A landmark of Sapporo City, Hokkaido standing in the clear winter air Former Hokkaido Government Office Building While urban development is progressing, it is an important place that does not change its appearance even after renovation work and shows what it was at that time

Red-crowned crane dance The Tsurui-Ito red-crowned crane Sanctuary in Tsurui Village, Hokkaido Japan is a Base point for the Wild Bird Society to promote the conservation of red-crowned crane and its habitat, and There are a feeding station and a nature center. At feeding sites, feeding is carried out from November to March, when food for red-crowned cranes is scarce. From 2~30 minutes before the feeding time, you can observe the Scenes of Red-crowned Cranes flying and their behavior such as chirping.

HTB’s “Machi no On-chan” Tsubetsu Town episode 4 aired yesterday! This time we visited the library — a still-new facility that opened in 2023 when Woodream was completed. You could really feel On-chan’s potential in this episode. On-chan can surprisingly do just about anything. If you missed it or want to watch again, please check the program’s website! https://www.htb.co.jp/chimata/... Here are some off-shot photos from this time! I wonder where in Tsubetsu they’ll go next week? Can’t wait, On! \(o▽n)/ #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #hokkaido #media appearance #Hokkaido Television #Hokkaido Television Broadcasting #HTB #On-chan #Machi no On-chan #off-shot

A cute demon has appeared at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center…? You can see Tomakomai City's official mascot, Tomachop, in a Setsubun costume until February 2nd ✨👹

Utonai Lake in January. (Image courtesy of the Utonai Lake Wildlife Protection Center)

2025 (R7) Gari Schedule Winter shuttle bus connecting tourist facilities, souvenir shops, and hotels [Operation period] 《February》　 February 1st ~ February 28th Daily operation (Note: Operating hours change on Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 《March》 March 1st ~ March 31st Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only Adult¥200 Child¥100 1Day ¥500 * Please pay in cash at the time of boarding

Currently, the winning works of the 2024 Lake Onneto Photo Contest are on display in the Inside the Facility of Roadside Station Ashoro Ginga Hall 21. Please come and see the wonderful work that captures the four beautiful seasons of Lake Onneto!

Sightseeing spot Lake Utonai (Tomakomai City) Lake Utonai is called "paradise for wild birds" and is an important stopover for migratory birds. You can feel the Seasonal Nature of the Nature, such as bird watching and nature walks. There is also a Roadside Station next to it, where you can taste local specialties! Why don't you heal the fatigue of your trip at Lake Utonai?

[Demons Are Waiting] Winter break ended, and ski classes have begun in Nishiokoppe Village. Komu Museum of Art has changed its indoor decorations for the season. Handmade snakes, oni demons, and ehomaki sushi rolls crafted by the staff welcome visitors. Was Setoushi-kun eaten, or did Setoushi-kun become an oni...? Come see the real thing for yourself! ＊＊＊＊＊ [Now Recruiting Participants for Woody Winter School] Komu Museum of Art is an indoor wooden playground. Why not play to your heart’s content on large wooden play equipment and handmade wooden toys? Opening hours (winter): 10:00–16:30 Closed: Tuesdays (the following day if a public holiday) Admission: High school and above 500 yen / Grades 4–6 and junior high 300 yen / Ages 3 to Grade 3 100 yen / Under 3 free Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu #oni #Setsubun #ehomaki #Setoushi-kun #snake #indoor decorations

Preparations are well underway for the 12th Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival, which will take place at Sansan-kan on Saturday, February 1. Today, staff from the Tsubetsu Fire Station are making a kamakura and snow sculptures! The snow mound has hardened quite a bit, but their expert shovel work is shaping it into an impressive form. I hope the children will enjoy it.✨ Although we are facing less snow and warmer temperatures than usual, we are working hard toward the event with the cooperation of town residents. This is Tsubetsu’s only winter event! Please look forward to it.😊 Event details are posted on Sansan-kan’s Facebook and Instagram. Please follow and check them out! #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #Hokkaido #Tsubetsu Town Multipurpose Activity Center Sansan-kan #Sansan-kan #Ice Candle Festival #12th Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #ice candle #snow sculpture #kamakura #event #event information #winter event #Eastern Hokkaido event

Famous Winter tradition in Hokkaido It is jewelry ice. Frozen ice in the Tokachi River Swept away to the sea and washed by the waves The ice washed up on the beach, Local photographer named it The season has only just begun You can enjoy it for about a month from now. Pick up a piece of ice that is in good shape. Wash with the water or hot water you brought with you Remove sand and snow to clean it Stack or stand up There are a lot of people who take pictures. Nature is what I like best.

Let’s Light Up Winter Nights Just when the cold seemed to deepen the temperature rose, leaving a strange feeling. In Nishiokoppe Village this month marks 30 years with zero traffic fatalities on the 30th. To celebrate the achievement, ice candles will be lit from Monday the 20th through Thursday the 30th, from the nursery in front of Hotel Rimu. The nights remain sharply cold, but may the sight of these lights warm your heart. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Hotel Rimu #Ice candle #Prayer #Traffic safety #Lights also burn in front of Satozumemu

[ Taiki Town ’s Unremarkable Scenery — Winter ] To residents it’s an ordinary view, but looking again reveals the quiet beauty of Taiki Town’s landscape! This photo shows an evening scene from mid‑January this year. There’s surprisingly little snow…! Wide skies and open land, a straight road, and neatly aligned windbreak trees are my favorite points. Find more Taiki Town tourist information here!↓ https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Bookstall Yukimichi on the Road From neighboring Shimokawa Town with books in tow They came again this year. Yukimichi Bookstall. Curated selections around a theme are displayed at Pom. January’s theme was ecology. It’s fun to flip through the changing monthly lineup wondering which books are here today. Quietly snapping photos of people absorbed in their books. That day also featured an English picture-book reading by the ALT from Nishiokoppe Village. Next month is scheduled for February 12. The location is a bit hard to find, but it’s between the village office and Kikuchi Shop. Please drop by. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Yukimichi Bookstall #Shimokawa Town #Bookstore #Pop-up #Pom #Souvenir Lucky Bag #January 15 #Record #Next: February 12

This is a photo of my beloved Shiba Inu dog "Mametaro" taken in my garden. Born in Fukushima and raised in Hokkaido, he seems to love snow, and he moves quickly through places that are so deep that it is difficult for humans to walk. Mametaro's brown fur looks beautiful in the scenery that has become completely white in winter, so watching him take a walk in the snow is It is also one of my winter pleasure. In opposition to "Snow Miku", I secretly call it "Snow Mame" in my heart.

<Scenic Night 2025 in Kimobetsu Announcement> Scenic Night is back again this year!⛄ The Kimobetsu event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025! At the venue, enjoy a midwinter food court and a winter beer garden, and watch a fireworks display at night!🎆 More details about the Kimobetsu venue will be announced soon! Date and Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Venue: Gono-eki Hotto Kimobetsu #Hokkaido #Kimobetsucho #kimobetsu #kimobetsu #Scenic Night #Scenic Night Kimobetsu

Mild Seven Hill that you visit every time you go to Biei There are two, and this is the hill of the new Mild Seven. All seasons are beautiful, but the snowy scenery in winter is the best. Especially in the afternoon when the sun goes down

Hello! This is the Shakotan Tourism Association. In this article, I would like to introduce one of our efforts to you. Implementation of the Shakotan Tourism Photo Contest every year. This is the 36th Shakotan Tourism Photo Contest, and the application deadline is Friday, February 28, 2024, and applications are currently being accepted. There are two categories: "The Four Seasons of Shakotan" and "Memorable Shakotan Scenery ~ Theme: Smiles" There are two categories. For details, please see the image of the Held in leaflet. Premiums will be presented to the winners. We receive many applications every year, and you may be the winner this year! Interested parties, please apply. We look forward to seeing you!

2025 (2025 (Reiwa 7)) Gari operation schedule information This year as well, we will operate a shuttle bus connecting city tourist facilities, popular souvenir shops, and hotels to coincide with the drift ice season. 【Highlights and Attractions】 ☆ Ice Sea Observation Tower "Okhotsk Tower" with a 360-degree view, and "Drift Ice Sightseeing Boat Gari Nko-go" that proceeds exciting while rotating a drill in the sea covered with drift ice ☆ At Japan's only protection facilities specializing in seal, you can see cute seal up close. ☆ In addition to learning about drift ice and the Sea of Okhotsk, you can touch real drift ice in a world with a temperature of 20 degrees below zero. ☆ Activities such as walking skiing, including indoor playground equipment popular with children, can be experienced at "Okhotsk Drift Ice Park (Aozora Exchange Hall)" * The shuttle bus to Drift Ice Park operates Traditional Japanese straw raincoat only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in February, where you can experience snow Rafting. In addition, we will visit popular Souvenir shops and hotels in Monbetsu. Summary frequently asked questions about drift ice tourism, so please see here as well. [Operation period] January 17 ~ January 31 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only February 1st ~ February 28th Daily operation (Note: Operating hours change on Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) March 1st ~ March 31st Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only * Cash payment only

　At the Moseushi Town Curling Hall, you can have the only "curling experience" in the Sorachi area from November ~ March! 　Squid is a town halfway between Asahikawa and Sapporo, so how about experiencing it as a travel activities? For details, please search for "Moseushi Town Curling Hall".

Writer Arata Iyohara was awarded the Naoki Prize. Congratulations. One of the five stories in this award-winning book, "The Sea of Indigo," is set in Shirataki, Engaru Town. In the work, the Nature of Shirataki and the harsh and long winters are beautifully depicted. Shirataki is the oldest national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation". We are delighted to receive this kind of attention again. Please read the work. *The photo is for illustrative purposes only. This is a photo of the Shirataki area, but it has nothing to do with the book. Photo 1: Tengu Taira Photo 2: Potato flowers

The 72nd Bibai Snow Festival Stalls at food and beverage booths decided! We look forward to welcoming you with delicious and hot food and drinks. PUZZLE ARIA STORE Sunflower Due Goo House Abe-chanchi Asombrosso Hokkaido Izakaya Boono Minepote Cafe Bimake The 72nd Bibai Snow Festival 2025.02.01sat10:00-18:00 2025.02.01sun10:00-15:00 Around Bibai City Central Park

Jewelry Ice 2025 Jewelry Ice · Harunire Tree Adventure Experience 😊 “Jewelry Ice” refers to chunks of ice that break free from the Tokachi River, drift out to the Pacific, and wash up on the Otsu Coast at the river mouth. Their beauty as they sparkle in the sunlight is utterly mysterious ✨ Why not come see this natural phenomenon of Tokachi’s severe cold and the Tokachi River known as “Jewelry Ice”? The second photo shows the state of the Jewelry Ice from yesterday 🎵 At the rest area we offer warm drinks, shells and Jewelry Ice goods, and local seafood, so please drop by if you like 😄 This plan also includes a visit to Toyokoro’s symbolic tree, the Harunire Tree 🌳 For inquiries, contact Hokuto Taxi 🚕 ☎️0155-67-5681 (9:00–17:00)

A scene at Utonai Lake on one day. I thought it was a gathering of swans…? January is a time when most of the lake freezes over, so there are few waterfowl, but due to various circumstances you can still see a few swans wintering at Utonai Lake. (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

HTB’s “Machi no on-chan” Tsubetsu Town edition, episode three, aired yesterday! This time on-chan visited the children's daycare center (o▽n) — the entrance scene looks so cool! If you missed it or want to watch it again, check the show’s YouTube channel 😊 Here are some off-shots from this episode. on-chan played a lot with the children of Tsubetsu. It’s great that they became such good friends ✨ Where will on-chan appear in Tsubetsu next week? Looking forward to it〜＼(o▽n)／

Sunset on the Kushiro River with lotus leaves and ice drifting In the brackish waters of the mouth of the Kushiro River, lotus leaf ice can be seen during the extremely cold season The Kushiro River, which opens its mouth to the west, is a perfect sunset viewing Spot Lotus leaf ice streams through the Kushiro River dyed by the setting sun

Kushiro Marsh in winter Frost covers the trees, the Kushiro River meanders widely, and the marshland becomes a snowfield of silver and white If you look closely, you can see a herd of deer grazing under the snow in the frozen marshland Feel the workings of Nature

SL Winter Marshland running again this year! The SL Winter Marshland is an SL sightseeing train Car that makes one round trip per day on weekends between Kushiro and Shibecha on the Kusami Main Line. Boarding can also be reserved. Please come and see the brave figure running through the white and silver Kushiro Marshland.

Kitahama Station on the Kusami Main Line along the Sea of Okhotsk Looking at the peaks of the Shiretoko Peninsula in the distance over the Sea of Okhotsk This is the station closest to the Sea of Okhotsk Drift ice is about to come ashore

With the silver Shiretoko mountain range in the background, the Kusami Main Line runs along the Sea of Okhotsk This is a hill between the Kusami Main Line and Hamakoshimizu A large view of the Shiretoko mountain range over the Sea of Okhotsk The Car on the Kusami Main Line goes along the Sea of Okhotsk Drift ice has not yet docked