Ashoro Furusato Rawan-buki Festival 2023 On Sunday, June 25, starting at 9:45 a.m., the Ashoro Furusato Rawan-buki Festival will take place at the event plaza in front of Roadside Station Ashoro Ginga Hall 21. The festival will feature sales of rawan-buki, food and drink booths, and stage shows. Each food booth plans to offer dishes made with fresh, in-season rawan-buki. The stage program includes a performance by the town’s student brass band and games using rawan-buki. Due to the impact of COVID-19, this event could not be held since 2020, but this year marks its first on-site edition, so we warmly invite everyone to attend. A special festival page has been set up on the Ashoro Tourism Association website, so please check it out as well!

Butahage Roadside Station Otofuke Branch This popular pork bowl shop, with its main location in Obihiro, served me the pork-soup set. Beyond the delicious pork bowl itself, I loved the pork miso soup filled with chunky vegetables served in a bowl larger than the rice bowl. This dish lets you fully enjoy Otofuke Town’s local soybeans and vegetables. The pork-soup set was sold out before noon. Tokachi’s vegetables are truly delicious, so I hope everyone gets to try them 😊

Hello. Today's Assabu is Unfortunately, the weather is unfortunate, Another kitchen car Came. This time Handled waffles and tacos It is a shop. Both look delicious Menu only What is lunch? I'm going to ask for something else. It's hard to come across Why don't you enjoy the taste of the restaurant? I don't feel like going out because the weather is bad I think, That's it! !️ We look forward to seeing you there. #Assabu #Road station #Asabu #Kitchen car #Waffles #Tacos #It smells good in the air #Sweets are different belly #How about tacos for lunch?

Introducing the post of "Niikappu Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Hokkaido Niikappu is located in the center of Hokkaido and is characterized by being easy to spend in summer and little snow in winter. There are also many attractive sightseeing spots such as "Judgekan Forest Park Campground", "Roadside Station Thoroughbred Road Niikappu", and "Niikappu Onsen". ◆Niikappu Tourism Association◆ 【Address】 〒059-2401 Hokkaido Niikappu Honmachi 44

If you get tired of driving the roadside station Inami ★, maybe you can sit on this chair and ★ sit down! ★

There are some kind of events every station season on the ★ Himibanya Highway ★, so you can enjoy it.

Himibanya Street ★ Rare Sardine Streamer ★ A little interesting ★ Involuntarily Pashari ★

If you get tired after taking a walk at the station of Himibanya Kaido ★, you can ★ take a break in the ★ foot bath and fill your stomach with Toyama specialties.

Would you like to cool off by playing in the water? Tomakomai City offers many places to splash and play in the water. You can try canoeing on the river or enjoy water play at parks. At Lake Utonai, which also serves as a Roadside Station, you might be lucky enough to see various wild birds and animals playing in the water…!! Bibi River Canoe Contact River Division, Road and River Section: 0144-32-6495 Roadside Station Lake Utonai Address: 156-30 Uenae, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 059-1365 Phone: 0144-58-4137 Utonai Lake Wildlife Protection Center Address: 156-26 Uenae, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 059-1365 Phone: 0144-58-2231

Nice to meet you! We are the Kimobetsu Tourism Association. We would like to share the many charms of Kimobetsucho in Hokkaido with everyone watching Cool Japan videos. This is our first post, so we will briefly introduce Kimobetsu’s history, sightseeing spots, and local specialties. In future posts we will provide detailed information on events and hidden gem attractions, so please stay tuned. Kimobetsu has a long history and retains strong influences from Ainu culture. The town’s name comes from the Ainu word Kim-o-pet, meaning “river with many mountains.” As the name suggests, Kimobetsu is crossed by 41 rivers of various sizes, including the Shiribetsu River and Kimobetsu River. The town lies at the foothills of MtYotei, a 1,898-meter peak nicknamed Ezo Fuji for its resemblance to Mt. Fuji, and is a nature-rich town about a 1 hour 30 minute drive from Sapporo City. The annual average temperature is a relatively cold 5.9°C, and the area receives heavy snowfall—sometimes nearly 150 cm. The large day–night temperature swings create a fertile environment for agriculture, and crops grown here are shipped across Japan. Kimobetsu has developed into one of Hokkaido’s leading agricultural regions. In particular, asparagus is known as one of the places where commercial cultivation began in Japan. Its generous size, crisp yet tender texture, and natural sweetness are exquisite, so be sure to try it. Other recommended souvenirs include high-quality Baron potatoes and sweet corn. At Nakayama Pass, Roadside Station Boyou Nakayama offers specialties like age-imo (deep-fried potato) and a restaurant serving dishes made with local ingredients, as well as a shop selling regional products. From Kimobetsu Town Park you can view both MtYotei and MtShiribetsu and fully experience Kimobetsu’s great outdoors. Kimobetsu also actively operates an empty house bank as part of municipal initiatives to encourage relocation. This program makes effective use of vacant homes in town and is available to people hoping to move here, settle permanently, or stay regularly, contributing to local revitalization. If you are considering relocating to a place with abundant nature, please check Kimobetsu’s official website. Kimobetsu combines rich nature, tourist attractions, and history, and offers a sense of slow, peaceful time. You can find a pleasant respite away from the daily hustle and bustle. Unknown beautiful landscapes, new experiences, and fresh encounters await you in Kimobetsu, Hokkaido. We will continue to share Kimobetsu’s charms, so please come and visit Kimobetsu!

★ The 17th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Japan's Hidden Sightseeing Spots" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce "Asuka"'s post! It's a photo that feels like a comfortable resort atmosphere. "Aloha Garden Tateyama" is a facility attached to "Roadside Station Minamibo Paradise" in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. There are plenty of highlights such as the zoo and botanical garden and the hula terrace where you can enjoy hula dance shows. ◆Aloha Garden Tateyama◆ 【Address】〒294-0224 Chiba Prefecture, Tateyama City, Fujiwara 1497 【Parking lot】Available for about 250 cars Please see the official website for details. ）

Roadside station Inami ● Free parking is large ● Easy to move wheelchairs with few steps in the building ● You can enjoy sculptures ● There is also a restaurant ● Perfect for driving breaks ● Local ingredients are also sold ● Manju and roasted chestnuts are delicious

The Japan sake "Tatsunosen" is aged in the Toma Bell Cave in winter. It is a rare liquor sold only in the town in a limited number. Junmai Daiginjo's sake is fruity but has a refreshing taste. This year's sales will go on sale on April 22. It will be almost sold out around the end of August, so be early.

Introducing the posts of the official "Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association" account! Tokachigawa Onsen Otofuke Hokkaido is a hot spring village where you can enjoy the "mall hot spring" that springs up through the lignite seam. The rare spring quality of the hot spring in Mole was once said to be a medicine swamp among the Ainu people. In the suburbs, there are plenty of sightseeing spots full of nature, such as Chiyoda Embankment and Tokachi Ranch. ◆Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association◆ 【Address】〒080-0263 Tokachigawa Onsen Minami 12-chome Otofuke 1 Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center 【Tel】0155-32-6633

This is the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association in Otofuke, Hokkaido. Otofuke is pronounced "Otofuke-chō". We plan to share captivating information about hot springs, sightseeing spots, superb local cuisine, access, and weather through Cool Japan videos! Please spend a dreamlike time in Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen, where spectacular natural scenery and blissful hot springs soothe the body and mind. First, an introduction to the hot springs that heal both body and spirit. Tokachigawa Onsen features a rare spring quality and was designated a Hokkaido Heritage site in 2004, ahead of many other hot spring areas in Hokkaido. Tokachigawa Onsen is famous in Japan as a rare moor hot spring. The term "moor" comes from the German word for lignite and refers to springs that flow through lignite layers containing ancient plant-based organic matter; the water has an amber color and a slightly viscous texture. The hotels and ryokan lining the hot spring town offer carefully designed open-air and indoor baths, letting you fully enjoy the beautifying waters, and some facilities also offer day-use hot springs. Otofuke’s sightseeing spots brim with charm that makes you lose track of time. Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen is a treasure trove with a market showcasing local fresh ingredients and specialties, a spa where you can enjoy the Hokkaido Heritage moor hot spring in swimwear, hands-on craft workshops, and four restaurants. At Tokachi Ranch, which spans vast grounds, a viewing platform offers 360-degree views of Tokachi’s grand landscape. From mid-January to the end of February, snow exercise for horse health care is open to the public. At Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden, you can glimpse the production process of a popular confectionery maker and try your hand at making sweets. Tokachigaoka Park is perfect for families, centered on the large flower clock "Hanakku" with an 18-meter diameter and a 10.10-meter second hand, surrounded by seasonal blooms. Tokachigawa Onsen in Otofuke hosts many attractive events. In early summer, the Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing enchants visitors with fireflies lighting up the night at Tokachigawa Onsen. Many tourists come to see the fluttering fireflies, enjoying a special time that feels in harmony with nature. The winter event Sairinka creates a fantastical space of synchronized sound and light with about 600 illuminated objects, including a 5.4-meter symbol tower. Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen holds various appealing events throughout the year, including those mentioned above. Along with the hot springs, sights, and delicious food, we hope you enjoy seasonal events as well. Access to Tokachigawa Onsen in Otofuke, Hokkaido: about 2 hours by car from New Chitose Airport, about 3 hours by train from JR Sapporo Station, and about 20 minutes by car or taxi from Obihiro Station. Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen awaits you with beautiful nature, restorative hot springs for body and mind, and inspiring sightseeing spots!

Wood Candle Night 2023 We are pleased to announce that the video of Ashorocho’s winter event, Wood Candle Night 2023, held on Saturday, January 28, has been uploaded to YouTube♪ The video was produced by Amplage International Co., Ltd. (UPI), a company that supported the event! Search YouTube for "Ashoro" and "Wood Candle Night" and be sure to take a look!