【The Ice Tunnel Opening Day Has Been Decided】 This year, the Ice Tunnel will be open! On Sunday, July 12th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's a one-day event✨️ Admission is free. There will be a small shop at the venue. 🥾💦🥾💦🥾 The area around the Ice Tunnel is muddy, so we recommend wearing rubber boots. 🚌 🚌🚌 To get to the Ice Tunnel, please drive to Uenshiri Campground or use the limited shuttle bus that departs from the town center. The shuttle bus schedule is as follows: 【To the Venue】 Around 10:00 Kamiokoppe Bus Stop Around 10:10 Nishiokoppe Bus Stop Around 10:15 Hotel Rimu Around 10:35 Ice Tunnel 【Return】 Around 11:30 Ice Tunnel Around 11:50 Hotel Rimu, Nishiokoppe Bus Stop Around 12:00 Kamiokoppe Bus Stop From the QR code in the second image, you can watch a video of the route from Nishiokoppe Town to the venue👀 If you're coming by car, please refer to that as well. Come and enjoy the coolness near the ice! For inquiries, please contact the Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce. TEL: 0158-87-2974 #Ice Tunnel #One-Day Opening #Uenshiri #Cool Retreat

From the tranquil lakeside forest hotel 【Lakeside Breakfast】 ■ June 1 (Mon), 2026 – September 30 (Wed) ■ Time: 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. ■ Price: ¥3,500 ◇Available for guests with breakfast at an additional charge. ◇Additional charge: Adults ¥400, Children ¥1,330 *Prices include tax. *Limited availability. (Limited quantity, reservation required) 【Menu】 ・Potato Soup with Hokkaido "Kitakari" ・Scrambled Eggs from Hokkaido Eggs ・Bologna Sausage from Tokachi's Pasture-raised Pork ・Grilled Thick-cut Bacon from Hokkaido ・Caesar Salad with Monviso Cheese from Shiranuka ・Garden-style Mixed Fruit ・Hokkaido Yogurt ・Hokkaido Milk Bread and Croissant ・Hakodate Misuzu Coffee To reserve the Lakeside Breakfast, please make a reservation by phone. Reservations are accepted until 8:00 P.M. the day before your visit, but please note that we may reach the maximum quantity. Make your reservation early. 📞: 015-484-2111 You can make your accommodation reservation from the profile URL. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

A special view of the sea in Japan that appears only in summer. In Higashi-Izu, Kawana, there is a special diving spot that can only be accessed during the summer. Its name is "Ubako Coral." Just three minutes from the port. The time spent heading out to sea on a small boat is also part of the joy of the journey. Once you enter the water, schools of fish greet you. Fish swimming around the reef transform the ocean view in every direction. Vibrant soft corals spread out, allowing you to not only watch the fish but also to slowly enjoy Japan's rich sea. Ubako Coral is available only until the end of August each year. It is a special view of the sea in Japan that you can encounter only in summer. There are still lesser-known seas in Japan. Why not encounter such views on your next trip?

【Lakeside Breakfast】 Enjoy breakfast while overlooking Lake Kussharo in our hotel's garden. Feel the refreshing lakeside breeze and the chirping of birds, and take your time to experience the great nature of Hokkaido with all your senses. ■ June 1, 2026 (Monday) to September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) ■ Time: 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. ■ Price: ¥3,500 *Guests with breakfast plans can change for an additional fee (Adults ¥400, Children ¥1,330). *Limited quantity, reservation required in advance (tax included). 【Menu】 ・Potato Soup with Hokkaido Akari ・Scrambled Eggs ・Bologna Sausage ・Grilled Thick Bacon ・Caesar Salad ・Fruit Platter ・Hokkaido Yogurt ・Hokkaido Milk Bread and Croissant ・Hakodate Misuzu Coffee Reservations are accepted by phone until 8:00 P.M. the day before. *Early reservations are recommended due to limited quantity. 📞: 015-484-2111 For accommodation and detailed reservations, please visit the profile URL.✨ 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel / https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

When visiting Atami, if you can only choose one dessert to try, most people would likely recommend "Atami Pudding." As you stroll along the Atami shopping street, you can see the charming shop inspired by vintage milk bottles from afar, with a neat display of various pudding flavors in the window. From classic plain to matcha, strawberry, and limited edition fruity flavors, it's hard to resist stopping to choose. This time, I chose the classic plain pudding. After opening the lid, I first drizzled the accompanying caramel sauce, and the rich aroma of eggs immediately filled the air. The texture is creamy and smooth upon entry, with a simple flavor reminiscent of nostalgic Showa-era tastes; the caramel sauce adds just the right amount of slight bitterness and sweetness, enriching the overall experience. It seems simple, yet one can feel the shop's dedication to the ingredients and craftsmanship. Sitting outside the shop, enjoying the pudding while feeling the sea breeze and the leisurely vacation atmosphere of Atami is particularly pleasant. The cute hippo logo and retro packaging are also perfect for taking memorable photos, which is no wonder it has become one of Atami's most representative souvenirs. If you have the chance to visit Atami, take a moment to slow down, savor a bottle of Atami Pudding, and experience the unique sweet charm of this hot spring town.

Taken on June 15, 2026. This is a limited edition Kawagoe matcha tiramisu with matcha ice cream from LEC COFFEE.

Roadside Station Kume-no-Sato Gundam 563-1 Miaoi, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture At the roadside station "Kume-no-Sato" in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, an astonishing sight unfolds that will make you do a double-take. There, a gigantic robot towering at 7 meters stands majestically! This 7-meter tall mobile suit was designed by Shoichi Nakamoto, a resident of Tsuyama City, who was born in 1964 and was 35 years old at the time of completion. He single-handedly crafted it based on his own design documents, conceptualizing a bipedal manned general-purpose machine that can be piloted by a person in the cockpit to walk and perform various tasks. After seven years of work, it was completed in December 1999 (Heisei 11). After graduating from a local technical high school, Nakamoto worked as an engineer for an automobile manufacturer. However, feeling that he had to pursue the creation of the mobile suit, he convinced his parents and returned to his hometown, continuing the project in between his daily job. Now, knowing that this Z Gundam has a cockpit, who wouldn't think, "I want to ride it too!"? In fact, this Gundam can be piloted on the festival day held once a year. The festival is called the "Sennin Matsuri" at the roadside station Kume-no-Sato. Limited to 120 groups, you can experience the cockpit ride. Riding the Gundam on festival day is reminiscent of the opening scene of ∀ Gundam.

Introducing Rental Bicycles🚲🚲 How about exploring Shihorocho by bicycle while enjoying the scenic views of the Nupuka Mountains and the beautiful countryside? As you ride leisurely, you might come across your favorite cafes and picturesque spots🎶 By using the rental bicycles from "Charitabi Shihoro," you can enjoy the following benefits. 📍Benefit 1: A "500 yen discount coupon" usable at designated restaurants in the town 📍Benefit 2: A "free bathing ticket" for the onsen at the rental location, Shihoro Ryokan (available from 14:00 to 16:00 on the day) *Please check during reservation as the onsen may be unavailable due to maintenance. 🔶Rental Period: April 24, 2026 (Friday) to November 2, 2026 (Monday) 🔶Rental Location: Shihoro Ryokan (10:00 to 16:00), 163 Shihoro Nishi 2-sen, Shihorocho 🔶Rates: 6 hours per day ・Electric Assist City Bicycle (2,000 yen) ・City Bicycle (1,500 yen) ・Kids Bike (1,000 yen) 🔷Reservations: Shihoro Ryokan TEL: 01564-5-2527 *Please call to make a reservation by 17:00 the day before your use. 🔷Contact: Shihorocho Tourism Association TEL: 01564-5-5213 (Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00) 🔷Access to Shihoro Ryokan Approximately 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 1 hour by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (get off at the nearest stop: Shihoro Shinkin-mae) https://www.shihoro-kankou.jp/bicycle_rental/...

I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is a limited-time kazaguruma (windmill). June 1st is considered "Mame Mando" day, and visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is said to grant benefits equal to a thousand visits.

Event Announcement 📣 Masuya Shoten, a bakery based in Obihiro City, will open a new experiential facility called "Mugioto Horse Park – Hill of Horses and Wheat" on Saturday, April 18, 2026, focusing on horses and wheat. 😊 This facility is an experiential space adjacent to the Mugioto bakery, where visitors can enjoy interactions with banei and Dosanko horses, take part in horse-drawn carriage experiences (reservation required), and learn about local resource circulation, all while appreciating the unique values of Tokachi. Before the opening, the "Horses and Wheat Forum" will be held on Friday, April 17, followed by an opening event on the 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday). 🎵 🔶Horses and Wheat Forum This forum will discuss the new relationships and possibilities between horses and the local community from various perspectives. 📍Event Overview ・Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 13:00 - 16:00 ・Venue: Beat Museum / Mugioto Horse Park ・Participation Fee: Free (Capacity: 30 people, online streaming available) 📍Content ・Lecture: "New Possibilities for Horses" ・Panel Discussion ・Carriage Demonstration and Ranch Tour Experts from various fields, including support for retired racehorses, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and local culture, will participate in discussions about the future of horses and the community. 🔶Opening Event Overview 📍Date April 18 (Saturday) 10:30 - 14:30 April 19 (Sunday) 10:00 - 14:00 📍Main Activities ・1,000-Person Pizza Experience Participants will create pizzas using Tokachi-grown wheat "Banei Kitano Kaori" and "Tokachi Mush" from the local resource circulation project "Banei to Mushroom to Wheat Circle". During the event, experience tickets will be distributed to purchasers of a certain amount. The goal is to provide experiences for 1,000 people over the two days. ・Carriage Experience Two types of horse-drawn carriages pulled by two horses will circulate within the facility. ・Mobile Sales and Limited Products Event-exclusive products and bread inspired by horses will be sold by the Masuya bus.

Event Notice 📣 March 22 (Sunday) only! Special opening of Banei Tokachi Farm! Aligned with the top-tier showdown “Banei Kinen” at Obihiro Ban'ei Racecourse, Banei Tokachi Farm will be specially open for one day only 😊 The farm raises many ban'ei horses, and you can see them up close. Be sure to see the lively ban'ei horses before watching the “Banei Kinen” 🤗 📍 Date and Time: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Last admission at 1:30 PM) 📍 Admission: Junior high school and older: 700 yen, Elementary school: 300 yen, Preschool children: Free https://baneibokujo.co.jp/news/news_27.html...

Event Announcement📣 On Friday, February 6, join us in Shihorocho for a one-night candlelit evening called “Shihoro on ICE,” featuring ice candles made by the community😊 The evening will include candle art by the Shihoro Town Central Junior High School Art Club, and—weather permitting—snow sculptures created by local volunteers may make an appearance!?⛄️ Warm snacks and beverages will be available at the venue☕️ 📍Date and Time: Friday, February 6, 2026, 4:30 PM–7:30 PM 📍Location: In front of Town Plaza 📞Contact: Shihoro on ICE Organizing Committee (Hattori: 080-1897-4728) 🔶Ice Candle Drop-off Period Tuesday, February 3–Thursday, February 5, 2026, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM: Committee members will collect ice candles at Town Plaza, so please make them at home and bring them by✨We look forward to seeing your creations🤗 🔶Volunteers Wanted Volunteers are needed on Friday, February 6 from 1:00 PM to help with venue setup and lighting—join us in making the event shine🎵