On February 1, Monbetsu City announced the first day of drift ice. It is the first day of drift ice, which is 13 days later than last year (January 19) and 8 days later than the average year (January 24).

In winter, the moon and stars shining in the clear air are very beautiful, and delicious food and Activities unique to winter are also attractive. However, for those who live in snowy countries, snow removal in winter is a really difficult task. In Aibetsu Town, snow removal work is carried out very beautifully during the winter. I think that the more people who live in snowy countries, the more they can feel this politeness and awesomeness. Thanks to the thorough snow removal, we are able to go out safely and have a comfortable winter.

[Media Information] NHK “Hot News Dohoku Okhotsk” Wednesday, February 5, 6:40 PM–7:00 PM *Broadcast limited to the Okhotsk and Dohoku area* *Program content may change.* Footage from yesterday’s Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival will be featured. They actually followed the making of the ice candles and the snow sculptures up close! We’re looking forward to the broadcast♪ Please tune in! The photos show the ice candles lit yesterday! They were so beautiful—🔥❄️🔥 Thank you to everyone who attended! Great job to all the executive committee members, too! #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #hokkaido #Ice Candle Festival #Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Sansan-kan #Tsubetsu Multipurpose Activity Center Sansan-kan #media appearance #scheduled broadcast #nhk #Hot News Dohoku Okhotsk

This year, too, a unique snow sculpture has appeared at the Roadside Station Meruhen no Oka no Oka Memanbetsu! Each group worked ✨ hard at night after work Please take a look when you stop by!

We introduce Te-uchi Soba Momoki! This soba shop has been serving customers since the Taisho era and draws many visitors from afar. Today we feature the charcoal-grilled chicken bowl with a soba set and the pork cutlet bowl. Please stop by! Location Kimobetsucho, Kimobetsu 359-4 Phone 0136-33-2726 Hours 11:00–

<A sports gym in Kimobetsucho...> Takahashi from the Kimobetsu Town Regional Revitalization Team is working to open a sports gym! The gym will be called HOUSE GYM! Takahashi also holds a certified functional trainer qualification! HOUSE GYM offers bench presses with over 100 kg of weight and other serious training options! Please give it a try! Instagram @HOUSEGYMKIMOBETU

From January 31 to February 2 Obihiro Ice Festival is being held in Hokkaido Ice Sculpture Exhibition Winter Obihiro Festival Ice sculptures are also made and exhibited. This year, the temperature is high. It is unlikely to last until the last day.

Cold, delicious tap water from Tomakomai City. The tap water, born from the blessings of Mt. Tarumae, is said to be comparable to bottled mineral water in quality. “Tomachop Water” is a long-selling product that bottles tap water after removing chlorine. The label, adorned with an illustration of Tomakomai City’s official mascot “Tomachop,” is charming. It is also a popular hometown tax gift.

Ichiyamamoto Seki visits the Roadside Station! The local sumo wrestler from Iwanai-cho, Ichiyamamoto Seki, who finished the January tournament with a winning record, has come to the Roadside Station! Ichiyamamoto Seki visits the Roadside Station! The staff were flustered by the sudden visit… He also came for an interview and related appearances on TV. He is said to be about 10 kg heavier now than when the life-size panel was photographed.😳 He kindly posed for photos— Thank you very much!! Keep up the great work from now on!👏🏻

ICE LAFORET IN KAWAYU, the extreme cold resort A special two-day event, Lantern Balloon Night, holds its second edition tomorrow! A fantastical lantern balloon event lights up the night sky. The special two-day event Lantern Balloon Night, held for a limited time, is scheduled to hold its second session tomorrow, February 1. Those who wish to join should pick up a participation ticket at the on-site general information desk on the day or at inns affiliated with the Ryokan Association (Kawayu Kanko Hotel, Oyado Kinkiyu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura, KKR Kawayu), and gather at Kawayu Shrine by 5:00 PM. Registration closes once capacity is reached. If you prefer to reserve in advance, please contact the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association. (015-483-2211, inside Oyado Kinkiyu) Please note the event may be canceled on the day due to weather, such as strong winds. The moment the lanterns rise fills the entire venue with a scene that seems touched by magic. For details, check the notices on Teshikaga Navi. Don’t miss this special night!

Mashu⭐︎ Snowland 2025 Returns This Year After closing to great acclaim last year, Mashu⭐︎ Snowland is back this winter with even more to enjoy. Expect a very long snowy slide, midwinter barbecue, a fun raffle, and many other activities. Bring your friends and family and join us! Mashu⭐︎ Snowland 2025 Event Details Date and Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10:00–20:00 Venue: Yunoshi­ma Park, Teshikaga Highlights: a very long snowy slide, candy toss, Snowball Fight Japan Championship, midwinter barbecue, fireworks display, and a fun raffle * Admission is free and open to everyone. * Purchase a barbecue ticket with a raffle coupon to enjoy midwinter barbecue at the venue and enter the fun raffle! Barbecue Ticket with Raffle Coupon Presale midwinter barbecue ticket: 1,500 yen; same-day ticket: 2,000 yen * Both presale and same-day tickets include entry to the fun raffle. Main Ticket Outlets: Shokudo to Kissa poppotei / Third place Livingbar221 Sumika Ishibana Kikin / Mashu Izakaya Mokkiriya Inquiries: Mashu⭐︎ Snowland Executive Committee (090-5951-9471 Nishizaki) Supported by: Teshikaga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mashu Lake Agricultural Cooperative Association and Mashu Lake Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)

I went to pick up the ice candles the organizing committee made as part of helping out at Sansankan! They are so beautiful ✨✨✨ We collected them from many places, and today alone we gathered over 150 of them! We are truly grateful 🙇‍♀️ Tomorrow these ice candles will be lit. The festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the lighting ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 PM. Please come and join us ✨❄️✨ For event details, check Sansankan’s social media! https://www.instagram.com/tsubetsu.sansankan/... #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #hokkaido #Eastern Hokkaido events #Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #event #12th Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Sansankan #ice candle #event information #Tsubetsu Town Multipurpose Activity Center Sansankan #Ice Candle Festival #winter event

It’s snowing in Higashikawa today❄️ A row of snowmen stands in front of Roadside Station Michikusakan!⛄ The winter scenery is truly beautiful, so come and see it for yourself! We make snowmen every day! If you’re interested in building snowmen, please speak to us—we’ll make them together❣

The 72nd Bibai Snow Festival Events details about the Bibai Snow Festival that will be Held in from tomorrow. For more information, please see the image or the official website. We have prepared many contents that can be enjoyed by small children, and we are looking forward to your visit. 02.01sat10:00～18:00 10:00 　opening ceremony 　Distribution of original stickers 　Exhibition and test drive of working cars 　Toyota Corolla Bibai VR Safety Device Experience Event 　Food and beverage booth sales 　Yurukyara and photo shoot 　Mystery solving game in Township Historical Museum 10:30 　Opening of a large snow sculpture with a slide 　Candle Making Class 11:00 　Treasure search in the snow 17:00 　Bibai Snow Light 　Lighting ceremony 02.02sun 10:00 　Large snow sculpture with slide 　Distribution of original stickers 　Exhibition and test drive of working cars 　Toyota Corolla Bibai VR Safety Device Experience Event 　Minimobiles 　Mackerel in the snow 　Food and beverage booth sales 　Regional Revitalization Volunteers Booth 　eSports Tournament inPITAAAN 　Yurukyara and photo shoot

✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ Aibetsu Family Ski Resort ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ Family Ski Resort in Aibetsu Town is attractive with gentle slopes and spacious slopes! Even children and first-timers can skate with peace of mind, and you can fully feel the fun of skiing. Let's still ⛷✨ enjoy winter Activities! We look forward to seeing you there! ■ Address: 351 Kitamachi, Aibetsu-cho, Kamikawa-gun ■Access: 45 minutes by Car from Asahikawa City ■ Business hours • Mon ~ Wed: 10 a.m. ~ 9 p.m. • Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. • Friday: Regular holiday

A festival of lights to enjoy in the coldest winter Sairinka is now open! It starts at 7:00 PM. We look forward to welcoming you.

With the Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival just two days away, the vinyl sheets that had been covering the snow sculptures were removed, and we finally reunited with them after a long time. Meow The kamakura (snow hut) is still standing strong! It endured the recent unexpected warm days well…😂 For minor dirt, we gently dabbed snow on like face powder to brighten it up… The night before last, the steering committee members also prepared the snow platforms by hand! After final preparations tomorrow, the Ice Candle Festival will begin at 2:00 PM the day after tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming everyone at Sansan Hall! #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #Hokkaido #12th Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Tsubetsu Town Multipurpose Activity Center Sansan Hall #Event Information #Eastern Hokkaido Events #Sansan Hall #Ice Candle #Event #Ice Candle Festival #Kamakura (snow hut) #Snow Sculpture

Tonight is the fifth episode of HTB’s "Machino On-chan" featuring Tsubetsu Town! On-chan has been touring the town, Tsubetsu Pass, Lake Chimikeppu, the children's center, the library… Where will he visit today? Looking forward to On—(o▽n) Watch past episodes on the show’s YouTube channel! #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #hokkaido #Hokkaido Television Broadcasting #HTB #On-chan #Machino On-chan #Broadcast Schedule #Media Appearances

The 72nd Bibai Snow Festival Bibai Snow Light Lighting ceremony Along with candles made by friends from kindergartens and nursery schools in the city, the snow festival venue will be illuminated with many lights. Please come with your family and friends. 02.01sat17:00～18:00

HOKKAIDO 「AIBETSU TOWN🍄」 Living in Aibetsu A loving life found from "nothing" Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries about relocation or renovation of vacant houses. ■ Inquiries 　Aibetsu Town General Affairs Planning Division Planning and Finance Section 　☎01658-6-5112

The Mashu and Kussharo sightseeing loop buses convenient for Teshikaga tourism, the "Teshikaga Eco Passport," will operate this winter 2025 on the following schedule. You can enjoy Teshikaga’s spectacular scenery with peace of mind even in winter. Please make use of this service 🌱🚌 [Operation and Sales Period] January 25, 2025 (Saturday) – March 2, 2025 (Sunday) [Routes] ● Mashu Lake Bus ※Scheduled to run three times a day JR mashu station ⇔ Roadside Station ⇔ Lake Mashu Kamuy Terrace ⇔ ⇔ Lake Mashu First Observatory ● Kussharo Bus ※Scheduled to run twice a day JR Kawayu Onsen Station ⇔ Mount Io ⇔ Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum ⇔ ⇔ Nibushi ⇔ Sunayu (sandy hot spring) ⇔ Kotan ⇔ Maruyama ⇔ Toondō ⇔ ⇔ Roadside Station ⇔ JR mashu station [Sales Locations] Onboard limited-time bus sales, Oyado Kinkiyu, Bettei Suikazura, Hotel Parkway, HOSTEL MISATO, Youth Guesthouse Kussharo Plain, Mashu Station Tourist Information (8:30–16:00 / open daily during the period) [Fares] Adult 2-day pass: ¥2,000; 3-day pass: ¥3,000 Child 2-day and 3-day passes: ¥1,000 [Inquiries] Mashu Lake Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) TEL: 015-482-2200 9:00–17:00 (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) For details, check the Teshikaga Navi official site from the profile URL!! 🚌❄️♨️

“Bar Hopping De Stamp Rally” — Drink, Eat and Enjoy in Teshikaga Town Center! Tour the restaurants and bars in Teshikaga Town Center and collect stamps as you hop from place to place. Gather stamps for a chance to win fun prizes worth over 10,000 yen, a pair accommodation voucher, meal tickets and more! Even in the cold winter, drink! Eat! Enjoy! Spend hot nights out with us. Period December 23, 2024 (Monday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday) How to Enter 1. Check the participating establishments listed below 2. Receive one stamp for dining or drinking at each participating venue 3. When you have stamps from three different establishments, fill in the required information on the stamp card and drop it in the dedicated entry box at the Chamber of Commerce or at a participating venue where an entry box is provided. You may join the stamp rally and submit entries as many times as you like during the event period, but please note that duplicate wins for the same prize are not allowed. Participating Venues – Dining spots (blue stamp) – Toriyaki Manbo / Ramen Ibuki / Mashu Izakaya Mokkiriya / Higashi Sushi / food&bar DOMANI / Izakaya Denden / Sumika Ishikabukin / Izakaya Nawanoren / Teppan Izakaya Koguma / Ezo / Charcoal Grill Beko no Suke / ubusuna / Shokuno Tomo Ichimi / Ramen Curry Yoshimatsu – Snacks & Bars (red stamp) – Snack Amour / COCKTAIL&DRINK SOLO / Japanese Style Snack Karakatsu / Livingbar 221 / Drink House Tsukasa / FLOR / JAZZHOUSE KINGKONG / Stylish BAR WoodLand / Snack Kado Entry Card Locations Entry cards are available at participating venues or at the Teshikaga Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Entry Box Locations Japanese Style Snack Karakatsu / COCKTAIL&DRINK SOLO / food&bar DOMANI / Livingbar 221 / Toriyaki Manbo / Izakaya Denden / Teshikaga Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Main Prizes Orange Prize: Collect three mixed red and blue stamps to win a fun prize worth over 10,000 yen Red Prize: Collect three red stamps from snacks & bars to win 10,000 yen each for 20 winners Blue Prize: Collect three blue stamps from dining spots to win 10,000 yen each for 20 winners We also offer pair accommodation vouchers and meal tickets!! Entry Deadline March 1, 2025 (Saturday) Winners Announcement Winners will be notified by shipment of prizes starting in mid-March 2025, which will serve as the official announcement. Organizer: Bar Hopping De Stamp Rally Executive Committee Supported by: Mashu Lake Tourism Association; Teshikaga Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Special discount coupons are available at Kawayu Onsen! Tokutoku Coupon 2025 A special campaign called the Tokutoku Coupon has started for guests staying at hotels in the Kawayu Onsen district! Guests who stay at any of the four properties—Kawayu Kanko Hotel, O宿 Kinkiyu, Bettei Suikazura, or KKR Kawayu—will receive discount coupons worth a total of 3,000 yen that can be used at restaurants and eateries in the Kawayu Onsen district. Pick up your coupons at your hotel front desk and present them when dining at participating establishments to receive the discount. The campaign runs from January 15, 2025 through March 15, 2025, but it will end once supplies run out. Please take advantage of this offer and enjoy one of the pleasures of Kawayu Onsen.

30-Unit Kite Flying Challenge Friday, January 24 A challenge praying for 30 years without traffic fatalities was held. Thirty kites, each hand-drawn by elementary school students from Nishiokoppe Village. It had been snowing lightly that day, but when it was time to fly the kites the snow stopped and a gentle wind picked up. The students lined up in a single row holding the kites. Starting from one end they let go in order, and after a few attempts the kites shot into the sky to cheers. Once they caught the wind the kites showed no sign of returning to the ground, swaying in the breeze (their tips whipping wildly). #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #30-Unit Kite Flying #Prayer #Traffic Safety #Kids enthralled by the drone #Challenge a great success

Extreme Cold Resort ICE LAFORET in KAWAYU Welcome to a stunning extreme cold resort... Heart‑pounding excitement awaits in winter Kawayu...! This winter marks the first time this event is held at Kawayu Onsen. Experience the special moments of ice monuments, an ice bar, and more that only a cold winter can offer. Extreme Cold Resort ICE LAFORET in KAWAYU Event Details Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025 – Sunday, February 2, 2025 *The Kawayu Shrine venue runs until Saturday, February 1 Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Venue: On the grounds of Kawayu Shrine and the surrounding area Admission fee: Adults 2,000 yen; Children 1,500 yen (ages 6–11); Toddlers 500 yen (ages 3–5) *Additional paid activities and gourmet options will be available. Organizer: Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association

Limited to 3 days! 【Amaou Afternoon Tea】 Popular varieties among strawberries, Luxurious afternoon tea🍰 with plenty of amaou The sweet and sour taste that spreads in the mouth creates a ♪ happy moment The production of dry ice that wraps the sweets is full 📸 of a sense of beauty With a parfait ✨ full of amaou Please enjoy it 🥰 🍓menu 【Sweets】 ・Amaou and black tea chiffon rolls ・Amaou Shortcake ・Amaou tart ・Strawberry macarons ・Amaou cream puff ・Amaou and chestnut Mont Blanc ・Strawberry Belline ・Amaou Chocolate Dip ・Amaou Parfait [Savory] ・Vichyssoise mousse, consomme julee ・ Today's gougère stuffing ・Amaou, mozzarella caprese 　Served with prosciutto ham, Aroma of Genoa [Drink] ・Ronnefeldt tea (7 kinds) ・Coffee ・Mocktail (2 types) 🍓fee 1 person ¥5,500 (tax and service charge included) 🍓 Offer Period Saturday, February 22, 2025 ~ Monday, February 24, 2025 🍓 Delivery time 22nd (Sat) & 23rd (Sun) 12:00~21:00 (Last entry 19:00) 24th (Mon) 12:00~17:00 (Last entry 15:00) *120 minutes Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 👀 hotel's website

Jomon Snow Festival ~ Jomon LOVE Gathering! ~ will be held in!! Events that are irresistible for Jomon lovers. Jomon Relay Talk, one of Hokkaido's national treasures, an exhibition of Jomon clay figurines (reproductions), and a lineup of Jomon creators! There is a lot of content that will immerse you in Jomon. Although the times are different, Engaru Town will also exhibit for ♪ PR of Hokkaido's other national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Ruins" and sales of related goods and specialty products We look forward to seeing many of you, both core and non-core. Date & Time: February 8 (Sat) 11:00~19:00 　　　February 9 (Sun) 10:00~17:00 Location: Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space (Chikaho) North 3-jo Intersection Square West "Sapporo Snow Festival" is held in on the day, so you can also go to and from the snow Festival Visiting the site Please ♪ stop by

At Memanbetsu Airport, the gateway to the sky of Okhotsk, you can Fun the Illuminations this winter! Pokemon greet you everywhere at Memanbetsu Airport! On the Pick up and drop off deck on the 3rd floor, Alola Locon illuminations are installed, and you can 😊 take a commemorative photo with the runway in the background Locons are also appearing in places such as window panes, stairs, and baggage claim! Use Memanbetsu Airport or if you are nearby, please stop by! 【Venue】 Memanbetsu Airport Lighting period: Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Sunday, March 16, 2025 [Lighting time] 16:00-20:00 * There are cases where the rooftop is closed or the period / time is shortened due to bad weather conditions.

Hoarfrost Has Appeared Wednesday, January 22 A friend messaged me, "It looks beautiful right now," and I was able to take a good look at the hoarfrost. Just driving a short distance from the town toward Okoppe, I spotted trees with white-tipped branches here and there. It was a clear, sunny day. The blue sky behind the hoarfrost was beautiful. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Hoarfrost #Nature #Snowy Scenery #Animal tracks at my feet

Zookeeper: "You're cute today." Pirika: "I'm embarrassed."