? Do you know what a pillbox is? ? "Pillbox" means "dot or point" in Russian, and is a small defensive position made of concrete or other materials to protect a militarily important base. Many pillboxes on the Pacific coast of Taiki Town were built at the end of the Pacific War in preparation for the landing of U.S. troops on the mainland, but they were never used and the war ended. Many of them still exist because they are made of solid concrete, etc., and although they have been eroded by waves, rain and wind, they still remain as historically valuable war ruins. Some are by the sea, some are half buried in the sand, some are inland, and so on. The pillbox, which is called "Asahihama's pillbox" and is surrounded by windbreaks, is maintained and can be visited, so please go there. ⚠️ There are many places around the pillbox that have bad roads, such as sandy beaches, so please be careful when going by car.

"What are you doing?" ｣ Are you worried about the sounds you don't always make (construction sounds)?

Here, I sleep unprotected California Sea Lion of Tongue

This is ? ♂️ an introduction to New Otani Inn Sapporo original product [All-purpose skinless cod / mentaiko] This product is also served at the popular breakfast buffet. You can enjoy it at home! You can put it on the rice as it is! It can also be used for soup stock and tarako chazuke! Entwined with pasta, put on a bucket of "cod pasta" ? and make "cod bread" ? The arrangements are ? endless Please find ♪ your favorite way to eat You can purchase it directly at New Otani Inn Sapporo or mail order from the hotel's official website! * In the case of mail order, it is provided from 3 bags. * Limited to delivery within Japan (we currently do not accept shipping to Okinawa and remote islands)) Please ? enjoy the taste of New Otani Inn Sapporo at home

Lifuyu　 The swan that heralds the arrival of winter is in its usual place A storm of hair rose from the river, and the winter stage was ready. The all-important full-fledged "cold" has not yet come...

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Kyowa Town, Hokkaido. Kyowa Town is a town that was created in Showa 30 by the merger of Ozawa Village, Maeda Village, and Inauguration Village. It is adjacent to 5 towns and 1 village, including Iwauchi Town and the Niseko mountain range. The production of local brand agricultural products "Raden West melon" and "Raden melon" is one of the highest in Hokkaido! In addition, it has been a place for rice for a long time, and "Nanatsuboshi" and "Yumepilika" are produced. Today will be my first post, so I will deliver basic information and tourist information about Kyowa Town, Hokkaido! The climate and weather of Kyowa Town, Hokkaido is warm in winter and comfortable in summer, with an average temperature of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius in January and an average temperature of 21.4 degrees Celsius in August. The population is 5,772 (Reiwa 2) survey). Surrounded by lush greenery, Kyowa Town is a place where you can enjoy nature in all four seasons. [Introduction of popular sightseeing spots in Kyowa Town, Hokkaido] ◆Niseko Kansennuma Natural Recreation Forest "Niseko Kansennuma Natural Recreation Forest" is a popular tourist spot located on a plateau at an altitude of more than 750m! Some promenades are maintained, so even beginners can trek with confidence. Appreciation of alpine plants such as honeyworts is also one of the highlights. The parking lot is also a rest area for the Kansennuma Natural Recreation Forest, and is fully equipped with toilets and shops. From the nearby observatory, you can overlook the Iwauchi Plain and the Sea of Japan! There are also several swamps in the area, and you can enjoy a swamp tour. *Please note that the road will be closed during the winter period from late October ~ late April. ・Shinsennuma Kansennuma is a popular swamp for its fantastic beauty in the Niseko mountain range! The origin of the name "Jinsennuma" is said to have spread because Toyomatsu Shimoda, the founder of the Boy Scouts in Japan, was very impressed when he visited Kansennuma and felt that "it is a place where everyone lives gods and hermits." The expression changes with the change of seasons, such as autumn leaves and fresh greenery, and the blooming of "Ezo daylily" and "cottonwood" has a charm that makes you want to visit again and again. ・Onuma It is a swamp 850 meters above sea level surrounded by the mountain "Weisshorn" that straddles the towns of Kutchan and Kyowa, and the "Nitonupuri" that straddles the towns of Kutchan and Rankoshi. Natural monuments such as "Ezo salamander" and "Japanese crayfish" live here! ・Naganuma A gourd-shaped swamp located about 20 minutes from Kansennuma. It is an artificial lake with a desolate scenery, and it also serves as a dam as a reservoir. ◆Nishimura Keio Memorial Museum of Art The museum focuses on the works of Keiyu Nishimura, a Western-style painter from Kyowa Town, Hokkaido, and houses about 5,500 works, and about 100 are on display at any given time. After the war, Keio Nishimura moved to France, where he was discovered by Mr. Kahnweiler, who is known as Picasso's art dealer, and was a Paris-based painter who received awards such as the French Order of Arts and Letters. The museum's exhibitions are changed about four times a year, and you can enjoy a variety of works. In addition, various programs to enjoy art are regularly held in the museum. The view from the museum is also attractive! ◆ Scarecrow Korikan It is a facility built to pass on to future generations the lifestyle culture of agriculture, which is the main industry of Kyowa Town, and the history of the pioneering of our predecessors. Agricultural machinery and household utensils are on display in the museum. In addition, the "Former Horoni Elementary School" attached to the school has been restored from an abandoned elementary school and reused as an exhibition hall! The atmosphere of that time has been restored as it is as a historical building. ◆ Republican Scarecrow Festival In mid~late August, the "Republican Scarecrow Festival" will be held, where unique "scarecrows" will be lined up! It is full of attractive events such as the "Scarecrow Contest", "Song Stage", "Character Show", and "Agricultural Products Sale". (Event details as of August 2023 (Reiwa 5)) ◆Furusato Nozei tax payment in Kyowa Town, Hokkaido Hokkaido Kyowa Town's proud specialty products can also be purchased with Furusato Nozei! "Hokkaido Crail Camembert Cheese", "Mita Ranch Special Ice Cream", "Raden Melon", and "Raden West Watermelon" are especially popular thank-you gifts. We will deliver a dish that we are proud of! Please check each Furusato Nozei tax payment site. In Kyowa Town, Hokkaido, there are plenty of accommodation facilities such as hot springs and private lodgings. In addition, on the official website of Kyowa Town Hall, we have published a Kyowa Town Tourism Pamphlet, which introduces sightseeing model routes by theme. The Roadside Station is scheduled to open in 2027. WE WILL CONTINUE TO CONVEY THE CHARM OF KYOWA TOWN IN HOKKAIDO THROUGH COOL JAPAN VIDEOS. Thank you in advance!

[Reading by teachers] Have you ever seen a spoken word play? In Nishikobe Village There is one elementary school and one junior high school. This time, teachers from both schools will gather for a recitation play. The subject is the picture book "Otsuki no Momoiro". Written by: Miyoko Matsutani Illustration: Fumihide Iguchi With the voices of the teachers Live music by guitar and violin, combined with lighting that conveys the colors of the picture book, expresses the story. Villagers who have been involved in theater for many years will direct the play. I'm practicing hard. Please come and visit us. Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 Open 14:00 / Start 14:30 Location: Plum Hall of Nishikobe Village Community Center Admission: Free (all seats are free) 　* The performance time is scheduled to be around 30 minutes.

Hello everyone, this is Lake Mashu Tourism Association. In Teshikaga Town, located in the middle of Higashi Hokkaido, the autumn foliage season is over, and the cold air reminiscent of the beginning of winter can be felt. This time, we will ♪ bring you the Wakoto Peninsula just before winter It runs northwest for about 20 minutes by car from JR Mashu Station, and the Wakoto Peninsula is in front of Lake Kussharo. In the clear and sunny sky, the Wakoto Peninsula in Nagi. Wakoto, which is visited in autumn, is full of emotion and taste. Hot springs spring up everywhere on the peninsula, and you can also enjoy 100% natural open-air baths. Please visit the Wakoto Peninsula in autumn!

I received an apple from a ? customer 2nd Sheet: Aqua "Isn't there anymore? ｣

This year, we will also sell Nix's ☆彡 Christmas Chicken From November 25th ~ December 25th, we will sell Christmas menu at Restaurant Ribe. "Christmas gratin hamburger steak" baked with plenty of white sauce and cheese on top of hamburger steak 1200 yen (tax included) Roast beef salad, rice, and soup are included in the set. Nyx original chicken "Homemade Smoked Chicken Legs" soaked in smoked liquid and honey and baked 500 yen (tax included) We are looking forward ♪ to your visit with the above two types of Christmas menus

Look at the way you look at this! Isn't it cute?

Information on ? ♂️ Christmas Dinner Course Why don't you ? spend a wonderful night at New Otani Inn Sapporo for Christmas 2023? The chef will ✨ deliver a superb course meal in an adult space where you can hear live piano music [Menu] Hospitality with caviar ・Seafood carpaccio harvested in the nearby sea 　　Jelly of deep sea water with the scent of the sea 　　Accents in parsley sauce ・ Wada beef and foie gras royale, 　　Tokachi mash soup cappuccino ・Iwamizawa Goryeo pheasant ragù and handmade gnocchi ・ Stuffed snow crab mousse with natural flat eyes 　　Herb-scented crustacean essences ・Granita ・ Tokachi beef fillet poiret, 　　Sapporo yellow onion confiture and grozeille ・Cheese of the day ・Xmas Special Dessert 2023 　 Gateau chocolate and pistachio gelato 　Ensemble of red berries ・Coffee or tea ・Bread and butter It will be ♪ held for 3 days from December 23 (Sat) ~ December 25 (Mon) For reservations and details, please visit the hotel website or ?At 011-222-1522!

[Notice of the 1st Tsubetsu Photo Contest] In order to rediscover the charm of Tsubetsu Town, it has been decided to hold the "1st Tsubetsu Photo Contest". Please show us the photos you have taken so far that are full of the charm of Tsubetsu Town. The winner of the highest prize will receive "Tsubetsu Wagyu beef worth 20,000 yen"! When applying, please be sure to send a printed copy of your work. The application deadline is [postmarked by the day of Thursday, February 15, 2024]. For details, please see the attached flyer image or our website. If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact the NPO Tsubetsu Tourism Association at 0152-77-3771. Although the application period is short, there is no shooting period, so works that have been shot in the past are also welcome. It's the first time we've held the event and we're starting from scratch, so we'd be very grateful if you could share this article and spread the word! And most of all, we are looking forward to receiving many applications!

Pirika with hollow eyes eating chestnuts looking at the camera

Last Saturday I went to the Japan Garden in Nakajima Park. It will snow the day after tomorrow. You may have already seen the autumn scenery.

Introducing the posts of the "Tsubetsu Tourism Association" Cool Japan SNS official account! A new specialty of Tsubetsucho, Hokkaido has appeared. Pay attention to "Kumayaki Gummies", "Kumayaki Cookies", and "Calbee Hokkaido Potato Chips" sold in limited quantities.

Nature of Hokkaido

【Susukino】 Susukino is located in the center of Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido. Neon signs such as Nikka Highball and Sapporo Beer sparkle and it is a bustling city on weekdays and holidays. Among them, the one that stands out is the "Nikka Large Signboard". The Uncle Nikka depicted on this sign is named King of Blenders and is modeled after Sir W.P. Raleigh, a master whisky blend in 19th-century England. The signboard was installed in 1969 in conjunction with the construction of the Susukino Building in preparation for the Sapporo Winter Olympics. In fact, it was renovated in 1986, 2002, and 2013, and is now in its fourth generation. Half a century has passed, but it is still gaining popularity as a tourist spot representing Sapporo. Cafes, bars, and taverns are lined up, and the atmosphere that makes you feel good just by walking is unique to Susukino! If you come to Sapporo, be sure to go to the gourmet city of Susukino.

1st photo: Aqua "Oh, apples! Ugh ~ I can't reach you." 2nd photo: Sarah "Get it ~"

On 11/8, MUJI opened in Otosara! This is the first store to open in the Tokachi area! On the first day, there was a line of more than 300 people, and everyone seemed to be looking forward to the opening. It is convenient ✨ for shopping right next to Happy Kino

HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Moseushi Town, Hokkaido. Hokkaido Uryu DistrictMoseushi Town is located almost in the center of Hokkaido and is blessed with clean water from the Ishikari River system, and is a town that has prospered in rice cultivation. It is the third smallest town in Hokkaido by area, but it is full of various charms. This will be my first posting, so I will introduce Moseushi Town and provide information on popular tourist spots and specialties! The climate (weather) of Moseushi Town in Hokkaido is an inland climate, so it can be about 30 degrees Celsius in summer and minus 20 degrees Celsius or less in winter. The snow melts around April in an average year. Please refer to it as a measure to protect yourself from the cold when traveling. Hokkaido's Moseushi Town has a wide range of delicious gourmet dishes made with local ingredients. Next, we will deliver information on special products! The best specialty of Moseushi Town in Hokkaido is delicious rice! The "secret of its deliciousness" lies in the method of rice cultivation. In Moseushi Town, "apple mint", a type of herb, is planted on the furrow path of the rice field. Since the insect repellent effect of herbs protects rice ears from pests, the use of pesticides is minimized, and low-pesticide rice cultivation can be realized. "Kitasaika" is one of the rice made by such low-pesticide rice cultivation. "Premium Kitasaika", which is vacuum-packed "Nanatsuboshi" (Hokkaido brand rice) with a protein value of 6.8% or less, which is only 30% of the total harvest produced in Moseushi Town, is also recommended! In addition, apple mint is harvested and used as an ingredient in specialty products such as "From the Village of Herbs (herbal liqueur)" and "100% natural herbal water". The special products introduced are also delivered as a thank you gift for the Furusato Nozei tax payment in Moseushi Town, Hokkaido. We offer a variety of thank-you gifts such as a large raw dorayaki "Deka Raw" from a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Moseushi Town and "258 pickled ingredients without additives", so please check the Furusato Nozei Tax Payment site! Here are some of the most popular sightseeing spots in Moseushi Town, Hokkaido! ●Moseushi Town Water Park Urara It is a park with various playground equipment located about a 15-minute walk from Moseushi Station. The free waterslide is fun even for the little ones! Newly established in 2022 (Reiwa 4), the colorful complex playground equipment "Curling Combination" is also recommended. In the park, there is also a park golf course (charged), basketball three-on-three courts (free), and a barbecue corner (reservation required), so you can enjoy sports and the outdoors! In addition, there is also an indoor curling hall "Moseushi Town Curling Hall" (charged) in the park! In the 1980s, Moseushi Town started the activities of the Moseushi Curling Association, and in 2003, the long-awaited dedicated facility "Moseushi Town Curling Hall" was completed. It can be used as a playground facility in the summer from May to September, and as an indoor curling hall from November to March. Brushes, shoes, sliders, and other equipment are available for rent, so please feel free to experience them! Since the 4th year of 2022 (Reiwa 4), Japan's top-level women's curling team "FORTIUS" has been appointed as a cheering ambassador for Moseushi Town, and has been enlivening curling in the town. ●Moseushi Onsen Peperu Located right next to Moseushi Town Water Park Urara, "Moseushi Onsen Peperu" is a facility where you can enjoy pure natural hot springs that opened in 1993. Currently, the hot spring is closed in preparation for the reopening, but it is scheduled to reopen around the end of April 2024. Please come and visit us when it reopens! In addition, the adjacent accommodation facilities and cottages are still available! Cottage Building A and Building B are cottages with a capacity of 8 people and are recommended for families and groups. Moving House Buildings C and D are cottages with a capacity of up to 5 people, making them ideal for girls' groups and families. You can also enjoy a barbecue in front of the cottage! In the future, we will continue to provide you with recommended information about Moseushi Town, Hokkaido. Thank you in advance!

Today, we would like ? ♂️ to introduce you to the "Seasonal Chef Recommended Course" The menu of this course changes every two months. 11. December is perfect for winter, and we have warm Japanese dishes! ?️menu?️ ・ First come, first served　 ・ Button shrimp and bonito ・Fried fugu ・Cod dust pot ・Scallop cooked rice (incense miso soup) ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　　Strawberry shortcake 　　Strawberry Ice Cream 　　Raw Roll Cake 　　chocolate mousse 　　Streuselkuchen Limited to 15 meals a day, available until 12/21! Reservations & Details Hotel HP or Tel: 011-222-1522 ✨

[Enjoy Falloween! ] 】 Before you know it, it's November. There are less than two months left in this year. Today took place the other day, October 28th Report (^O^) on the "Fa" Rowin event in Nishiokoppe Village Puppet Theater Circle Doremi and ALT Families Trying to make children happy The venue was decorated with enthusiasm from the day before. If you hold it down for 10 seconds, you can get a tattoo sticker that will color your skin. bowling rolling pumpkins, etc. The ALT family game corner was a great success! In the puppet show, there is a scene where darts come out. We asked the audience to throw sweets. I wonder if the sweets stick properly in practice, I was worried that everyone would throw it. I'm glad so many sweets stuck together! Holding a bag with their own drawings At the end, we went around each spot to get sweets. I'm looking forward to next year's Falloween!

Left: Shosuke "Ora!" Right: Tsulara: "What's that?"

The aquarium limited package is cute (・∀・)! Honey Castella" It is a high-quality castella made with domestic wheat, eggs, and beet sugar. 5 pieces (individually wrapped) 900 yen (tax included) Aquariums in Hokkaido only handle it with Nyx.

These are the fallen leaves of "Taiyo no Oka Engaru Park" and the autumn leaves of "Engaru Shrine". Although it is late autumn, there are still beautiful autumn leaves.

【3 days only】Japanese afternoon tea 11/23 (Thu / Holiday) ~ 25 (Sat) Limited to 3 days! We will ? hold a Japanese afternoon tea It is ♪ an afternoon tea filled with Japan food filled with the chef's attention to detail, such as temari sushi and autumn sword fish yuzuan yaki, and many sweets that make you feel "Japanese" such as Japanese parfaits and miso madeleines ?menu? 〈1st stage〉 • Kazu Asano Numata • Honjo koji pickle • Autumn sword fish Yuzuan yaki • Kumquat honey stew • Hakata with dried persimmons and butter • Taro Tarakuyaki • Zero Yoko pine needle skewers 〈2nd stage〉 • 【Temari Sushi】 salmon Squid Cucumber Mackerel bridle Red Shigure Shrimp Pickled bonito Cotton, yarn, egg salmon roe 〈3rd stage〉 • Chiffon cake with matcha and black beans • Miso Madeleine • Tokachi red bean shortcake • Kudzu kneading 〈Separate plate〉 • Japanese parfait 〈Drinks〉 7 kinds of Ronnefeldt tea, coffee 2 types of mocktails (mocktails are limited to 1 drink per person) For those of you who have worked hard in 2023, we offer ✨ you a little luxury time We look forward to seeing you there!

Krin licks the honey on the log deliciously

The performing arts presentation of the 55th Aibetsu Town Cultural Festival was held on October 29 at the Aibetsu Town General Center. Various presentations were made, including performances, dances, and puppet shows by individuals and circles active in the town, as well as junior high school brass bands, and the results of daily practice were presented to more than 100 visitors. In addition, a wide range of works by the general public were exhibited, such as drawings and calligraphy, in the first half (10/25~10/30), and in the second half (11/1~11/6), a wide range of works by the general public were exhibited, such as knitting and photography.

Dozing off ? with a full stomach