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Toma-chō, Hokkaido is a town with a population of about 6,500 located in Kamikawa District Ishikari Province in central Hokkaido.
It is 30 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport, and 30 minutes by train from JR Asahikawa Station to Toma Station, making it easy to access!

It is a town where agriculture and forestry are thriving, and agriculture is an excellent rice production area that represents Hokkaido, and it has won first place in Hokkaido's rice ranking for 12 consecutive years.

The annual climate and weather of Toma Town is characterized by a large difference in temperature between winter and summer, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the four seasons.

This is my first post to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so I will introduce some of the main sightseeing spots in Toma Town.
"Roadside Station Touma" is a popular spot that handles fresh local ingredients and specialties and is appreciated not only by locals but also by tourists visiting Tomamachi.
At "Kuruminano no Kiyukan", you can feel close to wood produced in Tomamachi by experiencing lumber, making wood, and exhibiting and selling wood products.
Please experience the "tree culture" of Toma Town with your children.

Next, I would like to introduce the Toma Bell Cave.
Toma Bell Cave is a 132-meter-long limestone cave that was built 150,000 years ago and was discovered in 1957 1957 Showa 32.
It was designated as a Hokkaido Natural Monument in the 1961 Showa 36.
The mysterious limestone cave will tickle your sense of adventure, and you will be impressed by the magnificent natural beauty that stretches deep underground.

"Toma Dam" overwhelms people with its magnificent appearance. In harmony with nature, the area around the dam has a beautiful landscape and is loved by visitors as a great place for walks and picnics.

"Toumayama Park Golf Course" is a golf course that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced players, and you can spend a luxurious time enjoying sports in the magnificent scenery of Hokkaido's beautiful nature.
If you want to feel the nature of Toma Town with your children, friends, and family, we recommend field athletics and campsites!
You can spend time away from the hustle and bustle of the city and become one with nature.

We will also introduce the specialties of Toma Town!
Speaking of special products of Toma Town, "Densuke Suika" is famous.
The watermelon is pitch black and has a powerful appearance, but the flesh is bright red and has a sweet and juicy taste.
It is a brand watermelon from Tomamachi that is full of sweetness, and in the first shipment, the maximum celebratory price was 750,000 yen per ball.
"Densukesuika" has many fans nationwide and is very popular as a gift in return for hometown tax payment.
In addition, the "roses" of Toma Town are also known as a special product, and have won numerous awards at rose competitions in Japan and overseas.

Various events and festival are held in Toma Town throughout the year, but you can't miss the "Banryu Festival" held on the first Sunday of August every year.
Various programs such as the local performing arts "Ryu Taiko" and the powerful "Ryu Odori" are prepared, and the fireworks festival that decorates the finale of the festival brightly colors the night sky of Toma Town.

A town in harmony with nature, Toma Town in Hokkaido.
It is full of attractions from sightseeing spots to local specialties and events.
While feeling the atmosphere of the four seasons, please enjoy an experience that can only be experienced in Tomamachi.

We will continue to send out more charms and the latest information of Toma Town, so please look forward to it!

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers!
It is the Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association!

We propose a tour program that allows you to enjoy the nature and charm of Ogimi Village!
In the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce the tour program of Ogimi Village sightseeing along with the attractive sightseeing spots and traditional culture of Ogimi Village!

First of all, I would like to introduce Ogimi Village.
Ogimi Village is a village famous for its longevity located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa, about 2 hours by highway from Naha Airport.
It is the gateway to the Yanbaru area, registered as a World Natural Heritage Site, and has a population of about 3,200.
This "Yanbaru" area consists of three villages, Ogimi Village, Kunigami Village, and Higashi Village, and there are animals and plants that are highly regarded worldwide.

Then, we will introduce popular sightseeing spots and events in Ogimi Village.
・Lower community of Ogimi Ontake
It is a sacred spot where about 70 large billow trees, which were designated as a prefectural natural monument in 1974, grow in clusters.
It is a treasure trove of nature where you can fully enjoy the original scenery of Ogimi Village, and you may be able to see the spirit "Bunagaya" that lives in the forests of Okinawa.

・Ogimi Shikusa Park
If you turn on the wooden faucet at the entrance of the Seekwasa specialized facility, you can taste the Seekwasa juice.
You can tour the Seekwasa factory, and at the restaurant, you can taste cheese pizza and island vegetable salad with the aroma of Seekwasa.

・Ogimi Village Summer Festival
Held every year in August, the village's largest festival hosts stage events such as tuna dismantling shows, Eisa performances, and Hawaiian dances, and the finale of the festival is a fireworks festival that colors the summer night sky of Ogimi Village.

As you can see, there are many attractive sightseeing spots in Ogimi Village, but you can enjoy a special time in Ogimi Village where you can learn about the warmth of people, climate, and history through activities where you can experience nature and interact with the people living in Ogimi Village, rather than just ordinary sightseeing around sightseeing spots.

We, the Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association, recommend experiential and stay-type exchange programs.
・Experience programs that take advantage of the rich natural environment
・Private lodging program that coexists with rich nature
・Exchange programs to experience diverse cultures
Based on the above three programs, junior high and high school students experience the culture of Ogimi Village through "agricultural experience," "farm life experience," "nature experience," and "cultural experience" on school trips.
Private lodging and farming experiences can be enjoyed by ordinary travelers and inbound tourists alike.

There are plenty of optional plans such as marine sports in Churaumi and Okinawan traditional performing arts Eisa experience, so please feel free to contact us.

Beautiful scenery, rich nature, history from the Ryukyu Kingdom, traditional culture, and heartfelt hospitality.
The village that contains all of these is Ogimi Village in Okinawa Prefecture.

We will continue to introduce plenty of attractive information about Ogimi Village sightseeing in the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

This is the "Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association" in Nayoro City, Hokkaido.

Nayoro City is located in the northern part of Hokkaido and is known for producing glutinous rice, which boasts the largest acreage in Japan, and asparagus, which boasts one of the highest yields in Hokkaido.

Since it is located in the north of Hokkaido, where the cold is severe, the temperature is low throughout the year, especially the average temperature in January is -8.6°C, and the average temperature in February is -14.9°C, which is the lowest among Japanese cities.

At dawn in the cold winter season, the water vapor in the air freezes into small ice crystals, and you can see the "diamond dust" of the fantastic scenery that sparkles in the sun.
You can also experience the sun pillar, where the reflection of the light of the diamond dust looks like a pillar in Nayoro City.

Here are some of the highlights, sightseeing spots, and popular gourmet foods in Nayoro Town.

First of all, I would like to introduce "Nayoro City Kitakuni Museums".
Nayoro City Kitakuni Museum is a facility built for the purpose of learning about the natural environment and culture of northern countries and connecting them to the future.
In the "Kamui Forest" corner, you can learn about the nature and culture of the Ainu.
In addition, in front of the Kitakuni Museum, the SL snow removal train "Kimaroki" is on display, so please take a look.

Next, I would like to introduce "Nayoro Park".
The park is surrounded by a forest that combines virgin forests and artificial forests, and the cherry blossoms in the park bloom in late May, and many cherry blossom viewers visit.
There is also a park golf course, a tennis field, and a baseball field in the park, making it a facility that everyone from Adult to children can enjoy.

The last place I would like to introduce is "Hokkaido Sun Pillar Park".
Seasonal flowers bloom in the park, and the summer sunflower field became popular as a filming location for the 2011 movie "Stargazing Dog".
There is an auto camp site, and it is also a base for bikers who enjoy sightseeing in Hokkaido.

There are many other recommended spots such as "Nayoro City Astronomical Observatory Kitasubaru", "Nayoro Piyasiri Ski Resort", and "Mt. Piyasiri".

When you come to Nayoro City, please enjoy the specialty products as well as the sightseeing spots.
Nayoro City is a thriving agricultural area where glutinous rice, glutinous rice, asparagus, pumpkin, sweet corn, etc. are produced.
Please enjoy nutritious vegetables grown in the great outdoors.
These Specialty Products of Nayoro City can be purchased at Roadside Station "Glutinous Rice Village Nayoro".

Access to Nayoro City is about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Asahikawa City and about 2 hours and 45 minutes by car from Sapporo City.

We will continue to regularly send out Information that will make you want to visit Nayoro Town, which is full of attractions, so please look forward to it.