Gyotoku Mikoshi - Meaningful Momiko (1) The lower one below this is ☺️ to express gratitude to the god of the earth. October is the rush of festivals! !️

The "Hokki Festival", which is back for the first time in 4 years, will be held on Sunday 15th! 🥳🎉✨ Due to expected congestion, some self-driving buses on the 15th have been 🚌 suspended. Please be careful! 💁‍♀️

　"2023 Engaru Love Food Fair" is being held at 26 restaurants in the town from October 1st ~ 31st. 　This fair is a project where you can taste original dishes using "Shirataki jaga" potatoes harvested in the Shirataki area at each store, and this year is the 14th time. 　In the Shirataki area, where "Shirataki Potato" is harvested, the altitude is 400 meters, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so Hokuhoku potatoes with a high starch value are harvested. In addition, there are only 8 farmers that produce "Shirataki potato", and it is a rare and valuable potato that is distributed almost only in the town. 　While preserving the goodness of the ingredients themselves, please ♪ enjoy the "Shirataki potato cuisine" ingenious and ingenious of each store at Engaru Town.

＼＼＼｜｜｜｜／／／　 ★ ☆ First Crown Group ☆ ★ ／／／｜｜｜｜＼＼＼ "New School Leaders" who appeared in "TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST" has started the first program "New School Leaders' Extracurriculars"! 🎊✨🥳 The first broadcast is being missed for a week on "TVer", "Abema", and "Paravi"! !! 📺⚡⚡

【Guided Flower Park Walk】 In Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Hana Yume" There is also a flower park. So, on Saturday, September 23, We held an event to take a walk with a gardener guide! It has been implemented continuously for about 5 years. This year, it was a time to taste the natural garden of autumn. Asters, pessicaria, Fujibakama, etc. Autumn flowers are colored. It seems that not only flowers but also plants and trees are carefully grown. There are also spots lined with grass of different colors It was worth seeing! I was surprised that about three people managed a large flower park. The plants I planted in the past few years will be 5 or 10 years from now. I was really looking forward to seeing what it would look like. Flower park until the middle of October The park is open. Looking at the plants Why don't you come and heal your travels?

【October Event Information】 Summer has passed Signs of autumn are beginning to drift in the air. What about your area? Today We would like to 📢 inform you about event information in October. (1) October 6 (Fri) 18:30 start The puppet theater company Pook goes to Nishiokoppe Village! The puppet theater circle Doremi formed in the village serves as an executive committee member, We look forward to seeing you at the venue. Location: Hotel Morimu Main Hall Tickets are on sale now. (2)October 7 (Sat) 13:30~16:00 Those who want to warm up by a bonfire Those who like baked sweet potatoes a lot At Hotel Mori Yumeura's BBQ House Surround yourself with a bonfire! (3) October 7 (Sat) 18:30 start Akogi Concert by Tadahide Yoshikawa! Don't miss the guest appearances of the villagers. Location: Hotel Morimu Main Hall Admission: 2,000 yen (free for junior high school students and younger) (4)October 14 (Sat) 18:00 Twin artist VOICE is coming! Please enjoy it with snacks and all-you-can-drink. Location: Hotel Morimu Main Hall Ticket price: 4,000 yen *Application deadline is October 10. (5)October 15 (Sun) 11:00~ At Burari Cafe Finger yoga, lunch and aroma time! A healing space is here. Reserve lunch at least one day in advance! Aroma and yoga do not require reservation〇 (6)October 28 (Sat) ~ 29 (Sun) Green Woodwork Course! Jam spoon or butter knife, bean plate, curry spoon Why don't you make what you like with your own hands? Location: Komu Museum of Art (7)October 28 (Sat) 10:00~12:00 As a Halloween event We will make craft bags and perform puppet shows! There is also time to parade around looking for funny. Venue: Community Center, Library October is the school festival season There will be many more events! !! Please, autumn shiokoppe Please come and enjoy it.

👕 The autographs of the artists performing at Miraifes are posted! 🧣 We received wonderful autographs from the artists who performed at "Miraifes" held in September! !! 🤩✨ It is posted in the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center, so when you visit Tomakomai, please come to the tourist information center as well! 🙋‍♀️ We look forward to seeing you there! 🎈🎈 【 Tomakomai Tourist Information Center 】 ≪ Place ≫ 〒053-0022 Hokkaido Tomakomai City Omotemachi 5-11-5 Furendo Building 1F ( ※ The bus stop is 🚌 a landmark ) ≪ business hours ≫ 9：00 ～ 18：00 ≪ Phone ≫ 0144－34－7050

The Yakachi River in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, is a fantastic sight where more than 3 million red spider liliies trees grown by local people are covered with a bright red carpet over a total length of about 1.5 km. In the midst of such a red spider liliies in full bloom, a mock wedding ceremony and bride procession event was held. The smiling faces of the two people were a wonderful event.

Kinchakuda Manju Shaka Festival This year, the flowering was delayed due to the heat, but it is finally close to full bloom. As expected, it is the largest manju flower colony in Japan. It was a masterpiece.

Giant Sand Sculpture ★ Senrihama Nagisa Driveway ★ Illuminates at night until around November

Art autumn ★ sand sculpture limited ★ time Cosmo Isle Hakui ★ I didn't know that such a big thing could be made with sand ★ ❢

【Autumn Marche was held】 Over the course of two days on September 17 and 18 The Autumn Marche was held. Roadside Station Set up a tent at the entrance of Hanamu sale of chiffon cakes and Yezo sika deer balls, There was a flea market and Nishiokoppe Village vegetables. Children's lotteries prepared by elementary school students "Sweets fishing" with magnets attached to sweets It seems to have been a great success! I couldn't participate this time. I can't wait for next year's Marche.

【VOICE 30th Anniversary Live】 "The myth of 24 hours" I created that famous song Twin artists, VOICE— Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the release of the 1st single We are conducting a live tour, October 14 (Sat) to Nishikobe They will come!! For inquiries, please contact us here. The application deadline is October 10. 090-8707-0944 (Takahashi) Open 17:30 / Start 18:00 At Hotel Morimu Ticket price: 4,000 yen (includes snacks and all-you-can-drink)

◆What is "Mokko Race"? It is a race in which participants run up the approach to Itsukushima Shrine from the bottom of the slope to the front of the shrine while carrying the mokko, a symbol of the fishing industry, and compete to see who can offer kelp to the gods first. It is a dedication event that wishes for the prosperity of the fishing industry and the prosperity of the region. ◆Venue Itsukushima Shrine Precincts (Address: 1-3-18 Yonemachi, Kushiro-shi) *Parking is limited. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please come to the venue after riding. ◆Date and time 2023 (Reiwa 5)October 9 (Mon) 13:00~15:00 * Canceled in case of rain ◆Participant reception time 12:00~12:30 on the day * If you do not accept the application in time, you may be disqualified. * Please apply in advance from the Google form. ◆ Time Schedule ☆ 12:00 Mokko race participants gather & reception starts ☆ 12:35 We will exorcise the participants of the Mokko race ☆ 12:50 Explanation of the rules to Mokko race participants ☆13:00 Mokko race starts (for each division) ☆ 14:30 General male division, guess the winner game (all visitors in the shrine precincts can participate) ☆ 14:45 General men's division final start ☆ 14:50 Announcement of the results of the game to guess the winner ☆14:55 Mokko Race Awards Ceremony ☆15:00 End * The time may change depending on the progress of the day and the number of participants. ※11:00~15:00 Children's festival & kitchen car & market will be held at the same time in the shrine precincts! 　Details are described later ↓ ◆Mokko race participation fee Free ◆Number of applicants (1) Elementary and junior high school girls (5th to 3rd grade) 16 students　 (2) Elementary junior high school boys (5th to 3rd grade) 16 people (3) General female division (high school students and above): 16 people (4) General male division (high school students and above): 32 people ※There is a handicap depending on age. * There is no upper age limit for participation in the general division. ◆Participation Prize We offer wonderful participation prizes according to age. Adults will receive a gift of "Sacred Sake". ◆ Winner Privilege The winner of each category is given the title of "Lucky Man of the Sea" and has the right to have the priest read out his name and pray for good luck at the monthly festival on the first day of every month. As supplementary prizes, the winner of the elementary and junior high school student division will receive a gift certificate worth 5,000 yen, and the winner of the general women's and general male divisions will receive a gift certificate worth 10,000 yen, as well as a lucky arrow. ◆Visitor benefits ・ Everyone who supports us at the venue can participate in the "Guess the Winner Game". ・ From those who guessed the winner, "10,000 yen gift certificate" and "5 people × 5 kg of rice" will be won by lottery. Please come to the venue. ◆ About participation application ・First deadline: Wednesday, October 3 2023 (Reiwa 5) ・ If the capacity is reached, it will be a "waiting list". Please note. ・ Those who have applied will be notified by e-mail with the details of the day by "October 6 2023 (Reiwa 5)". That's all. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Best regards.

Saihoji Temple I heard that there is a temple with tricolor red spider liliies blooming nearby. I went to see it on the first train before work. Red, white, yellow red spider liliies It was very beautiful.

【Shrine Festival】 The other day, a shrine festival was held to give thanks for the fruits of autumn. On September 7, The West Xingbu district was released on September 11. In the morning, lanterns hung on street lamps It was swaying in the wind. The mikoshi procession is blue and orange happi coat, The banners and fans held up by elementary and junior high school students, as well as the costumes of children, are brightly colored. From nursery school children to adults, People of various generations living in the village lined up, We spent about two hours parading around the city. The lion dance by five junior high school students was also spectacular. Too many photo opportunities The photo folder is full.

It seems that the red spider liliies everywhere is late because of the hot summer, but the red spider liliies of the Fuchu Local Forest Museum was in full bloom. This place is surprisingly empty and relaxing. The Manjusha Festival is also being held.

I went to the Oyachi Annual Grand Festival in Oyachi, Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City. This is the festival I was doing on the 22nd and 23rd. I visited the gods and said, "I will bother you," and went around the food stalls with two people, Honey Citrus @ Rainy Day and Sakuranomiya Alice. Personally, I liked that some of the chairs in the venue looked like school chairs. I bought shangpin and okonomiyaki and ate them. It tasted festival and was delicious!　okonomiyaki was asked by the clerk, "Is mayonnaise okay?" When I replied, he added more mayonnaise than I expected. You did it. At the festival of Oyachi Shrine, they also hold events on stage, such as band performances, folk songs and Japanese drum performances, hula dances, games, and bingo tournaments, so I would like to see them next year. This year, I couldn't go to the festival at all due to my poor health on a rainy day and the busyness of Alice Sakuranomiya, but since there are various festival in various places in Hokkaido, the two of us said, "I want to go to various festival next year."

【Sagamihara City Museum】 Municipal House × Museum Planetarium Autumn Concert (Information) A collaboration between the museum and the city center! This is a concert where you can enjoy live music by Manami Hayashi (flute), Ototo Sakurai (percussion), and Reina Hara (electronic piano), who are performing in the lunchtime concert held at the Citizens' Center, along with the stars and images projected on the planetarium, one of the largest in the prefecture with a diameter of 23 meters. ◯ "Citizens' Hall × Museum Planetarium Autumn Concert" ・Date & Time: Wednesday, October 11 2023 (Reiwa 5) 4:15 p.m. ~ 5:15 p.m. ・Venue: Sagamihara City Museum Planetarium ・Residence: 3-1-15 Takane, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City • Tel: 042-750-8030

【Kakosatoshi Reproduction Original Painting Exhibition】 From today, September 22 Original reproduction of picture book writer Satoshi Kako We are exhibiting! The location is the Museum of the Forest, Kimu 🌳 The period is until [October 12]. On September 24 She is the eldest daughter of Satoshi Kako. We will have a [Gallery Talk] by Mari Suzuki. There are 15 original reproductions on display. It seems that there are works that are released for the first time. While comparing with the accompanying picture book I hope you enjoy it. We look forward to seeing you there!

🧚‍♀️！！ Cosplay Festa will be held! !! 🧙‍♂️ The autumn event "Tomakomai Cosplay Festa" has been decided! 🥳🎉 The schedule is [2023 (Reiwa 5) November 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun)]!! Stay tuned for more news!! 💁‍♀️

Act 11 and Makomai Cosplay Festa will be held! !! Date: November 4 (Sat) & 5 (Sun 2023 (Reiwa 5) In the future, we will provide details on how to participate and the shooting venue. * The image is a character from Tomakomai Cosplay Festa Left: Mai Right: Mako

【Puppet Theater Company Pook-san Coming】 Have you already decided on your plans for the night of Friday, October 6? Nishiokoppe Village The puppet theater company Pook will come to the village and give a performance! !! This year's program is "Coming to the Crocodile Town." "Peter and the Wolves" as the opening show. Tickets are on sale now. Please contact the person in charge of handling, or If you are coming from far away, please contact us or the address below. TEL：090-2768-8710 We look forward to your visit!!

◎What is Mokko Race? ◎ Mokka is a wooden carrying basket used by fishermen to carry the fish and kelp they caught. I want to make it a specialty project that is typical of the fishing town of Kushiro! I came up with the idea together with the students of Kushiro University of Education. It is a race in which those who can carry a mokko filled with kelp, run up the long approach road, and play a drum are given the title of "Lucky Man of the Sea". ●Date and Time● 2023 (Reiwa 5)October 9 (Mon) 13:00~15:00 * Canceled in case of rain ●Participant reception time 12:00~12:30 on the day * If you do not accept the application in time, you may be disqualified. * After applying in advance from this Google form, 　Please come to the reception area of the venue on the day of the event. ●Time Schedule ☆ 12:00 Mokko race participants gather & reception starts ☆ 12:45 We will exorcise the participants of the Mokko race ☆13:00 Mokko race starts (for each division) ☆ 14:30 General male division, guess the winner game (all visitors in the shrine precincts can participate) ☆ 14:45 General men's division final start ☆ 14:50 Announcement of the results of the game to guess the winner ☆14:55 Mokko Race Awards Ceremony ☆15:00 End * Depending on the progress of the day, the time may change) ※11:00~15:00 Children's festival & kitchen car & market will be held at the same time in the shrine precincts! 　Details are described later ↓ ●Mokko Race Participation Fee Free ●Number of Applicants● (1) 16 girls in grades 5-6 of elementary school (2) 16 boys in grades 5~6 of elementary school (3) General women (high school students and above): 16 (4) General male (high school students and above): 32 * There is no upper age limit for generals, and general men have a handicap depending on their age. * Deadline as soon as the capacity of each department is reached ●Participation Prize We offer wonderful participation prizes according to age. Adults will receive a gift of "Sacred Sake". ●Winner's Privilege The winner of each category is given the title of "Lucky Man of the Sea" and has the right to have the priest read out his name and pray for good luck at the monthly festival on the first day of every month. As supplementary prizes, the winner of the elementary and junior high school student division will receive a gift certificate worth 5,000 yen, and the winner of the general women's and general male divisions will receive a gift certificate worth 10,000 yen, as well as a lucky arrow. ◆Visitor benefits ・ Everyone who supports us at the venue can participate in the "Guess the Winner Game". ・ From those who guessed the winner, "10,000 yen gift certificate" and "5 people × 5 kg of rice" will be won by lottery. Please come to the venue. ●How to apply● ・First deadline: Sunday 2023 (Reiwa 5) October 1 ・ If the capacity is reached, it will be a "waiting list". Please note. ・ Please fill in the necessary information such as "age, name, occupation (school / grade), phone number, email address, one word PR (e.g., I was selected as a relay athlete every year since I was a child, so I am confident in running!)" Please apply from Google Form. 【Application Google Form】 * You can read the "2D barcode" in the image and proceed to the participation application form.

🌳 6 days 🌳 to go until Kashiwabayashi Park Festival Introducing the events held at the Kashiwabayashi Park Festival! 🥩 Taiki Town Wagyu Festival Every year, there is a line at the Wagyu Festival, an instant sale event for Taiki Town beef. This year, for the first time in four years, you can enjoy barbecued beef in the venue. We will lend the yakiniku table for free, so it's okay if you come empty-handed! (The number of yakiniku tables that can be rented out is limited.) ） In addition, charcoal will be provided free of charge to those who bring a yakiniku stand! In addition, we sell not only meat for grilled meat but also meat for hamburgers, so it is perfect for souvenirs. * The photo is from the past Kashiwabayashi Park Festival.

Today, we held the Chongyang Festival, Healing of Sickness and Health Prayer Festival. Odd numbers are Yang numbers, and the Chongyang Festival, which means that the maximum value of 9 overlaps, is the last of the five verses and is considered a day to celebrate longevity. It is also known as "Chrysanthemum Festival", but since chrysanthemums are used as medicinal herbs and are said to be beneficial for health and longevity, there was a custom of decorating and celebrating chrysanthemum flowers during the festival of Chongyang. At this shrine every year, only on this day, the sacred treasure "Enku Buddha" is open to the public. It is a Buddha statue carved by a monk called Enku, and since the Enku Buddha of this shrine is a medicine master Buddha holding a medicine urn in his hand, it is now open to the public on the day of celebration of health and longevity. Since this year was the first year after the Coronavirus pandemic, many people attended and performed the ritual.

【September Event Information】 Even in September, the hot days continue. The cool breeze is finally starting to blow. Today We would like to inform you about this month's event information. (1)September 9 (Sat) ~ October 9 (Mon) Kamikawa Town, Takikami Town, Nishiokoppe Village 3 Towns and Villages Collaboration Project "Gurufura Drive 2023" will be held. Participate in gardens in 3 towns and villages and events during the period Collect stamps and apply for a special product gift! (2)September 17 (Sun) ~ September 18 (Mon) At Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu We will hold a small "Marche" to thank you for the autumn harvest. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (3) Saturday, September 23 Also at Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu, We will hold a flower park walking event guided by the caretaker ❀ Morning session is 10:30~, afternoon session is 13:30~. Each session is scheduled to last about one and a half hours. For reservations, please contact the tourist information center "Satosumimu". TEL：0158-85-7125 (4) Sunday, September 24 Forest Museum At Kimu There will be an exhibition of original reproductions by picture book author Satoshi Kako, a gallery talk, and a bread-making project. * Exhibition of original reproductions will be held from September 22 (Fri.) ~ October 12 (Thu.) Please come and visit the Nishiokoppe Village.

Introducing the events held at the Kashiwabayashi Park Festival! 🐟 Grabbing Akiaji Taiki Town is a town where not only dairy farming but also fishing is thriving, and delicious seafood is fried throughout the year, but the main product is autumn salmon. "Akiaji" is not "horse mackerel" but "salmon (white salmon)" that have returned to their home river to spawn in autumn. Akiaji has a refreshing and light taste. At the Kashiwabayashi Park Festival, a limited number of 100 elementary school students and younger will be able to grab akiaji. Numbered tickets will be distributed next to the fountain from 9:00. It's a very popular event every year! In addition, akia mackerel soup will be sold at the venue. Enjoy the taste of autumn in Taiki Town! * The photo is from the past Kashiwabayashi Park Festival.

Asian Pro Wrestling in Nishikobu*** September 3. A professional wrestling ring suddenly appeared in the village. The wrestlers enter with background music that stirs up the fighting spirit. It was my first time watching a game. Even after it was over, I didn't really understand the rules. Claps hands with wrestlers who are good at livening, While making a single revolution in the air, you will be surprised by the appearance of performing a technique to the opponent, It was a blink of an eye...! During the merchandise sale A wrestler takes a picture with a child who bought a towel I was also able to see the relaxing scenery. In the kitchen behind the venue For dinner for the staff, freshly cooked hot rice There are people who hold a lot of it ... The ginger kelp inside the rice balls was very delicious (^^ It was a fun and delicious event.

"Engaru Eat 2023 (1st time)" will finally be held tomorrow! While appreciating the beautiful cosmos, let's taste the distance! You can enjoy 5 "Engaru Eat" limited bento boxes! !! Reception is 11:00~, lunch box delivery is 12:00~. Those who purchase 2 or more pieces will receive a special "Engaru Eat Special Picnic Sheet", and those who purchase 1 will receive a Cosmos Novelty! We look ♪ forward to seeing you at Cosmos Garden