Congratulations to everyone celebrating Coming of Age Day on January 13th✨ Whether times are joyful or hard, believe in yourself and keep moving forward. I pray that many happy encounters await you in the life ahead❤

Hello! Amazingly, the other day I observed light pillars in the sky above Kyowa-cho! Light pillars are a rare phenomenon described as “a spectacle in which light from the ground reflects off ice crystals formed in clouds above, making it look as if light is floating in the air.” 😍

Hello! This is Kyowa-cho! Happy New Year!🙇‍♂️ We look forward to your continued support this year 🎍 This year, through Cool Japan, we hope to share many of Kyowa-cho’s charms. We would be grateful if you could follow our account 😆 ↓ Kyowa-cho official website (Announcement of the establishment of the Cool Japan official account) https://www.town.kyowa.hokkaido.jp/news/detail.html?content=209...

You can enjoy wakasagi fishing on Lake Sahoro. The wakasagi fishing season at Lake Sahoro officially begins tomorrow. Today the temperature was 0°C, the ice on the lake measured 20 cm thick, and sleet fell, but many anglers were already enjoying their first catches. A temporary toilet has been set up in the parking area next to the fishing spot, and ice patrols on the lake will run from Tuesday, January 7 through Sunday, March 2, so preparations for the season are complete. As for catches, many anglers reported landing around 100 fish. If this is your first time trying wakasagi fishing or you don’t have gear, Tokachi Outdoor Mates (TOM) [0156-65-2411] offers full rentals including tents, fishing equipment, and heaters, plus guided instruction on fishing techniques. On request they will also prepare tempura from the wakasagi you catch, so please contact them. Today there was little wind and it didn’t get extremely cold, but this is a mountain valley with good airflow, so please come prepared with warm and windproof clothing.

【Japanese smelt fishing is held in】 We have had more than 200 visitors since day one! At the administration building set up at the venue, rods and bait are rented, and drills are rented free of charge, so even beginners can 😊 easily get started It is a very good place to Access, 10 minutes by Car from Memanbetsu Airport, There is a there is a Hot Spring right Soba (buckwheat noodles) the venue, so it is the best place to enjoy winter Activities! We look forward to seeing you there!

[ Wakasa-gi Ice Fishing at Horokayanto Now Open! ] Wakasagi ice fishing opened on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Horokayanto in Bansei, Taiki Town, located near the Hidaka Mountain Range. Please note that operations may be suspended without notice for safety reasons due to weather or ice conditions. Thank you for your understanding. [ Open Period ] From Sunday, December 29, 2024, until late February 2025, subject to ice conditions. [ Opening Hours ] From 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM. [ Fishing Fee ] Adults (junior high school students and older): 700 yen Elementary school students: 300 yen [ Contact ] Taiki Fisheries Cooperative Association, Horokayanto Management Building 01558-7-8866 [ Notes ] - Rental of ice drills, fishing rods, and sale of bait are not available on site. - A temporary toilet is installed beside the management building. There is no running water. - Because this pond adjoins the sea, a tsunami could occur in the event of an earthquake (including distant earthquakes). If there is any possibility of a tsunami, immediately return to your vehicle (even if you must leave belongings behind) and move to higher ground to protect your life. For the Taiki Town Office website, see below: https://www.town.taiki.hokkaido.jp/soshiki/nourinsuisan/suisan/wakasagi.html...

Happy New Year everyone! Best regards for your visit to Noboribetsu Bear Park again this year. 🎍🐻🎍 How will you spend your New Year's Day this year? The bears' New Year is going 🐻💤 to be a sleeping New Year

Snow Fairy Did you know that there is a snow fairy in Hokkaido? Its name is "Shimaenaga" Originally, this wild bird called Enaga resembled a long-handled ladle in appearance. The chief of the handle (e) → named Enaga In fact, there are long-tailed moths in Honshu, but this pure white subspecies of long-tailed moth only lives in Hokkaido That's why Hokkaido is called Shima. The long-tailed moth, which lives only in Shima→ was named Shimaenaga It is only called the snow fairy, and you will see it from the time when the leaves fall and the snow begins to fall For that reason, it is also called a bird that signals snow

Today was Tsubetsu Town's New Year fire brigade review! Held every January 5th, members of the Tsubetsu Fire Station and the Tsubetsu Fire Corps gathered together in full force. Even the fire engines were on display like this—quite a spectacle✨ Last year, Tsubetsu Town recorded zero fire responses. We want everyone in town to stay vigilant so we can keep that number at zero again this year💪

Happy New Year. NPO Tsubetsu Tourism Association began its first working day of the year today. We look forward to your continued support this year. Snow fell and accumulated in Tsubetsu over the New Year holidays, requiring snowplows to operate. Although this season has less snow than usual, it has felt like a proper winter. The Ice Candle Festival is scheduled for February 1, so I secretly hope enough snow will fall before then to prepare for the event ❄️ We will do our utmost to promote Tsubetsu again this year! Thank you again for your support!

Live with strength While driving in a car in Furano, I felt lonely in the Silver World. However, rather than loneliness, I was encouraged by the appearance of trying hard to survive alone in -20 degrees.

Small footprints This is usually a no-go area. However, the footprints 、、、 It was a world created not only by people, but also by various creatures.

Roadside Station Iwanai Happy New Year 🐍 We look forward to your continued support this year Roadside Station Iwanai is open as usual from today. We look forward to welcoming everyone 😆

It is the ice bubble and the morning glow that formed in Lake Onneto. It was a very beautiful sight.

A café in an old warehouse in Otaru. The snowy landscape looks very good.

Ice bubbles that can be seen in a frozen Lake Onneto. Oyster and find the snow on your own.

We are now accepting entries for the 2nd Tsubetsu Photo Contest! Why not capture Tsubetsu’s charm with photos taken in Tsubetsu Town? Please see the second image and the Tsubetsu Tourism Association website for entry details. We have posted the five winning photos from the previous contest here. Alongside these spectacular Tsubetsu vistas, we look forward to seeing various other photos of Tsubetsu!

Our association will be closed for the New Year holidays from Monday, December 30, 2024 through Saturday, January 4, 2025. We will resume work on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 10:00. Thank you for your support this year. We look forward to your continued patronage next year.

Here are the main spots in Tomakomai City to watch the first sunrise of the year 🌅 Sunrise is expected at 7:04 AM. Please refrain from disruptive behavior like idling near private homes. ● Roadside Station Utonai Lake ● Tarumae Shrine ● Midorigaoka Park Observatory ※ Temporarily open from 11:00 PM on December 31 to 9:00 AM on January 1 ● The coasts of Itoi and Tarumae ● Yufutsu Marina waterfront breakwater

On New Year's Day, I tend to fall asleep immediately after eating, but ... … Isn't it too early yet?

Making Miso The other day, I attended a miso-making gathering. It was a small event where people who make miso for their own table met with local adults and children from the nursery school. At the nursery in Nishiokoppe Village they grow vegetables in a field, and one of the crops they raised this year was soybeans. "Miso is made from soybeans, isn’t it?" "What else is made from soybeans?" While reading a picture book, they connected the story to their own experiences and thought about soybeans and miso. The first task was to crush the soybeans that had been cooked in advance. They put the soybeans into a mincer, and when they turned the handle, the beans became a paste. Both the person holding the mincer base and the person turning the handle needed a lot of strength. The little makers worked hard, crushing the beans with steady force. They mixed salt and koji with the soybeans, formed miso balls, and tossed them into a barrel. The beans that had gleamed and shone gradually smoothed out over about an hour and a half. Miso takes more than six months from making to being ready to eat. As the gentle, mellow scent of soybeans filled the air, we thought we would have to wait until next year… but then— One of the group brought miso they had made last year, so we all enjoyed miso soup together. For me, miso had become something I just bought. This showed me that making it myself is an option too. The miso we made this year will sleep soundly until next year. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #miso making #miso #handmade #nursery school #soybeans #field #mokuiiku (wood learning) #miso soup

We sincerely apologize for previously providing the wrong TV broadcast date. The relevant article has been removed. Please check the broadcast schedule for Hokkaido Television Broadcasting (HTB) program “Machin no on-chan” in the image for confirmation. The second broadcast is now scheduled for Thursday, January 9 of the new year. What was originally planned as a five-week run has been extended to seven weeks! From the start of the new year through mid-February, on-chan will be walking all around Tsubetsu Town! Please be sure to watch! (o▽n) By the way, the first episode is available on YouTube. Please search for “Machin no on-chan.”

[Notice] Year-end and New Year business hours for Roadside Station Iwanai Dec 28 (Sat) 9:00–17:00 Dec 29 (Sun) 9:00–17:00 Dec 30 (Mon) Closed Dec 31 (Tue)–Jan 3 (Fri) Closed for the Year-end and New Year holidays Jan 4 (Sat) 9:00–17:00 That is the schedule 😊 Thank you. Also, Jan 6 (Mon) will be a closed day. Please be careful not to mistake the dates.

Hello everyone! This is Teshikagacho in Eastern Hokkaido. Winters in Teshikagacho can plunge below −20°C, making it a harsh, frigid place. Yet that cold creates crisp air and reveals breathtaking landscapes. In the early morning, moisture in the air clings to trees and forms frost-covered branches, while the night sky fills with countless stars. Warm up and soothe your chilled body at Kawayu Onsen.

This is a recent (December 20) look at Onneto. Snow covers the lake surface, but brushing it away reveals frozen trees and ice bubbles. As noted previously, walking on a frozen lake is very dangerous. For details on how to reach the lake in winter, please see the link below (tourism association website). https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kanko/spot/onneto_area/spot-13.html...

This photo was taken at Odori Park in Sapporo City. The TV tower was also reflected in the background, and the illuminations were reflected in the snow. It was my first time in Hokkaido, but I'm glad I came.

December 21 to 25 In Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido Christmas Drone Show Held in. The ending is also fireworks Gari The venue was Gari excited.

[Recent Taiki Town Report] Taiki Town is seeing fewer days with high temperatures above 0°C. Rivers are freezing and frost-covered trees are appearing as the season arrives! Snow is also beginning to accumulate little by little. For Taiki Town tourism information, visit Visit Taiki! https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Hello! Today, I would like to introduce a little bit of the autumn and winter scenery of Shakotan. When the summer season of June ~ August ends, the number of customers drops sharply in Shakotan, but for those who want to go sightseeing slowly and calmly rather than the crowded summer season ~ we recommend sightseeing after September. If the weather is good and the sun is out, it is not as Squid as the summer season, but you can see the beautiful color of the sea of Shakotan Roux. In front of the cape, pampas grass shines, and there is also an autumn scenery such as a larch highway like a movie location and a landscape with silos. Also, in winter, the waves crashing against the rocks are so beautiful that they are sometimes compared to ink paintings. Sometimes a cat greets you in front of an old stone warehouse in the port, and I hope you can enjoy the scenery of Shakotan not only in the summer season.

Hello! This is the Shakotan Tourism Association. 2024 is just around the corner! Speaking of Shakotan Shakotan we tend to focus on the color of the sea in the Roux and above all, the taste of summer "sea urchin", but in fact, from autumn to winter, seafood such as Haliotis, cod, monkfish, yellowtail, soy, pretend, hokke, etc. are also Landings many. Why don't you enjoy Haliotis sashimi and hot pot with ≪tansui≫ a Local Sake made with Shakotan water? "Autumn and winter are good, come once, Shakotan".