Snowy Sapporo Station Sapporo Station is now lit up with colorful lights Together with the slowly falling snow

Iron Towns Muro Araragi

The "Shintoku Winter Rail Journey" campaign 2024 will take place at JR Shintoku Station! - Period: Sunday, December 1, 2024 to Monday, March 31, 2025 - Benefits: 1) Commemorative "Tetsu-Tabi Seal" for visiting Shintoku Station Gift 2) Show the Tetsu-Tabi Seal to receive special offers at participating stores in town 3) JR Shintoku Station "Departure Board Dot" design sticker gift (First 300 people) For detailed benefits and conditions, please search for "Winter Rail Journey." #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Railway #JR Hokkaido #Shintoku Station #Shintoku Winter Rail Journey #Visiting Commemoration #Campaign #Benefits #Original Sticker #japan #hokkaido #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #welcomewinter #jr #jrhokkaido #shintokustation

This morning Tokachigawa Onsen was blanketed in snow. The forecast high for today is 5°C, so I think it will melt soon, but the pristine white snow is beautiful! It will get colder from now on, so please come to Tokachigawa Onsen to warm up 😊

It rained in Otofukecho this morning. By the afternoon the sky cleared to a beautiful blue, but the wind is chilly... Even so, preparations are already under way for the winter event Sairinka! Every year we start wiring and other electrical work before the snow falls. Please look forward to seeing what kind of light displays Sairinka will present this year! It was raining in Otofukecho this morning. By the afternoon the sky turned into a beautiful blue, but the wind was cold... At the same time, preparations for the winter event "Sairinka" have already begun! Every year we begin installing wiring before the snow falls. Please look forward to the light production that Sairinka will bring this year!

Reflection at Itanki Beach I'm glad 🌞 I woke up early

Traveling Yukimichi Bookshop Wednesday, November 20 The space called Pom Yukimichi Bookshop from Shimokawa Town arrived carrying many books. In Nishiokoppe Village, a certain private house has been opened as a third place. That place is Pom. It is located between the village office and Kikuchi Store. In a room at Pom, where a wall is covered with bookshelves, the traveling Yukimichi Bookshop opened. Books filled the desks, and I stared at the covers and flipped through pages at random. On display were picture books and children’s books, maps of the world, books about plants, blue books, and more. Other visitors came by, and it was fun to watch them compare books and wonder which to buy. Next to the room for browsing books, people from Pom and the community laid out shared snacks and we relaxed while eating. The next visit is scheduled for Friday, December 20. They might bring Christmas books. Thank you to Yukimichi Bookshop and everyone who came to meet the books. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Yukimichi Bookshop #Shimokawa Town #Bookstore #Traveling shop #Pom #Shared snacks #November 20 #Record #Next time: December 20

Jozankei Hot Spring× Sapporo International Ski Resort Collaboration plan is here! Enjoy stress-free skiing at Jozankei Hot Spring, located in a national park, 26km from the center of Sapporo City, and Sapporo International Ski Resort, which has 100% natural powder snow! (1) Accommodation plan with one-day ticket is now available Exclusive plans with IC tickets sold by each hotel are full of Privileges unique to Hot Spring resorts, such as bathing after skiing, luggage storage before and after check-in, and services unique to each hotel. (2) Dedicated shuttle bus "Jozankei Ski Liner" By reservation-only bus, you can sit reliably near the inn and go straight to the ski resort with ease. (3) Opened a special rental counter "Premium Gate" Use those who need a rental can use the "Premium Gate" exclusively for Jozankei Accommodation guests. You can enjoy your ski time without waiting for a rental. In addition to sightseeing in Sapporo, please plan skiing to Hokkaido at Jozankei Hot Spring! For details, please check the "Jozankei Hot Spring Ski Plan" site on the Jozankei Tourist Association website.

Shop: Christmas items🎄 Wreaths, patchwork pieces, postcards and more We have an expanding selection of cute items♪ About one month until Christmas🎄 Children are surely waiting for Santa Claus with excited hearts and eager anticipation🎅✨ At Roadside Station Iwanai, Taramaru and Beniko are dressed as Santa! Please take your time browsing the shop when you stop by

This is the view of Onneto today (November 25). The road from the national highway into Onneto is packed snow and ice. Please take great care when traveling. The surface of Onneto has a thin layer of ice only along the shore. It will still take some time before the lake freezes solid. The Onneto Line road leading to the lake will be closed beyond Nonaka Onsen at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, and will be closed to vehicles for the winter (until April 11 next year). The road from the national highway to the hot spring will remain open, but you will not be able to drive past that point to the lake, so please be aware of this.

I like this feeling of cold air. Mt 🗻. Yotei seen from Lakehill Farm

Introducing the Letter Set A letter set featuring illustrations of Setoushi-kun. This new Setoushi-kun product was created by Komatsu, a former member of the regional revitalization squad. Envelopes come in two colors: deep green and pale orange. The set includes three envelopes large enough to hold L-size photos and six A5 sheets of writing paper. One set 680 yen Available at Komu Museum of Art, Roadside Station Kam, and Hotel Rimu. We hope not only visitors but also village residents will enjoy using them! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Setoushi-kun #Setoushi-kun goods #Letter set #Two colors #Travel memories #Promoting the village's charm #Regional revitalization squad #Alumnus #Using subsidy funds

On November 8th, I went to the red brick in Sapporo. The Ginkgo was buried in the snow and I felt "between autumn and winter". The next day, it was completely melted. It's almost snowy season.

[Welcome, Mr. Moss] November 16 Workshop to make a moss terrarium was held! It was a sunny day, so the participants hung out in the direction of Korakuen. Korakuen Garden is a garden where much of the ground is covered with moss. It's an unexplored place for moss enthusiasts. He is nicknamed "Pon-chan" The lecturer, Mr. Takada, takes a walk while introducing moss. If you look closely~, moss has various shapes. I see, I see, and while beating the whirlwind On the way, the participants were drawn to the squirrels that appeared. Touch it, observe it, and when you know a little more about moss, you can move on to production. choose a glass container and how much sand to fill, It was a work full of worries, such as which moss to use and how to place it. By carefully removing the soil and leaves on the moss, It prevents mold and lives longer. There was also a large amount of moss As you loosen the soil, it will gradually become smaller. A small world spread out in moss that fits in both hands. Sea grass and small cows on moss, etc. If you put it on a little bit, it looks like you're looking down at the world from above. It also made me feel strange. After about an hour of work, each piece was completed. The mosses that will be welcomed into your home. Where will it be displayed? I would be happy if you could take a look at the moss and take a breather. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Moss terrarium #Moss #Kiiku #Kimu #Korakuen #Little Man and Cow #At Korakuen, you will be greeted by a squirrel.

[Signs of Christmas in a tree dream] One of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat pleasures of visiting a tree dream It is a seasonal decoration. Now it is reminiscent of Christmas Decorations of various sizes are displayed throughout Inside the Facility. There are also decorations that are devised so that you can see it from outside the window! As soon as you enter Setoushi-kun doll that has become Christmas specifications YO is waiting to take a picture with everyone. At the shop, pine cones were used Handmade trees are on sale. It is a beautifully painted and colorful tree. It comes with a cute snowman! Why don't you enjoy the Christmas spirit with a tree dream one step ahead? #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Kimu #Forest Art Museum #Decoration #Christmas #Pine cone #Handmade decorations devised by the staff It's the perfect time of year for Santa World #Christmas Events Held in December 7

In June 2025, I visited Tokutoku, a community exchange center opening next to Shintoku Station. The facility combines a display of railway heritage, a kids’ area, a shop selling Shintoku specialties, a cafe, and a multipurpose hall. The tourism association will move to Tokutoku next year, and we look forward to more opportunities to interact with visitors than ever before. #Hokkaido Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #railways #railway heritage display #kids’ area #cafe #local specialties

Kyowa-cho Furusato Tax Donation Program Extremely popular every year!! We are now accepting donations for Kyowa-cho’s popular gift for fiscal 2025, the “Raiden Melon”! These delicious melons are grown using clean, pesticide-free methods that harness natural mechanisms. We also work to improve sorting by measuring sweetness at shipping with a high-precision light center.🍈 Please take this chance to enjoy Kyowa-cho’s proud Raiden Melon.😆 They are scheduled to be shipped around the Obon period in mid-August next year!

A fun two-day event gathering "cute things" and "delicious things" for Christmas will be held at Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm, renowned worldwide for its high-quality cheese production! Date: Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, 2024 Time: 11:00–16:00 Location: Karimpani, Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm ○ One Fine Day Selling wreaths, swags, small fresh-flower Christmas arrangements, cute miscellaneous goods, and holding a workshop for Christmas ornaments. ○ Flocorirlarbre The charming iced cookies from Flocorirlarbre in Osaka will be coming. ○ Sjunde himlen. Light, comfortable cotton items made from natural materials will also be on display. Also, speaking of Shintoku curry, Nomura Curry will participate and offer a special mini curry available only on the day. Whether you happen to be nearby that day or want to take this opportunity to visit Shintoku Town, please come and enjoy. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Kyodogakusha Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm #Christmas #Event #Wreath #Swag #Bouquet #Miscellaneous goods #Workshop #Flocorirlarbre #Iced cookies #Cotton items #Nomura Curry

【 A town where you can meet the red-crowned crane, Taiki Town 】 Taiki Town is home to many red-crowned cranes, a species designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan. The season when they are especially numerous is autumn, right around now. You can often see them searching for food in fields after the crops have been harvested. The cranes tend to appear more often on the seaside side than the mountain side. Give it a try and see if you can find them! By the way, the small bird in the center of the first photo is not a red-crowned crane but a hooded crane. Taiki Town is appealing because you can spot many different kinds of wildlife together ✨

Japanese afternoon tea set 🍡 Limited to 2 days! Recommended for 🤤 a small luxury lunch or dinner We have prepared many dishes that make you feel "Japanese", such as sweets with matcha latte sauce on rum ice cream Mont Blanc and Temari Sushi! Volume, this afternoon tea set will ♪ satisfy both your heart and stomach 🌟menu [Appetizer] ・Chrysanthemum cabbage white sauce ・ Autumn sword fish Yuzuan yaki ・ Tsuto Jade ・Chestnut astringent stew ・Kurumi Majo [Vinegar] ・Honshimeji persimmon vinegar ・Bellows cucumber ・Shrimp ・Pickled chrysanthemums 【Temari Sushi 9 ・Tuna ・Tuna ・Salmon ・Kohada ・Scallop ・Salmon roe 【Sweets】 ・Rich sweet potato cake ・Hojicha crème yellowtail ・Persimmon tart ・ Matcha and Onagon Azuki short ・Pomegranate jelly ・Rum raisin ice Mont Blanc with matcha latte sauce [Drink] ・Dokura Tea 　　Tokibicha 　　Hakka Green Tea Blend 　　Lavender Green Tea Blend ・Green tea ・Mocktail 🌟fee ¥4,500 per person 🌟period Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 🌟time 11:30~21:00 (Last entry 19:00) *120 minutes 🌟place 1F Rendezvous Lounge Limited to 20 people each day, reservations are required by 17:00 the day before! Please enjoy it 🍽️ Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 👀 hotel's website

All three of them looked at the 📸 camera

[Farewell, fallen leaves] Squid sunny autumn day with a temperature of 5 degrees. At Korakuen, the last major task of the year was to clean up the fallen leaves that had accumulated in the pond. Wear long gloves that cover your upper arms. Wear a torso or boots on your feet and go into the pond. Holding it in your hand is a bamboo bear. Oyster fallen leaves floating on the surface of the water and fallen leaves that have sunk Put it in an onion net and collect it. Lifting from the pond to the ground is also a physically demanding task. In order to drain the water as much as possible, I used an onion net from last year. I came up with a way to put it in. The ground team is also bending down to pick up fallen leaves. Beside me, with moss and mushrooms glittering in the sun, Setoushi-kun. It was a long time of work. It was probably the first time I set foot in Korakuen since the summer. In the clear air, the gardens of Yume-eup Forest Seeing her in good spirits gave me energy. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Korakuen Garden #Japan Garden #Pond cleaning #Fallen leaves #Scoop and pick up #Onion net #Garden of Yume-eup Forest #Youth of the Town hall #Uncles of Forest Park #Uncle Shimokawa was also with me for one year #Thank you

[The moon has risen again] Saturday, November 9 Readings by the teachers (and in the village) The curtain has been drawn. This year, following on from last year, this is the second reading of the play. The subject was "The Tale of Taketori". The outfit is old-fashioned, but the content is comical. Dare to incorporate metallic sounds and guitar tones into the sound effects, etc. It was sprinkled with gimmicks to express the worldview. In a short training period There were only a few days when everyone was able to participate in practice. It was a long 50-minute performance. I hope that the audience will stay with us until the end. It was funny, it made me laugh and cry, etc. I was glad to hear your feedback. Cast members were: Nishiokoppe Elementary School teachers, Town hall staff (this trio is Popular in some areas), And it was a high school student who saw last year's recitation play and said, "I want to come out!" At the end of the day's work I wondered what next year's recitation play would be like. I'm itching now. If you would like to appear, please contact us Anytime! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Teachers' Recitation Drama #Recitation Drama #Taketori Monogatari #Princess Kaguya #Aliens and Humans #Apollo 11 #Kitchen Garden #Pharos is very active again this year

Hmmm 🐻

[Notice] Akindo Market♪ Today (15th) and tomorrow (16th) — two days only!! At Roadside Station Iwanai, Japan Asparagus Co., Ltd.'s new products: two vegetable powders ★ Pumpkin powder ★ Burdock powder Both are 1,080 yen (tax included)! Manufactured using superheated steam. They concentrate the natural flavors of the ingredients and deliver the full umami of the vegetables! Additive-free and safe! They can also be used for baby food, which is usually time-consuming to prepare #👶 Plus, they are great for baking and soups — many uses♪ We hope you'll give them a try🙏 *Please note: Ramen Houryu listed on the flyer is closed unexpectedly due to store circumstances.* It's a once-a-month event where you can shop for bargains at stores throughout Iwanai-cho〜

Today in Otofukecho the low temperature dropped to -7.1°C, a chill like early December. Frost covered the cars, turning them pure white. Even in that cold, a Ezo squirrel visited the backyard of the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center! Its little clasped paws looked utterly adorable 😊 That cute sight cheered me up this morning 😊 Today in Otofukecho the minimum temperature was -7.1°C, as cold as early December. Frost formed on the cars, leaving them completely white. Even in such cold weather, the garden behind the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association was visited by an Ezo squirrel! Seeing them holding paws was so cute 😊 I was soothed by their cuteness this morning 😊

[Arranged in the "style" of the decoration] Planting and gathering design Traditional Japanese straw raincoat familiar at the workshop, ONES MANOR GARADEN Yuka Sato They came! Sacred straw ropes with dried flowers and leafy vegetables He taught me how to combine and make arrangements. There are a total of 3 lectures. I was impressed by the fact that the participants seemed to be having a lot of fun participating in each session. "It's just a decoration 'wind'!" Mr. Sato shared a story about Sacred straw ropes. The story of Mr. Sato, who talks happily while moving his hands, is interesting I will listen carefully. Depending on the Ingredients and how it is served, some may have a fluffy Finished!. There are also works that look tight. Both the color and shape reflect the individuality and commitment Finished a wonderful work! There was a many of familiar Ingredients in the Kamu garden. Someday, if I can make it using Nishiokoppe ingredients I was happy, and my dreams grew. Mr. Sato, the lecturer, and everyone who participated Thank you very much!! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Shime decoration style #Arrangement lesson #Onesmanorgarden #Flowers #Leafy #Presence of the grass family #Making things trains your imagination #Handmade

Notice of Long-Term Closure of Bansei Onsen From December 2 this year until February 28 next year, Bansei Onsen will be closed for an extended period for facility renovations. Just the thing for a time like this is “Bansei no Yu Onsen Powder.” It recreates the scent and color of Bansei Onsen’s characteristic iodine-rich bath, so you can easily enjoy Bansei Onsen at home. It is on sale at Roadside Station Cosmoall Taiki, so please give it a try!

It's been about a month since the Taste Festival ended. The temperature has dropped considerably, Gari winter is finally coming. 　 Speaking of winter on the Shintotsugawa River, it is the Shintotsukawa Snow Festival! It is the last festival of the four major festivals in Shintotsukawa Town. Please leave your schedule free and come to us! 　 By the way, the preamble has become long, but we are looking for participants for the "Winter Hot Pot Festival" of the Shintotsukawa Snow Festival. In the town Town it doesn't matter if you're running a restaurant or an amateur, you can Stalls it. Stalls have been opened in the past from as far away as Sapporo and Shimizu Town. Why don't you promote your store and raise funds for your organization's activities while enlivening your Events? Summary the application method, so please Stalls! ~Events Details~ 〇Events name The 32nd Shintotsukawa Snow Festival 〇Date & Time 2025 (Reiwa 7) January 26 (Sun) 10:00~14:00 〇Place: Shintotsukawa Town Farming Village Environmental Improvement Center Miei-mae Square (North Central Park) 〇Events details　 ・Winter hot pot competition ・ International Wok Oshi Sumo Tournament (In the past, the talent Sou Takei and Fefu's sister participated!) The prize money is 30,000 yen! ・Jumbo slide

【Tree Dream Christmas】 Whether it's raining or snowing, you can play with peace of mind. Forest Art Museum "Komu". The end of the year is just around the corner... Meaning. Right! Christmas is just around the corner! Kimu holds a Christmas Events every year. Held in this year on Saturday, December 7. The museum is open from 10:00~16:30 Events are 11:00~15:00! Mr. Kibox's live performance will start at 11:00. I would be happy if you could come and visit us from opening hours (*^-^*) Admission fee: Adult 500 yen (high school students and older) Junior high school students 300 yen (elementary school 4 ~ junior high school students) Child 100 yen (3 years old ~ 3 years old) * Children under 2 years old are free of charge. Inquiries: 📞0158-87-2600 There is a candy work gift limited to 80 pieces. Please come and enjoy your pleasant memories and gifts! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu Museum of Art #Christmas #Com Christmas #Wooden box #Candy work #Ameho #Nishinaka Fukibe