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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 30, 2024
[Learn how to arrange the decoration style! ] 】 Well, after the heat has eased Autumn seems to pass quickly, and I feel that the end of the year is approaching. In such a situation, I would like to inform you of the Shime decoration style arrangement lesson! I am indebted to them for their workshops on planting and gathering design. Ones manor Garden is coming again! (^^)! Looking at the photos, I wonder if I can do it as a beginner ... A beautiful arrangement that makes you think. I can't Can't wait for the lesson! You can choose from three dates for lessons. (1) November 5 (Tue) 14:00~16:30 (2) November 5 (Tue) 17:30~20:00 (3) November 6 (Wed) 9:30~12:00 The capacity of each session is 10 people The participation fee is 3,000 yen The venue is the Rizumu * An orange building in the forest park You can apply for participation through your Account or Nishiokoppe Village Village Town Hall, Industrial Construction Division, Forestry and Commerce Section. TEL: 0158-87-2111 We look forward to your participation! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Shime decoration #Arrangement lesson #Onesmanorgarden #Flowers
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 24, 2024
[Baked potatoes on a bonfire] Nature experience in autumn. After the curatorial event, on the day of the substitute holiday Elementary school students gathered and made a bonfire! The last thing I went to was carrying firewood. Carry the firewood used to make the fire to the BBQ House. Some of the firewood was long and thick. There was also the work of cutting and splitting. Children in the lower grades Scenes of interest in various things, such as lighting fires and cutting wood. When I thought that the person in charge was decided and started moving, I thought, "I want to do that too!" It was interesting to see a child in the upper grades calmly observing the way his feet stopped. A child who likes chopping firewood and keeps chopping it all the time. Some of the children kept cutting trees all the time. Even a first-grader can use a solid saw By the end of the meeting, I was completely good at using a saw! It's amazing how focused they are. Fun of bonfires isn't just about the experience, of course. I also had the pleasure of eating baked potatoes and bread sticks! Sweet potato is a sweet potato that I was allowed to dig on the waterfall last month. Because the firepower was stronger than expected, and the newspaper and aluminum foil wrapping were weak. There were some potatoes that were charred on the outside (it's a reflection ...) The inside is thick and thick! It was packed with sweetness! This is an aside, but After coming to Nishiokoppe, bonfires, BBQ, wood stoves, etc. I have had so many opportunities to see the fire. How do you light, keep and extinguish a fire? Not only in reading Documents, but also in everyday experiences The environment in which you can get to know is interesting. *** Halloween Events this weekend! Please dress up and gather at Nishiokoppe! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Autumn #Nature Experience #Kiiku #Elementary school students #Experience #Bonfire #Roasted sweet potato #Stick bread
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 16, 2024
[Happy Falloin] Period of Halloween has arrived. In Nishiokoppe, the puppet theater circle "Doremi" hosts We will be holding the "Fa" Halloween Events again this year! With Ms. Christine, an ALT from Juneau Play games related to Halloween, Watch a Halloween puppet show by Doremi, At the end, of course, we will give you a treat! Sunday, October 27 10:00~12:00 At the Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Participation is free, no reservation required. Participation from nearby areas is also OK! Please come dressed up (*'▽') #Nishiokoppe Village #Halloween #Fallowin #Puppet Theater Circle Doremi #ALT #Crafts #Funny Sanpaku #Care House babbling #Komu Museum of Art #Yume-eup Forest Garden #Nagai Shoten #Election Day
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 16, 2024
[Screening: “Yumepa Time”] On Friday, October 25 we will screen a documentary film 🎥 The title is “Yumepa Time.” Children from infants to high school age spend their own versions of “time” at Kawasaki City Children’s Dream Park. It’s a place that supports what children want to try, and also a place where doing nothing is allowed. This 90-minute film captures that kind of “Yumepa” on camera. While handing out flyers, we felt how many people in different ways turn their hearts toward the children. We hope this screening helps connect people and the community. Afternoon session Venue: Guest House GA.KOPPER Open: 14:00 / Start: 14:30 Evening session — includes a discussion with the director! Venue: Hotel Morimu Plum Hall Open: 18:00 / Start: 18:30 Admission: 500 yen for everyone aged elementary school and up 💰️ Inquiries: 080-6728-1980 (Henmi) #Nishiokoppe Village #Screening #Yumepa #Kawasaki City Children’s Dream Park #Children #Safe space #Play park #GAKOPPER #Hotel Morimu
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 9, 2024
Making things with fresh wood We split, shave, and carve recently cut, undried wood…and a shape emerges. This year again, Mariko Kusakari came from Hakodate to teach a greenwoodwork class at the forest museum Komu. I joined the mini dish course! Taking into account what each person wanted to make and the diameter of the trunk, we started by choosing wood. Participants making mini dishes chose three types: willow, white birch, and magnolia. When we split the logs, the heartwood felt moist and wet. Magnolia gave off a pleasant woody aroma, but the cut surface of the willow had a strange, fermenting scent. Using a shaving horse, froe, knives, and other tools, we shaved to our preferred thickness and carved to the desired depth. I rounded the corners of my dish, but pieces with pointed corners were lovely, and it was fun to look at the dishes others made. Those more practiced made long, narrow dishes with three holes, and I admired their skill. I hope to dry it carefully and use it for a very long time. Thank you for a wonderful time! #Nishiokoppe Village #Komu #Greenwoodwork #Workshop #Fresh wood #Small dish #Mini dish #Pencil case #To hold glasses #To display fruit #Wood cut by someone you often meet on walks
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 7, 2024
Sweet Potato Dig in the Next Town By chance we had the opportunity to go to Takinoue to dig sweet potatoes! At the elementary school in Nishiokoppe this school year they have one half-day of morning classes each month. With the afternoons free, the Pomme members planned something to make the children excited. Together with elementary students and a few preschoolers, we boarded the village bus and set off for Takinoue. Riding the bus together felt like a field trip, and everyone already looked happy. When we arrived at the field and saw the sweet potatoes, both children and adults were surprised by their size! Each child could dig up two plants to take home, so after choosing their spots, the digging began. I snapped a photo of a first grader and a sixth grader straining in the same posture as they tried to pull a potato from the soil. Using tools like shovels where needed, the bags we brought filled up in no time. Some sweet potatoes were too big for one person to pull out, and there were moments when four people had to pull together. Thank you for the sweet potato digging experience and for providing the sweet potatoes! There may be a bonfire event in the village in October, so we look forward to enjoying warm, fluffy sweet potatoes. #Nishiokoppe Village #Harvest experience #Sweet potatoes #Takinoue #Bus field trip #Sweet potato digging #Pomme #Handmade candied sweet potatoes were a big hit
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 4, 2024
【Flower Park LIVE "KAMUon"】 We greeted September 22nd with our hearts pounding, wondering whether it would rain. We held the live event "KAMUon" inside the Flower Park at the Roadside Station Kamu. A breezy autumn wind swept through the garden. On that day, all kinds of sounds filled the wide space surrounded by nature. Elementary school bands and dancers stole the show, a unit captivated us with original songs, and idol Goichi delivered an hour full of cuteness and fun. A boy shared mysterious sounds and strange stories, someone memorized and read essays aloud in a lovely voice, and another person read a picture book accompanied by the koto’s tones. We are truly grateful to all the performers. Every act held our attention—what wonderful stages they were! *** We wanted visitors passing through the Roadside Station to enjoy the attached garden. With that in mind, we decided to try an event that would make people want to step into the garden, and planned this live. For venue preparation, the gardener tidied the paths and stage area, and on the day staff and performers arrived early to set up. The children’s fair popped out from the market area and enlivened the event with a mobile gacha machine and candy fishing. *** The Flower Park can be enjoyed through Sunday, October 20th. Come relax in the autumn garden. #Nishiokoppe Village #KAMUon #Roadside Station #Kamu #Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team #Flower Park #Autumn Marche #Live Event #Ritts Pritz Khao Man Gai #Pipopapo #LOCKHAMA #Original Song #Kitami #Goichi #Kuma Robo #Yura Henmi #Otoineppu #High School Student #Villager A’s Reading #Essay #Koto and Picture Book Time #Mizunara no Inochi #Mochi Mochi no Ki
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 3, 2024
[Autumn-Sky Market] Autumn markets often bring rain and chilly winds. This year was rare: the sun watched over us on both days. The market took place on September 22 and 23, and many people attended on the 22nd, the middle day of the three-day holiday. The soba and udon noodles sold out mostly on the first day alone, wiping out two days' worth of noodles. The chiffon cakes sold only at the event were so popular that they sold out by midmorning on both days. The piping-hot Ezo deer meatballs and venison braised in red wine were comfortingly warm and delicious. Vegetable stalls came from Seiryu no Sato, with rows of green onions, daikon radishes, and potatoes, and many people bought them as souvenirs. The children's festival booths were mobile on the first day and set up next to the Ezo deer meatballs on the second day, adding to the market's lively atmosphere. For 100 yen, kids could try the candy-fishing game three times, and a little expert who had the knack appeared, catching four sweets in one go. There was also a sales corner for ume and tea, making the market even livelier. Thank you to everyone who came! #Nishiokoppe Village #Market #Autumn #Roadside Station #Kamu #three-day holiday #Ezo deer meatballs #venison braised in red wine #Yume-mura Mori no Garden #soba and udon #chiffon cake #Setoushi-kun-yaki #Seiryu no Sato #vegetable sales #Puppet Theater Circle Doremi #children's festival booths
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  • Arigatou
  • Gourmet
  • Snack
  • Venison
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Oct. 1, 2024
Kemono Night On the night of the mid‑autumn full moon (or so we thought—turns out it was actually the next day) Kemono Night returned after several years. Centered on the Minami family, dairy farmers in Nishiokoppe, and the guesthouse GA.KOPPER, a handful of Nishiokoppe locals and visiting chefs from nearby areas, with the cooperation of musicians, came together for a feast. Eating what was once alive and so carrying on life itself Around a firelit banquet we spent an evening giving thanks for life and the producers. Before we knew it, what had been just a sheet of plywood was adorned with deer and bear, providing warmth. Chilly but wrapped in clear air, the warm, richly flavored soup was superb. Deer, bear, sheep, cattle, plus vegetables and cheese We savored the gratitude of tasting locally harvested ingredients and the luxury of those ingredients becoming truly delicious dishes through the chefs’ wisdom and skill. Food that brings people together. Will the people who gathered that night meet again somewhere down the road? Thanks to the producers and everyone who came together that night. #Nishiokoppe Village #Kemono Night #GA.KOPPER #Ohtakoji #Yukiya Taneishi #RIDE #DJKATSU #Jomon Taiko #Yoshito Yamamoto #Kiichi Ninomiya #Megumi Takatsuka #mikachup #moor #Quite Hot #Makiya‑to Minaga #Higuma Taiko
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 23, 2024
The Revived Variety Show Nishiokoppe Village’s variety show was held again for the first time in five years. A huge, huge, huge success!!!! The hiatus had several causes. There were infectious diseases, budget cuts, a shortage of performers… and more. Thanks to many forms of cooperation, we managed to overcome those obstacles and were able to hold the event safely. The show opened with the Wenshiri Taiko performance, revived after 20 years. Although the performance lasted only five minutes, it was powerful and a perfect choice to set the tone for the opening. There were many acts across genres for children and adults alike, and seeing friends and acquaintances happily take the stage warmed everyone’s hearts. Some acts were so intense that small children were moved to tears! In the latter half, the karaoke segment livened things up. You could lose yourself in beautiful voices, or join in with supportive shouts and enjoy the moment together. The evening closed with the audience singing the village festival song together and a fukumaki (good-luck bean toss). We are grateful to everyone who came, everyone who performed, and those who supported us from afar. Thank you very much! #Nishiokoppe Village #Variety Show #Performances #Karaoke #Wenshiri Taiko #Chase the Nut Thief #Ritz Pritz Khao Man Gai #Rissa♡ #Asano Kazu #The generous ohineri (tip) culture was amazing
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 19, 2024
Shinto Shrine Festival September 11th marked the shrine festival in the Nishiokoppe district. Elementary and junior high schools ended classes early, and by 10:30 everyone had gathered at the starting point for the mikoshi procession. Adults and children alike wore happi coats and moved through each neighborhood association. Preschoolers dressed in ochigo (child attendant) costumes followed the adults and the older students, walking on bravely. It took about two and a half hours to complete the whole route. Because people usually travel around the village by car, it had been a long time since anyone walked this much. The lion-dance team reportedly visited each house with someone at home, which took more than twice as long. Thank you to everyone for your hard work. Despite all that walking, the elementary school children were full of energy for the sumo tournament! They worked hard to earn pocket money for enjoying the evening variety show. Although it was a serious competition, the sumo tournament was full of smiles. The whole village was awash in festival spirit for the day. I will post separately about the evening variety show! #Nishiokoppe Village #Shrine Festival #Mikoshi Procession #Parade #We paraded through the streets #Tengu #Sumo Tournament
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 15, 2024
Puppet Theater Troupe Pook Performance They are coming from Tokyo again this year! You can see a performance by Puppet Theater Troupe Pook in Nishiokoppe Village👀 This year’s program A double bill of “Swimmy” and “Yansuke and Yansuke and Yansuke.” Not only children, but also adults after work, why not immerse yourselves in the world of puppetry? I know the picture book “Swimmy,” and I’m very curious how it will be staged as a puppet show. Tuesday, September 24 Doors open 6:00 PM, performance starts 6:30 PM At Nishiokoppe Village Community Center, Main Hall Tickets Advance 500 yen, at the door 600 yen For inquiries call 090-2768-8710 (Miki Dan) We look forward to seeing you at the venue! #Nishiokoppe Village #Puppet theater #Puppet Theater Troupe Pook #Performance #Arts #Swimmy #Yansuke and Yansuke and Yansuke #Snacks to take home available
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 13, 2024
***KAMU Sound Time Schedule*** KAMU Sound takes place on Sunday, September 22! The time schedule is set, and the flyer is ready (*'▽') 10:30 AM ~ *Ritz Pritz Khao Man Gai* A village band formed last year Watch for fifth-grade drummer Ritz Also keep an eye on the elementary school dance team Pipopapo 11:15 AM ~ *LOCKHAMA* What started as a solo appearance turned into a unit before anyone knew it! Enjoy a performance by village parents and children with a guitarist from Kitami! 11:45 AM ~ *Goichi-* An idol active mainly in Tokyo and Niigata You might also see a collaboration with Setoushi-kun! Don’t miss the movements of Kumaro the Forest Park bear-robot either 1:15 PM ~ *Yura Henmi* A high school student attending Otoineppu Art and Craft High School They might use four amplifiers alone? We’re excited to see what kind of stage it will be Merchandise is pay-what-you-want 1:50 PM ~ *Essay Reading by Villager A* They stream readings on YouTube under another name This time they appear as “Villager A” and will read three essays they chose themselves 2:30 PM ~ ※Beside the mechanical organ inside the building *Koto Performance and Picture Book Reading* Two picture books will be read aloud One of them will be a large-format picture book ✨ On the day, we hope for clear weather so we can perform in the Natural Garden…! #Nishiokoppe Village #Roadside Station #Flower Park KAMU #Live #KAMU Sound #Time Schedule
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 10, 2024
[Gurufura Drive 2024] It’s started again this year! A three-town-and-village collaborative project, Gurufura Drive! During the one-month period, visit the three gardens and collect stamps, then enter to win local specialty products (^O^)/ * Taisetsu Mori no Garden, Akagawa Town * Herb Garden, Takinoue Town * Flower Park KAMU, Nishiokoppe Village Taisetsu Mori no Garden, which celebrated its 10th anniversary, held an event last weekend. There were food trucks and sheep, and it was lit up at dusk! This weekend there will be an event in Takinoue Town! If you get the event stamp, you’ll have a chance to apply for even more luxurious prizes. Also this year we are giving away original stickers for free. Each sticker packs the gardens’ iconic scenery into an adorably compact design. Please try to collect them! #Nishiokoppe Village #Akagawa Town #Takinoue Town #Taisetsu Mori no Garden #Herb Garden #Kaori no Sato Takinoue #Roadside Station KAMU #Flower Park KAMU #Marche #Gurufura Drive #Autumn #Event #Sticker
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 7, 2024
KAMU ON Performer Introduction Goichi Goichi performs mainly in Tokyo and Niigata. This year marks the 10th anniversary of their career as an artist. They work across many fields, including solo idol performances, DJing, and photography. There’s also said to be a collaboration with Setoushi-kun…! On August 13, 2024, they released the new songs “Love Me” and “side by side” as digital singles. ※In case of rain, the event will take place at Kamiokoppe Multipurpose Family Exchange Center.
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  • Flower Park Hanamu
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 6, 2024
KAMU-Oto Performer Introduction LOCKHAMA A unit formed thanks to KAMU-Oto. A guitarist will rush in from Kitami! They rearranged material for this live show and will perform two original songs. Unexpectedly, a parent-and-child duet may be seen…! Watch also for the high school drummer. They are sure to gain more secret fans. X (formerly Twitter) account @lockhama_hkd In case of rain the performance will take place at Kamiokoppe Multipurpose Family Exchange Hall.
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  • Flower Park Hanamu
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 5, 2024
Program for the Variety Show A variety show will take place on the evening of Wednesday, September 11. There is less than a week to go. We are sharing the program details here as well! The performance segment features participants ranging from elementary school students to adults. People of many different generations will appear. There will be taiko drumming, dance, and band performances… Everyone is practicing hard as they prepare for the big night! The karaoke segment planned for the second half welcomes walk-in participants, too! Venue: Hotel Morimu Plum Hall Doors open: 6:00 PM / Show starts: 6:30 PM We look forward to your attendance. #Nishiokoppe Village #Variety Show #Revival #Festival #Karaoke #Performances #Enjoy an Evening Together
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  • Hotel "Rimu"
Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 1, 2024
"Venison Festival!!!" Following last year, the Venison Festival was held again! Deer can eat crops and flowers, and collisions with cars can cause accidents, making them a troublesome presence. However, in Nishiokoppe Village, where deer are relatively numerous, some people are working not to treat deer simply as pests but to use them as a resource. This event was part of those efforts, a day to deliciously enjoy deer caught in Nishiokoppe right there in Nishiokoppe. Some participants were village residents, but the vast majority came from outside the village. Whole roasts, stews, hamburgers and sausages. Everything was superb, and many attendees came back for seconds and thirds. Thank you to everyone who came! #Nishiokoppe Village #deer #Venison Festival #meat #NPO Nishiokoppe Village Hunting District Management Association #Thank you for the meal"
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 28, 2024
Dance on the Night of Lanterns In Nishiokoppe Village every year, the Bon dance in the Kamiokoppe area takes place on the 14th and the Bon dance in the Nishiokoppe area takes place on the 15th. Some campers and riders come to Nishiokoppe just for these two nights! That makes us very happy. To the beat of the drums, we dance two songs: the children’s Bon dance and the Hokkai Bon Uta. If you dance both fully, it easily runs over an hour. Dancing for such a long time made me realize how much energy it really takes. And the best part of Bon dance is the costumes, right? Who will come in what costume is a mystery until the day itself. Seeing the adults go all out in costume and dance in a circle somehow lifts your spirits. A Bon dance festival for those who dance and those who don’t to enjoy. Thank you to everyone for your hard work! #Nishiokoppe Village #Kamiokoppe #Nishiokoppe #Costumes #Bon Dance Festival #Two Nights in a Row #Food Stalls #Chilly Bon nights #A sense that summer’s end is approaching
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 20, 2024
KAMU Sound Performer Introduction Ritz Pritz Khao Man Gai A village band formed in 2023. This is their third stage after the Village Cultural Festival and Nishiokoppe Live. The group consists of four members: a fifth-grade drummer (Ritz), the factory manager of a guitar workshop (Pritz), a regional revitalization volunteer (Khao Ma), and the manager of the forest park (Ngai). In addition to cover songs, they plan to perform original songs! Will Pipopapo, the dance team of Nishiokoppe elementary students, make a guest appearance!?
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 20, 2024
[Stroll with the Gardener] It was a perfect day for a walk…or rather, a hot, sunny day that felt almost scorching. This event, a stroll through the Roadside Station Kamumu Flower Park, has continued since the days when the tourism role was handled by a former regional revitalization cooperative member. This year we held it in August, when the flowers were at their peak! The Nishiokoppe Village Flower Park is a natural garden that cherishes the whole cycle from budding to blooming and withering. Plants are grown with the idea of flowers floating among foliage such as susuki grass and smartweed. This time, familiar gardeners and plant-savvy locals joined the event. Participants responded enthusiastically to the gardener’s explanations, and questions flew freely. Even residents of the village sometimes rarely stop by the Roadside Station. Local participants exclaimed in amazement, saying, “I didn’t know we could see so many different plants.” We’re excited to see how the garden’s scenery will change into autumn. The park is open until mid-October, so please enjoy the Flower Park when you stop by the Roadside Station. #Nishiokoppe Village #Kamumu #Roadside Station #Flower Park #Stroll #Regional Revitalization Cooperative Member #Stroll with the Gardener
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 17, 2024
Rousokuda-se August 7 is Tanabata Day in Hokkaido. In Nishiokoppe Village, children parade through the village, and it’s a day when they receive sweets instead of candles! “Bring out the candles—bring them out!” When they arrive at houses that have prepared treats, the children sing in unison. Since this event happens only once a year, they started out singing a little shyly. Watching parents clap along and sing with them help raise the energy. As more sweets are collected, their singing grows livelier. At the final stop, the elementary school, they sing at the top of their lungs and get fireworks! Even after walking for more than an hour, the children’s energy is remarkable. They go wild over sparklers and aerial fireworks. While parading through town, junior high students carry bags of candy, and older elementary children walk hand in hand with those from the nursery. It was a soothing night to witness those scenes. #Nishiokoppe Village #Rousokuda-se #elementary school #PTA #What they want are sweets #Tanabata #August 7 #Hokkaido
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 16, 2024
Sunday, August 25th One event ends and another begins. There’s no time to rest anywhere, with events back-to-back every day 😆 The last festival of August is the Village Revitalization Festival!! This weekend, please come to Nishiokoppe Village 🏃🏃 Enjoy many food and drink stalls, and don’t miss attractions like the lumberjack competition and the Drink-Bang-Bang-Born contest. Look forward to live performances on the stage, too. We’ll be waiting for you at the renovated Forest Park! #Nishiokoppe Village #Village Revitalization Festival #festival #summer #stalls #live performances #attractions #lumberjack #Milk Design
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  • Forest Park Camp Ground (Nishi Okokope Village)
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 15, 2024
An Evening of Entertainment This year, the variety show returns! Stalls run by villagers, musical performances and acts by locals, and a karaoke contest. The people of Nishiokoppe Village are working hard to put on a memorable night for everyone. Please come together with friends and neighbors and join us! Wednesday, September 11, 2024 At Hotel Morimu, Plum Hall Doors open 6:00 PM / Show starts 6:30 PM #Nishiokoppe Village #Variety Show #Return #Festival #Performance Showcase #Enjoy an Evening of Entertainment
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  • Art
  • Festival
Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 11, 2024
Wooden Racing Bike Every summer, led by woodworking instructors, the Woody Summer School runs as a two-night, three-day program. This year’s project was a racing bike. The sample displayed at Kimu looked so finely made it seemed ready to race off at any moment. Participants cut and shaved parts and progressed their work using the machines in the woodshop. When I dropped in on the second day’s work, everyone concentrated on the instructions. While they carefully focused on their projects, I snapped photos with my camera. The three days were packed with Nishiokoppe-specific activities, like eating Setoushi-kun-yaki and sipping blueberry juice during tea time, strolling through Kamu no Hana, and making stick bread over a bonfire. Each finished piece showed the participant’s own original decorations, giving a glimpse of their personal touches. After the work, the tables were scattered with handwritten notes and the tools used for painting. Although the period was short, it was good to see that everyone completed their projects. Thank you for participating! #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Museum #Kimu #Woodworking #Woody Summer School #Woody #Racing Bike #Wooden Toys #Handmade #mokuiiku (wood learning) #Camp
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  • Nishiokoppe
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Events
  • Art
  • Forest Art Museum "KoMu"
  • Mokuiku
Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 9, 2024
Cheers with Beer on a Hot Night A beer garden returned after five years. It might have been a night many villagers had long awaited. With no rain to spoil the evening, cold beer went down well on the hot night. The drink line never stopped, and snacks sold briskly. Outside, people of all ages—from children to the elderly—gathered, chatting as they enjoyed their favorite drinks and the foods they wanted. It was a refreshing night that blew away our tiredness. #Nishiokoppe Village #Summer #Beer Garden #Chamber of Commerce #Youth Division #Night #Popular Fried Dumplings #Many Cotton Candy Repeat Customers
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  • Nishiokoppe
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Events
  • Sightseeing
  • Summer
  • Beer
Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 8, 2024
[Bon Odori Festival Coming Up!] Obon season is approaching. Nishiokoppe Village will hold its Bon Odori festival again this year! Kamiokoppe hosts the event on the 14th, and Nishiokoppe on the 15th. The nights come alive with food stalls and the sound of taiko drums. It’s great that Nishiokoppe Village lets you enjoy festival spirit two days in a row. Come and join us! #Nishiokoppe Village #Bon Odori Festival #Obon #Summer evening cool-down #What kind of costumed group will appear?
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  • Nishiokoppe
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Events
  • Sightseeing
  • Summer
  • Bon Festival
  • Obon

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