Komu Christmas A Christmas festival will be held at Morino Bijutsukan, Komu. On this day only, everyone can enter for free. Enjoy the Komu facilities and don’t miss the events. The museum is open from 10:00 to 16:30. Event Schedule 11:00 – Performance by Nishiokoppe Junior High School Wind Ensemble 13:00 – Puppet theater circle and gifts from Santa Claus 14:00 – Christmas concert with early music instruments and piano Come and visit Komu, dressed for Christmas!

Japan no longer has an enemy, and the Ashikaga Flower Park, which is highly praised from overseas, has started 🤩 the year-end and New Year illumination 2023 In December, it will gradually become extremely crowded, so it is recommended to go while you are still This is a landmark of foot hula Reflecting on the surface of the lake [Onaga wisteria] and Miraculous wisteria Chalk Castle ^^ That's it #Photo Contest #Cool Japan

Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture is the stage for many movies and dramas It is a scene of sending insects that appears in the movie "Cicada of the Eighth Day", but I had a valuable experience participating with the locals. I would 😌 like this kind of traditional culture to be preserved forever

\Events related to Izena Island in November/ Here are some events on and off the island. [Outside the island] 11/11 Sat Izena Kyoyu Performing Arts Association Charity Performance [Shimauchi] 11/11 Sat Tour de Okinawa in Izenajima Tournament [On the island] 11/19th 36th Zena 88 Triathlon Tournament 【Shimauchi】11/23 Holiday Izena Village Health Fair & Shimazora City Flea Market 【Off-Island】11/24 Fri Remote Island Fair 2023 [On the island] 11/25 Sat Drag Race 2023 in Izenajima Tournament November is full of events!

Christmas Window Art at kamu A joint project by Nishiokoppe Village's new and former community revitalization team members in charge of tourism! We will hold an event where elementary and junior high school students from the village will paint Christmas-themed pictures on the large windows inside the kamu building. The exhibition will run for about two weeks, so why not visit kamu decorated with Christmas artwork? We look forward to your visit. Event date and time: Saturday, December 9, 10:00–11:30 Participants: Elementary and junior high school students in the village Capacity: About 15 people Participation fee: Free Application deadline: Thursday, November 30, by 17:00 Exhibition period: Saturday, December 9–Monday, December 25

Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture Famous Kinosaki Onsen It is my favorite place in Hyogo Prefecture, and the number of people from overseas is increasing 😌. Kinosaki Onsen in summer

Shirai Omachi Wisteria Park in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture The park has been closed for a long time due to the Corona vortex, but from this year to May, you can 😌 see beautiful wisteria shelves and carp streamers in this place

Japan has not only natural beauty but also it has very rich cultural events and festival. Few days ago I attended Ikebukoro Yasakoi dance festival. It was really amazing. May be better to say I was amused to see the dance. Hope next year all the page member could attend this event. Location: Ikebukoro

Village Culture Festival 2023 I heard someone say, "There’s a village culture festival in November," and I was surprised, thinking, "There’s such a festival…!" In Nishiokoppe Village, the culture festival ran for three days. On November 1–2 there were only exhibitions, and on the 3rd the community center area hosted performances, award ceremonies, and stage presentations. The venue, a hotel, is connected to the community center and library, and a used book fair took place in the library area. Sometimes books villagers let go of find their way into the hands of nearby residents. While enjoying displays like ikebana and picture-letter art, you could taste wagashi and tea in the tea room. This year, as a first-time experiment, the puppet-theater group Doremi presented a staged reading and read picture books aloud. Bathed in sunlight streaming through the skylights, I slowly sank into the world of the staged reading and picture books. Stage presentations included a volunteer band, the junior high school brass band, and piano performances, and, a Nishiokoppe Village staple, children from the abacus class performed "flash mental arithmetic." For adults it was a precious opportunity to present. It was a culture festival full of nervous excitement and delight.

Teacher Read-Aloud Play Have you ever watched a read-aloud play? Nishiokoppe Village has one elementary school and one junior high school, and this time teachers from both schools will come together to perform a read-aloud play. The story is based on the picture book Otsukisan Momo-iro (The Moon Is Pink). Author: Miyoko Matsutani Illustrator: Fumihide Inoguchi Alongside the teachers’ voices, live guitar and violin music and lighting that conveys the book’s color palette combine to bring the story to life. A village resident with many years of theater experience directs the show, and rehearsals are now underway. Please come and join us. Date and Time: Saturday, November 18, 2023 Doors open 14:00 / Performance starts 14:30 Venue: Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Plum Hall Admission: Free (unreserved seating) ※The performance will last about 30 minutes.

Notice of the 1st Tsubetsu Photo Contest To rediscover the charms of Tsubetsu Town, we are pleased to announce the launch of the “1st Tsubetsu Photo Contest.” Please share the photos you have taken that are full of Tsubetsu’s attractions. The grand prize winner will receive 20,000 yen worth of Tsubetsu wagyu! When entering, please be sure to send a printed copy of each submission. The entry deadline is valid if postmarked on Thursday, February 15, 2024. For details, please see the attached flyer image or the association’s website. For questions, contact NPO Tsubetsu Tourism Association at 0152-77-3771. Although the submission period is relatively short, there is no restriction on when photos were taken, so previously shot works are very welcome. As this is the inaugural event starting from zero recognition, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share this announcement to help spread the word! Above all, we look forward to receiving many entries!

We will hold the last "Winter Sunflower Picking Experience Session" of this term Notice We will hold the last "Winter Sunflower Picking Experience Event" of this term Notice The main event of "Samukawa Winter Sunflowers" "Picking Experience Session" will be held on November 18 Sat and 19 Sun. In the sunflower field in early winter, where more than 60,000 trees are in bloom, you can enjoy picking flowers at a leisurely pace. We have planned for many customers to feel the calm early winter of Samukawa Town through the "Winter Sunflower Picking Experience Session", and the sunflowers that have been picked will gently color their homes. ―"Samukawa Winter Sunflower" Picking Experience Session Vol.2― * Due to various circumstances, it is subject to change or cancellation without notice. * For details and the latest information, please check the Samukawa Town Tourism Association website. ○Date & Time: Reiwa November 18 Sat, 19 Sun 10:00~14:00 * Canceled in case of rain * It will end as soon as the picking is exhausted each day ○ Venue: Samukawa Sunflower Field Address→ Near 3922-5 Miyayama, Samukawa-cho see back map 〇 Fee: Picking experience 5 bottles 100 yen * Free for those who only visit 【Contact】Samukawa Town Tourism Association *9:30~18:00 Closed on Wednesdays Tel: 0467-75-9051

Halloween Fun!! Before we knew it, November had arrived. There are less than two months left in the year. Here is a report on the “Ha”lloween event held in Nishiokoppe Village on October 28. The puppet-theater group Doremi and ALT families decorated the venue from the day before, eager to delight the children. The ALT families’ game corner was a big hit, featuring tattoo stickers that leave color on the skin if pressed for ten seconds and pumpkin-rolling bowling. During the puppet show, a scene with darts prompted the audience to throw candy. We worried in rehearsal whether the candy would stick and whether everyone would throw, but we were glad so much candy stuck! Children carried bags they had decorated themselves and went around the spots at the end to collect candy. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Halloween!

【🎄 Hiroo Santaland 🎄】 The lighting ceremony ended successfully on October 28th, and the lighting of the illumination began! This year, along with about 150,000 illumination balls, the number of wood lanterns has increased to about 10,000. In addition, the inside of the "Santa Workshop" next to the newly installed parking lot is a very nice space! Please enjoy it as a beautiful spot! It is limited from 4 o'clock when this "Santa Workshop" illumination lights up until Santa's house shop closes. business hours Santaland: ・Late April ~ October The day before the lighting ceremony: 10 am ~ 6 pm ・October 28 ~ Late December: 10 am ~ 8 pm ・January ~ late April: 10 am ~ 4 pm *Closed from December 26th ~ January 10th Light up: October 28, 2023 ~ January 3, 2024 16:00~22:00 Hiroo Santaland www.santaland.or.jp Hiroo Town Tourism Association hiroo-kanko.jp 🚌 Bus Information: By Tokachi Bus, about 2 hours / Get off at Hiroo Elementary School and walk 5 minutes about 353m Timetable No.6 60.Hiroo Line: www.tokachibus.jp/rosenbus/timetable 🎫 Visit Tokachipas 1 & 2 Day Pass|We recommend unlimited bus rides in the Tokachi area. →For details, Tokachi Bus TEL 0155-37-6500 #Hokkaido #Minami Tokachi #Hiroo #Santaland #Solid #illumination #Wood Lantern #Romantic #Lover's Sanctuary

Making Small Dishes Greenwoodwork in Nishiokoppe Village has become something of a tradition. I took part in a session making small dishes. First, we chose between linden and Amur cork tree wood, sawed it, and split it in half. Next, I shaved the wood down to my preferred thickness using a dedicated setup (a shavehorse and a sennuki) to hold the piece while planing. This special setup changes angle and clamping position depending on the wood’s thickness and length, and the instructor, an experienced grass-cutting teacher, handled it masterfully—just watching their demonstration was really enjoyable. After adjusting the thickness, we carved out the dish’s depth with a chisel. Depending on how you carve, wave-like patterns can appear, which revealed each person’s individuality. Round shapes and square shapes, and variations in size and depth all show each maker’s particular preferences.

◆*◇*Limited-Time Fundraising◆*◇ During the Tomakomai Cosplay Festa on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5, a Red Feather Community Chest fundraiser featuring Hatsune Miku will be set up at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center! 😆 Donors will receive limited-edition goods according to their donation amount. 🎁 ※ Please note that limited-edition goods are available in limited quantities.

[Asakuma Station 100th Anniversary Event! ] 】 In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Asakuma Station, we will hold a Showa Retro Railway event! On the day of the event, in addition to the first exhibition of enamel signboards, which are called station markers of Adashima Station during the JNR era, original goods and special products such as mushrooms and beets will be sold. In addition, as a commemoration of the visit to the station, the first 30 people will receive an original postcard of Aashima Station created by Aibetsu illustrator Mayumi Umetsu. It will be an event that not only railway fans but also history lovers can enjoy, so please come by all means! ■Date: Saturday, November 11 ■Time: 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. ■Venue: Aibetsu Town Asakuma Station Aiyama

[PR at AEON West in Asahikawa!] From October 21 to 22 we held a PR event for Nishiokoppe Village at AEON Mall West in Asahikawa city. Titled “Come Visit! The Big Nishiokoppe PR Campaign” We set up a booth beside the first-floor escalator and promoted Nishiokoppe alongside staff from the Hokkaido Shimbun Kitami branch. In Nishiokoppe there is an indoor facility called komu (komu) where you can play on wooden playground equipment, view woodcrafts, and sometimes make them yourself. This time we brought a wooden sandbox from there! It was packed with wooden balls and looked almost like a pool. From small children to adults people stepped into the sandbox to enjoy the feel of the wood together!^^! What delighted many visitors most of all was the appearance of Setoushi-kun! A few lucky guests even got to meet a version of Setoushi-kun who plays a real guitar. Thank you to everyone who filled out a survey and to those who joined the raffle!

Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2022 10/16 When it was held last year, I saw the marathon up close for the first time and was 😭 thrilled to think that there were so many people preparing for this event.

Introducing the post of "Tomakomai Tourism Promotion Division / TOMAKOMAI" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! "Grand Hotel New Oji" in Omotemachi, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido has decided to hold the "Tomakomai City × Diamond React II Collaboration Special Exhibition". In addition to the limited exhibition of colored paper drawn by the original author, Yuji Terashima, anime scene panels will also be on display. ◆Grand Hotel New Oji◆ 【Address】 〒053-0022 Hokkaido Tomakomai City Omotemachi 4-3-1 Grand Hotel New Oji 3F 【Access】About 5 minutes on foot from Tomakomai Station

On Friday, October 27, at the Shirataki International Center, the "Hokkaido Shirataki Ruins Excavated Products National Treasure Designation Commemorative Ceremony" was held with the invitation of all concerned parties. It is the oldest national treasure in Japan and the second national treasure designated as a national treasure in Hokkaido. Once again, I was proud that the treasures of Japan exist Engaru Town our town.

A Relaxing Stop at the Burari Café The reservation-only Burari Café On Sunday, October 15th, Burari Café opened with an instructor offering finger yoga and hand massages! Tomiyo prepared lunch, and while enjoying the delicious aromas, I tried a hand massage. Stiffness had built up on the backs of my hands and fingertips, and as it loosened, my hands seemed to move more smoothly. After my hands warmed up, I savored a lunch featuring ingredients from Nishiokoppe. The corn rice, mixed with a touch of butter, was superb. I couldn’t join the finger yoga session this time, but I hope to find another chance to try it. It was a comfortable space where I could chat leisurely with other participants.

✨🎈 Higashi-Iburi Regional Products Festival is on! 🎈✨ The 40th Higashi-Iburi Regional Products Festival is being held at MEGA Don Quijote Tomakomai until Sunday, October 29!! 💁‍♀️ This event gathers specialty and famous products from the Higashi-Iburi area! 🥳 Enjoy the flavors of autumn to the fullest!! 😋🧀🥩

Along Mutsumi Park in Otofuke, the ginkgo tree-lined avenue is illuminated! The lights change about every 20 seconds, creating a magical atmosphere to enjoy. From October 21st to 27th, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, hosted by the Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper. Tomorrow, the 28th, the Otofuke Ginkgo Festival is scheduled at the same park from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM!

“Do Re Mi ‘Fa’ Halloween” No matter where you go, you see Halloween decorations and packaging these days. Now, tomorrow!! On Saturday, October 28, Nishiokoppe Village will host a Halloween event! Organized mainly by the village puppet-theater circle, this event started last year. Enjoy a craft time led by the ALT teacher, a Halloween-themed puppet show, and a sweets-themed stroll, among other activities! Date and time: Saturday, October 28, 10:00–12:00 Venue: Community Center and Library Participation fee: Free Please come in costume!

Autumn Festa in TokachigawaOnsen is now underway! Enjoy the autumn of Tokachi at a venue decorated for Halloween! Guests staying in the TokachigawaOnsen area receive complimentary Tokachi wine and raclette cheese! (Available to the general public for 500 yen) A special lottery exclusively for overnight guests is also available 😊 You might win wonderful prizes packed with Tokachi specialties! On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays there are mini concerts, and on this day a harp’s graceful sound provided a soothing performance ✨ Period: Saturday, October 21, 2023 to Saturday, November 11, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Venue: Roadside Station Garden Spa TokachigawaOnsen

Bonfire Roasted Sweet Potatoes On Sunday, after the elementary school students finished their school play, Monday, October 16, became a substitute holiday. The bonfire event, postponed due to bad weather, was held in the morning! We gathered at 9:00 AM and enjoyed ourselves fully until noon. To skewer marshmallows, we whittled the tips of branches with knives, but first we practiced by sharpening pencils. With the uniquely shaped pencils done, we carried out firewood together with the elementary students. After the fire was lit, we whittled more branches and wrapped sweet potatoes and potatoes in wet newspaper and aluminum foil. Before we knew it, while eating the roasted potatoes, it was already time to disperse. On a season that turned chilly, the warmth of the bonfire and the kindness of the children really warmed us.

Act 11 and Makomai Cosplay Festa Location Introduction A cosplay event covering a wide area of Tomakomai City, Hokkaido! At the main venue, Grand Hotel New Oji, on November 4 and 5 Not only is it open as a shooting venue, but stage events are also held, and there is no doubt that it will be very exciting! At the familiar Mt. Tarumae shrine every act, there is a success prayer festival from 10:00 on November 4th, followed by an opening ceremony, and mini shuin stamp books are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis! In addition, various locations such as factories, shrines, nature, amusement facilities, and ferries are open as shooting venues. You will need to purchase a ticket to participate. Check the sales information on the search→ website of Tomakomai Cosplay Festa on the Internet! Cosplayers, anime fans, and the general public are sure to enjoy this event! If you want to feel Japanese pop culture, go to Tomakomai Cosplay Festa

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the city The 41st Urayasu City fireworks festival 🎆 A fiery strong fireworks. Urayasu's fireworks everyone was shouting "Kagiya!" and Tamaya and Kagiya were worried and looked it up. It seems to be the name of a fireworks master who was active in the Edo period ... Kagiya seems to be a popular fireworks master who has grown to become a purveyor of the Edo shogunate! I learned about "Tamaya" and "Kagiya" for the first time from the Edo period!

Tomakomai City × Diamond's Acting II Collaboration Special Exhibition will be held! 【Date】 2023 Reiwa 5November 4 Sat 11:00~20:00 2023 Reiwa 5November 5 Sun 10:00~18:00 【Venue】 Hokkaido Tomakomai City Omotemachi 4-3-1 Grand Hotel New Oji 3F 【Admission Fee】 Free Tomakomai City × a large collection of manholes and commemorative photo panels developed in the collaboration project of Acting II of diamonds! In addition to the anime scene panel, the original illustration colored paper drawn by Professor Terashima is also available for a limited time! For those who cannot come to the venue, limited illustration colored paper will be released at this post! * Colored paper drawn for a collaboration event held in Tomakomai City If you are coming to the venue, Please experience the trajectory of the collaboration so far!