[How to collect sap and make chiffon cake] It was held as a winter nature observation event Shirakaba sap collection project. Participants gathered in front of the community center. Hop on the bus and head to the collection point. "Do you know what sap is?" In response to the question, one of the elementary school students explained in detail Whoa! There were cheers. When you get to the point, you will learn how to make a hole to collect sap. An outdoor course on the tools used for collecting has begun. The last few days, it was a little cold. I couldn't get any sap. Using the sap collected last year We also made chiffon cakes. Mix the dough or pour it into a mold. Both children and adults work with lively expressions. The baked chiffon cake is fluffy I finished eating in no time. Chiffon cakes are made at events in the garden of Yume Eup Forest. It is sold irregularly, so if you see it Please buy it! #Nishiokoppe Village #Shirakaba Sap #Kiiku #Chiffon Cake #Garden of Yume Eup Forest

【Screening at Nishiokoppe】 Documentary film "A Butcher's Story" It will be screened in Nishiokoppe. raise their own cattle, slaughter them, and sell the butchered meat themselves, It is a movie that follows a family that runs such a butcher shop. It's free and anyone can watch it. This is a movie that you should definitely watch until the end. Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 10:00~, 13:30~, 18:30~ Running time is 106 minutes Venue: Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Audiovisual Room Together with the collaboration plan the next day, We look forward to seeing you there. #Nishiokoppe Village #Community Center #Audio-visual room #Screening #A butcher shop #Butcher shop #Cow #Beef #Yashiho Film Company #Free Screening

[Let's draw a picture on the window to bring in spring] The number of days when the maximum temperature exceeds 0°C is gradually increasing. Nishiokoppe's Roadside Station at Kamu Cam Implementation of a drawing event will be held in April! This year's theme is "Flowers and Animals". We are looking for children to draw pictures with us! Please feel free to contact us. Date & Time: Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00~11:00 Eligibility: Junior high school students and younger capacity is about 20 people Admission: Free Inquiry: 0158-85-7125 Application deadline: Friday, April 5 by 5 p.m. We also have delicious gifts for you. Fun! #Nishiokoppe Village #Roadside Station #Kamu #Painting #Window art #Flowers and animals #Calling Spring #Small children are welcome

[Koppekaa-san debuted] Usually at the only supermarket in the village, Q Mart "Kaasan" who cheerfully calls out. When I think about it, I have a scoop shamisen in my hand I have the impression that they are running around all over the place. Such a "little girl" Singer debut with Nishiokoppe! !! Standing between two artists She sang proudly. The recording seems to have been completed successfully I can't wait for the CD release. A song filled with her life I hope it will reach all kinds of people. #Nishiokoppe Village #Koppekaa-san #LIVE #GA. KOPPER #Happy Birthday ##Singer debut #A little more until the CD release #Delicious pizza #Girls at the reception

【Shirakaba sap】 What do you do to collect sap? Speaking of sap, Maple syrup and lacquer come to mind. This year's tree education project is Not only do we collect sap, but we also use the sap we collect. They even bake chiffon cakes! Adults and children are welcome. The capacity is 20 people. Make your reservation early. #Nishiokoppe Village #Kiiku #Shirakaba Sap #Collection #Garden of Yume Eup Forest #Chiffon Cake #Reservation required

[Let's dig up treasures! ] 】 This is an announcement from the puppet theater circle Doremi. On Wednesday, March 20 We will hold not only a flea market, but also a treasure discovery market! This is free of charge!　And This is an event where you can take home your favorite products. I was Implementation in Nishiokoppe market I'm going to release a lot of flea market inventory! Tableware, toys, clothes, stuffed animals, books... There are a variety of items available. In the room next to the treasure excavation market We have prepared a room where you can enjoy indoor games. Please feel free to stop by! Venue: Community Center Conference Room & Nursery Room Time:10:00~15:00 What to bring: My bag #Nishiokoppe Village #Puppet Theater Circle Doremi #Flea Market #Treasure Excavation Market #Free #Great release #Community Center #Hotel Mori Yume

【Oyster in the snow】 Although the unusual warmth continued, It's snowing again in many places. Even in Nishiokoppe, snow is covering the ground again. To the white canvas that spreads all over I used colored water mixed with food coloring to draw pictures and letters! Three colors of red, yellow, and blue are available. Children mix these and make their own green, brown, and black colors. He scooped up the colored snow and showed it to me. By the way, the temperature is minus 7 degrees Celsius. Even if you have a fire, you can't cheat on the cold feet ... Thanks to the bonfire, I also enjoyed the roasted marshmallows. Okay.

【Snowy Miya Forest】 Elementary school students in the village The third time of the Wildlife Class! This time, the title is "Let's look for treasure in the winter forest!" In the Miya Forest that spreads to cover the ski resort The highlight of the event was the "treasure" walk on snowshoes. Because the treasure had a transmitter attached to it. Using a tool called a goat antenna, while searching for the position Climb up and down. When listening to the sound emitted by the receiver All participants focused and listened. Find a direction with less noise. The weather was sunny. Because the air was so clear It was a perfect day to walk in the forest of the Snow Palace. I walked a lot and found a treasure It's not about food or hot drinks. The children seemed a little disappointed, but they got venison stew as a souvenir. Personally, I met him at a summer camp It was also nice to be able to reunite with university students.

【Setoushi-kun to be washed】 It should have fit perfectly in the pocket of my jacket Setoushi-kun accidentally fell on the road. Because it was dirtier than ever before I decided to wash it right away. If you try to soak it in water with detergent It seems to be a material that floats, and it is fluffy Setoushi-kun surfaces. It will take some time to dry. I'll wait patiently.

[Snow falling from the roof] This is the first winter spent in a snowy area. I was surprised by the thick snow on the roof. Watching the snow gradually shift and fall It was also refreshing to see. When it comes down, it is fluffy Soft snow as if dancing. But the snow on the roof that has piled up When it falls, it makes a heavy "thump" sound. If it hits a car directly, it will be sticky. As the temperature rises, there is a risk of falling snow. Please be careful.

[Deer stew and bread making] There was information that more than a dozen elementary school students were gathering on a certain holiday. If you take a peek With children measuring and mixing flour and butter Children simmering something in a simmering pot. For stews made with venison I was making croissants! The stew is handmade from brown sauce. Bread seems to be for advanced users, while looking at the recipe with a high level of difficulty Knead the dough. In your spare time, use your face There were also scenes where I enjoyed not having Baba. I forgot to take a picture of the finished dish, but We all enjoyed it.

【Tsudomu Lunch】 Today is a community cafeteria once a month. Write "Shumu" and call it "Tsudomu" Since it is held in the building of the Social Welfare Council It is nicknamed Tsudomu Lunch. Today's menu is tsukemen! The sauce entangled in the thick noodles is delicious. Dessert is In honor of Valentine's Day, it was a chocolate brownie. Next month is 3/13 Wednesday! Thank you for always a delicious lunch!

[Ski lessons] In Hokkaido, during physical education classes There is an area where you can ski. Elementary and junior high schools in Nishiokoppe Village The teacher and the students come to ski together. Skis are left at the lodge at the ski resort. Nishiokoppe lift is Grab the handle with one hand, put the bar on your waist and climb up A bit of a difficult style. It is surprising that there are elementary school students who ride them quickly. Inside the lodge, you will operate a lift There's a janitor.

[Tree education at a nursery school! ] 】 At the end of January, we conducted a tree education project at a nursery school. I sent out an experimental report before. Making works using paper fibers from milk cartons. I will show you a glimpse of the children's work. Just by touching the paper fibers that float fluffily in the water The sound of happy laughter spread throughout the room.

[Melting milk carton] The other day, I came across an experimental site. A lot of milk cartons soaked in a pot. A tree education project promoter who peels it off. If you think about what you're doing, Peel off only the plastic film on the outside of the milk carton. He says he wants to use the inner fibers. Milk cartons soaked in hot water and warmed Silently peel it off and tear it into small pieces. Tear off paper fibers with water Put it in a juice mixer and make it even finer. It's kind of like porridge ... Then, a handful of mushy fibers Expose it to enough water, like using it in a goldfish scoop Scoop it up with poi. After scooping it up, remove the water and shake the poi vigorously. It peels off cleanly from the poi. After that, if you dry it, the round shape of the work is completed. Harden yarn and leaves together, You can also create your own original work.

[Okhotsk Fair held in Chikaho] 2024 has become my buddy Setoushi-kun doll debuts in Sapporo! Over two days on January 24th and 25th, At Sapporo Station Underground Walking Space Chikaho The Okhotsk Fair was held!! Local governments and shops from each region of Okhotsk We set up a booth and exhibited. Milk Design Co., Ltd. from Nishiokoppe Village I've come to Chikaho. Although the weather was very stormy for two days The traffic at Sapporo Station is unceasing. It was also available for those who came from abroad. It was a two-day event supported by nearby booth exhibitors. Thank you very much!

[Screening & Donut Sale] Nishiokoppe Village Guest House, GA. Borrow KOPPER Screenings were held on January 19th and 20th. Wild animals in Hokkaido photographed by photographers. Combined with the music, it was projected on a grand scale It was about 80 minutes of watching them live and die. After the screening on the 20th, We will hold a sales event for handmade sweets such as donuts! Kumasasa chai, royal milk tea, etc. Hot drinks were also very popular. Donuts, chocolates, bagels, cookies... And Cute handmade funny people lined up It sold out in no time before I had time to look at it. Thank you to everyone who came!

[New year, with mochi] A mochitsuki tournament that is held every year at GA.KOPPER! It took place on January 2nd! Guest house guests and villagers While eating rice cakes around one mortar, People who want to relax drink amazake in the cafeteria. White rice cakes, rice cakes with beans and brown rice are lined up. I ate it with seaweed, grated radish, licked mushrooms, red bean paste, and kinako if you liked. One of the most popular dishes for children was chocolate! Eating mochi and chocolate together was an idea I had never had before! According to the timing of making mochi The children watching were jumping with serious faces. It was a healing day. #Nishikobe Village #GA. KOPPER #New Year #Mochi tsuki #Mochi and chocolate #Licked mushrooms and grated radish are delicious

【Ski Resort Open】 The ski resort in Nishikobe Village It opened on January 13th! It seems 😆 that the children in the village were skating immediately On night skiing business days How about a slip at the end of work?

[Screening & Sale of Handmade Sweets] It has been shown in movie theaters in the past A documentary film about wild animals living in Hokkaido called "Living Things" Due to our connection, we decided to hold a screening in Nishikobe Village in January. The venue was a guest house in Nishikobe Village, GA. KOPPER。 The screening schedule is as follows. Friday, January 19 18:00~20:00 January 20 Sat 10:00~12:00 On the 20th, we plan to sell handmade sweets such as donuts. We look forward to seeing you at the screening.

[Nishio Copper Live] December 25 last year, Christmas night. One after another, cars began to stop in front of the guesthouse GA.KOPPER. When I opened the entrance, the first thing that caught my eye was Christmas market. Handmade cookies and bagels are lined up, Several children also helped out at the store. In the cafeteria, where the event was held, the decorations were sparkling. The windows, which were filled with pictures and letters of visitors, were also nice to have taste. While looking at the offerings by "Nishio Copper" An evening where you can relax and enjoy food and drinks. Musical instrument performances, singing and dancing, video presentations, recitation with koto as background music, etc. I was able to see various faces of Nishio Kopper. The pumpkin parfait that I ate after my turn was over It was very tasty. Once again, we are patiently waiting for the day when Nishio Copper will gather.

[Thank you for your support this year! ] 】 The new year has begun, and today is the start of work. With a photo of the first visit at midnight A photo of New Year's Day, which was a good day for a walk. We look forward to seeing you again for another year!

[Nishio Copper Live] December 25, Christmas night. One after another, cars began to stop in front of the guesthouse GA.KOPPER. When I opened the entrance, the first thing that caught my eye was Christmas market. Handmade cookies and bagels are lined up, Several children also helped out at the store. In the cafeteria, where the event was held, the decorations were sparkling. The windows, which were filled with pictures and letters of visitors, were also nice to have taste. While looking at the offerings by "Nishio Copper" An evening where you can relax and enjoy food and drinks. Musical instrument performances, singing and dancing, video presentations, recitation with koto as background music, etc. I was able to see various faces of Nishio Kopper. The pumpkin parfait that I ate after my turn was over It was very tasty. Once again, we are patiently waiting for the day when Nishio Copper will gather.

[I drew a picture on the window of the flower dream! ] 】 Inside the roadside station "Kamu" There are a lot of large windows. Mashiro... Rather than to a transparent canvas The children in the village drew pictures related to Christmas! A child chooses the color of a crayon while looking at a sample picture. A child who boldly runs crayons and creates a masterpiece. A child who draws a character with a friend who draws next to him. At their own pace, they enjoyed drawing on the window as they pleased. It will be on display until Monday, December 25th. Some of the windows were painted by adults with a great sense of design. Please come and enjoy the Christmas spirit.

[Com Christmas] Saturday, December 2 It was a day when the forest art museum "Kimu" was open to the public for free! Children from inside and outside the village gathered Performances by the Nishinaka Brass Band and puppet theater Circle Doremi I enjoyed playing handbells and other instruments. There is also a collaboration between Setoshi and Santa Claus! In the time of old instruments and piano You can experience tuning and playing the piano with the outer frame removed. It was an exciting time for adults to be able to see. Inside the hall of Kimu Because it is decorated with Christmas decorations Please take a look when you stop by.

[Nishio Copper, gather! 】 The people who live in Nishikobe are called "Nishio Copper" in the streets. Live by Nishio Copper, for Nishio Copper I'll be back on December 25th!!! Drinks and snacks are available. Please look forward to the presentation by Nishio Copper. And on this day, special If you bring a sleeping bag, GA. YOU CAN STAY FOR FREE AT KOPPER! Walk-in participation is also welcome. Nishio Copper, and those who don't WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS NIGHT AT GAKOPPER? #Nishikobe Village #Guest House #GA. KOPPER #NISHIOKOPPER #ニシオコッパー #LIVE

[Dress up in Christmas colors] The symbol of the roadside station "Hanamu", The karakuri organ dolls were dressed up in Christmas-colored clothes. It is usually colored in two colors, orange and green, which are also the theme colors of the village. During the month of December, the orange color changes to red. When you stop by Hanamu Take a peek at the dolls!

[Cooking class by ALT's Laplante Family] In Nishikobe Village, from Alaska Juneau I'm calling an English teacher. On the night of Tuesday, November 28, ALT's wife became the main instructor and a cooking class was held! Participants included nursery school children, elementary school students, junior high school students, and adults from inside and outside the village. Mix people of various ages and form a group. I made cookie decorations and "Qusadilla". ALT Family goes around each group Check how well the sugar and butter are mixed and how the tortillas are baked. Frosting with coloring for each group is When 4 groups of cookies are gathered, it is colorful Individuality also appeared in the design. If you're hungry, before making Quesadilla Crack the cookies. Quesadilla has plenty of cheese and Wrap chicken or vegetables in tortillas if you like. The guacamole made by ALT Family was also excellent. It turned out to be a pleasant and delicious evening. Thank you to everyone who participated! #Nishikobe Village #Cooking Class #ALT #Quesadilla #ButterCream #Frosting #Cookie Decoration #Setoshi Santa

[Teachers' Reading Drama] I spent only three weeks practicing. In a short period of time Elementary and junior high school teachers gather in the gymnasium of the elementary school after work. I was practicing preparatory exercises, vocal exercises, and acting. Recitation theater is the act of telling a story through a recitation while holding a script. "Reading", "speaking aloud", "reading aloud". What is the intention of this line, and to whom is it uttered? How can I read it aloud to reach the audience? With each rehearsal The tone of the teachers' voices that utter the lines More and more, it reached my ears with more and more depth. When it comes to rehearsals on stage Not only for the cast members, but also for the staff There is a sense of tension and elation in the air. Looking back, I think the catch-up in the last week was tremendous. Not only elementary and junior high school students who are students of the teachers, but also I was very happy that people of all ages came to see it. On the stage where the moon rises, Surrounded by the sounds of guitar and violin It was a majestic recitation play. Thank you very much.

【Last day of activity in Korakuen】 Since June, I have been to several activities Maintenance activities in Korakuen. As of November 2 This year's activities have come to an end. In hot weather, I used to go into the pond and scoop up the mud. Even in November, when it gets chilly, I went into the pond. I was raking up fallen leaves. What should I do with the fallen leaves I collected? "That's right, it's a net of onions!" On the head of the boss of the activity group, freak out! It seems to have come. Also on the first day of next year's activities I want to show my face.