***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

[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

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.

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.

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

KAMU music performers introduction Koto performance and picture-book reading The two artists are based in Okoppe Town and also active in Monbetsu and Nishiokoppe Village. Because the koto should be heard live, they will perform not on the stage but beside the mechanical organ inside the Roadside Station building. Children and adults alike, come together! Please note that the venue may change in case of rain.

"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