reihoku ✨

This time we introduce Hama-yū Rehabilitation Center. The entire entrance to the facility is lit up as a Christmas illumination 💡 (remarkably, the staff made it by hand 👀)
When you visit, be sure to take a look ☺️

Here is the place we introduced👇
Hama-yū Rehabilitation Center (1215 Shiki, Reihoku, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture 863-2503)

⋆⸜❄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...

This year, various spots around Sakai City are once again brightened with illuminations✨

This time, we're featuring the illuminations at Sakai Risho-no-Mori!
👀 Don't miss its nighttime appearance♪

🌟 "Sakai Risho-no-Mori Illuminations" ⛄
📅 Period: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Monday, February 16, 2026
🎄 Lighting hours: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
📍 Location: In front of the main entrance of Sakai Risho-no-Mori (2-1-1 Shukuincho-nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai)
📞 Contact: Sakai Risho-no-Mori (tel: 072-260-4386)

Window Art at Kamu
On display until around noon on Friday, December 26th!

📍Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu

Throughout December,
the windows inside the facility are filled with drawings.🖍

With a Christmas and sweets theme,
children from the nursery, elementary and junior high students, and adults have decorated the windows.

The windows beside the karakuri organ
feature impressive works by five villagers!

We hope you enjoy seeing how each piece combines Christmas and sweets.


#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#window art
#Roadside Station
#Kamu
#winter
#Christmas
#sweets
#drawing

[Winter Version of Pochi Bags Arrives]
Pochi bags produced by Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Daiko
featuring illustrations of Setoushi-kun.

This winter, poch i bags themed for Christmas and New Year will be displayed at facilities around the village.

One member of the drum team designed motifs inspired by Christmas and the New Year.

Each design is sold in a set of three.
The price is 200 yen.

All three bags in a set have different illustrations, so we hope you enjoy the moment of deciding who to give them to.

The regular versions we have produced and sold so far—five-piece and three-piece sets—remain available.

Why not use a pochi bag to give a small amount of money or a message?

On sale at Hotel Rimu, Roadside Station Kamu, and Komu – Forest Art Museum.

We also welcome performance requests for Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Daiko.

For inquiries, please contact ni.uentaiko2488 at mark gmail.com.


#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Setoushi-kun
#Pochi bags
#Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Daiko
#Winter
#Christmas
#Otoshidama

Ama Site Park "Ama Iseki Koen"
12-3 Hatchonawatecho, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture
Parking is available 24 hours a day.
There is a West Parking lot (152 spaces) and an East Parking lot (264 spaces).

Event period: From Saturday, November 29, 2025 to Sunday, February 1, 2026. The illumination is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Access: About a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Takatsuki-shi Station and a 13-minute walk from JR Kyoto Line takatsuki station.

Takatsuki City Bus: Get off at Ama Site Park (Children's Future Museum) or Ama Site Park East, both right by the park.

[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

A once-a-year indulgent lunch. 🎄✨
Kushiro Prince Hotel presents the Christmas Limited Buffet.
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/plan/top_kushiro/buffet2025/

Savor the bounty of Hokkaido
with a wide selection of Western, Japanese, Chinese, and dessert dishes.

【Pick Up Menu】
・Two kinds of pasta (Venison meat sauce / Clam chowder)
・Mini wan-ko soba
・Hokkaido milk panna cotta
【Live & Experience】
・Freshly grilled beef loin steak
・Sushi-making experience (Tuna, Sweet shrimp, Tamago)

Enjoy a special Christmas day,
slowly and warmly with someone important to you.

📅 December 21 (Sun) only
⏰ 11:30 A.M.–2:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.)
💵 Adult ¥4,000 / Child ¥2,000 / Infant Free
Same-day visits are welcome
Reservations and details in our profile
【Instagram】
@kushiroprincehotel
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A once-a-year holiday treat. 🎄✨
Kushiro Prince Hotel presents the Christmas Limited Buffet.

Enjoy a selection of Western, Japanese, Chinese,
and dessert dishes featuring the flavors of Hokkaido.

【Pick Up Menu】
・Two kinds of pasta (Venison meat sauce / Clam chowder)
・Mini soba “Wan-ko” style
・Hokkaido Milk Panna Cotta
【Live & Experience】
・Grilled beef loin steak
・Sushi-making experience (Tuna, Sweet shrimp, Tamago)
Spend a warm and memorable Christmas day
with someone special.

📅 December 21 (Sun)
⏰ 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.)
💵 Adult ¥4,000 / Child ¥2,000 / Infant Free
Same-day visits are welcome.
Reservations & details
【Instagram】 @kushiroprincehotel
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A once-a-year Christmas feast, a reward for your hard work. 🎄✨
Kushiro Prince Hotel presents a Christmas limited buffet.

We offer a variety of Western, Japanese, Chinese dishes and desserts,
featuring Hokkaido ingredients for a true northern taste.

【Featured Dishes】
・Two-sauce pasta (Venison meat sauce / Clam chowder)
・Mini tea-broth soba
・Hokkaido milk panna cotta
【Live Cooking & Experiences】
・Freshly grilled steak
・Sushi-making experience (Tuna, Sweet shrimp, Tamagoyaki)
Join someone special and enjoy a warm Christmas together.

📅 2025/12/21 (Sunday)
⏰ 11:30 A.M.–2:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.)
💵 Adult ¥4,000 / Child ¥2,000 / Infant Free
Same-day entry is available.
For more information
【Instagram】
@kushiroprincehotel
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Once a year, a special Christmas lunch. 🎄✨
Kushiro Prince Hotel’s Christmas limited buffet opens.

We prepare a variety of Western, Japanese, Chinese, and dessert dishes
using Hokkaido ingredients.

【Recommended Menu】
・Two kinds of pasta (Venison meat sauce / Clam chowder)
・Mini soup-style soba
・Hokkaido milk panna cotta
【Live & Experience】
・On-site grilled beef loin steak
・Sushi-making experience (Tuna, Sweet shrimp, Egg)
Spend a warm and special Christmas with someone precious.

📅 December 21, 2025 (Sun)
⏰ 11:30 A.M.–2:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.)
💵 Adult ¥4,000 / Child ¥2,000 / Infant Free
Same-day entry is possible.
For details →
【Instagram】
@kushiroprincehotel
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https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/plan/top_kushiro/buffet2025/

A festive Christmas buffet to brighten this year’s holiday season.
“Christmas Limited Buffet.” 🎄✨
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/plan/top_kushiro/buffet2025/

At Kushiro Prince Hotel, we have prepared a luxurious Christmas buffet just for this day, featuring ingredients from Hokkaido.

Whether you spend it with someone special or treat yourself to a lavish reward,
it will be an exceptionally memorable moment.

📅 Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.)

Reservations and details via the profile link
【Instagram】
@kushiroprincehotel

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A festive Christmas buffet to brighten your holiday season. 🎄✨

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
we present an exclusive Christmas buffet featuring ingredients from Hokkaido as well,
prepared only for this special day.

Whether it’s a moment shared with loved ones
or a luxurious reward just for yourself,
it will be an unforgettable experience.

📅 December 21, 2025 (Sun)
⏰ 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.)

More details → Link in profile
【Instagram】
@kushiroprincehotel

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Add an even more glamorous touch to this year’s Christmas. 🎄✨

Kushiro Prince Hotel offers a luxurious Christmas buffet that incorporates Hokkaido ingredients,
available only for this one day.

Whether you share it with someone dear
or give yourself a luxurious treat,
it will become the most special memory.

📅 Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.)

For more information, check the link in our profile
【Instagram】
@kushiroprincehotel
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A special buffet to make this Christmas shine even brighter. 🎄✨

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
we have prepared a luxury Christmas buffet for one day only, using some ingredients from Hokkaido.

It will be perfect for a special time with loved ones
or as the ultimate gift to yourself.

📅 Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.)

Find full details at the profile link
【Instagram】
@kushiroprincehotel
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https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/plan/top_kushiro/buffet2025/

🎉 Enjoy the Christmas spirit in Shimoda! 🎄
On Saturday, December 20th, Shimoda Civic Culture Hall hosts “Shimodadada”!

A volunteer-run Christmas event in Shimoda City returns this year following last year’s success🎄🥂
A Christmas market, concerts, and workshops for both children and adults fill the day⛄❄️
Participate in the Shimoda Ultra Quiz on the day for a chance to win luxurious prizes🌟
Come and experience something that will make you love Shimoda even more🎅💝
More details→https://www.instagram.com/shimodadada_/

Coinciding with the same day (12/20), Tsumekizaki opens its Narcissus Festival with an opening event!
Don’t forget to check out the Narcissus Festival too✨

Christmas Wreath Making
Onesmanorgarden, which designs and builds gardens, invited garden planner Yuka Sato as an instructor to host a fun hands-on crafting session.

What we made was a Christmas wreath using eucalyptus leaves and other foliage.

In April we made wreaths from dried hydrangeas, but this time a row of fresh, live leaves was laid out.

Surrounded by the scent of nioi-hiba, we first trimmed long branches into shorter lengths.

From there we made the components to attach to the ring, glued them together, and tied them onto the ring with wire.
We repeated that process over and over until the ring was covered.

The steps are very simple.
However… from start to finish you have to keep the volume consistent, bundle while considering the balance of leaves and berries, and skillfully fill in gaps so none remain.

It really makes you think.

Our fingertips turned dark from the leaf oils as we worked in silence, and after about three to four hours we finished a lush, full wreath!

Adding gold or silver pine cones and wrapping ribbons changed each piece’s final impression during the finishing touches.

Participants took their finished works home and seemed to hang them on walls and elsewhere in their homes.

As time passes and they dry, their color and texture change.

It was a project that let us enjoy qualities different from dried pieces.

#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Wreath making
#Christmas
#Eucalyptus
#Pine cone
#Handicraft

Grand Front Osaka GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2025
(Gran Wish Christmas 2025)
Event Period
November 6, 2025 (Thursday) to December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Event Hours
The main Christmas tree lighting show runs on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and on weekends and holidays from 3:00 p.m. to midnight

The area around Umekita Plaza in front of JR Osaka Station, the Zelkova tree-lined street, and the ginkgo tree-lined avenue will glow in champagne gold with a record-setting approximately 480,000 LED lights. Also not to be missed is the illuminated ginkgo avenue between Grand Green Osaka and Grand Front Osaka, which began in 2024. The illumination is powered by renewable energy sourced in line with RE100, and energy-saving LED bulbs are used to support sustainability. Lights are on daily from 5:00 p.m. to midnight.

Treat your Christmas Eve to an extraordinary cake.
From Kushiro Prince Hotel, here are our limited-time Christmas sweets.
Enjoy gentle sweetness made with Hokkaido ingredients and the refined taste of our hotel-made creations.



🎂 Noel Blanc
Made with fresh Hokkaido cream. This elegant cake is lightly sweetened to let the strawberry flavor shine.
¥5,300 (tax included)


🍫 Entremet Chocolat
Moist cocoa sponge wrapped in chocolate and decorated with macarons.
Notes of orange and toasted almond unfold with each bite.
¥5,200 (tax included)


🧀 Noel Fromage
Generously made with Hokkaido fromage blanc.
A smooth cheesecake accented with a berry jelly.
¥5,500 (tax included)


🍎 Holly Apple Wreath
An apple pie filled with plenty of apples and fragrant cinnamon.
Finished with glossy apricot jam to brighten your table.
¥4,500 (tax included)


🎁 Reservations now open
📅 Reservation deadline: Thursday, December 18
📦 Pickup: Tuesday, December 23 to Thursday, December 25
📍 Top of Kushiro (17F) / 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

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Instagram
🍰 For reservations and details, visit the link in our profile
@kushiroprincehotel
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/plan/top_kushiro/christmascake2025/

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

Christmas Window Art
Would you like to paint on the large windows of Michi-no-Eki Kamu?

Sunday, November 30
10:00–11:30: Join our window-painting event!

Location: Michi-no-Eki Nishiokoppe Flower Park Kamu.

The flower park closes for winter, making the roadside station a bit quiet.

We planned this event to fill the windows with art and brighten the day of everyone who visits.

Everyone is welcome, both villagers and visitors, children and adults alike.

Participants will receive a Setoushi-kun baked treat and string cheese.

Capacity: 20 people. Spots are first come, first served, so please sign up early.

Apply / Inquiries:
Tourist Information Center Satom 0158-85-7125
Komata 090-1384-4167

Michi-no-Eki Nishiokoppe Flower Park Kamu
Opening hours:
9:00–16:00 (November–February)
Closed: Every Tuesday (if Tuesday is a holiday, closed the following day)
Phone: 0158-87-2333

#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Roadside Station
#Hanamu
#November 30
#Window Art
#Painting
#Christmas
#Gift
#Setoushi-kun baked treat
#String cheese
#Yumeura Mori no Garden
#Milk Design

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/

Christmas goods are on sale at "Kigarakukan"!
It's a little early, but Kigarakukan sells wooden Christmas trees and Christmas goods.
The wooden products handmade by craftsmen one by one are very warm and bring comfort and security when touched.
Squid as a gift for your children and grandchildren?
Kigarakukan also offers mail-order sales.
[Product Catalog]
https://www.engaru-kankou.jp/assets/pdf/catalog.pdf
Contact / Order
Kigarakukan/Engaru Town Tourism Association
℡0158-42-8390

Photographed 12/21/24.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
It is a Christmas specification. 🎄

Photographed 12/16/24.
This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop. 🎄

This is a Christmas exhibition at the Kawagoe Prince Hotel. 🎄

December 21 to 25
In Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido
Christmas Drone Show
Held in.

The ending is also fireworks Gari
The venue was Gari excited.

⛄️ It turned into a white Christmas 🎄
On the morning of Christmas Eve, Omachi experienced snowfall from night into morning ⛄️
The city’s conifers wore a snowy makeup, and many Christmas trees appeared 🎄
Some places have packed snow ❄️ Please take care with your footing when you come 😌
Official website “Shinano-Omachi Navi”
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

Today, we interviewed LEC COFFEE.
It's a gingerman cookie.
It's very, very pretty, isn't it? I also bought it, but it's a waste to eat it. ☺️