Participants are now being recruited for the event! 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴 On Saturday, July 25th, "sara Village Ride in Tokachi Speedway" will be held in Sarabetsumura. 😊 Enjoy cycling in two formats tailored to your goals and skill levels on the circuit! 🎵 1️⃣ Race Format (for those who want to compete) Challenge yourself on a professional circuit course, competing for laps and sprint times. 【Classes and Participation Fees】 📍 Junior (Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-6) / Junior Youth (Middle School): Each class has a capacity of 10 participants (Free participation) 📍 Youth (High School): Capacity of 35 participants (1,000 yen / including admission fee) 📍 Masters (Adults, gender-separated by age): Capacity of 65 participants (2,000 yen / including admission fee) 🔶 Participation Benefits Everyone will receive "Sarabetsu Plum Cider" and "Fukushi no Sato Onsen bath tickets (valid for the day)" as gifts‼️ Additionally, prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each class and the sprint winner! ✨✨ 2️⃣ Fan Ride Format (for those who want to enjoy) 📍 Target: Generally, elementary and middle school students and their guardians 📍 Participation Fee: Free 📍 Content: Enjoy unlimited cycling for 2 hours at your own pace within the circuit! 🚴‍♀️🚴 It's perfect for creating memories with your family! 🎵 Registration is currently open‼️ We look forward to your participation! 🤗 For more details, please check the Sarabetsumura Tourism Association's Instagram. Sarabetsumura tourism information → @sarabetsumura_kankou https://www.sarabetsu-tourism.com//

Event Announcement📣 On July 5th (Sunday), the annual Yamabe Release Festival will be held at Satsunai River Park, located at the foot of the Hidaka Mountain Range😊 Surrounded by lush greenery, the venue will feature performances by the Poroshiri Drummers, a quiz stage about the Hidaka Mountain Range, and food booths offering delicious gourmet treats❗️ Additionally, there will be programs to fully enjoy nature, including the release of yamabe (young fish), a river fish catch-and-grill experience, and outdoor activities like Mölkky and tree climbing😍 There will also be a popular candy toss and edamame tossing for the kids🎵 Let’s experience summer in Nakasatsunai Village with family and friends🤗 📍Date and Time: July 5th, 2026 (Sunday) from 10 AM to 2 PM 📍Venue: Satsunai River Park (713 Minamisatsunai, Nakasatsunai Village) *In case of rain, the venue will be changed to the Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center, and the event will be held on a smaller scale. 🔶Contact: Nakasatsunai Village Tourism Association (TEL: 0155-68-3390) https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/event-list/page-1311/...

Event Announcement📣 On July 4th (Saturday), the 44th Shihoro Summer Festival Fireworks Festival will be held😊 It's the earliest fireworks festival in Tokachi!!🎆 The venue will feature food booths that offer delicious gourmet food and festival activities to enhance the festive atmosphere. Stage events will also take place, including the popular "candy throwing" for children🎵 And the highlight of the festival will be the dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky😍 Enjoy a pleasant summer moment in Shihoro Town with your family and friends🤗 📍Date: July 4th, 2026 (Saturday) *In case of bad weather, it will be postponed to the next day. 📍Venue: Community Square 🔶Event Schedule 15:00 - Dance Performance (Studio ZERO) 16:00 - Stage Performance (Shihoro Town Chuo Junior High School Wind Orchestra) 17:00 - Candy Throwing Event (Sponsored by: Shihoro Service Friends Association) 17:30 - Ice Eating Challenge 18:00 - Dance Performance (Ballet&Dance Uchitsugi) 18:30 - Dance Performance (Lil Shine) 18:45 - Yosakoi Dance Performance (Tokachi Seira) 19:00 - Karaoke Contest 20:00 - Fireworks Festival Starts🎆 📞Contact: Shihoro Town Chamber of Commerce Youth Division TEL: 01564-5-2614 https://www.shihoro-kankou.jp/news/%e3%80%8c%e3%81%97%e3%81%bb%e3%82%8d%e5%a4%8f%e7%a5%ad%e3%82%8a%e8%8a%b1%e7%81%ab%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%80%8d%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%81%ae%e3%81%8a%e7%9f%a5%e3%82%89%e3%81%9b/...

Event Announcement 📣 On July 4th (Saturday), the "White Snake Princess Festival" will be held at Lake Shikaribetsu!! This traditional arts festival was inspired by the local legend "The Tale of the White Snake Princess" 😊 The "White Snake Princess Dance" performed on the lakeside stage captivates the audience with its fantastical and mysterious world 🎵 Before the main event, Ainu traditional dances and performances of the traditional instrument "Mukkuri" will be presented, offering a glimpse into Ainu culture. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this mystical traditional art born from the local "Tale of the White Snake Princess" 🤗 📍Date and Time: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) from 17:30 to 21:15 (In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. For more details, please check the Shikaoi Tourism Association website or Instagram.) 📍Location: Lake Shikaribetsu (Free shuttle buses to the venue will operate.) 🔶Free shuttle bus service to the venue: A free shuttle bus utilizing the local bus service will operate from "Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art" in Shikaoicho to the Lake Shikaribetsu venue. The departure times will align with the local bus schedule. Return times are as follows: Departing from Lake Shikaribetsu at 21:40, Urimaku at 22:05, Little House on the Prairie at 22:12, Takushoku Bus Shikaoi Office at 22:20, Shikaoi Town Hall at 22:22, and Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art at 22:23. 【Bus Inquiries】Takushoku Bus Headquarters TEL: 0155-31-8811 🔶Event Inquiries: Shikaoi Town Tourism Association (Shikaoi Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL: 0156-66-4034 https://shikaoi-hakujyahimemai.studio.site//

Let's enjoy Teshikaga with the whole family! Here are some recommended spots to spend quality family time in summer Teshikaga! People of all ages can enjoy together 🚗💨 ___ 01 Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum Experience Ainu culture and learn from various perspectives on food, clothing, and shelter 👀📝 02 Kussharo Eco Tours Everyone, including children, the elderly, those in wheelchairs, and even dogs, can enjoy canoeing together and immerse themselves in nature 🛶✨ 03 Katase Nature Guide Office Enjoy the great outdoors of Teshikaga with a private guide! There are plans that explain the stars in the night sky too ⋆⋆✶☆.。.:*・゜ 🔭 04 Kawayu Public Bathhouse Yukichi A retro public bathhouse with a nostalgic charm. Soak in the hot water and refresh both body and mind ♨️ ___ You can directly access the Teshikaga Navi page from the QR images listed in each recommendation, so if you'd like to see more details, please check Teshikaga Navi ✨ Of course! Teshikaga has many activities beyond the ones introduced this time, and I will introduce them gradually ✌︎ Let's fully enjoy the refreshing summer in Teshikaga 🧚🏻‍♀️⛰️❣️ https://www.masyuko.or.jp...

One of the most popular beaches in Chiba Prefecture is located in Kamogawa! The beach in Kamogawa City, with its crystal-clear blue sea, is the perfect place to create summer memories. It's enjoyable for families, couples, and friends alike! There are five recommended beaches. Maebara Beach, Kamogawa City, July 19th, 2026 (Sunday) – August 23rd, 2026 (Sunday) Shirosaki Beach, Kamogawa City, Amatsu, July 19th, 2026 (Sunday) – August 23rd, 2026 (Sunday) Futomi Beach, Kamogawa City, Futomi Hama, July 25th, 2026 (Saturday) – August 23rd, 2026 (Sunday) Emi Beach, Kamogawa City, Emi Higashi Makado, July 25th, 2026 (Saturday) – August 23rd, 2026 (Sunday) Uchiura Beach, Kamogawa City, Uchiura, July 25th, 2026 (Saturday) – August 23rd, 2026 (Sunday) Light and easy, head to the ultimate resort. Just a short drive from the city center, you'll find an astonishingly clear sea before you. Enjoy the best summer vacation at the beaches of Kamogawa, surrounded by rich nature.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒Family Time in Teshikaga Dairy Farming Experience, Fruit Picking, Learning About Nature Spend the best family time in Teshikaga this summer! This time, we introduce three spots in Teshikaga that everyone, regardless of age, can enjoy. ・Dairy Farming Experience Watanabe Experience Ranch ・Fruit Picking BB Farm ・Learning About Nature Kawayu Visitor Center Of course! Teshikaga has many other activities besides the ones we introduced this time, so we will gradually share more✌︎ Let's enjoy the refreshing summer in Teshikaga without it being too hot👶❣️

Event Announcement 📣 On July 5th (Sunday), the 55th Tokachi River Rafting event will be held 😊 This is a river play event that takes about 2 hours to enjoy the great outdoors, suitable for everyone from children to the elderly. Currently, we are only recruiting participants for the "handmade raft"!❗ (Deadline is June 27th; rental rafts are no longer accepting applications as they have reached capacity.) Join your friends and embark on a grand adventure down the Tokachi River with your proudly crafted raft 🎵 On the day of the event, in addition to rafting, you can also enjoy a raft contest, food trucks, and outdoor hot springs to warm up your body. Why not experience a refreshing feeling that you can't usually enjoy with your proud raft? 🤗 🔶 Date: July 5, 2026 (Sunday) starting at 10:00 🔶 Venue: Upstream of Tokachi Ohashi to Downstream of Tokachi Chuo Ohashi 🔶 Participation Fee: Handmade raft ¥2,000 per person 【Captain's Meeting and Safety Training】 🔷 Reception: 18:30～ 🔷 Training: 19:00～ 🔷 Location: 2nd Floor AV Room, Tokachi Plaza 🟥 Contact Information Tokachi River Rafting Executive Committee Office TEL: 090-5950-5030 (Hatakeyama) http://www.tokachigawa-ikada.net//

On Sunday, June 21, the 5th Urahoro Marathon 2026 will be held‼️ This year's theme is "message" 😊 Let's spend a warm time together, encouraging each other, sharing our thoughts, and spreading smiles! The Urahoro Marathon is open to everyone, from preschoolers to adults, allowing participants to enjoy the thrill of taking small steps and sharing a sense of accomplishment with friends. Cherish your curiosity to "want to run!" and challenge yourself at your own pace and goals. The sense of achievement after finishing is exceptional 🎵 Also, you don't have to run❗ Why not join us as a supporter on the day? Cheering for runners at the finish line is also a great way to participate. The venue will feature delicious gourmet food, as well as various booths for job experiences and sports activities to enjoy 🎶 You might encounter new discoveries and fun meetings 🤗 *Please note that pre-registration for this year's marathon events has ended. Thank you for your understanding. *For children aged 2 to 6 (under elementary school age) participating on the day, "Hajime no Ippo" does not require prior registration and can be entered on-site. Please gather at the venue when the announcement is made.

【Event Announcement】 Enjoy the Summer Sea! Announcement of the "SUP Experience Event" at Amakusa Shimoda Onsen! Hello everyone! This summer, we invite you to a special event where you can truly experience the beautiful sea of Amakusa! The popular marine activity "SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)" will be held at Amakusa Shimoda Onsen on Saturday, July 25th! Why not enjoy the stunning views of Amakusa from the best seats while gently swaying on the waves? Everyone from elementary school students and up is welcome. Join us with your family and friends to create wonderful summer memories! Additionally, after the experience, we have delicious barbecues and attractive accommodation plans available at "Yume Hotaru Camping"! It's a satisfying plan that allows you to fully enjoy Amakusa all day long. We look forward to your applications! 【Event Overview】 ・Date and Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM ・Location: Odatokowan (Meet on site) ・Address: 426 Shimoda Minami, Amakusa City, 863-2802 ・SUP Experience Participation Fee: 3,300 yen per person (for elementary school students and up) 【Enjoyment Options】 ① Barbecue at Yume Hotaru Camping ・Participation Fee: Adults 5,500 yen / Children 3,300 yen ・Address: 1-2971 Shimoda Kita, Amakusa City, 863-2803 *If the number of participants does not reach the limit, we may have to cancel the event. ② Accommodation Plan at Yume Hotaru Camping ・Cabin (up to 4 people) rental: 4,400 yen per person 【Notes】 ・Please ensure you have your own accident insurance. ・If the weather is bad on the day of the event, the event and plans may be canceled. ・The content of this event may be published in images, videos, and texts on the official website and brochures. It may also be featured in magazines and websites due to media coverage. ・Please adhere to the notes and rules, and participate at your own risk. 【Application and Inquiries】 ・Application Method: Please fill out the necessary information on the application form to apply. ・Organizer: Amakusa West Coast Sunset Council ・Cooperation: Amakusa Takarajima Tourism Association Amakusa Branch, Shimoda Onsen Ryokan Association ・Contact: Shimoda Onsen Ryokan Association, Amakusa

"We are all connected!" The wrapped train of the Akita Nairiku Line seems to echo Shinnosuke's voice. Father's hometown, Akita; mother's Kumamoto; and now living in Saitama— the lands of our family are depicted on a single train car. "The tracks and the bonds are connected straight, aren't they?" After a long time, my heart warmed with nostalgia, and I pointed my camera. Why not come visit "Akita" on the Akita Nairiku Line?

Event Announcement📣 On June 21 (Sunday), the Ashoro Furusato Lawanbuki Festival will be held! 😊 The large plant "Lawanbuki" grows to an impressive height of 2 to 3 meters! ❗ This event started with the desire to share its dynamic beauty and delicious freshness with everyone across the country. Come and enjoy the world of Lawanbuki, which is both surprising to see and delicious to eat. 🎵 At the venue, we will have a fun lottery with prizes featuring local specialties from Ashoro, as well as vibrant stage shows from groups like the Memuro Akanko Taiko Preservation Society and the Ashoro Junior High School Brass Band to liven up the event! ✨ From small children to adults, everyone can enjoy a special time filled with smiles. 🤗 🔶 Date: June 21, 2026 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM *The event will be held rain or shine. 🔶 Venue: Michi-no-Eki Ashoro Ginga Hall 21 Event Square 🔷 Inquiries: Ashoro Furusato Lawanbuki Festival Executive Committee TEL: 0156-28-3863 (Ashoro Town Hall, Community Development Promotion Division, Commerce and Tourism Section) https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kanko/event/event-1.html...

Introducing the rooms at Kushiro Prince Hotel, tailored to suit your travel style✨ "Four-person Room" recommended for family and group trips "Double Room" perfect for stays with loved ones "Twin Room" for a relaxing experience "Suite Room" to create special moments and "Single Room" ideal for business or solo travel Enjoy views of the charming streets and port of Kushiro from any room. Whether for sightseeing or business trips, choose your preferred room based on your travel purpose. Which room would you like to stay in? Reservations can be made through the profile URL. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Introducing Rental Bicycles🚲🚲 How about exploring Shihorocho by bicycle while enjoying the scenic views of the Nupuka Mountains and the beautiful countryside? As you ride leisurely, you might come across your favorite cafes and picturesque spots🎶 By using the rental bicycles from "Charitabi Shihoro," you can enjoy the following benefits. 📍Benefit 1: A "500 yen discount coupon" usable at designated restaurants in the town 📍Benefit 2: A "free bathing ticket" for the onsen at the rental location, Shihoro Ryokan (available from 14:00 to 16:00 on the day) *Please check during reservation as the onsen may be unavailable due to maintenance. 🔶Rental Period: April 24, 2026 (Friday) to November 2, 2026 (Monday) 🔶Rental Location: Shihoro Ryokan (10:00 to 16:00), 163 Shihoro Nishi 2-sen, Shihorocho 🔶Rates: 6 hours per day ・Electric Assist City Bicycle (2,000 yen) ・City Bicycle (1,500 yen) ・Kids Bike (1,000 yen) 🔷Reservations: Shihoro Ryokan TEL: 01564-5-2527 *Please call to make a reservation by 17:00 the day before your use. 🔷Contact: Shihorocho Tourism Association TEL: 01564-5-5213 (Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00) 🔷Access to Shihoro Ryokan Approximately 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 1 hour by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (get off at the nearest stop: Shihoro Shinkin-mae) https://www.shihoro-kankou.jp/bicycle_rental/...

Kyoto's Rainy Season Has Begun – Enjoy Traditional Japanese Games Indoors Kyoto has officially entered the rainy season, bringing more rainy days to the city. While rain can sometimes change travel plans, it also creates an opportunity to discover unique indoor experiences in Kyoto. One activity we highly recommend is enjoying traditional Japanese games that have been passed down through generations. At AriHana Kyoto, visitors can experience classic games such as Kendama, Daruma Otoshi, Karuta, and Otedama. These traditional games have been enjoyed by Japanese families for many years and continue to bring people together today. As a comfortable indoor venue, AriHana Kyoto is an ideal destination for families with young children, even on rainy days. If you are visiting Kyoto's Higashiyama area during the rainy season, we invite you to experience the joy of traditional Japanese games and create lasting family memories. We look forward to welcoming you to AriHana Kyoto. #Kyoto #KyotoTravel #VisitKyoto #JapanTravel #RainyDayInKyoto #IndoorActivities #FamilyTravel #FamilyFriendly #JapaneseCulture #TraditionalJapaneseGames #CulturalExperience #ThingsToDoInKyoto #Higashiyama #KyotoWithKids #AriHanaKyoto

【Announcement】 Event Information♪ 🦁Lions Charity Festival 2026✨ On June 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday), it will be held at Iwanai Michi-no-Eki Front Event Square😊 📅June 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday) ⏰11:00 AM to 8:00 PM 📍Iwanai Michi-no-Eki Front Event Square Iwanai Lions Club Beer Garden🍻 and Iwanai Station Cheerleading Team will liven up the venue! And every day at 6:00 PM… 🎁We will hold a bingo and lottery with fabulous prizes! Join with your family and friends, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and have a wonderful time together✨ We look forward to your visit♪ *For more details, please refer to the flyer.

Event Announcement 📣 The "Tokachi Ohira Plain Exchange Festival," where you can experience the charm of agriculture up close, will be held on Sunday, June 7th 😊 We have prepared a variety of content, including experiential programs in collaboration with local students and universities, as well as gourmet delights from Tokachi 🎵 🔷Agricultural Machinery Experience: From historical old farming tools to cutting-edge robotic tractors and toy tractors, a wide range is on display‼ 🔷Hands-on Workshops: Experience making "pork skin bookmarks" and "pressed flower bookmarks" with students from Obihiro Agricultural High School 😍 🔷Fun Learning Booths: Experience cow displays and hands-on activities from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine's "Dairy Farming, How About It?" as well as free tastings and surveys of meat products devised by high school students. Tokachi's gourmet delights will also gather together! ❗😍 Enjoy delicious local flavors to your heart's content 🍴 A special day where both adults and children can get excited! We warmly invite you to come with your family 🤗 https://www.tokachi-a-muse.jp/daiheigen...

Event Announcement📣 On Sunday, May 24th, the 46th Hirocho Azalea Festival will be held at Daimaruyama Forest Park😊 Approximately 12,000 Ezo Yamazutsujis will beautifully decorate the venue🎵 On that day, Yasu from HBC Radio's "Car Navigation Radio Afternoon First!" will serve as the host, energizing the venue. A variety of programs will be available, including Tokachi Port's Soran Dance, a special balloon show by the clown Gucci, a BINGO tournament with luxurious prizes, and a quick-eating contest called "Shishamon Pick" featuring local specialties‼ In the gourmet corner "Full Belly Market," delicious offerings from various shops will be sold. You can also enjoy fresh seafood purchased on-site using the grilling station. Additionally, you can taste the "Hakkaku Oyakata's hometown Chanko Nabe" provided by the Women's Promotion Council of three organizations in Hirocho😍 Shuttle buses will operate from Hirocho Elementary School to the venue, ensuring that elderly guests and those with small children can attend comfortably🤗 Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday) 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Venue: Special Venue at Daimaruyama Forest Park https://www.town.hiroo.lg.jp/kankou/event/...

Event Announcement📣 The "Tokachi Shimizu Pottery Market" showcasing the charm of pottery from Hokkaido will be held in Shimizu Town😊 Kilns from all over the region will participate, displaying handmade items such as dishes, cups, and vases that radiate warmth. The venue will also feature a fun lottery and a limited number of local product giveaways (milk and famous sweets), making it a delightful two-day event filled with gourmet treats and shopping🎵 Take a drive in May and come find your favorite pottery! This event is enjoyable for pottery lovers and families alike🤗 📍Date and Time ・Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ・Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 📍Venue Shimizu Town Cultural Center Foyer (3-3 Minami, Shimizu Town / Across from Shimizu Town Hall) 🔶The first 200 attendees each day will receive "milk"🥛 🔶After 2 PM, the first 200 attendees will also receive "Shimizu Town's famous sweets"!😍 🔶Fun lottery: One entry for every purchase over 3,000 yen! Exciting prizes are up for grabs (one ticket per 1,000 yen) https://www.shimizu-hokkaido-ta.jp/2026/04/13/%E3%82%84%E3%81%8D%E3%82%82%E3%81%AE%E5%B8%82%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B/...

Event Announcement 📣 The off-road race in Rikubetsucho started in 1982! In 1986, one of Hokkaido's largest off-road courses, "Rikubetsu Circuit," was established, hosting races for buggies and ATVs 🎵 On Sunday, May 17th, the first round of "Off-Road Battle 2026," marking the start of this season, will be held 😊 This is an important battle that could determine the chances of victory this season, so be sure to experience the excitement at the venue. We look forward to your visit 🤗 Date: Scheduled to start at 9 AM on Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Motorsports Land "Rikubetsu Circuit" (Uenbetsu, Rikubetsucho) https://www.rikubetsu.info//

Event Announcement📣 On May 16th (Saturday), the "Sumomo no Sato Matsuri 2026" will be held in Sarabetsumura😊 This event allows you to enjoy cherry blossom viewing and local gourmet food in the "Sumomo no Sato," where about 1,000 plum blossoms will be in full bloom🎵 At the venue, there will also be a "Nodate" (outdoor tea ceremony) by the tea ceremony club and a "Yoga Experience." Additionally, as a special gift for attendees, the first 500 people who respond to the survey will receive a bag of "Donguri Mura Potato Chips"‼ Furthermore, a photo contest will be held simultaneously! Please post your photos of plum blossoms taken at Sumomo no Sato on Instagram with the hashtag "#SarabetsumuraSumomoNoSatoMatsuri2026" and tag the Sarabetsumura Tourism Association (sarabetsumura_kankou)! Prizes will be awarded for outstanding works, so be sure to participate🤗 Date and Time: May 16, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM *The event will be held rain or shine Location: Inside Donguri Park, Sarabetsu Sumomo no Sato https://www.sarabetsu.jp/sightseeing/event/sumomo/...

Event Announcement📣 The 36th Rekifune River Clear Stream Carp Streamers event in Taiki Town will host a "Children's Day Mini Event" 🎏 You can see a variety of "working vehicles" including the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's high-mobility vehicles, police cars, and fire trucks 🚒🚓 Experience the rare opportunity to view carp streamers from a high-altitude work vehicle, and enjoy the popular inflatable play equipment (for a fee) ✨ There will be plenty of delicious food at the food stalls and fun activities 🎵 Bring your family and come have fun 🤗 📍Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Holiday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed *Event may be canceled in case of bad weather https://www.town.taiki.hokkaido.jp/soshiki/kikakushokoka/3/1/482.html...

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, April 25th, the "Ikeda Town Tourism Opening Ceremony" will be held in front of Ikeda Station! During the ceremony, a wine glass fountain will be flowing, and the Ikeda High School Brass Band will perform🎵 Additionally, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including food booths featuring local gourmet, a children's festival, a wine pouring experience into the fountain, and a display of police vehicles🤗 📍Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM *Event will be canceled in case of rain 📍Location: JR Ikeda Station (Higashi 1-jo, Ikeda Town, Nakagawa District) https://kankou-ikeda.com//

Event Announcement📣 On April 26th (Sunday), the 68th Honbetsu Sanke Tsutsuji Festival will be held again this year😊 At Honbetsu Park, the venue, vibrant Daurian Azaleas and Ezo cherry trees will welcome everyone🌸 Inside the venue, you can enjoy a variety of gourmet foods from local restaurants, live performances by the Hamburger Boys, a bingo tournament, a bouncy land, and a smoke experience, among many other attractions‼️ One of the highlights is the specialty "Jumbo Yoshitsune Hot Pot," a delicious pork soup packed with local ingredients. Be sure to give it a try😍 Come with your family and friends to this spring festival filled with gourmet food and entertainment🤗 📍Date: April 26, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM *The event will proceed even in light rain 📍Location: In front of the stage at Yoshitsune no Sato Honbetsu Park (Higashimachi, Honbetsu Town) 【Requests for Attendees】 To ensure everyone enjoys a safe and fun time, we kindly ask for your cooperation with the following points. - Please refrain from bringing pets. - Please take your trash home with you (trash bags are available at the main tent). - Fishing equipment will not be available for rent. Please bring your own to participate. - Driving cars or bicycles after drinking is considered drunk driving, so please refrain from doing so.

Event Announcement 📣 Masuya Shoten, a bakery based in Obihiro City, will open a new experiential facility called "Mugioto Horse Park – Hill of Horses and Wheat" on Saturday, April 18, 2026, focusing on horses and wheat. 😊 This facility is an experiential space adjacent to the Mugioto bakery, where visitors can enjoy interactions with banei and Dosanko horses, take part in horse-drawn carriage experiences (reservation required), and learn about local resource circulation, all while appreciating the unique values of Tokachi. Before the opening, the "Horses and Wheat Forum" will be held on Friday, April 17, followed by an opening event on the 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday). 🎵 🔶Horses and Wheat Forum This forum will discuss the new relationships and possibilities between horses and the local community from various perspectives. 📍Event Overview ・Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 13:00 - 16:00 ・Venue: Beat Museum / Mugioto Horse Park ・Participation Fee: Free (Capacity: 30 people, online streaming available) 📍Content ・Lecture: "New Possibilities for Horses" ・Panel Discussion ・Carriage Demonstration and Ranch Tour Experts from various fields, including support for retired racehorses, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and local culture, will participate in discussions about the future of horses and the community. 🔶Opening Event Overview 📍Date April 18 (Saturday) 10:30 - 14:30 April 19 (Sunday) 10:00 - 14:00 📍Main Activities ・1,000-Person Pizza Experience Participants will create pizzas using Tokachi-grown wheat "Banei Kitano Kaori" and "Tokachi Mush" from the local resource circulation project "Banei to Mushroom to Wheat Circle". During the event, experience tickets will be distributed to purchasers of a certain amount. The goal is to provide experiences for 1,000 people over the two days. ・Carriage Experience Two types of horse-drawn carriages pulled by two horses will circulate within the facility. ・Mobile Sales and Limited Products Event-exclusive products and bread inspired by horses will be sold by the Masuya bus.

Event Announcement📣 Shintoku Town’s Takutetsukinoko Tan presents a Birch Sap Water Harvesting Experience😊 This short seasonal nature activity is best enjoyed after the snow melts and before the trees begin to leaf out🎵 You will receive a small share of the clear, natural sap water that trees draw up from the ground, and you can savor it while feeling nature’s vitality, enjoying a campfire and toasted marshmallows🤗 📍Period: Friday, April 3, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 (Closed on Tuesdays April 7 and 14, and Wednesdays April 8 and 15.) 📍Times: Morning session: 10:00; Afternoon session: 14:00 📍Location: Takutetsu Kinokotan (155 Takutetsu, Shintoku Town) 📍Participation Fee: Adults ¥2,500; Elementary school students ¥1,500 *If you wish to take sap water home, please bring one cleaned 500 ml PET bottle.* *Please note that sap may not flow or may be scarce depending on weather and temperature conditions.* 📞Applications and Inquiries Shintoku Tourism Association TEL: 0156-67-7567 (9:00–17:00) https://shintoku-town.net/2026%e7%99%bd%e6%a8%ba%e6%a8%b9%e6%b6%b2%e6%b0%b4%e6%8e%a1%e5%8f%96%e4%bd%93%e9%a8%93/...

https://www.sakaihamono.or.jp/matsuri/index.html... Sakai Knife Festival 2026 is coming🔪✨🌸 Two days to experience traditional craftsmanship❕ Exhibitions and direct sales of kitchen knives and gardening shears, sharpening services, traditional forging demonstrations and signature engraving by artisans, and many must-see highlights👀 🍎 We will also hold an apple-peeling contest and cooking shows🍳🥬 With a kids’ plaza and the Sakai Hare-no-Hi Marche, there are plenty of activities for both adults and children to enjoy🍞🍿 📅 Date and time: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 10:00–16:00 📍 Venue: Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center Event Hall 🎫 Free admission ※ Parking is limited, and the parking lot and surrounding roads will be crowded, so please use public transportation if possible🚉 🔍 For details, search “Sakai Knife Festival”！ 🔗 [Official site URL] https://www.sakaihamono.or.jp/matsuri/index.html...

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, March 28, the festival where children and adults alike can shine, “Tokachikarapute,” will be held 😊 This time’s theme is “Discovering the Future”🎵 From children’s dance performances and a kids’ festival with games and candy tossing to a wide variety of hands-on booths, heart-and-body healing corners, stage events, and a grand lottery, the event is packed with attractions😍 Come deepen your interests through many different experiences🤗 📍Date and Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11:00–17:00 📍Venue: Tokachi Plaza, 1st Floor 🔶Hands-on Corners ・Cooking observation & experience・Model experience・Nurse experience・Rehabilitation experience・Hand massage experience・Sign language experience 🔶Kids’ Festival Booths ・Shooting gallery・Animal basketball・Bowling・Ring toss 🔶Heart and Body Healing Corner ・Verde・Bi-Leave・HopefulLight・Shinraku Shoku Musubi Kiki・Grandma House Riki ・Shuccho Atama Hogushi more・Murachika・Tetoteto・TeFu, a hidden salon・Tokachi Milk Peace ・Knitting Granny・Total Beauty KUSU♡KUSU・Kato Massage Clinic・KiDoAiraku ・Hand Massage Kanan・Chou Momi, Nou Momi Yuwa YUIWA 🔶Food Stalls ・Takoyaki・French fries・Frankfurters・Chocolate bananas・Tabekko Animal pancakes・Onigiri (rice balls) 🔶Stage Events＊ 11:00–11:10 Opening Ceremony 11:30–12:00 Otofuke Baton 12:40–13:00 Obihiro Rhythmic Gymnastics 13:15–13:30 True-or-False Game 13:30–13:45 Candy Toss 14:00–14:30 Yotsuba Dance 14:45–16:15 JOYFIT Dance 16:30–17:00 Lottery 📞Contact: Tokachikarapute Executive Committee TEL:080-5584-4222 https://tokachibare.jp/event/xo_event-23120/...

Event Announcement 📣 From March 27 to March 29, a three-day screening of diverse films, including works directed by Tokachi Tourism Ambassador Yoshiyuki Fuji and director Yoshio Osaka, will be held at Shikaoi Town Community Hall. The Hokkaido International Film Festival travels across the prefecture to bring new stories to communities without movie theaters. Please come and enjoy a variety of films if you can 🤗 📍Date and Time: March 27, 2026 – March 29, 2026 📍Venue: Shikaoi Town Community Hall 🔶Advance Tickets: 2-DAY PASS (March 28 & 29) with clear file 4,000 yen (tax included) 1-DAY PASS (March 28 or March 29) 2,000 yen (tax included) ※Free for junior high school students and younger 🔶Ticket Outlets Shikaoi Town Community Hall, Shikaoi Town Hall Urimaku Branch, Shikaoi Town Chamber of Commerce, CAFE Oshaberi na Photo Studio, Torisei Shikaoi Branch, Usui Tenkodo, Ide Pharmacy, Shimizu Cultural Center, Shintoku Community Center, Makubetsu Centennial Memorial Hall, Otofuke Cultural Center, Memuro Central Community Center, Obihiro Civic Cultural Hall (Ticket Live), Mint Cafe 🔶Same-day Tickets (tax included) 2-DAY PASS (March 28 & 29) 4,000 yen 1-DAY PASS (March 27) 1,000 yen 1-DAY PASS (March 28 or March 29) 2,000 yen Single Program (one film) 1,000 yen https://hokkaido-movie.com/shikaoi/...

Event Announcement📣 On Sunday, March 29, a lecture titled “The Path of Naumann’s Elephant Revealed by Ancient DNA” will be held at The Churui Museum of Naumann's Elephant😊 The genus Palaeoloxodon, which includes Naumann’s elephant, was an extinct group of elephants that once ranged across Eurasia. Last year, a research team including Yamanashi University succeeded for the first time in analyzing ancient DNA from Naumann’s elephant and published their findings in a US scientific journal. We have invited Naoki Kohno of the National Museum of Nature and Science, a member of that research team, to give a lecture on the evolutionary history of Palaeoloxodon across Eurasia and the route taken by Naumann’s elephant. This is a rare opportunity to explore Naumann’s elephant in depth. If you are interested, please register in advance by phone🤗 📍Date and time: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 📍Venue: The Churui Museum of Naumann's Elephant 📍Capacity: 40 people (first come, first served) 📍Fee: Free (participants may also view the museum’s exhibits free of charge) 🔶Advance registration required by phone: 01558-8-2826 (closed Tuesdays) 📞Contact: The Churui Museum of Naumann's Elephant, Makubetsu Town TEL: 01558-8-2826 (closed Tuesdays) https://tokachibare.jp/event/xo_event-23045/...