While driving, I spotted some cows!! The temperature rose sharply today! The cows looked hot, but the sunny weather felt wonderful. 🌞 The forecast calls for a slight drop in temperature tomorrow. Everyone, please take good care of your health. 😌

The warm days just keep coming! On days like this, why not visit the Fishway Observation Room, Totoroado? At Totoroado, you can watch fish swimming close by through glass! I visited on June 6th and was able to see cherry trout (sakuramasu) making their way upstream! One of the charms is that different fish migrate at different times of year🐟✨ It's a great spot for families with children! Be sure to stop by Totoroado and take a look♪

June 16 (Monday): Yukimichi Bookshop on a pop-up visit Starting this month, Yukimichi Bookshop will come to Nishiokoppe Village on the third Monday of each month📖 Until now their pop-ups were often on Wednesdays, so if that timing didn’t work for you, please drop by for a quick look. The location is Pomu. It’s the building between Nishiokoppe Village Office and Kikuchi Shoten that at first glance looks like a private home. Look for the “We’re Open” sign the children made a little while ago. Yukimichi, which has a shop in Shimokawacho, brings a carefully selected range of books from their large stock each time, so we’re excited to see what treasures appear this month! We welcome visitors from the village and neighbors alike. #Nishiokoppe Village #Yukimichi Bookshop pop-up #Shimokawacho #Pomu #June 16 #Third Monday

Early summer has arrived in Tomakomai, and some days now reach a high of 20°C. The Ezo squirrel, now in its summer coat, somehow looks quite cool! (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai-ko)

The Soft-Serve Rally 2025 has started again this year! This is the caramel soft-serve from Roadside Station Garden Spa Kikage no Cafe.🍦 The rich caramel sauce and the soft-serve paired perfectly and were absolutely delicious.❤️ There are other Tokachi-inspired soft-serves too, like Bean! Bean! Bean! soft-serve and Camembert cheese soft-serve.✨ Please give them a try.😊

Setoushi-kun Pochi Bags New Setoushi-kun goods have arrived! Pochi Bags These are small envelopes for a little tip, a celebratory gift, or pocket money. In Nishiokoppe Village, some people often use them to give pocket money to their grandchildren. Formed last year, the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko drumming group wanted to liven up the village and thought about ways to raise activity funds, which led to this product. From cutting the paper to packing the bags, members handle everything by hand. We offer a colorful five-piece set and a three-piece set of poche bags printed with the words "Just a little". 3-piece set 250 yen 5-piece set 350 yen They are sold at Roadside Station Kapomarché, Hotel Morimu, and Mori Art Museum Komu. If you’re interested, please pick one up and take a look. Thank you. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Setoushi-kun #Goods #Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko #On Sale

When you walk around In the town, you will see various flowers. This time, I found lily of the valley. Lily of the valley is one of the flowers that represents Hokkaido, and it is said that many native species of Japan grow wild in the highlands of Tohoku and Hokkaido. Gari about 10 or so white bell-shaped white florets hang on one flower stalk. This flower has Aroma and, and spherical fruits grow after the flower and ripen red, but it seems that you need to be careful because the whole plant is a poisonous plant. Flowering time is May and June, I hope I can enjoy it until the end of this month. June 15 (Sun) 10:00~ The area next to Shintoku Station exchange center There are opening Events. This lily of the valley is blooming especially near the exchange center, so if you are interested, please 🌸 come and see it because it is in Best time to visit (As for lily of the valley, I quoted a part from the Home page of Hokkaido. ） When I walk around the town, I see a lot of different flowers. This time, I found a lily of the valley. Lily of the valley is one of the flowers that represents Hokkaido, and it seems that the native species grows wild in the highlands of Tohoku and Hokkaido. About 10 small white bell-shaped flowers hang from one flower stalk. This flower has a scent, and after flowering, a spherical fruit grows that ripens red, but the whole plant is poisonous, so care should be taken. It blooms in May and June, so I hope I can enjoy it for the rest of this month. Sunday, June 15th, 10:00- There will be an opening event for the Tokutoku Community Center next to Shintoku Station. This lily of the valley is blooming near the Tokutoku Community Center, so if you're interested, come and see it now as it's in full bloom🌸 (For more information on lily of the valley, please see the Hokkaido website) #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##Lily of the valley #Suzuran #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #lilyofthevalley #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

At "Yurigahara Park" in Sapporo It's kind of sexy, isn't it?

Wakoto Peninsula is a caldera experience spot where forest and lake weave together. This peninsula juts out from the south side of Lake Kussharo, and its surroundings are geothermally warm, creating the curious effect of staying unfrozen even in winter. In this piece, we introduce Wakoto Peninsula, a rare environment in Japan. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/wakoto/...

Applications for the Popular Obsidian Geotour 2025 are now open. Course There are two Course: the "Hachigosawa Outcrop Course," a huge obsidian outcrop that spreads out in front of you, and the "Akaishiyama Summit Course," where you can see the reddish obsidian, which is a characteristic of obsidian in the Shirataki area, at the summit plaza, as the name "Akaishi Mountain" suggests. You can enjoy lunch at a Local farmhouse restaurant at the "Hachizawa Outcrop Course" and the Sweets of the Local café at the "Akaishiyama Summit Course", and on both tours, you can Visiting the site the Engaru Buried Cultural Property Center exhibiting the national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation". This is a tour that is sure to be full, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible! Details of the < tour and how to apply> Shirataki Geopark Official Website http://geopark.engaru.jp/post/2505/... until

Yesterday, Sunday, June 1, Ashioro Town, Ashoro Tourism Association, Ashoro Town Mountain Friendship Association, Ministry of the Environment, Eastern Forest Management Office, Hokkaido Police, and other related parties gathered to hold the "Mt. Mekan Mountain Safety Prayer Festival" followed by "Prayer Mountaineering" in the 7th year of Reiwa 7)! The other day, we informed you of the precautions regarding mountain climbing, but if you are planning to climb the mountain, please Enjoy climbing Mt. Mekan again this year so that there will be no accidents.

Outdoor Screening and Star‑Gazing Night On Saturday, May 24th, we spent an evening of film and stargazing at the Forest Park. That said, the sky was unfortunately cloudy that night. It was also a bit chilly. We couldn’t look up at the stars, which was a shame, but the talk given by staff from Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitāsubaru was fascinating, and they kindly opened their observatory vehicle for about 30 minutes. How long would it take to fly from Earth to the Sun by plane…? They explained the universe in a very easy‑to‑understand way, and both children and adults were captivated. While promoting this event, we discovered that far more people than expected are actually interested in the stars, which was a pleasant surprise. We’d like to create another opportunity to invite the observatory vehicle Polaris No. II again. (Nayoro Municipal Observatory website below) https://www.nayoro-star.jp/kitasubaru/... For the screening, we showed the Japanese‑dubbed version of the French animated film Linda Wants to Eat a Chicken! Amid the absurd twists and turns, I kept mentally reacting to the antics while enjoying a delightful 76 minutes. For movie snacks, Cafe Granch and Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko offered food stalls. Coconut dumplings, pudding, popcorn, mamecha (roasted soybean tea), and hojicha chai. Although the stalls were run by village residents, they offered some rarely seen menu items, and thanks to that the event was a big success. This was Nishiokoppe Village’s first outdoor screening. Despite weather concerns and other uncertainties, we managed to hold the event. Alongside this program, we inflated the bouncy dome until 9:00 p.m., and the children kept jumping for a long time—apparently bouncing at night feels different from daytime. Thank you to everyone who came, and to everyone who lent their support to make the event happen! #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Hokkaido #Outdoor Screening #Linda Wants to Eat a Chicken! #Stargazing #Nayoro Municipal Observatory #Kitāsubaru #Observatory Vehicle Polaris No. II #Cafe Granch #Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko

This is an announcement of the "Oral Hygiene Campaign" from the Shirishi Dental Association. The Shirishi Dental Association will Held in the "Oral Hygiene Campaign Tooth Decay Prevention Day 2025". Have you recently found it difficult to chew or have your tongue become worse? In addition to oral frailty checks and free dental checkups, there is also a toothbrushing instruction corner, so please join us. We look forward to seeing you there. Oral Hygiene Campaign Tooth decay prevention day 2025 Date & Time: June 14 (Sat) 13:30~15:30 【Place】Kutchan Town Goshi General Promotion Bureau Domin Hall

Lilacs were blooming in Sapporo's Odori Park I also wanted to go to the Lilac Festival. I couldn't go this year because I wasn't feeling well. Tomorrow is revenge

At Hokkaido University Tomakomai Research Forest, the apple relative "zumi" has come into full bloom 🌸 The pristine white blossoms suit the waterside perfectly.

[Campsite Now Open] Thank you for waiting, the Nishiokoppe Village campsite is finally open! Season: From May 31 to October 19 Fee: 500 yen per site per night ※Additional charges may apply depending on the number of sites Reception hours: From 9:00 to 16:30 After 16:30, check-in will be processed the next day or via unmanned reception Guests who complete reception will receive a registration tag. Please return it at check-out. We also sell 20L trash bags. (3 for 300 yen, 5 for 500 yen) If you would like trash collection, please purchase at the management office when you check in. A trash bin will be placed beside the management office, so please put your sorted trash there. (Sorting: burnable waste, non-burnable waste, food waste, plastic containers and packaging, cans, PET bottles, glass bottles) The campsite is a free-site, so reservations are not required. For other campsite rules, please see the village website. https://www.vill.nishiokoppe.lg.jp/feeuub0000001a7a.html... We look forward to many visitors again this year! For inquiries, contact the tourism information center Rizumu (Rizumu). TEL: 0158-85-7125 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Campsite #Forest Park #Now Open #Free Site

Relocation of "Shintoku Stellar Station" and About the reception of bicycle rental in front of Shintoku Station This time, due to the relocation to the regional exchange center Vacation for bicycle rental on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, the name of the new store after the relocation is It will be changed to "Cafe & Shop Kotoise". And the reception of bicycle rental in front of Shintoku Station will be from June 15 (Sunday), Regional exchange center on the 2nd floor It will be held by the Shintoku Tourism Association. Run through Shintoku Town < with the Tokachi wind! > We look forward to seeing you there. Regarding the relocation of "Shintoku Stella Station" and the reception of bicycle rentals in front of Shintoku Station We will be closed for bicycle rentals on Saturdays and Sundays due to our relocation to the Tokutoku Community Center. The name of the new store will be changed to "Cafe & Shop Kotoise" after the relocation. The reception of bicycle rentals in front of Shintoku Station will be held at the Shintoku Town Tourism Association on the 2nd floor of the Tokutoku Community Center from Sunday, June 15th. Ride through Shintoku Town <Ride with the winds of Tokachi!> We look forward to seeing you. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Welcome Shintoku #Welcome back to Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##Bicycle Rental #Sightseeing with bicycle rental #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #cyclelife #cycle #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Hello everyone. Thank you very much for always using Roadside Station Higashikawa-cho “Michi-kusakan”. We update the chalkboard at Michi-kusakan with events and local information, so please take a look❣ *Chalkboard information is updated irregularly!*

Hello, this is 🌻 the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association This time, we will introduce the "hidden scenic spot" "View Hill" that is known only to those who know it even in Spots in the In the town! Located a little far from the center of town, this hill is a little special place that is not even on Google Maps at the moment. When you stand at the top, you will see a large sky in front of you and a view of Hokuryu Town that spreads all around. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Otoe in Fukagawa City and even Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group National Park. It changes its expression every Four Seasons and every hour, giving you a different Impression every time you visit. It has not been turned into a Sightseeing spot, and the quiet and leisurely air is one of the One of the attractions of this place. It's a little inconvenient location that can only be reached by car, but that's why you can enjoy the "lonely view" Blowing in the wind, I just took a deep breath It's a nice place to take a break. ⁡

Higashikawa-cho will have a booth at Hibiya Music Festival 2025! We will exhibit at Hibiya Music Festival 2025, a two-day, free, borderless music festival open to everyone, held on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2025. ■ Hibiya Music Festival 2025 Overview Name: Hibiya Music Festival 2025 Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:30–20:30 Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:30–20:30 Venue: Hirakawachou Park (Hibiya Park, 100-0012 Chiyodaku, Tokyo Metropolis) Admission: Free ※Some food stalls and programs require payment Organizer: Hibiya Music Festival Executive Committee Planning and Production: Seiya Co., Ltd. (Higashikawa-cho official partner company) / THE FOREST ▼ For details, see the official website https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/... ■ Higashikawa-cho Booth: Music × Photography × Furniture! Have your photo taken to commemorate Hibiya Music Festival! Local photographers from Higashikawa-cho will offer free photo sessions with chairs from Higashikawa-cho. Commemorative photos and the digital files will be provided free of charge at the special booth. ※Higashikawa-cho: Exhibit at Kusachi Hiroba! ▼ Photo Schedule Three sessions each day. Session 1: 10:30–12:30 Session 2: 13:30–15:00 Session 3: 16:00–17:30 Photographers living in Higashikawa-cho will take the photos! Hokuto Wada (instagram:@hokutowada) Ryo Yasui (instagram:@prophoto_sou_yasui_makoto) Higashikawa-cho Economic Promotion Division TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 134) https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/...

To residents and visitors of Higashikawa-cho and surrounding areas On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, a brown bear was sighted along Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line). Please exercise extreme caution if you are traveling through or using the nearby area. Date and time: Wednesday, May 28 Location: On the road and near the bridge in front of Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui Park, heading from Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line) toward Higashikawa-cho. Number of bears: One (encountered twice) Situation: The bear ran from the T-junction of Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line) toward the Asahidake Gensui area. After fleeing into the forested area, it appeared on the road again before running off. We will continue to update with the latest information, so please remain alert. If you spot a bear, please report it immediately to the contact below. Higashikawa Town Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152) https://reurl.cc/W0ZGYO...

Kussharo Kotan Ainu Museum stands in Kotan on the shores of Lake Kussharo, where Ainu people have lived since ancient times. You can hear the living breath of Ainu life and culture. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/ainu_m_s/...

It is "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park" on May 30th. "Renge azalea" is blooming ♪ beautifully The "Moss Phlox" in Moss Phlox Park is in Best time to visit, but the "Moss Phlox" on the other side of the road is still in Best time to visit ♬

The famed hot spring Kawayu Onsen draws its waters from MtAtosanupuri, a name that means “naked mountain” in the Ainu language. True to its name, the mountain’s slopes lack trees, and steam billows from vents with a thunderous roar, creating a dramatic sight. Getting as close as possible to view the fumaroles adds to the sense of occasion. Here we introduce Mt. Io (Atosanupuri), a designated natural sightseeing feature of Teshikagacho. For more details, see Teshikaga Navi 👀⭐️ https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/iouzan/...

📢 Aibetsu Town Fair Held in 😲✨ in Goto City! A few years ago, he was in charge of Information Broadcasting in Aibetsu Town as a regional revitalization cooperation team, and after his term of office expired, he started a restaurant centered on Kitchen Car in the town. He appeared all over the town, always had a smile on his face, and cherished Gari very much in connection with people... In Goto City, where I currently live, we will Held in 👏✨ the "Aibetsu Town Fair" 🔶 No.10 Sango's Omotsoka City "Hello from Hokkaido" Date 2025 (Reiwa 7) Saturday, May 31 〈Time〉11:00~15:00 〈Place〉280-4 Tomie, Tomie-cho, Goto City The Library of Three Books of Life Sango-san 🔸 Three books in my life 🔸 Kyowa Agricultural Products Aifukufuku 🔸 Love & Beats 🔸 B-Hit Co., Ltd. 🔸 Narita Farm If you are in the vicinity, please come to 😊 the venue! －－ The relationships and thoughts that were nurtured in Aibetsu Town are still strongly connected 🤝💕 even now that they are far away May many of you visit. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts.

When you come to Teshikaga, the must-do is definitely the hot springs! And the easiest way to enjoy them is a foot bath!👣 So, here we’ve gathered free foot-bath spots you can enjoy around Teshikaga Town🐥🌱 When using them, please follow the precautions and rules so you can enjoy them safely🚨 https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/?cats=663%2C670...

Playing with Kendama Ken-chan From Atsuma Town Kendama Club Kendama Ken-chan, also known as Mr. Retsu Saito, came to visit us! Kendama fun isn’t just about placing the ball on the cups or spearing it on the spike. A unicorn balancing the kendama on its forehead. Stacked kendama play with multiple kendama piled up. Of course, it’s not only solitary play. One game challenges you to keep your ball on your cup while trying to knock other people’s balls off. Two players sit facing each other and gently tap the balls together to see if they collide—this play reads like a little fortune-telling game. There are many ways to play. We also saw lots of different kinds of kendama! Some have many balls, some have square balls, and they range from large to small. Just getting the ball to land on the cup made adults put on proud faces or smile with delight— it was a moment that revealed their innocent side. Kendama Ken-chan Thank you for making everyone laugh, from little kids to grandmothers, with your kendama!! Please come again—😆 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #kendama #Atsuma Town #Kendama Club #Community Education Course #Council of Social Welfare #Community Revitalization Support Center

The long-awaited opening is finally here! Next to Shintoku Station, "Regional Exchange Center Tokutoku" will open. ・Date: Sunday, June 15 ・Opening Hours : 10:00-16:00 ・Location: Shintoku Station Yoko Regional Exchange Center Tokutoku 　@tuktuk_shintoku As an opening Events Kitchen Car Stalls Flea markets, rock-paper-scissors tournaments, It is full of events such as ribbon cutting for everyone. And especially noteworthy... Sponsored by Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture It is 🍒 "Cherry Seed Skipping Tournament in Shintoku Town" ・Date: Sunday, June 15 ・Time : 12:00~14:00 　　　　(11:30~Reception starts) ・Location : Event Plaza in front of the station ・Number of participants: 200 (reception on the day, first-come, first-served basis) ・Participation Prize: Cherry "Sato Nishiki" 50g 　* Premiums will be given 🎁 away if the standard distance is exceeded Why don't you eat delicious cherries and use your body to fly the seeds? We look 💪 forward to hearing from you Also, at the Event Plaza in front of the station, cherries and Specialty will be sold, so please ✨ look forward to it ◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆ And the Shintoku Tourism Association, which is currently located in the Shintoku Town Town Hall, will move to the 2nd floor (station side). Those who came to Shintoku Town to play, For those who stop by for work, Train and bus waiting time, etc. If you have a little time, please stop by. I look forward to seeing everyone's faces and telling them about the charm of Shintoku Town. We look forward to seeing you 💁 ♀️ on Sunday, June 15 #Hokkaido #Yamagata #Tokachi #Higashine City #Higashine Cherry #Nishiki Sato #Sato Nishiki Cherry #Cherries #Seed Skipping Competition #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##Open #Opening Events #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #cherry #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Good morning, everyone. Event announcement!! On June 1, 2025, the “Town of Photography” will celebrate its 40th anniversary. On this milestone 40th birthday, we will hold a variety of events so townspeople and everyone who supports us can enjoy the Town of Photography. At the Higashikawa Town Cultural Gallery, there will be a photo exhibition and talk by local photographer Minoru Okuda, an answer reveal for the crossword published in the May public relations issue, and a talk event tied to the publication of the Town of Photography 40th Anniversary Magazine. At the Higashikawa Town multipurpose exchange facility Sento Pure, there will be hot air balloon flight experiences, food trucks, a concert by Tokiko Kato, and te-tetsu hand-held fireworks by the Higashikawa Tetotetsu Fireworks Entomo-kai. The main event will be a birthday celebration with everyone gathered, singing “Happy Birthday” together with Tokiko Kato to mark the town’s 40th birthday! We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the Town of Photography’s 40th birthday, and we hope many of you will come. On the day of the event, the parking lot on the Sento Pure grounds will be unavailable because of the hot air balloon and te-tetsu fireworks events, so please use nearby public parking such as the JA Higashikawa lot or the Higashikawa Town Office parking. For details, please see the attached flyer. Contact: Higashikawa Town, Town of Photography Division TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 590)

When you come to Kushiro Prince Hotel, why don't you feel the charm of Kushiro Wetland, the largest wetland in Japan, by canoe? Canoeing is one of the pleasures of paddling, but you can also spend a quiet and leisurely time! There is also a chance to see wild birds and wildlife.