It's been a month since I first used an SLR. It still takes a lot of 📸 practice

【Ichiyon and Garden Cafe】 We would like to introduce 🍰 you to a pastry shop with a café in the Soba of Satsunai Station The soft serve ice cream is very rich! The photo is a normal type, but "crunchy nut shoe soft" is also popular ✨ here The combination of fragrant nutty texture and rich soft is popular! The "soft serve ice cream Rally" in the Held in is finally coming to an end. It's not too late! 🍦 When you come to the Satsunai area, be sure to stop by!

[Play and camp in the forest park! ] 】 3 days during the Obon period In the forest park, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Village We were running a "100 yen for everything" campaign! Camping is also 100 yen per night Fee for all playground equipment is 100 yen per visit! In addition, business hours have been extended by 2 hours, It was three days that I was able to play until 18:30. Go-karts run all over the place, In the batting center, the sound of hitting the ball does not stop. Because it coincided with the period of Bon Dancing Use the campsite as well. On the third day of the last day of the 100 yen campaign There was also a PET bottle rocket project! A rocket made by assembling plastic bottles After filling it with water and attaching it to the device Pull the trigger and fire! Gari cheers when you see the rocket flying vigorously in the air. Even if the water gets on you They were lively and seemed to be having fun. Thank you for visiting the forest park! The Open season continues. We look forward to seeing you again! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Forest Park #Summer #All 100 yen #Play #Camping

Scenes of family and relatives playing in the beautiful sea of Japan! !!

The other day, we did PR for Otofuke Town at Escon Field! The mascot character "Wagyuri" of the National Wagyu Beef Ability Co-Promotion Association to be Held in in 2027 was Popular ✨🐮 Also, I am very happy 😊♨️ that many people know about Tokachi River Hot Spring Thank you for your continued support of Otofuke and Tokachi River Hot Spring!

【Village Festival 2025】 This year's Village Festival is Sunday, August 31st! 10:00~15:00 At Forest Park * In case of rain, at the Nishiokoppe Village indoor multipurpose playground This year marks the 42nd edition of the event. Singer-songwriter Miko Hanzaki's live performance will be held in! The general moderator is HBC Asahikawa Broadcasting Station personality Kana Morino! In addition, there will be performances by the junior high school brass band, Nishiokoppe Uensiri Drums, and fake 'z. Participatory attractions are: There is a "woodcutter competition" to see how fast logs can be cut, and a "Drink-Bang-Bang-Born competition" using milk from the Village. Of course, there will also be a big lottery. Have fun until the very end. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Village Festival #Summer #Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Village #Miko Hanzaki #Kana Morino #August 31

[Phantom road "Chobochinai routes" will open again this year for a limited time] The "phantom road" Chobochinai routes, which has been closed for a long time, will open a little earlier this year as well! 📅 Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00~ ■ What is the Phantom Path? This road is only open for about one month from mid-September to mid-October every year It is a very limited route. It is called the "phantom road" because it can be passed only when the water level is at its lowest. Especially in early October, it coincides with the Best time to visit of Autumn leaves, and it is a popular Spot that is visit by many people from inside and outside Hokkaido. 📌 Opening section Route 1116 (Chobochinai Gate to Higashikawa Kita Line 7 Gate) 📅 Opening date and time Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00 a.m. * Thereare may be changed or canceled depending on weather and road surface conditions. * The timing of the winter closure is undecided at this time. 🚧 Attention The sidewalks are not Maintenance, and There are are narrow in some places. Please be careful of passing each other, sharp curves, and road surface conditions between cars. While enjoying the Nature of the East River, please drive safely. PS. The photos were taken in the past.

【Bon Dancing bustling with costumes and stalls】 Bon Dancing in Nishiokoppe Village is held every year Held in on August 14 in the Kamiokoppe area and August 15 in the Nishiokoppe area. You can enjoy Bon Dancing for two days in the Village. Stalls are also different for each, so It was also exciting to spend time worrying about what to eat. Children's Bon Dancing and Hokkai Bon Song Both have about 30 minutes to dance. If you want to keep dancing, you need a lot of physical strength...! The people in costume are especially sweaty. Thank you very much for your costume! In the summer, there are many lively nights, which is energizing. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Bon Dancing #Summer #Masquerade #Stalls

📍 Tokachi Ranch Observation decks (Otofuke) The other day, I went 🐎 to the Tokachi Ranch Observation decks On this day, we were lucky enough to see the great Transportation of the horses! The sight of it running in front of you is spectacular and Powerful! In the vast scenery and blue sky, it was 🌿 a truly Tokachi moment

【News】Inai Ladder Sake Tournament 🍺 Thursday, September 25, 2025 7 p.m. Tournament stream ⇩ ・ 18:15 ~ Reception at the square in front of the Iwauchi Regional Cultural Center 　Redeem your ticket Course and get a Course List ・ 19:00-20:30 Ladder sake start 🍺 　Climb ♪ the 4 stores designated in the course table ・ 20:30 - "Big Lottery" 　Held in a large lottery at the square in front of the Iwanai Regional Cultural Center! The grand prize is common to participating stores (100,000 yen ❗️❗️ food and beverage ticket) The first prize is a food and beverage ticket worth 50,000 yen The second prize and below will also win luxury prizes Stores selling advance tickets (4,000 yen) ⇩ (1) Stores participating in the ladder sake contest (listed on the leaflet) (2) Iwauchi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (3) Iwanai Tourism Association (Roadside Station Iwanai) (4) Rakuza (5) Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko store 🙇 Best regards Organizer: Iwauchi Restaurant Association

This is 📨 a guide to the Accommodation Plan to enjoy Omu Town in autumn The plan of "Okhotsk Hot Spring Hotel Hinodemisaki", which boasts 100% Hot Spring of Minamoto springs and Okhotsk view in all rooms, is now ♨️ on sale Why don't you relax and enjoy Okhotsk with the Hotel that ranks high in satisfaction on each travel site? For dinner, in addition to a hamayaki dinner at Yubu-style BBQ "Yakidoko", we have also prepared a special optional plan (separate fee) that you can enjoy only because it is the best season for salmon. If you Use airport Monbetsu Okhotsk, there is a flight ticket subsidy of up to 10,000 yen. There are also 🚌 Pick up and drop off buses between airport ⇔ Hotel 5 pairs each day are on a first-come, first-served basis Please Contact ☎️ your Interested parties to the Mombetsu Tourist Information Center Travel Center Mombetsu Tourist Information Center Travel Center TEL:0158-23-3100 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed on Sundays and Holidays

Announcement 📢 of the start of product sales Relocated to the regional exchange center Two months have passed. We are always grateful for your support and lively activities. This time, at the Window Furusato Nozei has also been well received in "Shizuku, touring" We will sell a mountain map that closes up only Mount Tomuraushi. "Shizuku, Circulating" It is a pure and high-quality natural mineral water from Shintoku Town, a water source town surrounded by the Hidaka Mountains and the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. ◼︎ Nutritional information (in 100ml) Energy 0kcal Protein 0g Fat 0g Carbonic Water 0g Sodium 0.69mg (Salt equivalent: 0g) Calcium 0.64mg Magnesium 0.1mg Potassium 0.1 mg Hardness 1.70mg (soft water) pH value8.7 It goes well with coffee and tea, as well as cold tea (water brew). Well-chilled, frozen, and room temperature are available 💁 ♀️ If you like it, you can purchase it with Furusato Nozei, so please enjoy it. 1 bottle ¥100 "Mount Tomuraushi Climbing Map" Mount Tomuraushi is a mountain with an elevation of 2.141 m located on the border between Omote Daisetsu and Todai Setsu, and is called "Daisetsu no Inner Courtyard". Mountain map specializing in access from Shintoku Town (In the town Accommodation Information, guides, and Information such as where to buy Portable Toilet are also listed.) can only be purchased In the town. Please use it for memories of your trip and mountain climbing plans. 1 piece ¥300 We look 💁 ♀️ forward to seeing you #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Natural Mineral Water #Shizuku, Circling #Water #Mountain Map #Mount Mount Tomuraushi #Table heavy snow #Todaisetsu #Hidaka Mountains #Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Lake ✨ Utonai on a sunny and windy day in August Please take a look at the superb view from the Lake Utonai observation facilities! (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)

This is a meyer cat taken at Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo City, Hokkaido in July. It was impressive to see him leaning against the glass in the severe heat of Japan. Animals are hot, too!

Event and Call for Participants📣 On Saturday, September 20th, we will hold the “Mt. Memuro Climb” to celebrate the first anniversary of the designation of the Hidaka Mountain Range, Erimo, and Tokachi as a national park 😊 This climb takes place on Mt. Memuro, which spans Shimizu and Hidaka towns🎵🎵 Why not take this opportunity to challenge one of Hokkaido’s 100 Famous Mountains, Mt. Memuro⛰ Enjoy nature, relieve daily fatigue, and refresh both body and mind!! We look forward to your participation 🤗 📌Schedule 6:00 Gather at Shimizu Town Hall Mikage Branch (transfer to the trailhead by microbus) 7:30 Planned start of climb 📍Who can join: Physically fit hikers (if we judge that a participant cannot reach checkpoints in time, they may be asked to stop partway) 📍Capacity: 30 people (lottery if applications exceed capacity) 📍Attire: Standard hiking gear (including rainwear) 📌How to apply: By Tuesday, August 26, 2025, please call the contact below and submit the application form. 📍Contact Mt. Memuro Climb Executive Committee Office (Shimizu Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division) Phone: 0156-62-1156 https://www.town.shimizu.hokkaido.jp/section/08/details/post_72.html...

【BB Farm & BB SHEEP COFFEE】 Blueberry tourist farm with kitchen car resident Opened in August 2024, it is a farm where you can enjoy experience-based sightseeing. Blueberries are only available for about one month from August, but we have a lot of content to enjoy harvesting, such as tomatoes and pumpkins. You can also experience baking pizza using vegetables harvested by yourself, which can be enjoyed by both children and adults. 
Light snacks and drinks are served in the Kitchen Car, and depending on the season, products made from farm-grown fruits are also sold. Light snacks such as delicious drinks in the Kitchen Car, Light Snacks such as pizza, and even sweets are available. There is still time to participate in the blueberry and vegetable harvesting experience, so please give it ✨ a try 【BB Farm & BB SHEEP COFFEE】 〒088-3462 3-64-19 Kawayu Ekimae, Teshikaga Town, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Phone: 090-8667-5805 Fee / Blueberry picking ¥2,000 / Adult (junior high school students and above) ¥1,500/elementary school student ¥1000 / infant (4 years old and over) Car parking available Regular holiday and Thursday Access・10 minutes walk from JR Kawayu Onsen Station Open season: June to November Business hours・10:00~16:00 Take-out available For more information, please contact BB Farm or BB SHEEP COFFEE directly. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/bbfarm/...

🎆 Shintoku Fireworks Festival 🎆 🎇 "Brilliant Night" 🎇 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 17:00 - Venue 　　　 19:00 - Launch start Venue: Shintoku Town Baseball Stadium * In case of rain, it will be postponed to Sunday 24th. 　In that case, it will be announced on the Shintoku Town website at 10:00. Stalls of 6 stores in the In 💁 ♀️ the town 　@ramen_miurashouten 　@rocky_kitchencar 　@yuka_cyoko 　@hokkohmilk 　@tasogare_na_showashokudo 　#Koyanagi Foods Delicious ramen, yaki Soba noodles, frankfurters and sweet desserts are all available in Shintoku Town 😋! In addition, there is a bingo tournament limited to junior high school students and younger. There is also a 🎷 brass band performance There will also be a countdown from 19:00 to launch. We look 🎆 forward to seeing the venue lively from everyone #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Fireworks Festival #Brilliant Night #2025 #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##hokkaido #firework #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

🌳 Today's "Tokachi Ranch Birch Tree" 🌳 A row of birch trees designated as "Birin" in Otofuke. At this time of year, the leaves are colored dark green, and the combination of the blue sky and the white trunk is 🍃 very beautiful Please experience the unique scenery of Tokachi locally!

Aina: "I'm full... Next time, I'll play with a wooden stick."

Here are some recommended winter experiences. This private tour grants special access to Japan’s largest public ranch, which closes for the winter. On this fully booked private tour, the ranch becomes a vast snowy plain and you will travel to the summit in a 4WD vehicle fitted with crawler tyres. At the summit, you can go snowshoeing, ride snowmobiles, play in the snow, or simply do nothing at all. The tranquil private setting helps relax the body and mind and supports improved concentration and cognitive function. Enjoy this extraordinary environment at your own pace. For lunch, you will savor Tokachi Naita Wagyu while gazing over the Tokachi Plain. This well-marbled Wagyu is known for its light, melt-in-your-mouth texture and refined flavor. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. Here are some recommended winter experiences. This private tour grants special access to Japan’s largest public ranch, which closes for the winter. On this fully booked private tour, the ranch becomes a vast snowy plain and you will travel to the summit in a 4WD vehicle fitted with crawler tyres. At the summit, you can go snowshoeing, ride snowmobiles, play in the snow, or simply do nothing at all. The tranquil private setting helps relax the body and mind and supports improved concentration and cognitive function. Enjoy this extraordinary environment at your own pace. For lunch, you will savor Tokachi Naita Wagyu while gazing over the Tokachi Plain. This well-marbled Wagyu is known for its light, melt-in-your-mouth texture and refined flavor. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/naitai-highland-farm-snow-safari-wagyu-lunch/...

【Wood and Play Experience Market】 Workshop Festival to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Village "Trees and Play Experience Market" It was opened at the Komu Museum of Art! Stalls gather from all over Hokkaido It was a manufacturing events using wood and nature as ingredients. When the museum opens at 10 o'clock, you don't have time to catch your breath Many people came to the Events venue. There were 6 experiences available. Making a kaleidoscope of wood Wooden clockmaking Tree Nut BUG BUG Making Making wooden brooches & keychains Making a Wood Shaker Making mushroom magnets. @do.mono @tek_toys Put the beads of your choice There is a figure ands looking into the finished kaleidoscope, Walking with nuts and insects made in the mall There is a figure shaking a wood shaker with beans. On the clock face In addition to numbers, decorate with many decorations. In one corner There was a huge outbreak of poisonous mushrooms and mushrooms packed with cuteness. Each person has a different facial expression. Squid animal keychains and brooches are also cute. More than just one experience There were many people who walked around the various booths, which made me happy 😆 Including the reception staff A day where 🏋️🏋️🏋️ people who are skilled in tree cultivation and wood manufacturing gather Thanks to the staff who watched over the participants and supported them. It was ✨ a wonderful time Thank you very much!!! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu Museum of Art #Summer #Trees and Play Experience Market #Experience #Workshop #Woodworking #Manufacturing #Woody Summer School #August 2

We would like to introduce our recommended agricultural experience. This tour lets you discover the appeal of our signature products: beans and fresh vegetables. You will visit a farm that independently cultivates a variety of beans, including rare types. While walking through fields normally closed to the public, you will hear about the careful methods used to grow beans and take part in everyday farm work. You will also create an original spice blend that pairs well with beans, and prepare onigiri, an essential part of Japanese food culture, for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit a vegetable farm and experience crops from a farmer’s perspective. In the evening, you will assemble hamburgers using a range of vegetables and compare the flavors of fried potatoes made from different potato varieties, a signature local product. Enjoy the distinctive tastes of each potato. For more details, please visit the URL below. We would like to introduce our recommended agricultural experience. This tour allows you to learn about the appeal of our representative products, “beans” and “fresh vegetables.” You will visit a farm that grows various beans, including rare varieties, on its own. While strolling through fields you normally cannot enter, you will hear stories about the careful cultivation of beans and try the day-to-day fieldwork the farmers do. You will make an original spice mix that pairs with beans and, for lunch, make onigiri, a staple of Japanese food culture. In the afternoon, you will visit a vegetable farm and engage with crops from the farmer’s viewpoint. In the evening, you will make hamburgers combining various vegetables and taste-test fried potatoes made from different potato varieties, a representative product of the region. Enjoy the differences in potato flavor. For details, please see the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tokachi-beans-and-vegetable-farms-gastronomy-tour/...

At the summer festival in Obihiro City Fireworks festival and Bon Dancing every year Various events are held. Street performances are one of them. Performer SYO!'s Performance. When Obon is over, Hokkaido It becomes autumn-like all at once.

Today, the blue sky spreads out in Otofuke 🔆 from the morning The balloon was going up, and I couldn't help but look at it ...! On a day like this, you can surely see the Hidaka Mountains clearly and the view should be 👀🗻 spectacular

Here are some recommended eco-friendly tours. This is a two-day, one-night trip where you can experience organic farming that is gentle on the environment and your body. You will visit wine producers and farmers who practise organic farming, and see their farms where they grow their produce with care and attention, relying on the power of nature without using any chemical fertilisers or pesticides. You will enjoy tasting different organic wines and lunch and dinner made with plenty of vegetables, and experience the difference in flavour. Accommodation is in ‘glamping,’ a unique outdoor experience in Tokachi. The next day, you will create eco-friendly upcycled products using discarded vegetable peels and participate in traditional Japanese paper-making. This organic experience offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the environment and health. We aim for participants to connect with producers they wouldn't normally meet, learn about the care and thought behind the ingredients, and savour the distinctive flavours of these foods. Through this experience, we hope participants will gain new insights and values, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. Those interested may apply via the URL below. We introduce a selection of eco-friendly tours. This is a one-night, two-day trip where you can experience organic cultivation that is gentle on both the environment and the body. You will visit wine and agricultural producers who practise organic farming, touring farms where they cultivate with dedication and care, relying on nature without any chemical fertilisers or pesticides. You will sample organic wines, enjoy lunch and dinner abundant in vegetables, and savour the difference in taste. Accommodation is glamping, a signature outdoor experience in Tokachi. The next day you will make eco-conscious upcycled products, using discarded vegetable peels, and take part in traditional Japanese papermaking. This organic experience provides a great chance to reconsider the environment and health. We hope participants meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the passion behind the ingredients, and taste thoughtfully produced food. Through the experience, participants can gain new discoveries and values that lead to a healthier, richer life. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tokachi-organic-farms-and-glamping-premium-tour/...

Here are some recommended agricultural experiences. Okamoto Farm in Nakasatsunai Village is committed to environmentally friendly, sustainable farming and to producing safe, reliable crops. On this tour, you will harvest vegetables with your own hands and use the produce to make Hokkaido’s local dish, jingisukan. You will also learn how to prepare vegetables deliciously, taught by the farmers themselves. For dessert, you can enjoy cream puffs made with sweet, high-sugar tomato berries. Through these agricultural experiences, we hope participants will meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the thoughts behind the ingredients, savor the region’s flavors, and deepen their connections with producers. We also hope that through these experiences participants will discover new things and values and go on to lead healthier, richer lives. If you are interested, please apply at the following URL. We introduce these recommended farm experiences. Okamoto Farm in Nakasatsunai Village practices environmentally conscious, highly sustainable agriculture and grows safe, trustworthy produce. On the tour, you will harvest vegetables with your own hands and use the harvested vegetables to prepare the Hokkaido specialty jingisukan. The farmers will teach you their tips for enjoying vegetables at their best. For dessert, you can enjoy cream puffs made with tomato berries that are high in sugar and wonderfully sweet. We want these farm experiences to let you interact with producers you wouldn’t normally meet, to learn the care and thought behind the ingredients, to enjoy the region’s food, and to deepen your ties with producers. Through the experience, we hope you gain new discoveries and perspectives and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. If you are interested, apply from the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/okamoto-farm-harvesting-and-jingisukan-lunch/...

Here are some recommended experiences. Tokachi-Honbetsu Town has a large temperature difference between day and night and long hours of sunshine, making it ideal for growing high-quality beans. Why not try your hand at making tofu, an essential healthy food on Japanese tables, in Japan's leading bean-producing town? On this tour, you will join local farmers' wives in making tofu using traditional methods, and then make a salad using okara, the pulp left over from tofu production, ensuring that every part of the soybean is utilised. Tofu is a healthy food that also promotes beautiful skin. Through agricultural experiences, we want people to meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the care and intentions behind the ingredients, and taste the flavours of the local cuisine. We also hope these experiences will lead to new discoveries and values, helping people enjoy a healthier and richer diet. If you are interested, please apply at the following URL. Tokachi-Honbetsu is a town where the wide temperature swings and long hours of sunlight allow cultivation of high-quality beans. In Japan’s top bean-producing town, why not try making tofu, a healthy staple of Japanese dining? On this tour, you will work alongside local farmers’ wives to try time-honoured tofu-making methods, then prepare a salad using okara, the pressed soybean pulp left from making tofu, so that every part of the soybean is used without waste. Tofu supports health and also contributes to beautiful skin. These farming experiences let visitors connect with producers they normally could not meet, learn the intentions behind the ingredients, and taste the region’s food. Through the experience, we hope participants discover new insights and values that lead to a healthier, more fulfilling diet. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tofu-making-and-bean-rice-cooking-in-honbetsu/...

Obihiro Shrine 🌸 I went to Hanachozu in the summer! Flowers of color were very beautiful and soothed my 😌 heart Before you know it, there are less than half a year left in the year. I pray that you will all be 🍀 healthy and peaceful.

Here are some recommended experiences. In Urahorocho, where forestry thrives, charcoal burning has been practiced for about 100 years. At one of the few remaining charcoal kilns in Japan, you can hear stories about charcoal from the producers and experience traditional Japanese techniques and culture. On this tour, you will visit shrines that convey Japanese history and culture, learn proper worship from a kannushi (Shinto priest), and after praying draw omikuji fortune slips and enjoy a tea ceremony as a form of Japanese hospitality. You will also take part in mochi-tsuki, the traditional ritual of pounding mochi offered to the gods, making and eating anko mochi (mochi with red bean paste) and ozoni (mochi soup) yourself. Mochi-tsuki is a Japanese ritual of giving thanks to the gods and receiving their blessing; because it is a cooperative activity done by several people, it also offers a chance to strengthen bonds among family and community. In the afternoon, you will try charcoal burning. In Japan, charcoal has long been produced by carbonizing wood using traditional techniques. Cooking over charcoal enhances the sweetness of ingredients and makes food more delicious. Charcoal also has other benefits, such as adsorbing impurities to purify water and removing odorous substances to deodorize. On this tour, you will taste the deliciousness of ingredients cooked on a charcoal barbecue. We want visitors to meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about their thoughts, and experience the region’s culture and food. We hope these experiences lead to new discoveries and perspectives, helping people live healthier, richer lives. If you are interested, please apply at the following URL. We introduce some recommended experiences. In Urahorocho, where forestry flourishes, charcoal burning has been a livelihood for about 100 years. At one of the few remaining charcoal kilns in Japan, you can hear producers talk about charcoal and experience traditional Japanese techniques and culture. This tour visits places that let you feel Japan’s history and culture, including shrines where a kannushi will teach you the etiquette of worship directly. After visiting, you can draw omikuji and experience tea ceremony as Japanese hospitality. You will also try mochi-tsuki, making and eating anko mochi and ozoni yourself. Mochi-tsuki is a traditional Japanese ritual offering thanks to the gods and receiving their power; as a cooperative activity performed by several people, it provides an opportunity to deepen ties with family and local people. In the afternoon, you will experience charcoal burning. Using age-old traditional techniques, wood is carbonized to make charcoal in Japan. Grilling with charcoal brings out the sweetness of ingredients and cooks them deliciously. Charcoal also offers various effects, such as adsorbing impurities to purify water and adsorbing and removing substances that cause unpleasant odors to deodorize. On the tour, you will enjoy a charcoal-grilled barbecue to experience the food’s flavor. We want people to interact with producers they normally cannot meet, learn about their feelings, and taste the region’s culture and food. Through these experiences, we hope participants gain new discoveries and values and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/urahoro-charcoal-kiln-tour/...

On the Nature Trail in Asahidake Hot spring resort, 🐻 traces of brown bears (💩) were found. Thereare it can be seen in this area every year, but this is the first time it has been confirmed this summer. This trail is a place where many people enjoy walking, but there are fewer people than Thereare, especially the distance from the place where the traces were to the road. 📣 Please note the following points when walking. ・Avoid acting alone. ・ Carry a bear bell or spray ・ Refrain from acting in dim hours such as early morning and evening. Also, if you find any traces, it would be helpful if you could notify the Asahidake Visitor Center. -Asahidake Visitor Center- TEL：0166-97-2153（9:00～17:00） Fun your walk safely, we ask for your cooperation.