❄️ "Winter Gokase 2025" Voting Now Open ❄️【Until Sunday, March 16, 2025!】

Thank you all for entering "Winter Gokase 2025"!

We have conducted a careful first-round selection by the tourism association staff and chosen ten entries from all submissions.🙏✨

From these ten entries, we will ask everyone to vote to decide the prize winners.🤩👏

Among those who vote, ten people will be randomly selected to receive specialty products from Gokase Town as a gift.🎁💫 We appreciate your participation.🙇‍♀️

How to vote is explained below.💡
[Voting period: Until Sunday, March 16, 2025]
⚠️ Voting is limited to one method per person and one vote per account or individual.

<To vote via Instagram>
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/
・Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account.
・From the posts marked with the hashtag "#Winter Gokase 2025 Vote," choose one of the ten featured entries and comment the photo number in that post's comment section.✍
⚠️ If you are not following the account, message exchanges may be unreliable and you will be excluded from the gift drawing. Please be aware.

<To vote via Facebook>
https://www.facebook.com/gokase.kanko/?locale=ja_JP
・Choose one of the ten featured entries in this post and comment the photo number.
・Voting is limited to one vote per account.
⚠️ If you win the gift drawing, we will contact you via Facebook Messenger. If there is no reply within two weeks, the prize will be forfeited.

<To vote via the website>
・Go to the "Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" page from the Gokase Tourism Association website's news topics (https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1994.html）
・Click the URL on the "Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" page to open the voting form.
・Enter your email address.
・Choose one of the ten entries, check the box for that entry, and submit your response.
⚠️ If you do not enter an email address, you will be excluded from the gift drawing.

Please be sure to view the original posts by the applicants before voting.🤗

1. @yamabico_san (photo 2)
2. @gokase_entertainment (photo 3)
3. @photo_ay_umi (photo 4)
4. @mgm_1228 (photo 5)
5. @eco9syu_sekiryo (photo 6)
6. @goto0619 (photo 7)
7. @fowafuwarin5 (photo 8)
8. @thusandleavis (photo 9)
9. @mas8787a (photo 10)
10. @photo_ay_umi (photo 11)

We look forward to receiving many votes from everyone 🥰

🎿 Ski Resort Final Event 🏂

Sunday, March 9 was the last day of operations for Gokase Highland Ski Resort ❄️

Under a clear sky, a big prize drawing took place from 11:00 AM 🎁

Cheers erupted each time the winning numbers for lavish prizes were announced, and the drawing ended in great excitement 😆✨

After the drawing, visitors immediately enjoyed the last runs of the season on the slopes 🎿

Gokase Highland Ski Resort, revived this season ❄️

Thanks to everyone, we were able to operate safely through today 😊
Thank you very much 🥰
We look forward to seeing you again next season!!

[❄️ Introducing photos submitted to Winter Gokase 2025 — Final installment ❄️]

The Gokase Tourism Association held the “#Winter Gokase 2025” photo event on its Instagram account through February 28.

This is the final showcase of the entries we received.🥹✨

@fowafuwarin5
@mas8787a
@mgm_1228
(in no particular order)

Making its long-awaited debut is Unoko Falls✨ These lovely photos capture the ski area where snow still lingers and the surrounding great outdoors.👏

Thank you all for so many submissions.😭

It was a harsh winter, but many of the winter photos felt warm and heartening.😊☀️

🏔 I visited photo spots in the Northern Alps📷💨
On February 25th, Omachi City was clear and sunny from morning☀️ Thanks to radiational cooling, the temperature fell to nearly -10°C, making for a very cold morning❄️ I bundled up every part of my neck🧣🧤 and went around the photo spots📷 The snow-capped Northern Alps stood out against the blue sky🏔 I hope this helps when you visit Omachi City☺
⭐️ Omachi City Tourism Association Official Website ⭐️
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

【❄️Introducing Photos Submitted for Winter Gokase 2025 — Part 6❄️】

Although days have warmed noticeably, mornings and evenings remain bitterly cold in Gokase Town 🥶
We’re grateful that entries for the “#Winter Gokase 2025” campaign on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram have been accumulating, so here are some of the submissions 🙌✨

@donguri223103
@xitiannaiyang4
@goto0619
@irnoarkoa
@yamabico_san
@satoshi.misaki
@thusandleavis
@fowafuwarin5
(in no particular order)

While many winter scenes come from the Kuraoka area, this time we received a snow photo of Josenji Temple in the Sanko area as well 👏✨ Even within snowy landscapes, the lively atmosphere of the ski resort, the calm winter mood of Kuraoka, and the sacred, quiet presence of Josenji each have their own charm — they’re all wonderful ☺️💫

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There’s only a short time left before this campaign closes ✨ Please feel free to enter with any small winter photo — we’d love to see your submissions 🤗🎶

How to enter (deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025)
Follow Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and post with the hashtags “#Winter Gokase 2025” and “#photo location (for example: #Unoko Falls)” 📸

Gokase Tourism Association Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/

※Snow accumulation and icy roads can be dangerous. Please prioritize safety and take care to avoid accidents when photographing⚠️

Taiki Town on February 6th

The heavy snowfall that fell between February 4th and 5th was followed the next day by clear Tokachi skies, so I went for a drive around town.
The familiar scenery had turned into a beautiful snowy landscape!

Shirataki in Winter

Look at this 😳!

Thanks to the recent cold snap, Shirataki has been cloaked in snow and ice, creating a stunning sight ❄️✨

Pale blue-tinted pillars of snow and ice line up into a breathtaking scene 👏

If possible, we’d love for you to see it with your own eyes! …That said, the path to Shirataki is coated in snow and ice and is extremely dangerous ⚠️

This time, specially trained staff from the tourism association risked their lives to climb up, so please enjoy the photos instead… 🙏🙏🙏

The trail to Shirataki is already hazardous, so we ask for your understanding 😭

Still, nature’s artistry is truly beautiful…

I’d grown tired of all the snow, but it turns out it’s not all bad ✨

Let’s stay positive and enjoy ourselves 💪❤️‍🔥

　In Moseushi Town, from mid-December to the end of March every year, about 13,000 LED illuminations are installed on a birch tree with a height of about 20 meters that grows on the site of the volleyball club training camp of the former Moseushi Commercial High School, and you can enjoy the fantastic scenery.

Enjoy the white and blue illuminations reflected on the snow surface!

Gokase Specialty Center Snow Play

The special cold snap that began this Tuesday has left the Gokase Specialty Center covered in snow☃️
Is everyone safe and free from injury or accidents?💦

To lift the spirits of customers who braved these harsh roads to visit the shop, the staff at the Gokase Specialty Center made a Totoro snowman to bring a little brightness and warmth 🥰👏

It’s big and adorable😳✨

While it was being made, children who had come in for lunch kept asking, “Is Totoro finished yet!?” as they eagerly waited🤣💕

Please stop by and take a commemorative photo when you visit📸！

There are also impressive icicles hanging from the shop eaves😮💡They glittered beautifully as they caught the light✨
The tips are sharp, so be careful—they could be dangerous if they fall on your head⚠️

With persistent bad weather making movement difficult, it might be nice to take a moment to enjoy the snow like a child again🤭

Our association’s Instagram photo campaign “Winter in Gokase 2025” is still accepting entries📸✨

Please consider applying during this opportunity🤗
※See the pinned post on our Instagram profile page for details🙏
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/

Everyone, please stay safe and stay alert for the rest of the day🙇‍♀️

【☃️Extra Powder Snow Falling❄️】
This is Omachi City on a snowy morning☃️Temperatures are below freezing, so the powder snow is piling up☃️Major roads have been cleared, but packed snow has turned everything pure white❄️Tonight, the 23rd Omachi Onsenkyo Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival will take place🎆When heading to the ski resorts or events, please watch your step😌
⭐️Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival 2025⭐️
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90417/
⭐️Kashimayari Ski Resort⭐️
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/kashimayari-sv/
⭐️Jii-ga-take Ski Resort⭐️
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/jiigatake_ski/

Mie Prefecture
Suzuka　
Inatomi Shrine　

The cat is curled up in the room,
The old man got excited with a camera in one hand because of the snow!
The shrine in the snowy landscape is also mysterious.

If you are in an area where it is snowing,
Watch your steps and have a good photographic life!

Today's Taiki Town

Heavy snow fell across the Tokachi region today!
In Taiki Town, about 50 cm accumulated from last night until this morning.
It was the heaviest snowfall of the season!

Tourist information for Taiki Town is here:
https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/

✨⛄ Let's ⛄✨ enjoy it in winter

[Admission free]
- Aibetsu Winter Festival 2025 Held in -

▶ Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025 (Reiwa 7)
▶ Time: 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m.
▶ Place: Aibetsu Town Farming village park

Enjoy winter activities such as snowmobiling, snow boating, snow Rafting, and snow slides ❄!
In addition, there is also a Boarding experience of a working Car!
Kitchen Car also visits, so you can enjoy 😋💕 delicious food
Children up to junior high school age will receive free 🎁 cotton candy, popcorn, and sweets!
In addition, there are fireworks 🎆🎆🎆 at night!
Enjoy the gorgeous colors dancing in the winter night sky.

Love another winter Events that you can enjoy all day long!
Would you like to spend a fun day with your family and friends to blow away the cold?
We look forward to seeing you there!

Hello! This is Kyowa-cho 😆

I took this photo a little while ago, and there’s something special about snow and a station together, don’t you think? ❄

From the footbridge at Ozawa Station

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❣

Admire the ice near the summit from the gondola

Komono Town, Mie Prefecture Mt. Gozaisho Ropeway
January 2025

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

【❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 Photo Submissions — Part 5 ❄️】

Today we continue to showcase photos submitted to the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram event “#Winter Gokase 2025” 🙌✨

@photo_ay_umi

Here is another photo taken at Gokase Highland Ski Resort ⛷️💫 The subject and photographer were perfectly in sync, producing images that look like scenes from a commercial—simply wonderful 🤗💕 Thank you for your submission 🙇‍♀️

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Gokase Town is covered in a snowy landscape this morning ☃️ The wind is howling and it’s really cold 😂 Road conditions are poor, so when you head out to shoot photos please use proper studless winter tires or chains and take care to stay safe and enjoy yourself without overdoing it 🙏

How to enter
Follow the Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and post with the hashtags “#Winter Gokase 2025” and “#location of the photo (e.g., #Unoko Waterfall)” 📸

Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account→https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/

※There is a risk from snow accumulation and icy roads. When taking photos, secure your safety and take care to avoid accidents ⚠️

【❄️Introducing Photos Submitted to Winter Gokase 2025 — Part 4❄️】

Today we present photos submitted to the Winter Gokase 2025 contest, currently running on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account 🫡🎉

@_aymiii_photo
@eco9syu_sekiryo
@photo_ay_umi

*Order is random*

From Gokase Highland Ski Resort we received delightful, humorous shots and beautiful images that convey the joy of snow 😆🎶 Thank you for your submissions 😌💕

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Gokase Town has seen a touch of snow again since yesterday ❄️ It’s cold and icy roads are worrying, so going out can be daunting, but we also welcome photos taken in your own yard — capture a lovely winter scene and feel free to submit it 🤗✨

<How to Enter>
Follow the Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and post with the hashtags “#Winter Gokase 2025” and “#Photo location (e.g., #Unoko Falls)” 📸

Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account → https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/

*There are risks such as heavy snow and icy roads. Please ensure safety and take care to avoid accidents while shooting⚠️

【❄️Winter Gokase 2025 Photo Contest — Featured Entries Vol. 3❄️】

This is the third installment of our series showcasing entries posted to the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram for the “#Winter Gokase 2025” contest.💡 We’re excited to share more photos today!😆👏

@yamabico_san
@aiaiaiaiaiaiai77
@conne.hikariconect
@gokase_entertainment

※In no particular order

Many submissions captured the quiet atmosphere and beautiful snowy scenery.😌❄️ Thank you for your entries.👏

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We’re delighted to see the number of entries steadily growing.😊✨ Thank you all so much for your continued support.🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ With about one month left until the entry deadline, please feel free to photograph any winter scenes you love and submit them.🤗💕

How to enter
Follow the Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and post your photo with the hashtags “#Winter Gokase 2025” and “#photo location (for example: #Unoko Falls)”.📸

Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account → https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/

※There may be hazards such as deep snow or icy roads. Please ensure your safety and take care to avoid accidents when photographing.⚠️

[❄️ Introducing Photos Submitted to Winter Gokase 2025 — Part 2 ❄️]

Today we continue showcasing photos submitted to the Winter Gokase 2025 campaign, currently hosted on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account 🤩🎉

@moko.m

This entry, like the others, captures everyday winter life in Gokase Town. Each warm photo seems to carry the cheerful voices of children, and viewing them brings joy 🥰✨ Thank you for your submission 👏

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We have more submissions to share, so we’ll introduce them little by little 🤗

When submitting, a few people posted using the kanji “五ヶ瀬” for the title “Winter Gokase 2025.” We wondered if those were intended as entries, but please be careful when submitting in the future ⚠️

Use the hiragana “ごかせ”! The correct title is “Winter Gokase 2025” written as 「冬のGokase 2025」!!

How to enter (Submission period — through February 28)
Follow the Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko), and post with the hashtags “#冬のごかせ2025” and a tag for the photo location (for example: #Unoko Falls) along with your photo 📸

※Snow and icy roads can be hazardous. Ensure safety when shooting and take care to avoid accidents ⚠️

❄️ Introducing Photos Submitted to Winter Gokase 2025 — Part 1 ❄️

We are showcasing photos submitted to the Winter Gokase 2025 contest, currently running on the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account 🤩🎉

@goto0619
@thusandleavis
*Order is not indicative of ranking*

These shots capture everyday moments in wintertime Gokase Town with a nostalgic feel 😌✨ Thank you for your submissions!!

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Over the past few days, daytime temperatures in Gokase Town have often felt mild ☀️ But it is still winter! In the mornings frost has turned gardens completely white. Here are places that froze over. You can even see animal tracks in the remaining snow! Please feel free to share any simple winter discoveries with us in the same easygoing spirit — we look forward to your entries!!!

How to Enter (Submission Period through February 28)
Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account (@gokase_kanko) and post with the hashtags "Winter Gokase 2025" and the name of the shooting location (for example: Uno no Ko Falls) along with your photo 📸

※Snow accumulation and icy roads can be dangerous. When taking photos, please ensure your safety and take care to avoid accidents ⚠️

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

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.

\ Limited sake "Tank Mouth" new "Tank Sauce Mouth" reservation acceptance starts! /
Reservations for online sales of the Katsuyama Sagicho Festival limited sake "Funaguchi" will start on Wednesday, January 8th!
✅ Tingling texture,
✅ Super fresh mouthfeel.
✅ Before the carbon dioxide gas produced by fermentation escapes, the sake is squeezed and bottled immediately!
In order to celebrate the Katsuyama Sagicho Festival, the taste of specially prepared Traditional Japanese straw raincoat aimed at this day,
Enjoy it.
You can apply from the official website of Ippongi.
The application deadline is Thursday, February 6.
The quantity is limited, so please apply as soon as possible if you wish.
【Product Details】
一本義 槽場たれ口(ふなばれくち)
・Sake / Alcohol content 21% 500ml
・ Raw material used: Rice / Okuechizen Ubuyama Nishiki 100%
- Set of 3 4,000 yen (tax and shipping included)
- Set of 6 7,000 yen (tax and shipping included)
The product delivery date is scheduled for Friday, February 21
We do not accept reservations by phone, fax, e-mail, or in-person.
In the case of cash on delivery, you will be charged a cash on delivery fee.
The only purchase methods are "credit card" and "cash on delivery".
For details, please visit the Katsuyama Navi website.
To apply for purchase, please apply from the website of the Ippongikubo main store.

Sumimata Castle Snow Makeup

Sumimata, Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture

* Aerial view from the sky over the Nagara River
* Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained.
* Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Azumino, with its inland climate, does not see as much snowfall as the Sea of Japan side.

Protected by the Northern Alps, it is said to be less affected by typhoons and snow clouds.

In winter, the Northern Alps create a beautiful skyline where blue skies meet snow, a scenery unique to the season.

Seven Miles of Snow Coverage
Snow piles up on the pines like cotton candy
I like it.

It is the only sea route on the Tokaido Highway that connects Miya inn and Mulberry inn, and it is said that it was so named because the distance was 7 miles (27.5 km).

Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture "Seven Villages"

Sunday, January 12, 2025!!
Special station-front event to enjoy winter! Free to join and fun for adults and children alike ⛄️
On January 12, a heartwarming winter event will take place at Mure Station, Furuma Station, and Kurohime Station in Nagano Prefecture. First-year student volunteers from Shinshu University planned this event to promote use of the Kita-Shinano Line while addressing local challenges. At the event, you can enjoy warm drinks and food from food trucks, build snowmen, and have snowball fights to fully enjoy the charms of winter.
Locals and visitors from afar are all welcome!

With a free ticket from Nagano Station, you can easily visit all three stations. The event is perfect for people in the neighborhoods around the stations as well as those coming by train 🚃
Come and experience a fun time that will make you forget the cold ☃❄

https://sites.google.com/view/snowline-festival/

The 59th Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival, a major winter Events in southern Hokkaido that has been going on for many years, will be Held in again this year!
The jumbo slide made by cutting out the frozen Lake Onuma is Popular! !!
Please come and visit us!
【Date and time】
February 8 (Sat) 9 (Sun) 10:00~16:00
[Place]
Onuma Park Square (near 1023-1 Onuma-cho, Nanae Town, Kameda-gun, Hokkaido)