Window Art at Kamu On display until around noon on Friday, December 26th! 📍Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu Throughout December, the windows inside the facility are filled with drawings.🖍 With a Christmas and sweets theme, children from the nursery, elementary and junior high students, and adults have decorated the windows. The windows beside the karakuri organ feature impressive works by five villagers! We hope you enjoy seeing how each piece combines Christmas and sweets. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #window art #Roadside Station #Kamu #winter #Christmas #sweets #drawing

#018 It has gotten cold enough that you’ll need a jacket. Tsunocho hosts a variety of events in the coming season. In this post, we’ll introduce the main events taking place through the end of the year all at once. Tsunocho Events: Autumn 🍂 to Year-end 1. Classic Car Festival Car Festa Miyazaki in Tsuno This classic car festival is held at Tsuno Winery every year on the fourth Sunday of November. Cool, cute, nostalgic — many precious classic cars from those days gather here. Although there are no stage performances at the venue, numerous food and craft stalls attract many car enthusiasts. Even people who aren’t normally into cars will likely find themselves saying, “Wow, that brings back memories.” Date and time: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Location: Tsuno Winery Plaza Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. 2. Tsuno Town Industry Festival Following the summer festival, the town’s major event, the Industry Festival, will be held again this year. This year the venue changes to the Tsunomachi Nakamachi Market Site (next to Kikuya Kashiho). On the day there will be a mobile petting zoo, stage shows, and a performance by Miyazaki Prefecture’s local hero, Tenson Kourin Himkaiser. There will also be many food trucks and tent vendors. At the end of the stage program, a big raffle will award popular game consoles, sought-after smartwatches, and specialty products from the local area, sister city Itoman City, and friendship city Saromacho. Date and time: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 9:00–15:00 Location: Tsunomachi Nakamachi Market Site (next to Kikuya Kashiho, in front of Honjin Akagike Residence) Admission is free. We look forward to welcoming you on the day.

The cider “00 L#2 (Ale)” from BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS, operated by Ashoro Hidamari Farm, won the Grand Prize in the taste judging at the Japan Cider Awards 2025. Brewed using ALE yeast commonly used in beer production, its top-fermenting character keeps contact between the liquid surface and air to a minimum, producing a fruity, richly aromatic, and deep flavor. In-bottle secondary fermentation allows the lees’ main component, yeast, to self-breakdown into amino acids and peptides, adding depth and broader taste to the cider. Quoted from the official online store. Our Roadside Station also sells several ciders including the award-winning “00 L#2 (Ale)”, so please pick one up when you stop by. 1 bottle ¥1,100 (tax included) Cider is an alcoholic beverage made from apples. We do not sell to anyone under 20 years old. BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS official website https://blank-hardcider.com// BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS official online store https://blank-hardcider13.stores.jp//

Christmas Window Art Would you like to paint on the large windows of Michi-no-Eki Kamu? Sunday, November 30 10:00–11:30: Join our window-painting event! Location: Michi-no-Eki Nishiokoppe Flower Park Kamu. The flower park closes for winter, making the roadside station a bit quiet. We planned this event to fill the windows with art and brighten the day of everyone who visits. Everyone is welcome, both villagers and visitors, children and adults alike. Participants will receive a Setoushi-kun baked treat and string cheese. Capacity: 20 people. Spots are first come, first served, so please sign up early. Apply / Inquiries: Tourist Information Center Satom 0158-85-7125 Komata 090-1384-4167 Michi-no-Eki Nishiokoppe Flower Park Kamu Opening hours: 9:00–16:00 (November–February) Closed: Every Tuesday (if Tuesday is a holiday, closed the following day) Phone: 0158-87-2333 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Roadside Station #Hanamu #November 30 #Window Art #Painting #Christmas #Gift #Setoushi-kun baked treat #String cheese #Yumeura Mori no Garden #Milk Design

Grab a Tokachi Sake Travel Book and tour Tokachi’s wineries and breweries to collect original labels!! What is the Tokachi Sake Travel Book? It’s a keepsake booklet you use while touring Tokachi to collect and enjoy each winery’s and brewery’s original labels. There are four ways to enjoy the Sake Travel Book😍 1️⃣ Tour and enjoy The booklet introduces Tokachi’s wineries and breweries, places to drink, shops to buy from, and accommodations where you can drink and stay. Savor the drinks as you make this your Tokachi tour book. 2️⃣ Collect and enjoy When you purchase one or more bottles (any brand) at participating wineries or breweries, present the Sake Travel Book at the register to receive that winery’s or brewery’s original label as a gift🎁🎁 There are six designs inspired by each winery’s or brewery’s features😊 The booklet includes pages where you can stick each label✨ Make it your label-collecting book. 📌Participating wineries and breweries 📍Tokachi Wine (Ikeda Wine Castle) 📍Tokachi Makiba no Ie Winery 📍Tokachigaoka Winery 📍Memuro Winery 📍Aizawa Winery 📍Hekiun Kura 3️⃣ Record and enjoy Write down your trip notes, the drinks you tried, and the snacks or dishes you paired them with to create your own memory book. 4️⃣ Read and enjoy Read the tourism information about Tokachi’s drinks to learn more about the region. The Tokachi Sake Travel Book is distributed free of charge, so please pick one up and take a look🤗 The booklet and label distribution run from November 1 to February 20. https://tokachibare.jp/sake-museum/news/saketabi-techo/...

Event Announcement📣 The 30th Churui Dontokoi Village Festival will take place 😊 The program opens with a Nauman drum performance, followed by Tsugaru shamisen by the Ishiguro Group, the Jibasan-ders Stage Show, a mimicry act, and a popular song show—an array of lively stage performances to enjoy 🎵🎵 You can also try firefighting experiences, see a police car display, and savor Churui specialties such as lily bulbs and Wagyu beef on sale, so there’s plenty of local gourmet to enjoy!! The finale features a prize lottery and a bread-throwing event 😍 Bring your family and friends and come join us 🤗 📍Date and Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00–14:00 📍Location: Special venue in front of the Naumann Elephant Memorial Museum, Churui (event proceeds in light rain) https://www.town.makubetsu.lg.jp/kankosangyo/kankoevent/event/15185.html...

Autumn Nishiokoppe Market This year's autumn market was scheduled for Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. The first day was calm and pleasantly mild, and many people came from inside and outside the village. The vendors were the familiar faces. Udon, soba, tempura, Ezo deer meatballs, and venison braised in red wine were available to eat at the venue Chiffon cake, Setoushi-kun yaki, umeboshi garlic and sweet potato sticks made good souvenirs. At the children's festival, a string-draw lottery appeared, and children pulled the strings with focused looks as they eyed the prizes they wanted. There was also a chance to try silk screen printing. From Seiryu no Sato fresh vegetables were on sale. The variety and low prices surprised everyone. The vegetables are also sold inside the Roadside Station building, so please consider buying some. The market's second day was unfortunately canceled due to severe weather. The next market will be held next spring. After a whole winter and once the snow melts, let's meet again—see you then! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Autumn Market #Roadside Station #Kamumu #Flower Park

Event Announcement📣 On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the special north-side venue of Roadside Station Nakasatsunai hosts the "Roadside Station Fair"! 😊 Experience pony-drawn carriage rides, street performances, and a wide range of hands-on and exhibition booths plus workshops!! We offer many popular programs, including the ever-popular "All-You-Can-Fill Fresh Vegetables" bag, a fun raffle, and "Peetan’s Rock–Paper–Scissors!" 🎵 📍Date and Time: Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10:00–14:00 📍Venue: Roadside Station Nakasatsunai, north-side special venue 📌Pony carriage rides (paid) 📍Fee: 200 yen per person 📍Times: 10:00 — 60 people, 11:10 — 40 people 📌All-You-Can-Fill Fresh Vegetables (paid) 📍Price: 300 yen per bag ※One bag per person 📍Times: 11:00 and 13:00 — 70 bags available each session on a first-come, first-served basis 📌Fun Raffle Receive one coupon for every 500 yen spent at participating stores; two coupons allow entry to the raffle. 📍Raffle Time: 10:00–13:50 📍Participating Stores: Roadside Station tenants and Roadside Station Fair vendors (including food trucks) You can also enjoy local autumn flavors at the Autumn Harvest Market and from food trucks 🍁 Bring your family and friends and come visit Roadside Station Nakasatsunai 🤗 https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/information/information-5852/...

The heat has cooled down, and it’s about time for outdoor picnics🌸 . When that time comes, I recommend the bread and baked sweets from Karion (Hanasato-ne)! They offer classic breads like anpan and melon pan, plus seasonal breads, so you’ll have a hard time choosing which one to pick💦 Their gateau au chocolat is moist inside, richly chocolatey, and more substantial than it looks😍 . Karion’s breads and sweets are also sold at the Roadside Station Minami Echizen Sanka-ri in Minami-Echizen town, Shikisai, and the Honey Nanjo store!

#015 "Special Report" A new program sharing the charms and seasonal news of Tsunocho in Miyazaki Prefecture has launched! The first episode aired on Wednesday, September 10. It was broadcast on UMK Television Miyazaki, and the program is called Roadside Station Tsuno "Tsunocchao"!! The show is packed with Tsunocho’s many attractions and timely information! Program title: Roadside Station Tsuno "Tsunocchao" Air date: Every second Wednesday of the month, 21:54–22:00 Content: Promoting Tsunocho’s attractions and seasonal news MC: Reina Anai Reina Anai, a native of Tsunocho, appears on UMK Television Miyazaki’s Yokaban!! and 4ji doki! and on Miyazaki Sunshine FM’s Monday Pupupu and Keiichi Yamamoto’s Iyoiyo Desuyo. The show is guaranteed to be fun!! Please tune in!

Autumn Marche and KAMU-Oto This year’s Autumn Marche takes place over two days: Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21. It will be held at Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Flower Garden from 10:00 to 15:00. On Sunday the 21st, continuing from last year, a small stage event called "KAMU-Oto" will also be held inside the Flower Park. In the morning, enjoy band performances and singer-songwriter sets, and in the afternoon, savor readings, koto music, and picture-book storytelling. Around midday, a guided walk of the Flower Park is scheduled. Admission to the Flower Park is 200 yen for high school students and older. Junior high school students and younger, as well as village residents, are free. We look forward to welcoming you! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Autumn Marche #KAMU-Oto #Roadside Station #Flower Garden #Flower Park

#014 Roadside Station Tsuno 12th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival!!✨ It has been 12 years since Roadside Station was built in Tsunocho, and to thank everyone who has visited so far, a gratitude festival will be held! Schedule: September 21–23, 2025 September 21 only: Spiny Lobster Festival From 10:00, limited quantities will be sold! There will be a direct sale of spiny lobster and spiny lobster miso soup for sale. *Sales end when supplies run out; miso soup is limited to one bowl per person.* September 23: Stage events and food trucks gather!! There will also be a booth offering vascular age measurement and internal sugar measurement by Meiji Yasuda Life! Three-day common programs 1. Sale of Roadside Station original lucky bags with a 12th-anniversary commemorative ticket 2. Follow Roadside Station Tsuno on Instagram to receive a “Prittsuno” gift 3. Various special offerings at the food and drink booths! Inquiries: 0983-25-5055 (Roadside Station Tsuno) Everyone, please come and check out the thanksgiving festival at Roadside Station Tsuno!!

If you are coming by car, the Hokuriku Expressway’s Nanjo Smart IC is about a five-minute drive away, making access from the highway extremely convenient. From Nagoya and Osaka it takes about two to three hours by car or train, making day trips ideal. You can also use the Hapiline Fukui Imadate Line stations Imadzo Station and Nanjo Station, which make rail travel from the Kansai and Chukyo areas comfortable and convenient. We also sell a one-way taxi ticket to the destination for 500 yen. At Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi and Hapiline Imajo Station you can rent electric bicycles, so a relaxed cycling tour around Minami-Echizen Town is a popular way to sightsee.

Minamiechizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture, located almost in the center of Fukui Prefecture, is a town where sea, mountains, and countryside blend together and where history and culture live on. The town covers about 344 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 9,000 people (as of May 2025), offering abundant nature and a peaceful way of life. Minamiechizen was formed in 2005 by the merger of the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village, and each area contributes its own character and attractions. Stretching north to south, Minamiechizen presents a variety of living landscapes, from coastal settlements to mountain farming villages, each rooted in its own culture and customs. Along the coastline you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Sea of Japan, and inland you can see satoyama landscapes woven from mountains and clear streams! Minamiechizen is also known as a region that preserves Japan’s original rural scenery, where you can experience a lifestyle in harmony with nature as it changes through the four seasons. In the tranquil rice-growing areas, agricultural experiences such as rice planting and harvesting are popular and delight many visitors.

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Bakkansai returns to Otofuke, the town that leads Japan in wheat production, bringing another celebration of the new harvest 😊 This is Otofuke’s wheat harvest festival, where you can enjoy the year’s freshly harvested wheat “earlier, tastier, and more joyfully” than anywhere else. The festival takes place across three spots along the town road known as the Otofuke Melody Line, running from Otofuke-Obihiro IC to Tokachigawa Onsen!! 📍Michi-no-Eki Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato 📍Miura Farm 📍Tokachigawa Onsen Garden Spa Local eateries and famous restaurants traveling from Osaka, a culinary hub, will offer one-day-only menus using freshly harvested wheat! Families can also enjoy plenty of activities, including a balloon ride that offers panoramic views of a giant wheat art installation 🎵 A stamp rally that visits all three venues will also take place!! Collect stamps for a chance to win prizes on a first-come, first-served or lottery basis 😍 ※Please note that prizes are limited and may run out. Finish your day by relaxing in the mall hot spring at the Michi-no-Eki Garden Spa and soak in the soothing waters 😊 Bakkansai is an event where you can experience Otofuke’s deliciousness, fun, and warm hospitality through wheat 🎵 Bring your family and friends and come join the fun 🤗 Date and Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Venues: Michi-no-Eki Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato Miura Farm Michi-no-Eki Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen https://tokachibare.jp/event/xo_event-22310/...

✨The Lotus Festival is now on✨ The Lotus Festival runs at Hanahasu Park in Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture through Monday, August 11 (national holiday). It’s about a five-minute drive from Nanjo Interchange. If you visit the Nanjo Service Area or Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi, please stop by 🚙 At Hanahasu Park you can see about 130 varieties of lotus. On sunny days they appear large and vibrant, while on rainy days they take on a dreamy, otherworldly mood; their look also changes by time of day. Come see them on different days!!! The large lotus flowers and leaves are striking and well worth seeing 👀 Various events are held in the park mainly on weekends! We look forward to your visit!!! 〇 For details, see the Minami-Echizen Town tourism information site 〇 🔍 The 33rd Lotus Festival Period: Saturday, June 28 – Monday, August 11 (national holiday) Venue: Hanahasu Park (64-41 Nakagoya, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture) Inquiries: Minami-Echizen Town Tourism and Community Development Division (TEL: 0778-47-8002) Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/feature/80061/...

Event Announcement📣 The "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival" will be held on Sunday, July 20.😊 After the railway first reached Rikubetsu in 1910 (Meiji 43), it was abolished in April 2006 (Heisei 18). In April 2008 (Heisei 20), it was reborn as the operational "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway." Hoping to welcome more riders, we hold the "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival."🎵 On Saturday, July 19, the eve festival features stage shows and local food stalls!! About 1,500 fireworks will be launched, and a special fireworks train will run so passengers can watch the display from the train (capacity 32 people, 1,500 yen, includes Rikubetsu town specialty products).😍 Eve Festival 📌Date and Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 18:00 📌Venue: Midorimachi Soccer Field 📍Fireworks launch at 20:00 On Sunday, July 20, the main festival is packed with activities, including special train rides, dance and street performances, horse riding experiences, a big lottery, and mochi throwing!! Rikubetsu town’s mascot character "Shibare-kun" and his bouncy dome are a big hit with children!! 📌Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 10:00 📌Venue: Station Front Multipurpose Plaza 📍A comedy stage by Yoshimoto comedians will be held at 14:30😁 Contact Rikubetsu Town Tourism Association Office (Rikubetsu Town Hall, Industrial Promotion Division, Commerce and Industry Promotion Section TEL:0156-27-2141) Enjoy the three-day weekend—bring your family and friends to the event and make lots of great memories🤗 https://www.rikubetsu.jp/kanko/event/tetsudoumatsuri/...

Let us introduce Tokachi Plain Distillery, which makes craft gin in Tokachi, a region known for its agriculture, using mainly locally grown produce such as raspberries, adzuki beans, and mushrooms. The area’s first craft gin distillery opened in 2023 on the grounds of Tokachi Hills, and it currently offers three gins under the name AKATOKI. 📌The first batch featured a gold label and used 24 botanicals, including Tokachi-grown adzuki beans and mushrooms, creating layers of rich, savory flavors.🎵 📌The pink-label gin uses raspberries grown in Obihiro, giving it a gentle, sweet fruit character and a naturally pale pink hue from the fruit itself.🎵 📌The blue-label gin uses butterfly pea and lavish amounts of fresh bergamot peel to deliver a bright citrus aroma. Mixed with tonic water it turns pink, and with soda it becomes a pale blue, making it a visually delightful gin as well.🎵 The deep, clear blue extracted from butterfly pea flowers is inspired by the gemstone tanzanite. Each bottle of these three carefully crafted gins is made with attention; try comparing them side by side, and pair them with meat dishes, which go particularly well with these gins.🤗 They are sold at the Tokachi Hills shop, Roadside Station Otofuke, Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, Roadside Station Kamishihoro, Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen, and other locations (please note they may be sold out). https://tokachi-pd.jp//

From today (July 7) the roadside station shop is selling goods from Nonaka Onsen. About six months have passed since the January 2025 fire, and tireless recovery work is underway. Proceeds from goods sales will support the reconstruction. We appreciate your cooperation. [Goods Prices] Tenugui: ¥2,500 (tax included) Mini towel: ¥1,200 (tax included) Sticker: ¥500 (tax included)

“Hanakku and Hana Road” started on June 28! Beautiful flowers are in full bloom in front of the Guide Center, at Hanakku, and at the Garden Spa Roadside Station 🌷 Come by and enjoy the colorful flowers 🌸 Event period: Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, July 27

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Videos! We are the Minamiechizen Town Tourism Federation. Minamiechizen Town in Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture, sits almost at the geographic center of Fukui Prefecture. The town blends sea, mountains, and countryside, and its history and culture are still alive. Formed in 2005 by the merger of the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village, the area preserves many distinctive local charms. Along the coast you can enjoy sweeping views of the Sea of Japan, while inland the satoyama landscape unfolds with mountains and clear streams. Minamiechizen Town is also known for preserving a picture of traditional Japan, where seasonal nature and everyday life live in harmony. In the peaceful rice fields visitors can try agricultural experiences such as rice planting and harvesting, which are popular with many tourists. Access to Minamiechizen Town, Fukui Prefecture By car it takes about five minutes from the Hokuriku Expressway’s Nanjo Smart Interchange, making access from the highway extremely convenient. You can also use the JR Hokuriku Main Line at Imajo Station and Nanjou Station, making rail travel from the Kansai and Chukyo regions comfortable. From Nagoya or Osaka it takes about two to three hours by car or train, so a day trip is ideal. At Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi you can rent electric bicycles, making a relaxed cycling tour of Minamiechizen Town a popular option. About Minamiechizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Minamiechizen Town belongs to Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture. Its area is about 344 square kilometers and its population is around 9,000 (as of May 2025), offering rich nature and a tranquil lifestyle. Stretching north to south, the town ranges from coastal settlements to mountain farming villages, each with distinct cultures and customs. Local residents actively engage in tourism, agriculture, and crafts, drawing attention from many visitors. Historical background of Minamiechizen Town, Fukui Prefecture From ancient through medieval and early modern times, Minamiechizen Town developed as an important hub for transportation and logistics. The Imajo area prospered as a post town on the Hokkokukaido during the Edo period, welcoming many travelers and merchants. Stone-paved streets and latticed houses remain, recalling the bustle of those days. The Kono area flourished as a port for Kitamae ships plying the Sea of Japan, and buildings that reflect the wealthy merchants’ lifestyles still stand. These historical assets are preserved today as the town’s cultural properties. Popular sightseeing spots in Minamiechizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Hanahasu Park In summer about 130 varieties of lotus bloom, creating a serene and elegant scene. The park features walking paths, an observation deck, and rest areas, and the annual Hasu Festival draws many visitors. You can also enjoy lotus-themed gourmet items and local specialties. Imajo-shuku Post Town This post town preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. Stone-paved streets and white-walled houses evoke history and offer a peaceful ambiance. Designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, it has high cultural value. Hands-on experiences like soba noodle making and guided town walks are available. Nearby you will find museums, cafés, and accommodations in renovated traditional houses where you can enjoy a refined stay soaked in history. Kitamae Ship Owner's House Ukonke The Ukonke residence, once home to a wealthy Kitamae ship merchant in the Edo period, is open to the public. Inside, exhibits recreate merchant life and present materials about historic trade routes, creating a must-see space for history enthusiasts. Yashaga-ike This mountain lake carries a mysterious legend and sits at the end of a nature-rich trekking route. Located at about 1,100 meters elevation, the lake is clear and the trail is designed so even beginner hikers can enjoy it. Fresh spring greenery and autumn foliage are beautiful, offering different scenery each season. The trail is well maintained, and lookout spots along the way offer panoramic views of Echizen’s mountain ranges. Roadside station in Minamiechizen Town Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi represents the town and is a large complex combining a tourist information center, local product shops, restaurants, and rest areas. Conveniently accessible from both the expressway and local roads, the station includes an indoor kids’ area, a dog run, and EV charging stations, and is popular with many visitors. Fresh vegetables and fruits from local farms and Minamiechizen-specific souvenirs are also on sale. Local specialties and gourmet foods of Minamiechizen Town Imajo Soba (oroshi soba) A classic Fukui specialty. Served with grated daikon and broth, its light, refreshing flavor is perfect for hot seasons. Beni-sashi Ume A specialty plum grown in the Kono area, it balances sweet and tart flavors and is popular as umeboshi or plum wine and other processed products. Harvest experiences and plum-based cooking classes are held, and these activities are valued as food education. Events and festivals in Minamiechizen Town Kono Ume Festival Held every June, this local festival celebrates the plum harvest. You can enjoy plum-picking experiences and purchases of local processed goods, and food trucks also set up, creating a family-friendly atmosphere. Imajo Soba Festival A celebration of soba where soba shops from inside and outside the town serve their dishes so visitors can compare Imajo Soba’s variety of flavors. Soba-making demonstrations and workshops introduce and promote the town’s food culture. Kono Summer Festival Typically held in late July at Korakujo Beach, this festival is a summer highlight for Minamiechizen Town. The finale lights up the night sky and sea with around 5,600 fireworks, drawing many visitors. Stalls and festival games line the area, making it a perfect event for summer memories. Tourist information for Minamiechizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Minamiechizen Town charms visitors with its historic streets and abundant nature. We will continue to share plenty of information that brings the town’s seasonal landscapes, rooted food culture, and warm local hospitality to life, so you can carry Minamiechizen Town with you into tomorrow! Thank you very much!!

〈Enjoying Teshikaga〉Local Specialties Edition Teshikaga offers many fine and delicious local specialties. When you travel to Teshikaga, be sure to check them out. This time, we introduce spots where you can pick up those specialties. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/?cats=651%2C662...

[Only now! ] 1 deep-fried asparagus tempura] It's Amazaru of the Shokudo of the Roadside Station Kita Shinshu Yamauchi! !️ Today's tempura is an assortment ✨ of fried asparagus, shimeji, Sweet potato, chikuwa, etc The soft asparagus produced in Yamanouchi Town is a seasonal taste ✨️ that can only be tasted now Enjoy tempura that changes with the seasons 🐒 * Tempura is limited to 40 meals a day! * One fried asparagus is also available for a limited time!

On Sunday, June 22nd, "Bamboo Shoot Festival" will be Held in in Yamanouchi, Roadside Station North Shinshu. You can enjoy various events such as free bamboo shoot soup made with plenty of Nemagari bamboo from Shiga Highlands, sales of Nemagari bamboo okowa, and limited menu offerings at the Shokudo at the Roadside Station.  Date & Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025 10 a.m. ~ (1) Bamboo shoot soup provided free of charge ✨ (limited quantity) (2) Started 🍚 sales of Nemagari bamboo okowa (3) At the Shokudo at the Roadside Station, a special okowa set will be offered in a limited quantity of ✨ 20 meals! !️ (4) Nemagari bamboo is sold at the Direct sales! !️ * Please note that the number of all items is Thereare. Please come and visit us 🚗

Hello, everyone! Here is an event announcement!! The 3rd Higashikawa-cho Kids Bike Race ● Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025 ● Registration deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025 Please see the flyer for details. Contact: Kitoushi Kids Bike Race Executive Committee (mail:kitoushitaikai@kazokuryokoumura.jp) https://www.kazokuryokoumura.jp/kidsbike20250824/...

Notice!! Bear sighting near Mt. Asahidake Around 4:30 p.m. on June 17, a bear was sighted near the Gamaiwa parking area, about 6 km before the hot-spring town on the Dodo Asahikawa–Asahidake Onsen Line heading to Asahidake Onsen. Please exercise extreme caution if you are passing through the area. If you sight a bear, report it immediately to the contact below. Higashikawa-cho Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152)

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Minami Town Tourism Association! IN THE FUTURE, WE WILL INTRODUCE PLENTY OF THE CHARM OF MINAMI TOWN IN TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE IN COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, SO THANK YOU! ◆◆◆ What is Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture? Located in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, in the southern part of Tokushima Prefecture, it is an area rich in beautiful Nature and historical Famous landmarks, as well as delicious seafood and Delicacies of the mountains. Minami Town was created in 2006 by the merger of Hiwasa Town and Yuki Town, and currently has a population of about 5,600 people. (As of May 31, 2025) In addition to the 23rd shrine of the 88 Shikoku Sacred Sites and the Yakuo Temple, our Minami Town is home to the Senba Sea Cliffs included in the "Muroto Anan Coast National Park" and the Ohama Coast (a nationally designated natural monument), which is a spawning ground for loggerhead sea turtles. You can enjoy the scenery of the Four Seasons woven by vast nature and the profound historical heritage that has continued for more than 1,200 years. In recent years, we have also attracted a wide range of satellite offices from all over the country to promote "lively Kaso Minami Town" (meaning a lively and depopulated town). ◆◆◆ Access to Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture ◇Tokushima Station - Access to Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture The Access from Tokushima Station to Minami Town can be Use by Car and public transportation. Access to Tokushima Station is ・Shuttle bus from Tokushima airports ・Highway buses from various parts of the country ・ About 30 minutes after getting off the Tokushima IC on the Kobe-Awaji Naruto Automobile Road And so on. By Car: About 1 hour and 10 minutes by National Route 55 from Tokushima City Center (Tokushima Station, etc.) Line Car: About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tokushima Station on the JR Mugi Line (depending on the flight) In addition, there is a direct highway bus from Osaka Station and Nankai Namba to Minami Town. ◆◆◆ Popular Sightseeing spots in Minami ◇ Prayer for protection from evil Temple Medicine King Temple The official name is "Daiozan Mujuin Yakuo Temple". Yakuo Temple, the 23rd of the 88 Shikoku Sacred Sites, is a Sightseeing spot that Representative Minami Town. According to legend, it was built in 726 by Gyoki at the request of Emperor Shomu, and then in 815, Kobo Daishi carved the Honzon of the Temple, Yakushi Nyorai. Because of this auspiciousness, it has come to be counted as the 23rd sacred site of the 88 sacred sites in Shikoku, and has become widely known as the root prayer place for the extermination of evil. From the Yakuo Temple, you can overlook the Hiwasa area, and it is a place where you can feel the history that the Yakuo Temple has walked with the town. ◇Loggerhead sea turtle spawning grounds Ohama Coast Ohama Coast is a gentle sandy beach in the southern Coastline of Tokushima Prefecture, where there are many beautiful but steep rias coastlines. Ohama Coast is widely known as a spawning ground for sea turtles, and loggerhead sea turtles Visit to lay eggs every year from mid-May ~ mid-August. Due to its rarity, it has been designated as a national natural monument as "the sea turtles of Ohama Coast and their spawning grounds", and it is also designated as "One of the 100 best beaches in Japan" and "88 places in Shikoku". ◇Shining sandy beach Tainohama Beaches Located in the Muroto-Anan Coast National Park, which is famous for its high water quality, Tainohama is one of the beaches boasting one of the best water quality in western Japan. It is a white sand beach with a length of 1 kilometers, and the Sunrise rising from the Coastline makes the Yuki district Famous. In addition, from the opening of the sea in early July to mid-August every year, JR Tainohama Temporary Station is opened, and one of the attractions is that there is a direct connection from the station to the Beaches. ◇ Kuroshio Sculpture Art Senba Sea Cliff To the west of Ohama Coast is the mouth of the Hiwasa River, and from there is a steep ria coastline to the southwest. In particular, the sea cliff with a rough but magnificent vertical cliff with a length of about 2 Kilometers is named "Senba Sea Cliff". The Pacific Ocean seen from a Precipitous cliff of about 250 Meter high, which rises like a folding screen, is truly a masterpiece. ◆◆◆ Roadside Station in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture Roadside Station Hiwasa Located along Route National Route 55, "Roadside Station Hiwasa" also has a direct connection to JR Hiwasa Station, and was born as an exchange Base point that connects people who have visit with the local community, both Car and line Car. The large site can be easily used as a resting point for long take a break from driving. Sankokan and Products Museum sell Local Specialty and handicrafts, and Broadcasting the charm of the area to those who visit. In addition, we, the "Minami Town Tourism Association", widely broadcasting the charm of Minami Town in front of the Products Museum of Hiwasa, a Roadside Station. ◆◆◆ Events and Festivals in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture ◇ Yakuo Temple New Spring First Pilgrimage to the Shrine Every year on the 3rd of New Year's Day, many people from all over the country come to visit the First Pilgrimage to the Shrine on the Yakuo Temple Visit. There are a unique custom in which Worshippers make offerings for each step when climbing the 33-step women's slope and the 42-step men's slope to remove the evil. ◇ Umigame Festival Every year in July, the "Umigame Thanksgiving Festival" at Ohama Coast, where loggerhead sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs, the "Umigame Festival" at the Events venue, and the Noryo Fireworks Display on the Hiwasagawa riverbed are Held in. ◇ Umigame Triathlon Swim along the Ohama Coast, a scenic spot full of tropical atmosphere, run along the Minamiawa Sunline with Cape Muroto in the distance, and run along the banks of the Clear streams Hiwasa River. Held in every July, a triathlon that unites people and nature. ◇Hiwasa Yawata Shrine Autumn Festival Held in every October, it is a traditional autumn festival that has lasted for more than 200 years. The sight of the first day when eight drum stalls parade around the town, and the second day, the day of this festival, when these drum stalls go out to the Ohama Coast, is a masterpiece. ◇Akamatsu Shrine Dedication Blowtube Fireworks It is a dedication ceremony for "Akamatsu Blowtube Fireworks" held at Akamatsu Shrine in October. One by one, they run around under the sparks spewed out from the blowtube fireworks, which are carefully handmade, with shouts of "I made it, I made it!" and pray for a good harvest the following year. ◇Yuki Ise Shrimp Festival Held in every year in November to pray for a big catch and to revitalize the town. Fresh seafood Landings at Yuki Fishing Port and other places are sold at low prices, and Ise shrimp, which bears the name of the Festival, is especially Popular. ◆◆◆ Minami Town PR Character Kametaro Minami Town PR "Nuru Chara" Kametaro. In addition to Events in Minami In the town, he participates in exhibitions and sightseeing Events inside and outside the prefecture to Broadcasting the charm of Minami Town. In addition to the popular Sightseeing spot, they would like to enrich the tour by developing the Sightseeing spot of the hidden gem that is not yet known, and make Minami Town even more "lively". ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture Minami is a charming town with beautiful Nature and rich history. Through the beautiful scenery of the Four Seasons, please fully enjoy the charm of Minami Town. We will continue to Broadcasting the recommendations of Minami Town, so please follow us!

Introduction to Flowers at Kamu June 6 (Friday) The rain from the previous day had cleared, and the sun showed its face. I went to take pictures of the flowers at the Roadside Station Kamu Flower Park. Hellebores and pulsatillas that bloomed a month ago were bearing fruit, and I spotted buds that are about to open. The park manager kindly told me the names of the flowers, and I created a flower description display. It is posted at the entrance of Kamu, so please take a look! If you want to see the real thing, by all means step into the Flower Park. Strolling while enjoying a soft-serve made from grass-fed milk is also recommended for this season. Roadside Station Kamu Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the following day) Admission: Roadside Station – free Flower Park – 200 yen for high school students and older Contact: 0158-87-2333 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Roadside Station #Kamu #Flower Park #June 6 #flowers #nature

The guardian deity of the hot spring town at Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, “Ideyu no Iwaza”♨ It is said that a spirit was divided from Yudonosan Shrine and enshrined as the guardian deity of Tokachigawa Onsen. People believe it brings blessings for household safety, prosperous business, matchmaking, and children. “Ideyu no Iwaza” stands outside, reached by entering the main entrance of Roadside Station Garden Spa and passing through the central larch corridor. Please do visit it, everyone✨

The Soft-Serve Rally 2025 has started again this year! This is the caramel soft-serve from Roadside Station Garden Spa Kikage no Cafe.🍦 The rich caramel sauce and the soft-serve paired perfectly and were absolutely delicious.❤️ There are other Tokachi-inspired soft-serves too, like Bean! Bean! Bean! soft-serve and Camembert cheese soft-serve.✨ Please give them a try.😊