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New otani inn sapporo
Oct. 13, 2023
Today, we will introduce ♪ New Otani Inn Sapporo's original brand product [All-purpose kelp soup stock]. New Otani Inn Sapporo Executive Chef Recommended! Normally, when it comes to kelp dashi, five types of kelp powder are used, but seven types of kelp powders from Hokkaido Hidaka kelp, Rausu kelp, Rishiri kelp, true kelp, gagome kelp, catfoot kelp, and long-cut kelp are used, and five types of carefully selected knots from domestic ingredients are used. 12 kinds of ingredients are blended in a well-balanced manner to create 💁 ♂️ a Japanese-style dashi with an elegant, fragrant and gentle taste that does not use chemical seasonings. Even at the popular breakfast buffet at New Otani Inn Sapporo, you can enjoy it with freshly made onigiri or freshly baked teppanyaki onigiri 🍙 🍘 over ochazuke! This is very delicious 🤤. Perfect 👍 for Japanese souvenirs In Japan, we deliver from 3 bags at the online shop! We currently do not ship to Okinawa and remote islands It is also sold on the first floor of the hotel, so please stop by!
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  • Souvenir
  • Traditional Japanese Food
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  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Sapporo
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS STAFF
Oct. 13, 2023
Introducing the post of the "Kanagawa Prefecture Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Located in Hakone Town Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakoneen is a resort complex managed by Prince Hotel. The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway in the park celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The spectacular panoramic view from the summit of Mt. Komagatake is a must-see.
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Kanagawa Tourism Association
Sep. 27, 2023
Hakone-en

Celebrating its 60th Anniversary This Year!
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway Resumes Operation on Wednesday, September 20
A sky-high panorama linking the shores of Lake Ashi to Hakone’s highest observation deck

The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway at Hakone-en pleasureland on the shores of Lake Ashi had been suspended from June 19 for annual inspections and repairs, but it resumed service on Wednesday, September 20.

The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway connects Hakone-en on the shore of Lake Ashi with the summit of Mt. Komagatake, spanning a total distance of 1,783 meters and taking seven minutes one way. The summit features Hakone’s highest observation deck, offering a miniature-garden view of Hakone centered on Lake Ashi. To the northwest stands the majestic Mt. Fuji and the Northern Alps; you can also enjoy a sweeping panorama that reaches Suruga Bay and the Izu Peninsula, the Shonan coast, the Miura Peninsula, and the Boso Peninsula.

Opened on April 27, 1963, the ropeway marked its 60th anniversary in 2023. To express our gratitude, we have prepared a variety of events.

Event Period: Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Monday, January 8, 2024 (Monday public holiday)
Weekend and public holiday dates within the above period
Times Upbound: 4:30 P.M., 4:50 P.M., 5:00 P.M.
Downbound: 6:00 P.M., 6:10 P.M., 6:20 P.M.
Starry Sky Commentary: 5:20 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
Prices Adults ¥2,200 Children ¥1,100
The above fees include a round-trip ticket and a star chart.
Service will be canceled in case of bad weather or other conditions.
Excluding December 31, 2023 (Sunday) and January 1, 2024 (Monday, public holiday)
On December 31 we plan sunset runs, and on January 1 we plan first-sunrise runs.
Inquiries Hakone-en
TEL. (0460) 83-1151 (Reception hours: 9:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.)

Commemorative round-trip tickets with a 60th anniversary pin badge are also available!
  • Hakone
  • Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Hakone Garden
  • Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
  • Great view
  • Nature
  • Sightseeing
  • Travel
Iwanai Tourism Association
Oct. 12, 2023
Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is the Iwanai Tourism Association. We bring you travel and event information about Iwanai-cho, Hokkaido, facing the Sea of Japan. For our first post, we’ll introduce Iwanai-cho and its sightseeing spots! Iwanai-cho sits on Hokkaido’s west coast and is famous as the birthplace of asparagus. The town’s name is said to come from the Ainu words iwau meaning sulfur and nai meaning river. The population is 11,173 (as of the end of August, Reiwa 5). Because it faces the Sea of Japan, winters are severe, but it is relatively mild compared with other parts of Hokkaido. Average summer temperatures reach around 25°C, with highs near 32°C. Winter brings snowy scenery that is perfect for skiing and snowboarding. Iwanai-cho pumps up deep seawater from the Sea of Japan and uses it in local industry. At the Iwanai Deep Sea Water Facility (the local industry support center) in town, residents and visitors can purchase deep seawater. This mineral-rich deep seawater is also excellent for cooking. Iwanai-cho offers stunning natural surroundings and historical sites where you can enjoy a wonderful time. Here are some of Iwanai-cho’s most attractive sightseeing spots! Along the Doudou Iwanai Port Line, Roadside Station Iwanai and the product information center Taramaru-kan provide tourist information about Iwanai-cho. Please use them as a reference for sightseeing. Local specialties such as tarako and kazunoko, plus taramaru goods, are also on sale. Kikoin Temple lets you experience Japanese culture and is the oldest temple in Iwanai-cho. Its wooden Buddha, entirely covered in gold leaf and standing 6.8 meters high, is designated Iwanai Town Tangible Cultural Property No. 1 and is truly impressive. Kikoin is about a 10-minute walk from Roadside Station Iwanai. Maruyama Observatory, at the foot of Mount Iwanai, is a recognized Japan Nightscape Heritage site and a must-see attraction. It’s beautiful by day, and the sunset and night views are especially recommended. You get a panoramic view over Iwanai-cho and the Kaitan Peninsula. Iwanai also hosts the Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art, dedicated to Nihonga painter Kinjiro Kida, who spent his life here. Enjoy Kida’s works arranged by period. The museum also stages exhibitions by other artists and concerts. Outdoor fans can enjoy hiking, camping, and many nature-rich spots. ■ Camping / Iwanai Auto Campsite Marine View This campsite features a vast lawn and offers cottages, RV sites, car sites, and free tent sites to suit different needs. The center house has showers, a shop, laundry, a library, and a meeting room. ■ Hiking / Mount Iwanai and Mt. Raiden Mount Iwanai, which continues from Iwanai Auto Campsite, rises to 1,086 m and is the Niseko range’s easternmost peak on the Sea of Japan side. Iwanai Onsen and nearby ski areas make good rest and recreation spots. Next to it stands Mt. Raiden at 1,211 m. In spring, alpine plants color the slopes, offering a delightful trail experience surrounded by nature. ■ Rental cycles / Kikoin Temple Exploring Iwanai-cho’s scenic spots by bicycle is recommended. Kikoin offers free rental bicycles. The rental desk is at the temple office, so please visit if you wish to borrow one. Iwanai-cho has a wide range of comfortable accommodations to meet travelers’ needs. Choose from hotels, guesthouses, or campsites to suit your trip to Iwanai. Various events and festivals are held in Iwanai-cho. The summer Iwanai Doto Festival fireworks display lights up Iwanai Port with 5,000 shells reflecting on the water for a spectacular show. Stage events and food trucks add to the gourmet offerings. (Contents from the August 2023 event) Finally, here is information on hometown tax donation gifts packed with Iwanai specialties. We offer a variety of local products as return gifts. Popular gifts include salted kazunoko, a special roast chicken, and the Kurashima Milk cheese and butter set! Tarako and nishin-meshi are also highly recommended. This time we shared part of the charm of Iwanai-cho, Hokkaido! Please visit Iwanai-cho and enjoy a special time. We look forward to your continued support!
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  • Iwanai
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Roadside station Iwanai
  • Kikouin
  • Kaminariden Mountain
  • asparagus
  • Maruyama Observatory
  • Mt. Iwanai
  • Iwanai Auto Campsite “Marine View”
  • Herring rice
  • ...and 10 others
New otani inn sapporo
Oct. 12, 2023
New Otani Inn Sapporo has a 👻 Halloween photo spot We have 📸 set up a Halloween photo spot right at the entrance of the hotel. Cute ghosts and pumpkins are welcoming you 🎃🎃. Halloween only, photo contest using AR photo frames is also being 🥳 held Hokkaido sweets will be given away 🎁 by lottery We look forward to your participation! The inside of the 1st floor rendezvous lounge is also Halloween specification! Check 👀 it out Limited until 10/31! Please 🐾 stop by
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  • Sapporo
  • Hotel
  • Sightseeing
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Bucketlist
  • Instagrammable
  • Photo Contest
  • Japan
  • Travel
  • Photography
  • ...and 4 others
Tomakomai Tourism Promotion Division
Oct. 12, 2023
The 40th Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival was held! Date & Time: October 27th Fri ~ 29th Sun 10:00~17:00 Venue: MEGA Don Quijote Tomakomai 3F The Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival is a festival where you can feel the food culture of the Higashi Iburi region of Hokkaido. A large collection of specialties and specialties of the Higashi Iburi area Tomakomai City, Shiraoi Town, Atsuma Town, Abira Town, Mukawa Town that are perfect for the taste of autumn! 16 stores opened, four more than last year We will send out store opening information later!
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  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Tomakomai
  • Sightseeing
  • Local PR
  • Festival
  • Gourmet
  • Bucketlist
  • Hokkaido area
  • Events
  • Japan
  • ...and 10 others
New otani inn sapporo
Oct. 11, 2023
☆AOAO SAPPORO Concept Room☆ The second collaboration project with the popular urban aquarium "AOAO SAPPORO"! A collaboration room 🐧 where cute aquarium friends welcome you You can enjoy many dolls, board games, projector lights, etc. 【Plan Benefits】 ・ In-house reservation privilege Restaurant voucher worth 1000 yen per person ・AOAO SAPPORO Admission Ticket ・Original AR Photo Frame ・Rockhopper Penguin Cookies AFTER CHECKING IN TO THE COLLABORATION ROOM, YOU CAN ENJOY A FANTASTIC NIGHT OF AAO SAPPORO. You can also enjoy AOAO SAPPORO for lunch like a café after checking out the next day. You can ♪ enjoy it with a plan that suits you Limited room until January 7, 2023. Why don't you spend a wonderful time in Sapporo surrounded by rockhopper penguins and jellyfish? Reservations & details by phone 📞 / HP! Tel:011-222-9156 We look forward ✨ to seeing you there.
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  • Sapporo
  • Hotel
  • Travel
  • Hokkaido area
  • Aquarium
  • Japan
  • Sightseeing
  • Instagrammable
  • penguin
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • ...and 2 others
すっこ
Oct. 3, 2023
Hiroshima Sera Town Hana Station Sera Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Hana Station Sera 👈 @hananoekisera Autumn Flower Festival until 11/5 Early morning opening until 10/31 Today, one piece 📸 at Potre from the flower station Sera I tried shooting with a telephoto from a distance. Various flowers bloomed around the red bench in the sunlight. If you're lucky, there's a nice treasure 🎁 hidden under this red bench! 🤫
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  • Photography
  • Instagrammable
  • Japan
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  • Hirosima Prefecture
  • Photogenic
  • Great view
  • Nature
  • Photo Contest
  • Travel
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 2, 2023
[October Events] Summer has passed and a hint of autumn is starting to drift through Nishiokoppe. How is it in your area? Today we bring you information about October events 📢 1) Friday, October 6 — Starts at 18:30 The puppet troupe Pook comes to Nishiokoppe Village! A puppet theater circle formed within the village, Doremi, serves on the organizing committee, and they will be waiting for everyone at the venue. Location: The large hall at Hotel Morimu Tickets are on sale. 2) Saturday, October 7 — 13:30–16:00 For those who want to warm up by a bonfire For those who love roasted sweet potatoes Join us around the bonfire at the BBQ house behind Hotel Morimu! 3) Saturday, October 7 — Starts at 18:30 An acoustic guitar concert by Chuuei Yoshikawa! Don’t miss guest performances by village residents. Location: The large hall at Hotel Morimu Admission: ¥2,000 (free for junior high school students and younger) 4) Saturday, October 14 — Starts at 18:00 Twin artist duo VOICE is coming! Enjoy light bites and all-you-can-drink while you watch. Location: The large hall at Hotel Morimu Ticket price: ¥4,000 *Application deadline: October 10* 5) Sunday, October 15 — From 11:00 At Burari Cafe We will host finger yoga, lunch, and an aroma session! A soothing space awaits here__. Please reserve lunch by the day before! Aroma and yoga require no reservation. 6) Saturday–Sunday, October 28–29 Greenwoodworking workshop! Jam spoons or butter knives, small plates, curry spoons Why not try making one of your favorites with your own hands? Location: Komu Museum of Art 7) Saturday, October 28 — 10:00–12:00 As a Halloween event we will hold craft bag making and a puppet show! There will also be time to walk around hunting for sweets. Location: Community Center and Library October, the season of school cultural festivals, brings even more events!! Please come and fully enjoy autumn in Nishiokoppe.
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  • Nishiokoppe
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Travel
  • Sightseeing
  • forest
  • Forest Art Museum "KoMu"
  • Autumn
COOL JAPAN VIDEOS STAFF
Oct. 2, 2023
Introducing the post of "Hokkaido Oketo Town" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Hokkaido Oketo Town is a town located in the eastern part of Hokkaido. More than 80% of the town is forested, and natural sightseeing spots such as "Oketo Lake" and "Rainbow Falls" are scattered throughout the town. In addition, Oketo Town's regional craft brand "Okecraft" is also attracting attention as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei.
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Oketo, Hokkaido
Aug. 31, 2023
Hello everyone!
This is the Industry Promotion Division of Oketo Town Hall.
We will share the charms of Oketo Town, Hokkaido, with viewers of the Cool Japan video series, so thank you for joining us!

For this first post, we’d like to introduce what kind of town Oketo is and highlight its attractions.
Oketo Town in Tokoro District, Hokkaido, is a peaceful town surrounded by beautiful nature in eastern Hokkaido, with a population of 2,669 as of January 31, 2023.

You’ll find plenty of opportunities to meet warm-hearted locals and feel the town’s community spirit.
Oketo’s climate features large temperature differences between day and night and relatively little snowfall and rainfall.

Access to Oketo is easiest by combining plane and car.
From Memanbetsu Airport (Oozora-cho), it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car, making for a pleasant drive through nature.
By bus, take Hokkaido Kitami Bus (Memanbetsu Airport line) from Memanbetsu Airport (Oozora-cho) to Kitami Bus Terminal (Kitami City), then transfer to the Rikubetsu line at Kitami Bus Terminal to reach Oketo; the total trip takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Next, here are some of Oketo’s sights and things to enjoy that show different faces through the seasons.

● Lake Oketo and Kanoko Dam
Lake Oketo is an artificial lake created by the Kanoko Dam.
The lake’s shoreline stretches 13.4 km and is home to many wild birds and native plants, making it a notable scenic spot.
You can also enjoy fishing at Lake Oketo. In summer you can catch yamabe (landlocked salmon) and amemasu (rainbow trout), and from late December to mid-February you can try wakasagi (pond smelt) fishing. Since no rental fishing gear is available, please bring your own rods and tents.

● Rainbow Falls
Downstream from Kanoko Dam, the Kanokozawa area unfolds with magnificent natural beauty.
One highlight is Rainbow Falls, which plunges 13 meters and looks like a painting.
Trees and flowers surround the falls, making it a popular spot for photographers.
In winter, Rainbow Falls is lit up and icefall tours are held.

● Okecraft Center "Shinrin Kogeikan"
Okecraft is Oketo’s local craft brand.
The craft movement began in 1983 by combining the local bent-wood bucket tradition called oke with Oketo’s name and the idea of craft.
Twenty-four individual workshops in Oketo produce everyday tableware and other items.
Okecraft products are also available for purchase on the website.
At the Shinrin Kogeikan, you can see and buy Okecraft pieces and other locally made products such as plant-dyed textiles, and you can observe the production process and tour the facility.

Okecraft is also a popular gift choice for Oketo’s hometown tax donation program.
Wooden items made from Ezo spruce, like paired bowls and smoothly finished cutlery, showcase a warm wooden texture.
Please check the various hometown tax websites for details.

● Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuuyu
Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuuyu is a facility offering lodging, hot springs, dining, and sightseeing all in one.
There are four cottages available, and a free BBQ area adds a camping feel.
Inside the facility you’ll find a restaurant and a café corner; weekday lunch specials are recommended.
For day-trip visitors, the facility offers hot spring water flowing directly from the Katsuyama Onsen source.
Enjoy the large communal bath, reclining baths, an open-air bath, a pottery bath, and a dry-style sauna.
The area around the facility is also rich in attractions, including Lake Oketo.

● Minamigaoka Ski Area
In winter, the ski area is another enjoyable option.
Minamigaoka Ski Area offers affordable lift tickets: 1,040 yen for adults and 520 yen for children (junior high school age and under) for a day pass.
With runs ranging from beginner to advanced, skiers of all levels can have a great time.

Come experience Oketo Town’s natural charms and local hospitality for yourself.

We will continue to share information about Oketo Town on this account.
Thank you and we look forward to your interest!
  • Oketo
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Oketo Lake
  • Rainbow Falls (Okioto Town, Hokkaido)
  • Nature
  • Travel
  • Sightseeing
  • Hokkaido area

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