Hello everyone! This is the Mashu Lake Tourism Association.
We will introduce many highlights and ways to enjoy Teshikaga in Hokkaido to viewers of Cool Japan Video!
First, can everyone read the name "Teshikaga"?

It is pronounced "Teshikaga".
When people think of Hokkaido, Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo come to mind as popular spots visited by many tourists, and both lakes are located in Teshikaga.

Lake Mashu spreads out in a deep blue and is known as the sacred lake.
Its blue surface is called Mashu Blue and boasts the highest transparency in Japan and ranks among the world’s very clearest lakes.

To fully enjoy this beautiful lake surface, we recommend visiting the observatories.
The Lake Mashu First Observatory is the most popular lookout, attracting about one million visitors a year.
It has a large parking lot and rest house with restrooms, so you can stop by to take a break.
The Lake Mashu Third Observatory and Uramashu Observatory also offer free parking and let you see different faces of Lake Mashu.
From the Lake Mashu First Observatory and the Lake Mashu Third Observatory, when luck and weather conditions are favorable, the entire lake can be covered in fog, and the settled mist can appear as a sea of clouds.

Lake Kussharo is one of the world’s largest caldera lakes and the largest caldera lake in Japan (a lake formed when a volcanic crater filled with water after an eruption).
Numerous natural hot springs gush out along the lakeshore, so you can enjoy hot springs in open-air baths and saunas that make the most of nature, as well as in large hotels.
In summer you can fully enjoy water sports such as camping, canoeing, and sailing.
Across the great outdoors of Teshikaga you can also enjoy activities like horseback riding, golf, fishing, cycling, and dairy farm experiences.

When you visit Teshikaga, please also savor the town’s local specialties and gourmet foods.
These include Mashu Soba, known as the prized "phantom soba" for its careful quality; Mashu Melon, in season from early to late August; potatoes packed with the bounty of the land; and popular products from Teshikaga farms such as Mashu Pork and Mashu Wagyu.

Teshikaga in Hokkaido is conveniently accessible by car—about 75 minutes from Kushiro Airport and about 70 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport.
Please come and enjoy the vast nature of Teshikaga.

Through Cool Japan Video, we will continue to bring you attractions and travel information about Teshikaga, Lake Mashu, and Lake Kussharo, so please follow us if you like!

How do you do! This is the Kimobetsu Tourism Association.
I would like to introduce the charm of Kimobetsucho, Hokkaido to everyone who watches the Cool Japan video.
This is my first post, so I will briefly introduce the history, sightseeing spots, and specialties of Kimobetsu Town!
In the future, we will introduce event information and recommended sightseeing spots in detail, so thank you.

Kimobetsu has a long history and is strongly influenced by Ainu culture.
The town's name is derived from the Ainu word "kim o betsu" mountainous river.
As the name suggests, Kimobetsu Town is home to 41 rivers of various sizes, including the Shiribetsu River and Kimobetsu River, and is located at the foot of Mt. Yotei, which is 1,898 meters above sea level, also known as "Ezofuji" because it is one of the 100 famous mountains and resembles Mt. Fuji, and is a town rich in nature that can be reached in about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Sapporo City.

The average annual temperature is relatively cold at 5.9°C, and even in areas with a lot of snowfall, snowfall of nearly 150 cm can occur, but agricultural products grown in a rich natural environment created by a climate with a large temperature difference between day and night are shipped to Japan Japan as a specialty of Kimobetsu Town, and have achieved rich development as one of the leading agricultural areas in Hokkaido.

In particular, "asparagus" is known as the place where full-scale cultivation begins in Japan. The magnificent size and crunchy yet soft texture and sweetness are exquisite, so please try the taste once!
In addition, Baron potatoes, which are of the best quality in the Japan, and corn, which has a strong sweetness, are also recommended as souvenirs.

In addition, "Roadside Station Boyo Nakayama" in Nakayama Pass has a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients, including the famous "ageimo", and a shop selling local products.
From the inside of Kimobetsu Townspeople's Park, you can see both Mt. Yotei and Mt. Shiribetsu and feel the great nature of Kimobetsu Town.

In addition, in Kimobetsu Town, the "vacant house bank" system is actively being implemented as a migration initiative system carried out by the government.
This is an initiative to make effective use of vacant houses in Kimobetsu Town, and is used by people who wish to move or settle in Kimobetsu Town and those who stay regularly, leading to the revitalization of the town.
If you are considering moving to the rich nature, please take a look at the website of Kimobetsu Town.

Kimobetsu Town is a blend of rich nature, sightseeing spots, and history, and you can feel the slow passage of time.
You can get a pleasant peace away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Beautiful scenery that you have never known before, experiences you have never experienced before, and new encounters are waiting for you in Kimobetsu, Hokkaido.
We will continue to disseminate the charm of Kimobetsu Town, so please come and visit Kimobetsu Town!