[The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 1/5]　 This is the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest. In recent years, digital data and social media have become the mainstream, and the "Teshikaga Photo Contest" is held in a classic format in which printed works are selected. In addition, Mr. Takeshi Mizukoshi, a resident of Teshikaga Town, who is known as an international mountain photographer, will be selected as a special judge. The 14th contest was held from November 1 to December 25, 2024, divided into four categories: "Starry Sky," "Sea of Clouds," "Activities (Experience)," and "Freedom," and 20 entries were awarded out of 154 entries! The grand prize went to Mr. Village Kumo's "Enchanted Lake Surface". congratulations🎊 From this week, we will introduce all the winning works in 5 parts, so please Fun 📸♪ *Grand Prize* "Enchanted Lake Surface": Village Cloud Company

[Held in tomorrow! !! Mashu ⭐︎ Snow Land 2025] Mashu ⭐︎ Snowland, which closed with great success last year, will return this winter with more power. There are a lot of such as a snowy slide, cold grilled meat, and a fun lottery. The timetable has also been opened to the public, so please join us! Mashu︎ ⭐Snow Land 2025 【Events Details】 Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:00~20:00 Venue: Teshikaga Yunoshima Park Events: Snow slides, funny rides, snowball fights to determine the No.1 in Japan, grilled meat in the cold, fireworks, Fun lottery *Fun is free for everyone. * In addition, if you purchase a yakiniku ticket with a lottery ticket, you can enjoy yakiniku in the cold in the venue and participate in the Fun raffle! [Yakiniku ticket with lottery ticket] Advance ticket for cold yakiniku ticket: 1.500 yen, same-day ticket 2,000 yen * Fun lottery tickets can be used for both advance tickets and same-day tickets. Main ticket offices: Shokudo and café poppotei / Third place Livingbar221 Charcoal House Ishihana Kikin / Mashu no Izakaya Mokkiriya Contact: Mashu ⭐︎ Snow Land Executive Committee (090-5951-9471 Nishizaki) Supported by: Teshikaga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Lake Mashu Agricultural Cooperative Association Lake Mashu Tourism Association

["Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen" will be held in again this year!!] On Sunday, February 23, "Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen" will be Held in in front of the Kawayu Visitor Center. A lot of free activities such as walking skiing, snowshoeing, bonfires, talk sessions, delicious food, and more! Adults and children can enjoy this Events, so please come after inviting us. 【Events Overview: Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen】 Date & Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025 10:00~21:00 Held in Location: Kawayu Visitor Center and surroundings (Teshikaga Kawayu Onsen 2-2-6) Admission: Free (Fun each program is also free.) ） * Please purchase food and drinks separately. At Snow Park 2025, a talk session by a guide in the In the town will be held, continuing from last year! Three guides with more than 20 years of immigration experience will talk about their daily feelings about the Nature of Teshikaga Town from their respective perspectives. 【Talk Session Details】 ■ Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 19:00-20:30 ■ Location: Kawayu Visitor Center, 2nd floor ■ Speakers: Shigetoshi Tsuchiya (River & Field), Yuya Tsuchida (Somokuya), Masumi Hashida (Nanook) ■ Moderator: Hitoshi Fujiwara (Teshikagaekomachi Promotion Council/River & Field) *Admission is free [Contact: Teshikagaekomachi Promotion Council (Secretariat)] Teshikaga Town hall Tourism & Commerce Division 015-482-2940 (Tourism & Commerce Division Direct Line / Weekdays: 9:00~17:00) Contact: 090-2075-9764 (Fujiwara)

　As some of you may know from newspapers and news, Lake Onneto "Mountain Inn Nonaka Hot Spring", which suffered a fire last month, is currently completely closed. At the entrance to the site, a rope is stretched and a "No Entry" sign is posted. However, unfortunately, trespassing is constant, and some people come to the Hot Spring and enter the Hot Spring without permission. 　Nonaka Hot Spring is currently closed. It seems that false information is also streamed on social media, but please refrain from visiting, including out of interest. Currently, there is no prospect of reconstruction, but we will inform you again when it reopens, so thank you.

[About the end of distribution of "Tokutoku Coupon 2025" that can be used at Kawayu Onsen] The "Discount Coupon 2025" that was distributed to Accommodation guests of Kawayu Onsen has been terminated because the planned quantity has been reached. Thank you very much for your Use.

Introducing the overnight facilities "Iwoyama MOKMOK Base" that opened in September 2023. In addition to the "MOKMOK Terrace," a high-quality space with rock walls reminiscent of the rocks of Mt. Iwo and wood full of the warmth of the Nature, the "MOKMOK Theater," where you can enjoy dynamic fumaroles from a large-format glass screen that resembles a theater screen, the "Iwoyama Museum" where you can learn about the past and present of Mt. Iwo, and the "MOKMOK market & Cafe facilities" where you can find local food and Souvenirs. Please come and visit us!

Unlike yesterday, Teshikaga Town has a calm sky. Beautiful. white scenery as far as the eye can see. It's a very sightseeing day, so please ☺️⛄️❄️ come by all means

Extreme cold resort "ICE LAFORET IN KAWAYU" The special Events "Lantern Roux Night" for two days only will be Held in for the second time tomorrow! Events of fantastic lantern Roux that color the night sky. The special Events "Lantern Roux Night", which is Held in for two days only, is scheduled to Held in for the second time tomorrow, February 1st. If you wish to participate, please pick up your participation ticket at the local general information reception on the day of the event or at each facilities that is a member of the ryokan association (Kawayu Kanko Hotel, inn Kinkiyu, inn Kinkiyu Bettei Su Squid zura, KKR Kawayu), and gather at Kawayu Shrine by 5 p.m. Registration will end as soon as the capacity is reached. If you would like to make a reservation in advance, please contact the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association. (015-483-2211 inn Kinkiyunai) In addition, depending on the weather, such as strong winds, it may be canceled on the day. Thank you for your understanding. At the moment when the lanterns soar, the entire venue is enveloped in a magical scene. For details, please check the announcement of Teshikaga Navi. Don't miss out on a special night!

【Mashu︎ ⭐Snow Land 2025 will be held in again this year】 Mashu ⭐︎ Snowland, which closed with great success last year, will return this winter with more power. There are a lot of such as a snowy slide, cold grilled meat, and a fun lottery. We invite everyone to join us! Mashu︎ ⭐Snow Land 2025 【Events Details】 Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:00~20:00 Venue: Teshikaga Yunoshima Park Events: Snow slides, funny rides, snowball fights to determine the No.1 in Japan, grilled meat in the cold, fireworks, Fun lottery *Fun is free for everyone. * In addition, if you purchase a yakiniku ticket with a lottery ticket, you can enjoy yakiniku in the cold in the venue and participate in the Fun raffle! [Yakiniku ticket with lottery ticket] Advance ticket for cold yakiniku ticket: 1.500 yen, same-day ticket 2,000 yen * Fun lottery tickets can be used for both advance tickets and same-day tickets. Main ticket offices: Shokudo and café poppotei / Third place Livingbar221 Charcoal House Ishihana Kikin / Mashu no Izakaya Mokkiriya Contact: Mashu ⭐︎ Snow Land Executive Committee (090-5951-9471 Nishizaki) Supported by: Teshikaga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Lake Mashu Agricultural Cooperative Association Lake Mashu Tourism Association

The Mashu-Kussharo tour bus "Teshikaga Eco Park Sport", which is convenient for Teshikaga sightseeing, will operate on the following schedule in the winter of 2025. Fun the superb view of Teshikaga with peace of mind even in winter. Please Use 🌱🚌 it [Operation and sales period] Saturday, January 25, 2025 ~ Sunday, March 2, 2025 【 Routes 】 ●Lake Mashu Bus *Scheduled to operate 3 times a day JR Mashu Station ⇔ Roadside Station ⇔Lake Mashu Youth ⇔ ⇔Lake Mashu No. 1 Observation decks ●Kussharo Bus *Scheduled to operate twice a day JR Kawayu Onsen Station ⇔Mt. Iwo ⇔ Taiho Sumo Memorial Hall⇔ ⇔ Inbushi⇔ Sand Bath⇔ Kotan⇔ Maruyama ⇔ Toon Cave⇔ ⇔Roadside Station⇔JR Mashu Station 【 Sales location 】 Limited Time Bus Car, inn Kinkiyu, Bettei Squid Suzura, Hotel Parkway, HOSTEL MISATO, Youth Guest House Kussharo Wilderness, Mashu Station Sightseeing Information Center (8:30~16:00/open all year during the period) 【Fee】 Adult 2-day ticket 2,000 yen, 3-day ticket 3,000 yen 1,000 yen for both 2-day and 3-day tickets for children 【Inquiry】 Lake Mashu Tourism Association TEL：015-482-2200 9:00~17:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) For details, check out the official Teshikaga Navi website from the profile URL! 🚌❄️♨️

Currently, the winning works of the 2024 Lake Onneto Photo Contest are on display in the Inside the Facility of Roadside Station Ashoro Ginga Hall 21. Please come and see the wonderful work that captures the four beautiful seasons of Lake Onneto!

Lake Mashu in winter Lake Mashu boasts a depth of No.1 in Japan and is the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Squid Caldera, and it is suddenly deep, and due to its transparency, there is little reflection of light other than blue, and you can see Lake Mashu's Roux, which is especially blue and deep indigo in clear winter. The mountain in the background is Mt. Shari, and Kamuish Island can be seen in the foreground

This is the Scene of Lake Onneto most recently (12/20). There is snow on the surface of the lake, but if you brush off the snow with a brush, frozen trees and ice bubbles will appear. * As I told you last time, it is very dangerous to walk on a frozen lake. For details on how to get to the lake in winter, please see the link below (Tourist Association website). https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kanko/spot/onneto_area/spot-13.html...

This is the Scene of Lake Onneto in the morning of 12/6 (Friday) today. The temperature is relatively warm, and there are many hot water pots at the back of the lake and there is no ice. It is very dangerous because it seems to freeze and loosen repeatedly, so please be careful when approaching the surface of the lake. In addition, as I have told you several times since the other day, the Lake Onneto Line, the road leading from Nonaka Hot Spring to the lake, will be closed today and will be closed to both cars in winter. When heading to the lake on foot, please take proper measures against snow and cold weather to avoid accidents. Lake Onneto is about to enter ❄️ a Authentic winter

This is the Scene of the Lake Onneto as of 12/2 (Monday). The surface of the lake is partially frozen, but the ice is still thin. In recent years, the number of people visiting for the purpose of ice bubbles has increased, but the strength of the ice is very weak in areas where natural gas is emitted, and there are places where it does not completely freeze even in Authentic winter. Therefore, it is very dangerous to ride on the surface of the lake, and it is not recommended by the tourism association. Also, as we reported the other day, Route 949 leading to Lake Onneto (the gate in front of the Hot Spring) will be Closed on December 6th. When visit, please take proper measures against snow and cold, and please Fun the winter Lake Onneto safely.

It is Lake Onneto in autumn. Autumn leaves are almost over, and they are quietly standing for winter. The posting period has been vacant, but I would like to update it a little from now on!

Nice to meet you, everyone! My name is Kushiro Tourism & Convention Association! We will disseminate information about Kushiro City, Hokkaido, an attractive city where nature and culture live. Thank you very much. Kushiro City, Hokkaido is located in eastern Hokkaido Eastern Hokkaido region and is blessed with nature with two national parks, Kushiro Shitsugen National Park and Akan Mashu National Park. There are two main gateways to Kushiro City: Tancho Kushiro Airport for access by plane and JR Kushiro Station for access by train. ◎ Haneda Airport 〜 Tancho Kushiro Airport ... Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes ◎ Kushiro Airport 〜 JR Kushiro Station ... About 30 minutes by car or 45 minutes by bus ◎ JR Sapporo Station 〜 JR Kushiro Station ... Approx. 4 hours JR Kushiro Station has a bus terminal for city lines, so please use it for sightseeing in Kushiro city. Kushiro's summer climate is one of the coolest cities in Hokkaido, with an average maximum temperature of about 21.4 degrees Celsius. There is no residual heat, and in September, the temperature drops below 20 degrees and you can spend a comfortable time. In winter, there is little snow, and the first snow is around November. It is an area with little snow in Hokkaido. Kushiro, with its vast wetlands, beautiful lakes, and rich wildlife, is full of attractions. Since it faces the Kushiro River and the Sea of Okhotsk, you can also enjoy fresh seafood. Here are some of the fascinating tourist spots! 【 Kushiro Shitsugen National Park 】 It is a national park with the largest wetland in Japan, with a total area of 287.8 km², which is the size that completely encompasses Tokyo. It is also a habitat for valuable animals and plants such as the natural monument cranes, and the Japanese white-bellied cranes and the white-bellied cranes. 【 Akan Mashu National Park 】 It is a historic park designated as the second national park in Japan by 1934 Showa 9. With a total area of 914.13 km², you can see calderas formed by volcanoes such as Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu in the park. 【 Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve 】 Opened in 1958, this wetland park was created for the purpose of protecting and nurturing red-crowned cranes, which are special natural monuments. In 1970, we succeeded in artificially hatching cranes for the first time in the world, and this facility possesses this technology and cranes breeding technology. You can appreciate the rarest cranes throughout the year. 【 Lake Akan 】 Located in Akan Mashu National Park in the northern part of Kushiro City, this lake has been rated three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan, and is a tourist spot that represents eastern Hokkaido. Marimo, a special natural monument, also inhabits the area, and you can enjoy sightseeing boats, autumn leaves, and Japanese smelt fishing in winter when the lake surface freezes. 【 Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO 】 Opened in 1989, it is a commercial complex where you can enjoy shopping and events of Hokkaido famous confectionery. The innovative exterior design with the motif of Kushiro's nature was designed by Mr. Kiko Mozuna, an architect from Kushiro. At the Minato Yatai on the 2nd floor, you can enjoy fresh seafood and other Kushiro gourmet dishes. Please stop by for souvenirs and meals. 【 Kushiro City Zoo 】 Opened in 1975, it is the largest zoo in Hokkaido. You can also observe Ezomomon moths, cranes, polar bears, etc. There is also an amusement park and a barbecue corner in the park, which is a recommended spot for families and animal lovers. 【 Road Station Akan Tancho no Sato 】 Akan Tancho no Sato is a roadside station located along National Route 240, halfway between Kushiro city and the shore of Lake Akan. At the hot spring facility "Red Beret" on the premises, you can enjoy 100% free-flowing natural hot springs. In addition, the restaurant offers a menu that uses local ingredients such as Akan Momiji, Akan Pork, Akan Black Wagyu Beef, and Akan Malt Beef. 【 Kushiro Akachochin Yokocho 】 Started operating in bicycle-towed food cart in 1952 after the war, it is the oldest food stall village in Hokkaido. About a 15-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, there are many unique shops with a taste that retains the remnants of the Showa era. 【 Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train 】 Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train is a sightseeing train that runs through the Kushiro wetlands. You can fully feel the magnificent view of the marshland spreading out the train window. Kushiro is also famous for its delicious seafood. Here are some recommended markets. Along with Sapporo Nijo Market and Hakodate Morning Market, Kushiro Washo Market is called the "Three Major Markets in Hokkaido" and is popular with locals. You can enjoy the local taste in a lively atmosphere, and the famous "Katsutedon" is exquisite, which is eaten on a bowl by choosing a lot of fresh ingredients. In addition, various festivals are expected to take place in 2023. Please participate in events such as "KIRI FESTIVAL 2023", "The 76th Kushiro Port Festival" and "20th Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku" where you can feel the local traditions and culture, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Kushiro City, Hokkaido is an attractive city where nature and culture are in harmony, and you can spend quality time. We will send out the charms of Kushiro City, which still has many more, in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

On April 7, the winter road closure on the road leading to the mysterious lake Onneto, a tourist attraction of the Ashoro, was lifted. Today, Onneto is almost completely ice with some exceptions. Please come ♪ to GW Ashoro *Onneto takes about 45 minutes by car from the city center. The temperature is lower than in the city, so please come in warm clothes. There is no direct public transportation service to Onneto, so please come by rental car.

Hello everyone! This is the Lake Mashu Tourism Association. We will introduce many highlights and ways to enjoy Teshikaga in Hokkaido to everyone who watches the Cool Japan video! First of all, do you know how to read "Teshikaga Town"? This is read as "Teshikagacho". Speaking of Hokkaido, Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo are popular tourist spots visited by many tourists, but Teshikaga Town has Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo. Lake Mashu has deep blue water and is known as the Lake of Gods. The blue surface of the water is called "Lake Mashu Blue" and boasts the highest transparency in the Japan and one of the best in the world. To enjoy this beautiful lake, we recommend visiting the observatory. Mashu Daiichi Observatory is the most popular observatory visited by 1 million people a year. There is also a toilet and rest house in a large parking lot, so you can use it even for breaks. The parking lots of the Mashu Third Observatory and the Uramashu Observatory are also free, and you can see the different faces of Lake Mashu. From the Mashu 1st Observatory and the Mashu 3rd Observatory, if luck and weather conditions are good, the entire surface of Lake Mashu is covered with mist, and the accumulated mist can be seen as a "sea of clouds". Lake Kussharo is one of the largest caldera lakes in the world and the largest caldera lake in Japan a lake where water accumulated in the crater after the volcano erupted. There are many natural hot springs gushing out on the lakeside, so you can enjoy hot springs in open-air baths, saunas, and large hotels that make use of nature as it is. In summer, you can also enjoy water sports such as camping, canoeing and yachting. In Teshikaga Town, where nature spreads, you can also enjoy activities such as horse riding, golf, fishing, cycling, and dairy farming experience. When you visit Teshikaga Town, please enjoy the specialties and gourmet food of Teshikaga Town. There are many popular gourmet foods such as "Mashu Soba", which is said to be "phantom soba noodles" that are particular about quality, "Mashu Melon" that is in season in early ~ late August, potatoes packed with the blessings of the earth, "Mashu Pork" and "Mashu Wagyu" produced at Teshikaga's farm! Teshikaga Town in Hokkaido is about 75 minutes by car from Kushiro Airport and about 70 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport, making transportation access convenient. Please enjoy the great nature of Teshikaga Town. From now on, we will deliver the charms and sightseeing information of Teshikaga Town, Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo to everyone through the Cool Japan Video, so please follow us if you like!

What kind of place is Ashoro? We will introduce plenty of Ashoro attractions and sightseeing spots to everyone who sees the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you! Ashoro is the largest town and village in Japan in the northeastern part of Tokachi. Forestry and agriculture are thriving, and about 80% of the town's area is forested. The population is about 6,500. Basically, you can travel by car in the town, and access by car from major cities in Hokkaido is as follows. ・About 1 hour by car from Obihiro ・About one and a half hours by car from Kushiro ・About one and a half hours by car from Kitami ・About 3 and a half hours by car from Sapporo ・About 3 and a half hours by car from Asahikawa One of the popular tourist spots of such a Ashoro is "Ashoro Galaxy Hall 21" in the center of the Ashoro. It was originally built as an ashiyoro station on the Hokkaido Chihoku Kogen Railway "Furusato Galaxy Line" and was registered as a roadside station in 2004, but after the "Furusato Galaxy Line" was discontinued in 2006, it was reopened in 2011 and became its current appearance. In the facility, the tracks and trains used for 95 years are reproduced by making use of the original platform. In addition, Ashoro is the birthplace of singer-songwriter Chiharu Matsuyama, and the "Chiharu Matsuyama Gallery" in the facility is decorated with her favorite guitar and stage costumes. "Onneto" is recommended for those who want to enjoy sightseeing spots surrounded by Ashoro nature. Onneto is a lake with a circumference of 2.5 km west of Akan-Mashu National Park and was formed by the eruption of Mt. Meakan about 2,000 years ago. Since the color of the lake surface changes depending on the season, weather, and where you see it, it is also called "Goshikinuma" and "Mysterious Lake". * It takes about 50 minutes by car from the Ashoro city center. * During the winter period December ~ April, the road leading to the lake is closed and vehicles are not allowed to pass. For details, please see the website of the Ashoro Tourism Association. Finally, we would like to introduce some of Ashoro's most popular events. The "Ashiyoro Furusato Bon Odori Ryogoku Fireworks Festival" held every August is the largest event in the town where as many as 8,000 fireworks dye the night sky of Ashiyoro in vivid colors * In 2022, only fireworks were launched. When sightseeing in Hokkaido, please come to Ashoro. Japan's largest town with untouched nature awaits you with the best hospitality.