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Kanagawa Tourism Association
Dec. 21, 2023
【Hakone Gora Park】 Christmas illumination "Forest Tunnel" is now being held! To coincide with Christmas, the Christmas tree illumination "Forest Tunnel" is held at the event hall in the park. The event will run until Monday, December 25, and from Tuesday, December 26, guests will be welcomed with a New Year's version of the decoration. For more information, please see the link on the official website listed in your profile!
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Kanagawa Tourism Association
Dec. 21, 2023
[Sagamihara City Tourism Association] Capture Sagamihara! We have opened a cycle page with everything from standard courses to minor routes! The Sagamihara City Tourism Association has released a special website "SAGAMIHARA RIDE" to introduce cycle routes in collaboration with the "Cycle Media Wheel" for beginners and advanced cyclists who aim to participate in races. For more information, please see the link on the official website listed in your profile!
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Kanagawa Tourism Association
Dec. 21, 2023
The Atsugi City Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture also participated in the Cool Japan video. We will be sending out tourist information about Atsugi City, so please follow us!
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AtsugiTourism Association
Dec. 19, 2023
NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS!
This is the Atsugi Tourism Association.

Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture is a city with a population of 224,102 (as of December 2023 (Reiwa 5)) located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture, and is an area rich in nature through which the Sagami River, a first-class river, flows.

Since there is a highway interchange, it is also characterized by good transportation access!
The Atsugi Parking Area (Atsugi PA), located on the way to Tokyo on the Tomei Expressway, is equipped with a smart IC that can be used 24 hours a day.
In addition, Atsugi PA has a Japanese-style appearance inspired by a post town, and you can enjoy gourmet food unique to Atsugi City, such as fish set meals directly from Numazu Port.

In this first post, we will introduce Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as recommended sightseeing information!

--- Things to do in Atsugi, Kanagawa ---
■Atsugi Onsen Town■
"Atsugi Onsen Town" includes Iiyama Onsen, Nanasawa Onsen, Hirosawaji Onsen, and Kabutoyu Onsen. Both hot springs are located in a mountain village about 30 minutes by car from Hon-Atsugi Station and the Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, and are located in the back of Atsugi, surrounded by lush nature. The quality of the spring is a highly alkaline spring with beautiful skin. Why don't you spend such a luxurious time soaking in the hot water and enjoying gastronomy?

■Strawberry picking■
Strawberry picking can be enjoyed from late December to spring every year. Taste the ripe strawberries that are unique to freshly picked. The strawberry garden in Atsugi City is "all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes". You can also enjoy comparing different types of strawberries. Join your family and friends and enjoy delicious strawberries. Please be sure to make a reservation or confirmation by phone. Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays can be very crowded, so make your reservation as early as possible. For details, please contact each farm.
* The price is "all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes"
● Depending on the growing conditions and reservation status, it may not be possible to pick strawberries even during the season. When you go out, please be sure to make a reservation or confirm by phone.
● Prices are subject to change. For details, please contact each farm.

■Iiyama Hakusan Forest Park■
It is a park with an area of about 33 hectares and beautiful nature in all four seasons.
It spreads across Hakusan and Satoyama, and is adjacent to Iiyama Kannon, which is famous for cherry blossoms.
Hakusan hiking trails and trail running trails are also available, so you can easily enjoy a walk.
The summit of Mt. Hakusan is a spectacular spot where you can see all the way to Yokohama and Shinjuku!
In addition, the cherry blossom plaza in the park is in full bloom around the end of March every year, and many people visit during the Atsugi Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival.

■ Iiyama Kannon "Chokokuji" ■
Located in the middle of Mt. Hakusan, it is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, which has been selected as one of the "50 Best Kanagawa Scenic Spots" and "100 Kanagawa Flower Spots".
Kannon-do is designated as a tangible cultural property of Atsugi City, and the bell of the bell tower hall is designated as an important cultural property designated by the prefecture.
The precincts show various colors depending on the season, and cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, daffodils, and maples are popular attractions.
During the Atsugi Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival, the cherry blossoms on the approach are in full bloom, and it is crowded with many cherry blossom viewers every year.
One of the highlights is the 400-year-old "Inumaki Tree", which is designated as a natural monument of Atsugi City!

■Higashitanzawa Green Park■
An outdoor facility with a 3.5-kilometer-long athletic course spread out in the forest.
There are 36 points that utilize the slopes of the mountain, such as log bridges and ropeways, and there are also points that young children can enjoy, so children and adults can use it with confidence.
In addition, there is also an outdoor barbecue and a fishing pond center.
You can also enjoy a walk on a mountain bike.

■Koganei Sake Brewery■
It is a sake brewery with a history of more than 200 years, which has been in business since 1818 in the late Edo period.
It is also the only sake brewery in Atsugi City.
"Daiginjo Sakarimasu" brewed by Koganei Sake Brewery won the Gold Award at the National New Sake Appraisal Competition for three consecutive years!

■Prefectural Nanasawa Forest Park■
It is one of the largest urban parks in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Located at the foot of Higashitanzawa, you can enjoy nature throughout the year with cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves.
Forest therapy, art programs such as pottery, and hands-on programs such as nature observation are also held!
There is also an outdoor barbecue area in the park, where you can enjoy barbecue empty-handed (business period: March ~ November * Charged, reservation required, food can be brought in).

■ Ogama Benzaiten ■
Located in the upper reaches of the Osawa River, it is a benzaiten (river goddess) enshrined for begging for rain.
The origin of the name "Ogama Benzaiten" is said to be derived from the fact that the waterfall basin resembles the bottom of the kettle.
It is also popular as a power spot and a refreshing spot!

■ Tree Cross Adventure ■
A life-changing experience on a forest adventure that originated in France!
It is a forest adventure park that originated in France and can be experienced in the size of one Tokyo Dome. You can enjoy a total of 10 courses, a 700-meter zipline, and one of the most high-level attractions in the Tokyo metropolitan area. There are some courses that can break your heart, where you can experience bouldering at a height of 15 meters, but there are also courses for beginners that you can easily try. After getting the hang of it up to the 1~5th course, the highlight of the park, the 173m zipline, will appear. In front of the zipline where you can't see the future and the scenery with the drop spreading out at your feet, your legs may be weak, but let's have the courage to jump out! You're sure to have a wonderful experience that will last a lifetime.

■Atsugi City Ogino Athletics Park■
It is a facility that is popular with locals as a base for sports and recreation.
There is a heated pool that is open all year round, tennis courts where you can play at night, a gymnasium, a stadium, and more!
At the entrance of the "Multipurpose Plaza" on the vast lawn, the "Iki Iki Health Plaza" is equipped with 12 types of health equipment.
It is used as a place to build physical strength.
In addition, in the wildflower garden in the park, flowers of the four seasons bloom, and it is also known as a flower attraction spot.

Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is also known as the birthplace of the warlord Mori clan (Mori-shi), and is also an area where remnants of historical figures and celebrities remain.
It is also recommended to visit Atsugi City while following historical spots.

Please visit Atsugi City and experience its charm!
In the future, this account will continue to provide information on Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Thank you in advance!
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Kanagawa Tourism Association
Dec. 20, 2023
Let's enjoy the charm of Kanagawa by cycling! The route map around the rich nature is complete! With the aim of revitalizing the region through sports, the prefecture is promoting cycle tourism initiatives that promote wide-area excursions by taking advantage of the prefecture's rich natural environment. This time, we have formulated 14 cycling routes in cooperation with municipalities and local organizations as a recommended route plan for touring Kanagawa's attractive spots such as gourmet food, sightseeing, and outdoor sports by bicycle. For more information, please see the link on the official website listed in your profile!
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AtsugiTourism Association
Dec. 19, 2023
NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Atsugi Tourism Association. Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture is a city with a population of 224,102 (as of December 2023 (Reiwa 5)) located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture, and is an area rich in nature through which the Sagami River, a first-class river, flows. Since there is a highway interchange, it is also characterized by good transportation access! The Atsugi Parking Area (Atsugi PA), located on the way to Tokyo on the Tomei Expressway, is equipped with a smart IC that can be used 24 hours a day. In addition, Atsugi PA has a Japanese-style appearance inspired by a post town, and you can enjoy gourmet food unique to Atsugi City, such as fish set meals directly from Numazu Port. In this first post, we will introduce Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as recommended sightseeing information! --- Things to do in Atsugi, Kanagawa --- ■Atsugi Onsen Town■ "Atsugi Onsen Town" includes Iiyama Onsen, Nanasawa Onsen, Hirosawaji Onsen, and Kabutoyu Onsen. Both hot springs are located in a mountain village about 30 minutes by car from Hon-Atsugi Station and the Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, and are located in the back of Atsugi, surrounded by lush nature. The quality of the spring is a highly alkaline spring with beautiful skin. Why don't you spend such a luxurious time soaking in the hot water and enjoying gastronomy? ■Strawberry picking■ Strawberry picking can be enjoyed from late December to spring every year. Taste the ripe strawberries that are unique to freshly picked. The strawberry garden in Atsugi City is "all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes". You can also enjoy comparing different types of strawberries. Join your family and friends and enjoy delicious strawberries. Please be sure to make a reservation or confirmation by phone. Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays can be very crowded, so make your reservation as early as possible. For details, please contact each farm. * The price is "all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes" ● Depending on the growing conditions and reservation status, it may not be possible to pick strawberries even during the season. When you go out, please be sure to make a reservation or confirm by phone. ● Prices are subject to change. For details, please contact each farm. ■Iiyama Hakusan Forest Park■ It is a park with an area of about 33 hectares and beautiful nature in all four seasons. It spreads across Hakusan and Satoyama, and is adjacent to Iiyama Kannon, which is famous for cherry blossoms. Hakusan hiking trails and trail running trails are also available, so you can easily enjoy a walk. The summit of Mt. Hakusan is a spectacular spot where you can see all the way to Yokohama and Shinjuku! In addition, the cherry blossom plaza in the park is in full bloom around the end of March every year, and many people visit during the Atsugi Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival. ■ Iiyama Kannon "Chokokuji" ■ Located in the middle of Mt. Hakusan, it is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, which has been selected as one of the "50 Best Kanagawa Scenic Spots" and "100 Kanagawa Flower Spots". Kannon-do is designated as a tangible cultural property of Atsugi City, and the bell of the bell tower hall is designated as an important cultural property designated by the prefecture. The precincts show various colors depending on the season, and cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, daffodils, and maples are popular attractions. During the Atsugi Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival, the cherry blossoms on the approach are in full bloom, and it is crowded with many cherry blossom viewers every year. One of the highlights is the 400-year-old "Inumaki Tree", which is designated as a natural monument of Atsugi City! ■Higashitanzawa Green Park■ An outdoor facility with a 3.5-kilometer-long athletic course spread out in the forest. There are 36 points that utilize the slopes of the mountain, such as log bridges and ropeways, and there are also points that young children can enjoy, so children and adults can use it with confidence. In addition, there is also an outdoor barbecue and a fishing pond center. You can also enjoy a walk on a mountain bike. ■Koganei Sake Brewery■ It is a sake brewery with a history of more than 200 years, which has been in business since 1818 in the late Edo period. It is also the only sake brewery in Atsugi City. "Daiginjo Sakarimasu" brewed by Koganei Sake Brewery won the Gold Award at the National New Sake Appraisal Competition for three consecutive years! ■Prefectural Nanasawa Forest Park■ It is one of the largest urban parks in Kanagawa Prefecture. Located at the foot of Higashitanzawa, you can enjoy nature throughout the year with cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves. Forest therapy, art programs such as pottery, and hands-on programs such as nature observation are also held! There is also an outdoor barbecue area in the park, where you can enjoy barbecue empty-handed (business period: March ~ November * Charged, reservation required, food can be brought in). ■ Ogama Benzaiten ■ Located in the upper reaches of the Osawa River, it is a benzaiten (river goddess) enshrined for begging for rain. The origin of the name "Ogama Benzaiten" is said to be derived from the fact that the waterfall basin resembles the bottom of the kettle. It is also popular as a power spot and a refreshing spot! ■ Tree Cross Adventure ■ A life-changing experience on a forest adventure that originated in France! It is a forest adventure park that originated in France and can be experienced in the size of one Tokyo Dome. You can enjoy a total of 10 courses, a 700-meter zipline, and one of the most high-level attractions in the Tokyo metropolitan area. There are some courses that can break your heart, where you can experience bouldering at a height of 15 meters, but there are also courses for beginners that you can easily try. After getting the hang of it up to the 1~5th course, the highlight of the park, the 173m zipline, will appear. In front of the zipline where you can't see the future and the scenery with the drop spreading out at your feet, your legs may be weak, but let's have the courage to jump out! You're sure to have a wonderful experience that will last a lifetime. ■Atsugi City Ogino Athletics Park■ It is a facility that is popular with locals as a base for sports and recreation. There is a heated pool that is open all year round, tennis courts where you can play at night, a gymnasium, a stadium, and more! At the entrance of the "Multipurpose Plaza" on the vast lawn, the "Iki Iki Health Plaza" is equipped with 12 types of health equipment. It is used as a place to build physical strength. In addition, in the wildflower garden in the park, flowers of the four seasons bloom, and it is also known as a flower attraction spot. Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is also known as the birthplace of the warlord Mori clan (Mori-shi), and is also an area where remnants of historical figures and celebrities remain. It is also recommended to visit Atsugi City while following historical spots. Please visit Atsugi City and experience its charm! In the future, this account will continue to provide information on Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Thank you in advance!
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Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association
Dec. 17, 2023
"Eagle Observation Premium Tour" I participated in the winter-only tour held at the Tokachi Nature Center! In the midst of light snow, we will proceed along the quiet Tokachi River while receiving explanations from the guide of the Wild Bird Society. In addition to sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, we were able to see many wild birds such as striped long-tailed moths, swans, and kawaisa! I was impressed by the fact that I was able ✨ to use binoculars and telescopes to capture the figure clearly The other participants brought cool lenses that looked like bazookas ? It was a very satisfying 45 minutes. The tour will be held until 1/7 and will be held only on Saturdays and Sundays. Please contact the Tokachi Nature Center for details. 【Inquiry】 0155-32-6116 Tokachi Nature Center
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  • Tokachi
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Tomakomai Tourism Association
Dec. 14, 2023
The hot topic "Uma Musume Pretty Derby" and Tomakomai's famous confectionery "Yoitomake" have collaborated! Samsung's "Yoitomake" is now available in a collaboration package! ?? On the side of the package, you can see "Hokko Tarumae" and "Toma Chop" together with Uma Musume, who is a tourism ambassador for Tomakomai! ? The package inside is designed with an introduction to "Hokko Tarumae", so if you are interested, please visit Tomakomai! ?⚡ It is also sold at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center! ?‍♀️ [Uma Musume Pretty Derby Yoitomake Hokkotarumae Ver.] Selling price: 780 yen (tax included) Sales location: Samsung Tomakomai Tourism Association
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Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association
Dec. 13, 2023
This is an announcement about Sairinka in R5. From this year, the general public will receive a cooperation fee when entering. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining the event in the future. Junior high school students and older: 500 yen per person * Tokachi River Onsen guests (tourism association member facilities), Otosara town residents, elementary school students and younger are free of charge. * Otosara residents are required to present an official ID card that shows their address. 【Period】Saturday, January 27, 2024 ~ Sunday, February 18, 2024 [Lighting time] 19:00~21:00 【Place】Tokachigaoka Park [Parking lot] available (about 100 cars, free)
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Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association
Dec. 9, 2023
"Sairinka" complete reproduction! This work, which perfectly reproduces the major winter event "Sairinka" in Tokachi River Hot Spring, was produced by a 6th grade elementary school student (at that time) in Otosara! ? The fantastically changing light is like the real thing! I love Sairinka, and I have been thinking about it since I was in the second grade of elementary school, and it was finally completed in ✨ the winter of my sixth grade It is ? a wonderful work full of love for Sairinka Even so, the quality is too amazing! The author is currently in the first year of junior high school, and I'm ? looking forward to the future
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Tomakomai Tourism Association
Dec. 4, 2023
■━━━━━━━━━━□ ┃ New Product Information ┃ □━━━━━━━━━━■ New "Toma Chop Goods" are now in stock! ✨? There are 5 types of [masking tape], including a large format [blanket], a light and safe [bamboo cup] that is comfortable to the touch! ? It is a product that can be used even in this cold season, so if you are interested, we also accept local shipping! !! ?‍♀️ For details, please apply from the "Toma Chop Goods" banner on the "Tomakomai Tourism Association" website! ?
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Management
Dec. 1, 2023
Introducing the posts of the "Izena Island Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account official account! The village of Izenason, Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, is located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa and consists of three uninhabited islands. "Shimano Illumination 2023" will be held at Rinkai Fureai Park from December 9th. The harmony between nature and illumination is a must-see. ◆Shimano Illumination 2023◆ 【Period】2023/12/9〜2024/1/19
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Izena Island Tourism Association.
Nov. 27, 2023
Izena Island #Shimano Illumination 2023 will be held again this year! Please look forward to☆ミ

[Night where the starry sky and illumination of Izena Island meet]
#Stripe Illumination 2023

Period: 2023/12/9〜2024/1/19
Lighting time: 17:30-0:00
Location: Rinkai Fureai Park (right next to Nakata Port)

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Izena Island Tourism Association.
Nov. 29, 2023
[History and cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom period of Izena Island] ■ vol 3 "Reverse Field" Sakata Born into a family of farmers, Machigani was a hard worker from an early age and worked very agriculture such as rice cultivation. One year, the island was hit by a drought, and while the water in the rice fields on the island dried up, only the rice paddies of Machigani were full of water. According to one theory, the girls of the island, who were fond of the hard-working and good-natured Machigani, brought water to his rice fields every night. However, in reality, his rice fields were terraced, and the upper part of the rice field was overflowing with spring water, and the water continued to flow to the lower rice paddies, so the water never dried up. The rice fields of the other young men were large in area, but they were not blessed with water and relied on the gods, but the rice fields of Matsugane were small in area but blessed with water and rice ears. This shows that he was very intelligent. However, the young people on the island, who were usually jealous of Matsukin's popularity, accused him of being a water thief, saying, "The reason why the water does not dry up is because Matsukin is stealing from other rice paddies," and even tried to get rid of him. This is the "certain misunderstanding" described in vol. 2. Fearing for his life, Shogane decides to leave the island. This reverse rice field has been left almost in its original form, and even today it is constantly gushing out of water, and is now managed by the village board of education, where the island children's association experiences rice planting and harvesting every year. (Corona has been canceled) In this place, a poem written by the daughters of the Mido (Miyarabi) = island at that time in memory of Matsugane, who left the island, is left on the monument, and it can be read from this song monument that Matsugane was thought of by the daughters of the island. [Contents of the song monument] "I would have liked to see more of Machigani working in a short robe." It is a poem that expresses the love that the maidens of the island have for Shogane and the loneliness that he is gone.  * Machigani (Machigani) = The name of King Shoen's youth when he was on Izena Island. * Kanamaru (Kanamaru) = The name of King Shoen after he left the island. * Shoen = The name of the king. ※美童 (みやらび) = daughter, woman
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  • History
  • Shō En
  • Shuri Castle
  • Gusuku and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
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  • Japan
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Izena Island Tourism Association.
Nov. 28, 2023
[History and cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom period of Izena Island] ■ vol 1 "King Shoen's Birthplace Mihosojo" The site of the mansion where the person who became the first Sho clan "King Shoen" was born in 1415 in Izena Village, Moromi, and was born. Three kuba trees, three fukugi trees and three rocks are placed on the grounds. His umbilical cord is buried in one of the three rocks. It was built during his accession to the throne by Shoen's son, King Shoshin, who would become the third king. Next door to one of these places There is a well called "Shiohiraga". "Gar" means "well" in the Okinawan dialect In 1415, when Shokin, the king of Shoen, was born, the well that is said to have been used for the birthing bath remains as it was at that time. These places are the site of the mansion where the future King of the Ryukyus was born, so they are sacred places and are the most important places of worship on Izena Island.
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  • Izena
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  • History
  • Shuri Castle
  • Traditional culture
  • Gusuku and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
  • Shoenno Ouoniwa Park
  • Izena Castle Ruins
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Tomakomai Tourism Association
Nov. 28, 2023
? The 12th Women's Japan Ice Hockey League 2023-24 SMILE JAPAN LEAGUE ? On November 23 (Thu) ~ 25 (Sat), the second round of the Women's Japan Ice Hockey League was held at "NEPIA Ice Arena" in Tomakomai City! ? It was a heated match with both sides not giving in, and the supporters were also hot! ?✨ If you haven't seen an ice hockey game before, I highly recommend you watch it! ? In Tomakomai City, there is a professional ice hockey team called "Red Eagles Hokkaido" based in Tomakomai City! ? We are currently in the regular season of the "Asia League Ice Hockey 2023-2024", so if you have the opportunity or are interested, please search for "Red Eagles Hokkaido"! ??
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  • Winter
  • ice skating
  • Girl
  • Local PR
  • Sightseeing
  • Traditional culture
  • ...and 1 others
Tomakomai Tourism Association
Nov. 24, 2023
? There are only a few days left in the year... ? There is only one month left in the ? year The Tomakomai Tourism Association is selling "Toma Chop Desk Calendar 2024"! ? You can decorate it by sandwiching it between the separately sold "Toma Chop Wooden Stand"! ✨ How about next year's calendar? We are accepting rave reviews for local shipping! ?‍♀️ *\!! It is sold in limited quantities! /* 【 Toma Chop Desktop Calendar 2024 】 880 yen including tax ・ A5 size (7 sheets) [Toma Chop Wooden Stand] 880 yen including tax Length 220mm× Height 35mm×Width 25mm ・Groove width approx. 2mm, depth approx. 15mm ・Material: Natural wood (from Hokkaido)
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Bibai Tourism and Products Association
Nov. 23, 2023
Bibai City Local History Museum What is indispensable for knowing the current Bibai is "history" and the only originality. There are many things in the city that you can feel, see, and experience history, but if you visit the city after knowing it a little deeper, I am sure that the way you feel, the way you see, the situations that convince you, and the questions you have will change. When you visit the Bibai City Local Historical Museum, you can learn about coal mining, life, and culture from the time before it was called Bibai, and it is a facility that allows you to feel the future from the present a little. This page is not so much an introduction to the museum as it is an introduction to a part of the history left in the museum. Bibai, which was called by the Ainu place name Pipa o i (where there are many river pearl oysters), has been called Bigai since the "Bikai Soot Field Survey Report" by geologist Benjamin Smith Lyman, and by the time the Tunda soldiers were deployed, it was pioneered to Numagai Village (a translation of Ainu place names) and then to the current Bibai. When it was commonly used with Bigai, it was planned to open the Kabado Sorachima Shindo (Kabado Road and Dodo Tsukigatamine Extension Line), an important road connecting Sorachi and Kabado Shuji, and construction began the day after the completion of the Kamikawa Temporary Road (National Route 12). Both works were excavated by the prisoners of the Prison Guard, and although it was quite difficult, such as connecting the swamps in the marshland with a straight line and transporting soil and gravel by hand, it was completed in one year from the start of construction, and after that, the Tunden soldiers were deployed the year after the migration began and the Numagai Village was established, and the number of carpenters and laborers who started the construction of the Tunda Barracks increased, and the number of permanent residents increased, and commerce prospered. After the disbandment of the Tuntian soldiers, the number of migrant farmers increased and agricultural development progressed, and the development of the Bibai coalfield was promoted by exploratory excavation mainly in the survey area of the American geologist Benjamin Smith Lyman. With the opening of the Iida Bibai coal mine in Taisho 2 and the opening of the railway the following year, the town of Gaji, a coal mine urban area, was born, and at the time of the opening of the railway, all kinds of shops such as inns, restaurants, bathhouses, barbershops, etc. were lined up, and the number of houses comparable to the number of houses in the Bibai city area of the previous year was built in the upper reaches of the Bibai River. Subsequently, Mitsubishi Bibai Coal Mine acquired the company and became more than 10,000 employees. In the Showa era, the Mitsui Bibai Coal Mine was born through the acquisition of the Japan Oil Koju Coal Mine, which was located in the current Minami-Bibai Town, by Mitsui (Mitsui Mining Co., Ltd.), one of Japan's two largest conglomerates. In terms of the amount of coal produced by coal mine in Japan, Mitsubishi Bibai and Mitsui Bibai were among the top 10 coal mines, and Bibai was the only one in Japan to have two huge coal mines in the top 10 in terms of production per municipality. The Mitsui Bibai Coal Mine was closed in Showa 38 and the Mitsubishi Bibai Coal Mine was closed in Showa 48, but at its peak, the area at the foot of the eastern mountain was in a state of no night castle, which is why it was called the coal city (coal city) Bibai.
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Bibai Tourism and Products Association
Nov. 23, 2023
Ramsar Convention Registered Wetland Miyajima Swamp At 4 a.m. in mid-April, on a chilly early morning when the sun had not yet risen, people from inside and outside the city gathered with telephoto cameras slung over their shoulders. The fields are spread out around, and the Kabado Mountains in the background are shining white with residual snow, and Miyajima Swamp is located in such a place. Migratory birds fill the sky. In spring and autumn, Miyajima Swamp is covered with about 60,000 migratory birds in the morning. Miyajimanuma in Bibai City is the northernmost and largest transit point in Japan, and before leaving for Siberia, they pick up the fallen ears around the swamp to store energy. Since it is a globally valuable environment, it became the 13th Ramsar wetland in Japan on November 18, 2014. In the early morning, the Magan fly out all at once to the surrounding rice fields in search of the fallen fir, which is their food. This is called "roosting", and the appearance of Magan taking off as if peeling off the surface of the water is impressive. Magan covers our heads. It is also worth seeing the "roosting" in which the roosting magan returns to the swamp in the evening in a V-shaped formation from the rice field. The 2017 movie "Living Things" also uses the roosting of the magan. The best time to see Magan is in spring and autumn, with the peak of spring in late April and the peak of autumn in late September. In addition to magans, you can observe waterfowl such as swans, long-tailed ducks, and whooper swans. There is also an observation hut and a blindfolded wooden fence, so be sure to visit once.
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Bibai Tourism and Products Association
Nov. 23, 2023
Coal Mine Memorial Forest Park (Former Mitsubishi Bibai Coal Mining Facility) As you head towards the mountains from the Bibai intersection, you will see something like a red steel tower flickering from the top of the trees. This place, surrounded by nature, is called "Coal Mine Memorial Forest Park" The red steel tower is a coal mining heritage pit winding tower, and there are two towers about 20 meters high. In fact, the logo of our association is also based on the B of BIBAI and this pit turret. There are many towns in Sorachi that flourished from coal mining. The Coal Mine Memorial Forest Park is a park that utilizes the heritage of the former Mitsubishi Bibai coal mining facility. Today, the pit tower, the switching station that managed the power supply, and the raw coal pocket remain. A 170-meter-deep pit was built at this site in the 12th year of the Taisho era, and at that time it had a reputation as a modern model pit in Japan. In the early Showa period, the amount of coal produced exceeded 1 million tons per year, making it the largest coal mine in the entire coal mine of Mitsubishi Mining. After that, it continued to develop after World War II, but due to a change in energy policy from the Showa 30s, the Mitsubishi Bibai Coal Mine was closed in July of Showa 47, and with the closure of the mine, the Bibai Railway, which ran from Bibai Station to Tokiwadai, also closed the curtain of its 60-year history. The pit turret and raw coal pocket were selected as a modernization industrial heritage designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in November 2019. At the request of the Yasuda Tsuyoshi Sculpture Museum Arte Piazza Bibai and the world-renowned sculptor "Yasuda Tsukura", three new sculptures have been installed in the park since July 30. The works on display were "Myōmu" in front of the pit tower, "Ishinki" in the pit opening and closing station, and "Fubuki" in front of the raw coal pocket The collaboration between coal mining heritage and art further enhances the atmosphere. It can be a day when red shines in the blue sky, a cloudy day, a starry sky, or a snowy location with a pure white location. Why don't you visit once?
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Bibai Tourism and Products Association
Nov. 23, 2023
Haskap hunting In the idyllic countryside surrounded by nature, there is a haskap field with dark purple berries that bear fruit like bells. Bibai City is the production area of "haskap", which boasts the highest harvest in Japan, and you can enjoy haskap picking experience at many farms in the city during the season of June ~ July. Haskap, which is famous as a healthy fruit, contains a lot of vitamins, calcium, iron, etc., and is said to be effective in preventing anemia, sensitivity to cold, eye strain, as well as spots and freckles, and was once prized as a "fruit of immortality and longevity" in Ainu culture. Haskap, a precious fruit grown only in a limited area of Hokkaido, is also called the "phantom fruit" or "pearl of the north." The haskap hunting experience is held for about one month from the end of June every year.
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Bibai Tourism and Products Association
Nov. 23, 2023
Bibai Yakitori Bibai City, which once flourished as a coal mine, has a number of soul foods that locals love. One of them is "Bibai Yakitori", which has been loved as a source of stamina for coal miners. The best feature is the "motsu skewers" that contain several types of motsu, chicken skin, and thighs on one skewer. This unique style was born at a store called "Mifune" around Showa 30 and has been inherited by several stores in the city. The biggest feature of Bibai's yakitori is that it is all sticking liver, hearts, gizzards, kumquats, etc., chicken skin, and thighs on a skewer, and if you cut a chicken, you can eat it all deliciously without waste. A variety of textures and flavors spread in the mouth, and it has a very deep taste. The order of skewering is the skin at the bottom, the next is the onion like Hokkaido, the next is the motsu, the onion is again, and the last is the thigh meat. Onions are a specialty of Bibai, and when baked, the sweetness increases and goes well with chicken. There are skewers on the menu that are only meat, but customers overwhelmingly order "motsu skewers". When ordering yakitori, Bibai usually orders large quantities in units of 10 bottles. It is normal for each person to eat 10 or 20 bottles. Seasoning is simple with salt and pepper. Let's become a Bibai citizen and enjoy the deliciousness of the whole chicken.
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