"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"

[KAMU OTO Performer Introduction] Yura Hemmi A high school student attending Otoineppu Arts and Crafts High School. What kind of stage it will be is a surprise to be enjoyed on the day. *The venue may change in case of rain.

KAMU-oto Performer Introduction Reading by Villager A The garden at home is so beautiful. Villager A, who helped revive puppet theater in this small village, tends moss at times and does woodworking and crafts at others. At KAMU-oto, Villager A will read three essays they have selected. Please note the venue may change in case of rain.

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

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!?

[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

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

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

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

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

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

[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?

I Went to See the Ice Tunnel The last Sunday in July was the annual day the ice tunnel opened to the public! After a long heatwave and heavy rain a few days earlier, the organizers went to check on the tunnel just before the event to make sure it still existed. Compared with other years, some of the ice nearer the entrance had melted, so visitors picked their way—sometimes through the riverbed—toward the ice deeper inside. Even as we climbed over uneven ground and logs, cool air flowed up from the river, making it refreshingly chilly! I spent the day enjoying the coolness with a friend who had come along for the occasion, then we headed home. We rode a shuttle bus from town, so the trip there and back felt easy and relaxing—enough time for a nap. (*'▽') I’m already looking forward to next year’s opening day! #Nishiokoppe Village #Event #Summer #Ice Tunnel #Chamber of Commerce Youth Division #Cool Retreat #Refreshing

[A large gathering in a tree dream until night! ] 】 Held every year in July, Kimu Culture Night. Extending the closing time to 8 p.m. From children to adults, non-Village residents can enter for free. This year, it coincided with the morning class day for elementary school students. It was lively after noon. The children were gathered Workshop on making puppets and to experience the behind-the-scenes of puppet shows. Children use work gloves to make dolls such as cats and rabbits. When the shape is formed, the decoration is made with cloth or felt. It is a doll making that exceeded the expectations of the organizers, but it was exciting. In addition, the puppet show started Nature with the puppets I made. It was a venue full of smiles. Elementary school students in the upper grades showed interest in the musical instruments used in the puppet show. They helped me set the stage for the puppet show at night. Even the lighting settings... Reliable! And at night, a performance by the Nishinaka brass band and Performed by the puppet theater Circle Doremi. The music, the dolls' voices, and the children's voices A night of resounding tree dreams. available for a wonderful time! #Komu Museum of Art #Nishiokoppe Village #Culture Night #Open until night #Puppet Theater Circle Doremi #Nishinaka Brass Band Club #Children's Theater #Gun Hand Puppets

[KAMU sound] This year's Autumn Markets For two days on Sunday, September 22 and Monday, September 23, It will be held at the Roadside Station "Kamu"! And on the 22nd (Sunday) Held in a live events in the flower park! The title is "KAMU sound". A slightly elevated observation deck overlooking the park Set up the stage. An outdoor live performance while being healed by the plants in the flower park! Performer Information will be disseminated as needed. Autumn markets and KAMU sounds are for your enjoyment! !! #Nishiokoppe Village #Kamu #Roadside Station #Flower Park #Autumn Markets #Autumn #Flower Park #Live #KAMU Sound #Outdoor Live

【Let's take a walk in the summer Flower Park Kamu! 】 August 12 is a three-day weekend. A flower park where summer flowers are in full bloom Why don't you take a walk together? While listening to the commentary of the gardener who serves as the caretaker of Kamu Here's your chance to walk! The site area of the flower park is about 6 hectares. The concept is divided into areas. You can see many flowers and leafy vegetables. Several types of fruit trees are also planted. After the walk, you can try the juice of the fruit harvested in Kamu. Click here for Events details ↓↓ 8/12 Monday 10:30~ / 13:30~ Each session takes about one and a half hours Capacity: 10 people each time Participation fee: Free for junior high school students and younger, 200 yen for high school students and older Application deadline: Friday, August 9, 5 p.m. Contact: Information Center "The Rizumu" 　　　　　0158-85-7125 We look forward to your participation! #Kamu #Nishiokoppe Village #Flower Park #Roadside Station #Stroll #Summer #Flowers in full bloom #Fruit juice

[A basket full of flowers] At the Roadside Station Hanamu where the flower park is attached Events related to plants! Therefore Held in a gathering design workshop~! "What is Gathering Design?" Participants were excited and fidgety until the workshop started. A flower arrangement made by combining multiple flowers and leafy vegetables. Around the main flowers, in any order you want Flowers and leafy vegetables are attached to each other. With the roots still attached, it is like making a bouquet of flowers Ingredients added later are put inside It was difficult, but it was a fun task that came alive visually. The process of loosening the soil so as not to remove important roots, etc. There was a lot of delicate work, and I used my concentration. I was very happy when the work was completed. By processing the roots, the state when completed is Gathering design that can be maintained. The flowering period of the flowers also seems to be longer than usual. Naga~ku, may it be blooming Scene every day as much as possible. Restrooms available to everyone who participated! #Nishiokoppe Village #Gathering Design #Hokkaido Gathering Design #Roadside Station #Kamu #Flower Park #Bouquet with roots #Bouquet that fits in a basket

【I'm taking care of the garden】 Pure Japan Garden "Korakuen" in Nishiokoppe Village. This is a mossy growing area, Restrooms available you can also Restrooms available Spot where you can meet wild birds and squirrels. If you look into the Garden, you will see that this year The garden Mr./Ms. of Yume-eup Forest was engaged in maintenance activities such as picking up fallen leaves. In the private garden of a person who originally ran a forestry company Now it is managed in the Village. The site area is about 8,000 square meters, which is very large. It's hard to take care of. Mr./Ms. in Yumee-e-Mori's garden twice a week, While chatting, we work hard. This year's activities are after Golden Week in May. Squid from the mud of the pond began with the staff of the Town hall. If you visit Korakuen on a rainy day again I found them working with the leaves spread over their heads as umbrellas. Even though I can hear the sound of rain clearly It's almost impossible to say that you're under a tree. It was strange that the raindrops did not fall. From the gap in the sound of the rain, I heard the croaking of a frog that I had never heard before. The members were talking with each other about whether it was the result of cleaning the pond. When you feel the creatures, the garden seems to be alive It makes me happy. Because the heat is going to be severe from now on When working outside, be sure to take measures against the heat. And don't overdo it... You can enter and exit Korakuen for free. It is recommended for a walk to Hotel Mori Yumeura. #Nishiokoppe Village #Garden of Yume-eup Forest #Korakuen Garden #Fallen leaves wide #Pruning #Pine #Moss #Fluffy moss #Care

[Toast with cold beer in the hot summer!] 】 The beer garden in the forest is Held in for 5 years yellowtail! Last year, the beer garden was canceled at short notice due to bad weather. Held in indoors this year, even in case of rain. Friday, August 2, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. We are waiting for you in the parking lot of Hotel Mori Yume! #Nishiokoppe Village #Chamber of Commerce and Industry #Youth Department #Beer Garden #Beer #Summer #Night

[Opening of the ice tunnel once a year] It's here again this year, the ice tunnel is open for a day! Snow piled up in the valley of Mt. Uensiri. Only the lower side is melted by the stream river, It is in the form of a tunnel. Open on Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. If you are coming by car Please come to the Uensiri campsite. There is a limited shuttle bus from the city center. Use that as well. * There is a possibility that it will be canceled due to rain or other reasons. Shoes that can get wet, such as rubber boots, are recommended. Please come and cool off in the hot summer. #Nishiokoppe Village #Chamber of Commerce and Industry #Youth Department #Ice Tunnel #Open for one day #Wensiri #Summer resort #Summer resort #Ice #Snow in summer

【PR Nishiokoppe in Asahikawa】 June 29 Sat ~ 30 Sun I went to AEON MALL Asahikawa West for a PR event for Nishiokoppe! The venue is called Green Court on the first floor. It is a large ~ space under the escalator. In order for the children to have fun, this time Held in a wooden castanet making Workshop! A total of 120 items were expected over the two days. The number of people who came exceeded the capacity. Castanets are made by stacking small wooden boards on top of each other. There are children who carefully color the inner surface and even the edges. There was a child who went home while playing the completed castanet. From the Komu Museum of Art Wooden Sandbox, Miracle CoroCoro Tower, puzzles, etc. I brought Mr./Ms.'s toy! The little Mr./Ms. also entered the wooden sandbox with their parents, I was glad that you seemed to enjoy the sound and feel of the wood. When you come to Nishiokoppe Village, please come and visit Kimume! Restrooms available for elementary school students to ride and play! ^^! In the hot summer, try the soft serve ice cream. The soft serve ice cream you eat in winter is also delicious. Restrooms available to everyone who stopped by our booth! #Nishiokoppe Village #Asahikawa #Aeon Nishi #PR Event #Summer Vacation #Recommended Spots #Kimu #Forest Art Museum #Workshop #Wooden castanets #Wood education #Woodworking #Come to Woody Summer School

[Hair Salon NAO Open] Store opening Information 📢 A new barber shop has opened in Nishiokoppe Village! In this shop, not only the barber department Chiropractic services are also Restrooms available *^-^* Use cuts and perms for women Please come and visit us. By reservation only and Regular holiday is Tuesday. The location is at the foot of the Seto-Gyu Pass on the way to the top of the waterfall. #Nishiokoppe Village #Barber shop #Chiropractic #NEWOPEN #Open #Hair Salon NAO

[Bouquet-like planting experience] Using Plants and Flowers with Roots Would you like to create an arrangement that looks like a fluffy bouquet? This year, we invited garden planner Mr./Ms. from Kitahiroshima. We are going to hold a workshop! Implementation last year and the year before that, we held a planting experience event. This year, there is a new method of planting in close proximity. This is a great opportunity to learn "Gathering Design"! ^^! At Roadside Station Flower Park Kamu July 13 Sat 13:00~15:00 Sunday, July 14 9:00~11:00 Up to 10 people each time. The participation fee is 3,000 yen. If you would like to participate, please contact: 　Nishiokoppe Village Town hall Industrial Construction Division, Forestry and Commerce Section 0158-87-2111 　Information Center "The Rizumu" 0158-85-7125 We look forward to your participation! #Gathering Design #Hokkaido Gathering Design #Nishiokoppe Village #Flower Arrangement #Planting #Roadside Station #Kamu #Workshop

【Summer Festival Decoration of Tree Dreams】 The display at the entrance of the tree dream has been updated! There are stalls as soon as you enter. Restrooms available for shooting and takoyaki Mr./Ms. also has a fan character of "katanuki". It seems that you can actually experience shooting by flying a rubber band! At Takoyaki Mr./Ms., I wear a "bovine visor", You can also see the tense little clerk Mr./Ms.. I found a delicious grilled Soba buckwheat noodles This was also an inedible grilled Buckwheat noodles made by hand. What makes you feel festival in a tree dream Now is your chance *^-^* And if you come to Kimume, there is a recommended day Thereare! July 19 Fri 17:00~20:00 On this day, admission is free from 17 o'clock. Nishiokoppe junior high school brass band club concerts and Restrooms available! Culture Night is also for fun! #Nishiokoppe Village #Komu Museum of Art #com #Summer Festival #Cow Festival #Culture Night

[Woody Summer School 2024] An overnight workshop making wooden toys: Woody Summer School We’re doing it again this year!! This time you will make a 42 cm racing bike. It even involves handcrafting the engine, so it’s sure to thrill any motorcycle enthusiast. Schedule: From 2:00 PM on Friday, August 2, 2024 to 12:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2024 Capacity: 15 groups Registration deadline: Until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17 Participation fee: 14,300 JPY per group ※Accommodation fees are separate. They vary by number of people and age. For more details, please visit the Komu website or contact the number below. Forest Museum Komu 0158-87-2600 Parents and children or adults-only are welcome to join. This is a chance to create a piece alongside woodworking experts! We look forward to your participation. #Nishiokoppe Village #summer vacation #overnight workshop #making #Celebrating the 30th time #Woody Summer School #Forest Museum Komu #Racing bike #making wooden toys

The Summer Solstice is Cub, The Summer Solstice Cub The summer solstice has passed. Before we knew it, the year has already reached its halfway point… At Guesthouse GA.KOPPER an event welcoming Cub riders took place on the day before and on the day of the solstice! This Solstice Cub event was held for the third time this year. Around 20 participants gathered from inside and outside Hokkaido, including the owner’s Cub friends. Contests to decide who could ride a Cub the latest into the night and a game where riders fitted helmets with buckets of water to see how far they could go without spilling much were met with great excitement. After lively Cub conversations and a delicious dinner, we had not a campfire but a Cub fire! Surrounded by rows of participants’ Cubs riders gathered around the fire, drinks in hand, and chatted animatedly. Then, on the morning of the solstice, with sunrise at 3:44 a.m., the Cubs all took off together toward Mt. Wenshiri. No encounters with bears or rain occurred, and we were relieved that everyone returned safely. We thank the teru teru bozu. Whether it’s one year or several years from now, we look forward to meeting again on some future solstice! #GA.KOPPER #Summer Solstice #Cub #Solstice Cub #hokkaider #Kopper-san #chopper #Cub Fire #Geshibashiri

“Mom”’s CD Debut On the night of Saturday, June 15, friends and fans gathered to celebrate someone’s CD debut, joined by a star-studded lineup and about 70 audience members. The debut artist was Keiko Takahashi. Born and raised in Nishiokoppe Village, she raised five children and has also performed widely as a skoppu shamisen (shovel shamisen) player. Her meeting with singer-songwriter Riku Nakanishi inspired Keiko’s songs, and after six months of intensive training she reached the milestone of a CD debut. She had thought, “I will never sing in front of people in my life,” but listening to a song that reflected her own experiences stirred a desire to sing, she said on stage. On the night of the CD debut, the stage featured guitarists active in the village and the skoppu shamisen players and singers who have performed with Mom. Amid laughter, applause, and occasional call-and-response, the final performer—Mom—confidently sang her song. Some long-time acquaintances were in the audience, and the venue felt lively and warm. The CD is currently being sold by hand. Online sales are planned for the future. Once again, congratulations on your debut, Mom!! Thank you to all the performers for a wonderful stage. #Mom #Mom’s youth is now #CD debut #CD release event #Tour #Nishiokoppe Village #Congratulations

Meditation Time in Nishiokoppe On Saturday, June 8, a yoga and aroma instructor from Mombetsu visited Burari Café! Burari Café has a calming interior and the sunlight coming through the windows felt soft. Because it was hot that day, the breeze flowing in was especially pleasant! In that lovely space, we received a lecture on mindfulness meditation and actually tried meditating. Just closing my eyes and focusing on my breath reminded me again that this is an important time for calming the mind. In the workshop, we also learned how to make an aroma spray! The ingredients aren’t many, and it seems easy to make at home *^^* For the workshop, the essential oils provided were hinoki and yuzu. Both have relaxing effects, and hinoki is said to have deodorizing and insect-repellent properties as well. To close the event, we had a handmade lunch. There was a fluffy omelet baked in the oven and rice mixed with butterbur, along with a lineup of side dishes. The soup contained new onions and ume (Japanese plum)! The tartness of the ume was striking, and I was surprised how well it suited a broth. Thank you for a soothing time! #Nishiokoppe Village #Mindfulness Meditation #Yoga #Aroma #Meditation #Handmade Lunch #Mugwort Cookie #Burari Café

Our Village Beautification Project Saturday, June 8 was a sunny day with hot sunlight beating down. Local businesses, elementary school students, the nursery parents’ association and others took part, planting flower seedlings along the roadside ❀ We planted marigolds. They’re the same color as Setoushi-kun! After the opening ceremony, as with past years’ activities, each team quickly dispersed to their assigned spots. Work progressed with efficient movements as if everyone had already discussed the plan. Some people dug the soil with shovels, others placed the seedlings on the soil, and others covered the seedlings with soil… The planting was finished in less than an hour. It’s a small thing, but seeing flowers along the road really does make you happy. Thank you to the organizing committee members who prepared everything from early morning and to all participants for your hard work! #Nishiokoppe Village #Our Village Beautification Project #Seedling planting #Pansies #Marigolds #Thank you for your hard work in the heat

Light Census Experience On a weeknight, 17 elementary school students gathered at the community center. It wasn’t a secret meeting for the kids but a gathering to take part in the first session of this year’s Wildlife Classroom *'▽' There was a reason we met at night. This mission was to experience a “light census”! The light census, one method for counting animal numbers, was conducted together with the Hunting Area Management Association that carries it out in practice, and we searched for and observed wild animals, including deer. After a short lecture about deer characteristics and other topics, we boarded the bus and set off into the forest 🚌 Some participants looked a little frightened as the forest grew darker, but whenever they spotted an animal they shouted loudly, “There it is!” to report the sighting. Everyone diligently recorded the numbers in their own booklets. Many first graders joined, and some could not yet write tally marks correctly, but they noted their sightings in ways that worked for them. Unexpectedly, we even saw that other animal, but everyone returned safely together ○ Back indoors, we compared the numbers we had found, and the first Wildlife Classroom session came to an end. Although it was within the village, traveling by bus through the night forest was an exciting time! The second session is planned as a camp during the summer break. Look forward to the next report! #Wildlife Classroom #Regional Revitalization Cooperation Corps #Hunting Area Management Association #Nishiokoppe Village #Elementary School Students #Wild Animals #Deer #Population Count #Light Census #We even encountered a bear