The former Hokkaido Government Office Building, one of the symbols of Hokkaido, is an important cultural property of Japan. It is also called the "Red Brick Government Building" and is made using about 2.5 million bricks! The building has a "five-pointed star", which is a symbol of the pioneer mission, so you can find it. The museum is decorated with dioramas that reproduce the city of Sapporo in the Meiji era and paintings related to the development of Hokkaido, and you can learn about the history of Hokkaido. Among them, the 26-part map of Hokkaido created by Takeshiro Matsuura, the godfather of "Hokkaido", is full of spectacles! Currently, it is closed until February 17, 2025 due to large-scale renovation work due to aging, but the temporary facility is open to the public during the renovation work. It is a spot that shows a different expression depending on the season, with cherry blossoms and lilacs in spring, lush greenery and hamanasu in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. There are many gourmet spots in the area, so be sure to stop by. 【Temporary Facility】 business hours:8:45~18:00 Last entry at 17:50 Period: Until early May 2024 Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays December 31 ~ January 3 * We are also open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but please note that there are also temporary holidays. ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― 【Address】 〒060-8588 Hokkaido Sapporo City Chuo-ku Kita 3-jo Nishi 6-chome 【Access】 8-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station Nishi-dori South Exit 6-minute walk from Sapporo Station on the Namboku Subway Line 8-minute walk from Sapporo Station on the Toho Subway Line 9-minute walk from Odori Station on the Namboku Line, Tozai Line, and Toho Line

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! I’m Kurashima, Tourism Officer with the Community Revitalization Team of Nishiokoppe Village. I’d like to share lots of enticing tourist information about Nishiokoppe Village, Hokkaido. I look forward to your interest. Nishiokoppe Village, Hokkaido, lies inland from the Sea of Okhotsk in Eastern Hokkaido. The population is 1,002 (as of the end of July, Reiwa 5), and about 90 percent of the village area is covered by forest. The contrast between the forests and snowy landscapes is beautiful, and many public buildings are unified by orange-colored walls. The village experiences large temperature swings: winter can reach minus 20 degrees Celsius and summer can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Despite the harsh natural conditions, the area is rich in nature and full of remote, scenic spots and waterfalls to explore. Now, here are some of the attractive sightseeing spots in Nishiokoppe Village, Hokkaido. At the foot of Mount Wenshiri, the “Ice Tunnel” offers a mystical, ice-filled world and is a popular destination. The tunnel, formed by water flowing from spring snowmelt, sits in a mountain valley so the ice remains even in summer, creating a mysterious scene. Because of collapse risks it is usually closed, but this July it was opened for one day for the first time in four years. Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu blends a flower park with a roadside station. Inside the roadside station you can find a rare wooden mechanical organ called Oto-Ki-Bayashi that plays music using wind. The shop sells dairy products such as soft-serve made with Nishiokoppe-produced grass-fed milk, and processed Ezo deer products (leather goods, pet food, etc.). The adjacent flower park features a garden designed around a “natural garden” concept that recreates plants suited to Nishiokoppe Village’s climate and landscape. About a 10-minute drive from Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu, the Komu Museum of Art, “Komu,” follows the concept of seeing, touching, playing, and creating. It exhibits about 3,000 wooden toys and works, and large wooden play structures are available for visitors to touch and play with. One especially popular attraction is the wooden sandbox filled with 160,000 wooden balls, where you can enjoy the scent of wood and a kind of woodworking bath. You can also take part in hands-on woodcraft workshops to make things yourself. Enjoy a luxurious time experiencing art in the forest. Gyōja Falls, a 20-meter waterfall where you can feel the power of nature, is another highlight. The falls began to be called Gyōja Falls after a woman in the late Meiji period repeatedly stood under the waterfall praying for her parent’s recovery from a serious illness. Upstream from Gyōja Falls are Akaiwa Falls, with a beautiful brick-colored riverbed, and Kuroiwa Falls, which flows through a primeval forest of Ezo spruce; you can enjoy all three falls along a single route. Next, here are campgrounds where you can enjoy wide-open nature and outdoor activities. Forest Park underwent major renovations over two years in Reiwa 4 and 5, preparing tent site improvements and new playground equipment for a renovated reopening in Reiwa 6. In Reiwa 5 the tent sites are available until October 15, but playground equipment is not usable. The park also has paid log houses available year-round and a BBQ house for day-use barbecues. Surrounded by primary forest, Wenshiri Campground has no cooking facilities and is recommended for a wild camping experience. Like the Ice Tunnel, it is located on Mount Wenshiri and offers one free bungalow that can accommodate up to ten people. Note that the area around the primeval forest may have bear sightings, so caution is required when using the site. Nishiokoppe Village is also known for its guitar factory, Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry Co. Ltd., where beautifully sounding instruments are made. Founded in a way that succeeded a lumber company, Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry now produces 20,000 guitar bodies annually. A separate building on the factory grounds houses a free showroom open to visitors for casual tours. Access to Nishiokoppe Village: From Haneda Airport to Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. From the Osaka area, you can fly from Kansai International Airport or Osaka International Airport to New Chitose Airport (about 1 hour 50 minutes), take JR to asahikawa station (about 2 hours 10 minutes), transfer to a JR limited express and get off at Nayoro (about 1 hour), then take a bus to Nishiokoppe Village (about 1 hour). A bus from Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport to Nishiokoppe Village takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. From the Ice Tunnel to other beautiful landscapes and delicious local food, Nishiokoppe Village offers a variety of experiences. We will continue to share the charms of Nishiokoppe Village, Hokkaido, so please stay tuned!

This photo shows Kitaichi Glass in Otaru City, a town next to Sapporo. "Building No. 3 Kitaichi Hall" is a spacious space lined with wooden beams, pillars, and 167 lamps. There is a restaurant and café where you can eat local cuisine, coffee, tea and cakes, and you can enjoy piano music. In addition, you can observe the lighting work with 167 lamps. The staff carefully light the fire one by one and breathe life into the lamps, creating a fantastic space in the North Hall. ――――――――――――――――― 【Restaurant】11:00~14:50Order You can enjoy dishes using ingredients unique to Hokkaido and a meal menu that is perfect for lunch that values the spirit of protecting local food. 【Cafe】9:30~17:00Order In addition to the popular "Special Royal Milk Tea" at Kitaichi Hall, parfaits and cakes are also available. *Seat reservations are not possible. ――――――――――――――――― 【Piano Performance】 You can enjoy the best tones played from a Steinway. Every Tuesday ~ Friday except public holidays 14：00～14：30、15：00～15：30、16：00～16：30 ――――――――――――――――― 【Lighting work】 The lighting work that begins at the same time as the opening of the store is a must-see. 9：00～9：30 * Information on a first-come, first-served basis * Depending on the congestion situation, admission will be restricted. ――――――――――――――――― 【Address】 〒047-0027 7-26 Sakai-cho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido 【Access】 ◦JR・・About 28 minutes by JR Hakodate Main Line. About 10 minutes on foot from JR Minami-Otaru Station. ◦Bus・・・Sapporo Station / About 55 minutes by high-speed Otaru train. 20 minutes on foot from Otaru Station. ◦By car: About 35 minutes from Sapporo Kita IC. 　→ parking lot "Minatosakaicho 1st Parking Lot" "Minatosakaicho 2nd Parking Lot"

The cosmos garden is in full bloom! The cosmos garden beside Taiki Lifelong Learning Center, where town residents sowed seeds in June, has reached its peak bloom. Cosmos, which also means "universe" in English, is the town flower of Taiki, the town of space! The cosmos swaying in the breeze are truly beautiful, so please come and see them!

The commemorative 20th Taiyo-no-Oka Cosmos Festa will be held on Sunday, September 3 at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden. There are many stage shows, including gorgeous guest shows! Lots of delicious food!! And see the beautiful Cosmos!! We look forward to seeing you there!

Twin arches from the cosmos field at dusk! Free parking is nice, but it's congested 😅 near closing at this time of year. Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture 138 Tower Park 2022/10 Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO

Hello everyone! This is the Industry Promotion Division of Oketo Town Hall. We will share the charms of Oketo Town, Hokkaido, with viewers of the Cool Japan video series, so thank you for joining us! For this first post, we’d like to introduce what kind of town Oketo is and highlight its attractions. Oketo Town in Tokoro District, Hokkaido, is a peaceful town surrounded by beautiful nature in eastern Hokkaido, with a population of 2,669 as of January 31, 2023. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to meet warm-hearted locals and feel the town’s community spirit. Oketo’s climate features large temperature differences between day and night and relatively little snowfall and rainfall. Access to Oketo is easiest by combining plane and car. From Memanbetsu Airport (Oozora-cho), it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car, making for a pleasant drive through nature. By bus, take Hokkaido Kitami Bus (Memanbetsu Airport line) from Memanbetsu Airport (Oozora-cho) to Kitami Bus Terminal (Kitami City), then transfer to the Rikubetsu line at Kitami Bus Terminal to reach Oketo; the total trip takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Next, here are some of Oketo’s sights and things to enjoy that show different faces through the seasons. ● Lake Oketo and Kanoko Dam Lake Oketo is an artificial lake created by the Kanoko Dam. The lake’s shoreline stretches 13.4 km and is home to many wild birds and native plants, making it a notable scenic spot. You can also enjoy fishing at Lake Oketo. In summer you can catch yamabe (landlocked salmon) and amemasu (rainbow trout), and from late December to mid-February you can try wakasagi (pond smelt) fishing. Since no rental fishing gear is available, please bring your own rods and tents. ● Rainbow Falls Downstream from Kanoko Dam, the Kanokozawa area unfolds with magnificent natural beauty. One highlight is Rainbow Falls, which plunges 13 meters and looks like a painting. Trees and flowers surround the falls, making it a popular spot for photographers. In winter, Rainbow Falls is lit up and icefall tours are held. ● Okecraft Center "Shinrin Kogeikan" Okecraft is Oketo’s local craft brand. The craft movement began in 1983 by combining the local bent-wood bucket tradition called oke with Oketo’s name and the idea of craft. Twenty-four individual workshops in Oketo produce everyday tableware and other items. Okecraft products are also available for purchase on the website. At the Shinrin Kogeikan, you can see and buy Okecraft pieces and other locally made products such as plant-dyed textiles, and you can observe the production process and tour the facility. Okecraft is also a popular gift choice for Oketo’s hometown tax donation program. Wooden items made from Ezo spruce, like paired bowls and smoothly finished cutlery, showcase a warm wooden texture. Please check the various hometown tax websites for details. ● Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuuyu Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuuyu is a facility offering lodging, hot springs, dining, and sightseeing all in one. There are four cottages available, and a free BBQ area adds a camping feel. Inside the facility you’ll find a restaurant and a café corner; weekday lunch specials are recommended. For day-trip visitors, the facility offers hot spring water flowing directly from the Katsuyama Onsen source. Enjoy the large communal bath, reclining baths, an open-air bath, a pottery bath, and a dry-style sauna. The area around the facility is also rich in attractions, including Lake Oketo. ● Minamigaoka Ski Area In winter, the ski area is another enjoyable option. Minamigaoka Ski Area offers affordable lift tickets: 1,040 yen for adults and 520 yen for children (junior high school age and under) for a day pass. With runs ranging from beginner to advanced, skiers of all levels can have a great time. Come experience Oketo Town’s natural charms and local hospitality for yourself. We will continue to share information about Oketo Town on this account. Thank you and we look forward to your interest!

Introducing the post of the "Okinawa City Tourism & Promotion Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Okinawa City, a tropical paradise, was created in 1974 by the merger of Koza City and Misato Village. There are plenty of attractive sightseeing spots, such as "Churayashi Park Okinawa Southeastern Botanical Garden", "Okinawa Children's Country Okinawa zoo& museum", and "Chuo Park Avenue" where you can shop. Events such as the "Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival" are also one of the attractions.

Nice to meet you, Kitami City Tourism Association! Kitami City, an attractive tourist destination in the eastern part of Hokkaido, was created 2006 Heisei 18 the merger of Kitami City, Hatano Town, Tokoro Town, and Rubeshibe Town. In the future, this account will introduce plenty of charms of Kitami City! Thank you in advance. Kitami is the largest city in the Okhotsk region. It is home to about 120,000 people. The climate and weather in Kitami City are mild with little influence from typhoons and the rainy season. In addition, the average temperature is basically low throughout the year, and in winter the minimum temperature can be minus 30 degrees Celsius, but in summer it can be more than 30 degrees Celsius due to the fane phenomenon. For access to Kitami City, Hokkaido, we recommend using Memanbetsu Airport. It takes about 45 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Memanbetsu Airport. It takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes from Haneda Airport to Memanbetsu Airport, and about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Kansai International Airport to Memanbetsu Airport. In addition, you can get to Kitami City from Memanbetsu Airport in about 40 minutes by car or bus. Kitami City is full of sightseeing spots full of attractions. Next, we will introduce carefully selected sights from among them. Kitami City has the world's longest history of mint production from the Taisho era to the early Showa era. The "Kitami Mint Memorial Museum" is a museum that tells the history of the museum. Videos of Kitami Thin-Loaded and a diorama of the Kitami Thin-Cargo Factory, the only mint refining factory built in Hokkaido, are on display. In addition, at the adjacent "Thin Cargo Distillery Hall", mint distillation demonstrations are held, and you can actually experience the scent of mint. There is also a herb garden around the memorial hall, where you can enjoy about 70 kinds of seasonal scents. The Pearson Memorial Hall, which was selected as a Hokkaido Heritage Site in 2001, was the last base of activities of Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, American missionaries who worked for the development of Hokkaido during the Taisho era. The memorial, where the Pearsons lived for 15 years, is now open to the public as a place to preserve the records of their pioneering. Through the historical buildings and exhibits, please enjoy the culture and history of Kitami City! An indispensable spot when traveling is a roadside station. At Roadside Station Onneyu Onsen, you can enjoy meals made with local ingredients while soaking in the hot springs to heal the fatigue of your trip. When you arrive at the roadside station Onneyu Onsen, the first thing you see is the Karakuri Pigeon Clock Tower "Kamu Forest", a symbol tower with a height of about 20 meters. It runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the hour and plays fairytale music. You can also enter the tower! The facility is full of attractions, such as the "Kamurin Shop" that sells and exhibits local specialties, and the "Craft Experience Workshop" woodworking experience room. In addition, the "Northern Land Aquarium Mountain Aquarium," which opened in July 2012 Heisei 24, is an attractive aquarium that incorporates innovative exhibition methods, such as the "Waterfall Basin Tank" that looks up at the waterfall basin from below and the "Four Seasons Tank" that reproduces a river that freezes in the cold. Nikoro Hakka Park, located along Route 7, is a vast park with an area of about 40,000 m². From late July to late August, the cold-resistant perennial herb "Ezo Misohagi" blooms all over the place. One of the highlights is the private residence of Yaichi Igarashi, who was a merchant in the early Showa period, "Hakka Goten" in the park! The historic mansion built by one master at that time over a period of three years is a must-see. The precious natural park "Tokoro Ruins Forest" where the ruins of the Jomon period remain is also a spot where you can feel the history of Kitami City! It is maintained and managed in cooperation with the Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology of the University of Tokyo and Tokoro Town. In the "Tokoro Center for Buried Cultural Properties" section of the park, models of the houses and lifestyles at that time are exhibited. Outside, the pit dwelling building has also been restored. "North Fox Farm" where you can interact with adorable red foxes is also a popular tourist attraction! It is the only zoo in Japan where red foxes and Ezo raccoon dogs coexist in free-range areas. Please spend a heartwarming time interacting with foxes nurtured in a natural environment. If you want to heal the fatigue of your trip, we recommend the Onneyu Onsen area, a hot spring village that spreads around the roadside station Onneyu Onsen! In addition to accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns, there are also facilities where you can enjoy day trip bathing. There are three hot springs in the hot spring village: Onneyu Onsen, a simple sulfur hot spring hypotonic alkaline high hot spring, Takinoyu Onsen, an alkaline simple hot spring hypotonic alkaline high hot spring, and Ponyu Onsen, an alkaline simple hot spring relaxed hypotonic hot spring. Please enjoy the hot spring that flows directly from the source that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Next, we will introduce the gourmet food unique to Kitami City, which is characterized by the deliciousness of the rich earth and fresh ingredients! Kitami yakiniku Kitami yakiniku grilled meat, which is grilled over a charcoal grill and eaten with raw sauce, is a Kitami gourmet that cannot be missed. Kitami is also known for having the largest number of yakiniku restaurants in Hokkaido. "Okhotsk Kitami Shioyaki Soba" is a gem filled with the umami flavor of Kitami onions and scallops caught in Okhotsk. Okhotsk Beer, which is made with 100% malt from Okhotsk, continues to be loved by locals. Please enjoy our special local beer handmade by our own manufacturing method! Also, you can't miss the sweets in Kitami City. Kitami City is full of long-established Japanese confectionery shops! There are also sweets using mint and are perfect as souvenirs. Kitami City is a wonderful city with abundant nature, historical sights, delicious gastronomy, and much more. Please enjoy the charm of Kitami City and experience a wonderful trip that will be memorable. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will deliver the charm of Kitami City to the fullest, so please look forward to it!

Nice to meet you COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Higashikawa Tourism Association. We will send out attractive tourist information in Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, where the largest natural park in Japan, "Daisetsuzan National Park", is located in the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you! Higashikawa, Hokkaido, is located in the central part of Hokkaido and is an attractive town full of the blessings of nature. It is conveniently located about 10 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport to the center of Higashikawa Town. Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido is a town without a water supply, which is rare in Japan. The beautiful natural water created by the snowmelt of the Daisetsuzan mountain range seeps deep underground and is used as water for daily life in the town, restaurants, and various other places. In agriculture, delicious rice and vegetables are grown using the abundant water resources, and the taste is exceptional. One of the attractions of Higashikawa Town in Hokkaido is its proud hot springs. In Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, there are two hot spring resorts, Asahidake Onsen and Tenjinkyo Onsen, both of which are located in Daisetsuzan National Park. The facilities around Asahidake Onsen do not have a hot spring town, and the scenery is maintained, such as height restrictions and regular intervals. Day trip bathing is also possible, so please stop by when climbing or hiking. While soaking in the hot springs, you can spend a luxurious time admiring the natural scenery. "Tenjinkyo Onsen" is also popular for its efficacy against diabetes and arteriosclerosis. There are two hot spring facilities as of June 2023, and you can stay overnight or take a day trip. In the surrounding area, there is "Hagoromo Falls", which has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, and you can also enjoy the famous waterfall. In addition to hot springs, Higashikawa Town in Hokkaido is rich in attractive sightseeing spots where you can feel the breath of nature. ・Asahidake Visitor Center Asahidake Visitor Center is a facility that opened in 2019 and provides information on nature and tours of Daisetsuzan National Park. You can see the diorama of the superb view point when climbing. You can also exhibit seasonal highlights, AR displays, and virtual experiences of Daisetsuzan with VR goggles. ・Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui Park It is a park where the natural water of Higashikawa Town, which is rich in calcium and minerals, springs out. Snowmelt water from the Daisetsuzan mountain range can freely draw spring water that has been naturally filtered over hundreds of years. ・Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway A 10-minute aerial walk from Asahidake Ropeway Sanroku Station at an altitude of 1,100 meters to Katami Station at an altitude of 1,600 meters offers a magnificent view and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. When you get off the ropeway, there is a trekking course of about 1 hour that even beginners can enjoy. In addition, it takes about 2 hours from here to the summit of Mt. Asahidake, and from the summit you can see the Mt. Tokachi mountain range, Mt. Ashibetsu, and Mt. Hotkanbetsudake in a 360-degree panoramic view. ・Canmore Ski Village Kitoushi Forest Park This ski resort is located in Kitoushi Forest Park, a 15-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport. There are 6 courses, which can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced players, as well as many tourists visiting Japan. Kitoushi Forest Park also has campsites and cottages, so you can stay overnight. ・Lake Chūbetsu At Lake Chūbetsuko at the foot of Daisetsuzan National Park, you can experience canoeing. It is also a highlight that you can enjoy the superb scenery of the four seasons such as fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and snow caps. A local guide will assist you, so even first-timers can join with peace of mind. The population of Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido is about 8,400 as of June 2023, and the population has increased in recent years due to the enhancement of child-rearing support and convenience from the airport. The natural environment is the perfect place to live a stress-free life. We also offer the "Higashikawa Town Migration Experience" that allows you to live for 3 months to 1 year. There is also a town-run Japanese language school, where about 600 foreigners reside, and we are also focusing on supporting international students. Higashikawa, Hokkaido is an attractive place full of the blessings of nature. Aiming to be a "photogenic" town with beautiful nature in each of the four seasons, we have declared ourselves the "City of Photography" as the capital of photography culture. Higashikawa, Hokkaido is packed with various attractions such as a rich natural environment, hot springs, delicious food, and the warmth of the local people. We will continue to deliver plenty of attractive information about Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, so thank you.

Nice to meet you! This is the Niseko Resort Tourism Association. It is also a resort area where you can enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons and various activities "Hokkaido Niseko Town Niseko Cho"! This time, we will deliver attractive information focusing on how to enjoy Niseko in summer. Niseko Town is currently operating the "Sky Bus Niseko" to visit the famous places of Niseko Town for a limited time! Skybus Niseko is a double-decker tourist bus that has no roof and is open. Recommended information for those who are considering a trip to Niseko in the summer! ●Operation period: July 15 Sat ~ September 3 Sun, 2023 ●Route introduction Road Station Niseko View Plaza⇒ Niseko Station⇒ Milk Kobo Niseko Takahashi Ranch⇒Hilton Niseko Village⇒ Kabayama Kita Lupicia⇒Hirafu Cross Street⇒Hirafu Welcome Center⇒ Yamada Intersection⇒Niseko Hanazono Resort ⇒ Kutchan Station Skybus Niseko "Niseko Panorama-go" runs between "Roadside Station Niseko View Plaza" ~ "Kutchan Ekimae". Also, one of the attractions is that you can get on and off from any stop! During the operation, an automatic voice guide and attendant will guide you through the charm of each spot. There is no doubt that you can enjoy a relaxing time while overlooking the beautiful nature, local food, and scenery that changes depending on the season! Multi-use tickets are a set of 3 Adults 1500 yen junior high school students and older, children 750 yen elementary school students. Preschoolers are free of charge only on the lap, but if they occupy a seat, they will be charged a child fee. In addition, "electronic tickets" that can be purchased on the website can be purchased at a 10% discount. It is recommended because you can easily get on the bus by touching it with your smartphone when riding. In addition, Kutchan and Niseko residents have an advance purchase discount, so please be sure to purchase at the paper ticket sales office. Not applicable to electronic tickets Paper tickets are sold at Roadside Station Niseko View Plaza and other designated tourist information centers. Only electronic tickets are available, and unlimited ride passes are also sold. [ONE DAY PASS 2,000 YEN, WEEKLY PASS - 5,500 YEN, SEASON FREE PASS - 39,000 YEN]. ◆Please check the official website for ticket details. Also, if it is in the gauge, only small dogs can ride together. Here are some of the sights on the Skybus Niseko route! ◎Niseko Takahashi Farm Milk Workshop It is a ranch where you can enjoy the superb view of Mt. Yotei, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. At Milk Kobo, you can enjoy sweets with a gentle taste such as soft-serve ice cream, gelato, special cream puffs, and roll cakes made with fresh milk! In addition, there are restaurants, cheese factories, yogurt workshops, cacao crowns cacao workshops, etc. around the milk workshop. ◎Niseko Hanazono Resort It is a tourist destination with activities and accommodations depending on the season. In addition to marine activities such as kayaking, fishing rental, and rafting, you can also enjoy horseback riding and cycling. At the mega zipline of "Hanazono ZIPFLIGHT", you can experience one of the largest zip tours in Asia! Experience an active time while enjoying a sense of unity with nature. The climate of Niseko is inland, so the summer is characterized by low humidity and easy to spend. When using "Skybus Niseko", it may be a good idea to have one to wear. Niseko is a town where you can enjoy the blessings of nature and refresh your mind and body. We will continue to post the charm of Niseko, so thank you for your continued support!

【Midsummer Manabe Garden】 It is also known as Japan's first Conifer Garden. On a midsummer day, you can walk on the fluffy lawn and refresh yourself in the forest bathing with the scent of various trees wafting in the air. Yama hydrangeas are blooming beautifully in the park. 📌 Manabe Garden www.manabegarden.jp 🚌 Great value Tokachi bus bag www.tokachibus.jp/buspack2023 📍 Back of Bus Timetable No.1*#2 Circulation Lines www.tokachibus.jp/rosenbus/timetable Get off at Nishi 4-jo 39-chome about 15 minutes

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Okinawa City Tourism & Promotion Association. We will send out the latest information and deals of the tropical paradise "Okinawa City". Everyone will love Okinawa even more! Stay tuned for such information! First of all, a brief introduction of Okinawa City! Okinawa City is located in central Okinawa Prefecture and is about 40 minutes by car or taxi from Naha Airport using the expressway. With a population of about 140,000, it is the second most populous city in Okinawa Prefecture after Naha City. The average annual climate of Okinawa City is 22°C, and even in winter, it rarely falls below 10°C. Okinawa City was born in 1974 by the merger of Koza City and Misato Village, and since there are US military bases such as Kadena Air Base, it creates a unique atmosphere where Japanese and American cultures mix. You can feel American-influenced music and food culture throughout the city. Let's take a look at some of the attractive sightseeing spots in Okinawa City! A 5-minute drive from Okinawa Kita Interchange is "Chura Yashi Park Okinawa Southeast Botanical Garden". It is one of the largest large-scale botanical gardens in Japan, where you can see more than 1,300 species of rare plants from the tropics and subtropics in the two areas of the "Water Paradise Area" and the "Botanical Garden Area". In addition to plants, you can interact with animals such as capybaras and squirrel monkeys, and the "Okinawa Tropical Illumination" is held from late October to late May every year. Next, we will introduce Okinawa zoo&museum, a facility that combines a zoo and a museum that children can enjoy. At the zoo, about 150 kinds of animals are on display, including exhibits of rare creatures unique to Okinawa, such as Ryukyu foxes and native livestock, and events are held where you can enjoy feeding experiences and learning about animals. At the Wonder Museum, a museum in the park, interesting science experiences and workshops are held to stimulate children's sensibilities. Every Saturday from July 22nd to August 26th, you can enjoy the night zoo "Sata ZOO Night", so please stop by. And Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park, a popular tourist spot for prefectural residents that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. On the north side, there is a sports zone with an athletic field, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts, etc., and on the south side, it is a regional park with bicycle rentals, auto campsites, recreation pools, and a small plaza where you can play playground equipment. At the recreation pool, which has been open since July weekends and holidays only, you can enjoy a rotating waterslide. In addition, in the Little Plaza, there are large playground equipment where you can enjoy several types of slides such as tunnel slides and roller slides, trampolines and bouldering, which are very popular with children. At the auto campsite, food sales, rental equipment, and fuel are also sold, so you can enjoy barbecue empty-handed, so you can easily enjoy a relaxing time. If you like shopping, we recommend "Central Park Avenue"! This shopping street, which was the main street of Okinawa City, which flourished as the center of commerce, is lined with various shops with an American atmosphere, and you can enjoy everything from shopping to Okinawan gourmet. In addition, "Kozagate Street" is also an area where American culture remains strong, and it is a place where you can enjoy just looking at it because it is lined with shops full of exoticism. Recommended for souvenirs, we will introduce Okinawa City's traditional craft "Chibana Hanaori". Chibana ori is a historic traditional fabric with geometric patterns that has been made in Chibana, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture since the time of the Ryukyu Dynasty in the 18th century, and has been loved as a sunny dress for festivals such as Umaharashi horse riding competition, men's festival and usdek usudai drum and women's festival wishing for a bountiful harvest. Nowadays, wallets, ties, business card holders, etc. are easy to incorporate into daily life and are also delighted as souvenirs! Among the events and festivals in Okinawa City, the largest Eisa Festival in Okinawa Prefecture, which will be held for the first time in four years this year, "Okinawa All Islands Eisa Festival" is popular. Eisa is one of Okinawa's traditional performing arts, and a dance is performed on the night of the Old Bon to memorialize ancestors. This year 2023 Reiwa 5 it will be held from September 8 to 10. At the "Okinawa City Industrial Festival" held at the aforementioned Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park, there is a lineup of delicious foods from Okinawa City! It is enjoyed by many people, including locals. In the food area, you can taste the specialties of Koza created by famous restaurants competing with each other, and there are many other famous products produced and processed in Okinawa City. When you come to Okinawa City, be sure to check out the events. In addition, the Okinawa Marathon is a full marathon that starts at Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park and spans Okinawa City, Uruma City, Kadena Town, Chatan Town, and Kitanakagusuku Village in Okinawa Prefecture, and approximately 15,000 runners from Japan and abroad participate. You can run while enjoying the nature and culture of Okinawa City. * The Okinawa Marathon held in February 2023 has unfortunately been postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus. When sightseeing in Okinawa City, you can choose accommodation that suits your travel style, from resort hotels to business hotels, rental villas and guest houses. If you rent a car, you can easily access not only sightseeing spots in Okinawa City but also nearby sightseeing spots, so it is also recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa. Okinawa City Tourism & Promotion Association is also working to attract sports camps and training camps and promote sports tourism by utilizing the sports environment in Okinawa City. In the future, we will also introduce many sports facilities and sports facilities in Okinawa City. If you are considering holding a sports training camp or tournament in Okinawa City, please feel free to contact us. In Okinawa City, you can enjoy rich nature, delicious food, and exotic culture! We will send you the latest information and attractive information so that you can make wonderful memories in Okinawa City, so thank you!

★ Would you like to enjoy the riverside of Kushiro? ★ The riverside from the Kushiro River to the iron bridge in Kushiro City Lumber Town is well maintained, and you can enjoy ☺ walking and joggingThe scenery seen on the right and left banks is different, so it is 😄 recommended as a place where you can fully feel the atmosphere of Kushiro. Also, during the summer, "Kushiro Here Garden", which is not a beer garden that is a summer tradition of Kushiro, is held 🐻 ❄️🍺on the quay in front of the Numai Plaza. 17:00~20:00 except Sundays * Until 9/9. At the quay of Fisherman's Wharf MOO next to the bridge, "Quay Fireside" is held until 10/31, and you can 🐟enjoy the seafood of Kushiro from 17:00 ~ 21:00 open every day The sunset cruise where you can see the sunset of Kushiro, which is said to be the world's three largest sunsets, from the boat is also popular 🚤. In addition, you can enjoy the sunset, enjoy the illumination of the bridge, enjoy fishing, and enjoy the charm of the riverside of Kushiro! Please ☺ come and visit us. #Kushiro #Kushiro #Kushiro Sightseeing #Kushiro Riverside #kushiro #Quay Fireside #Kushiro Here Garden #Sightseeing cruise ship Sequeane

Kagawa Prefecture Megijima "Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival" festival dedicated to the god of the island – The shrine festival at Megijima island There is a surprisingly unknown island culture Kagawa Prefecture and in Takamatsu City Megijima and Ogijima take turns holding a summer festival every year, carrying a drum stand made of ropes handed down in Isshi Sōden and parading around the island. As the name suggests, the god of the island is a woman, and it has been handed down as a festival forbidden to women since ancient times so as not to be jealous. Drum stands are dropped and rolled wildly toward the gods, and at the end of the festival, the drum stands go into the sea. It seemed difficult to go through the small torii gate.

When I visited Megijima for the first time in a long time, a festival was being held on that day, so I took a picture. A festival dedicated to the god of the island "Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival" The shrine festival at Megijima island There is a surprisingly unknown island culture Kagawa Prefecture and in Takamatsu City Megijima and Ogijima take turns holding a summer festival and parading around the island carrying a drum stand made of ropes handed down in Isshi Sōden. As the name suggests, the god of the island is a woman, and it has been handed down as a festival forbidden to women since ancient times so as not to be jealous. Drum stands are dropped and rolled wildly toward the gods, and at the end of the festival, the drum stands go into the sea. It's a small festival, but I hope that traditional culture and festivals like this will be passed on to future generations so that they do not decline.

I landed 🏝️ in the unexplored area of Minamiboso [Okinoshima] ... Even though it is called landfall, it is currently connected to the land by a sandbar, so it is strictly classified as [Riku Shigejima]. The sandbar part is a beach, so it is crowded with people in the summer, but the island is 🤔 rather less popular. In such an area on the island, there is a place where you can enjoy a [secret cave] and a raised [ancient strata] as a 🤩 set.

Title: Lantern Location: Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture Honmei River Festival: Isahaya Lantern River Festival Event: Lantern

Introducing the post of the "Ginowan City Tourism Promotion Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! The sea of Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, located in the central part of the main island of Okinawa, is an area where many coral reefs and tropical fish live. Guests can enjoy the colorful waters by diving and snorkeling. In addition, at the Ginowan Marine Support Center, you can experience making coral seedlings and BBQ. ◆Ginowan Marine Support Center◆ 【Address】〒901-2223 Okinawa, Ginowan City, Oyama 7-10-27 【Access】30 minutes by car from Naha Airport

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It is the "Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival" in Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. festival is also in the final stages. In the autumn breeze, many goldfish welcome you. Photographed on August 29, 2023

Title: Striving Location: Dejima, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture Festival: Nagasaki Minato Festival Event: Nagasaki Peron Tournament

Introducing the post of the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account of the "Engaru Town Tourism Association"! At the "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties" in Monbetsu-gun-Engaru Town of Hokkaido, we exhibit "Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items" that have been designated as national treasures. Also known as natural glass, obsidian is a must-see. You can also touch mammoth tusks real fossils. ◆Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties◆ 【Address】〒099-0111 Hokkaido Monbetsu-gun Engaru Town Shirataki 138-1 Engaru Town Office Shirataki General Branch 2F 【Access】 About 15 minutes on foot from JR Shirataki Station

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Taiyo-no-oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden will pay an admission fee from tomorrow, August 30 Wednesday. Although it is later than usual due to the extreme heat, the flowering is progressing every day, so please ♪ come by all means.

Introducing the post of the "Noboribetsu Bear Park" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Located in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, Noboribetsu Bear Park is a ranch where you can meet about 70 brown bears. You can enjoy "human cage" where you can see bears up close and feeding experiences. There is also a "Ainu Village" where you can experience Ainu culture. ◆Noboribetsu Bear Park◆ 【Address】〒059-0551 224 Noboribetsu Onsen-cho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido 【Access】 Train / Car: Sapporo ~ Noboribetsu Bear Park About 1 hour 30 minutes From New Chitose Airport Noboribetsu Bear Park about 1 hour 15 minutes