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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Management
Oct. 20, 2023
Introducing the post of "Hokkaido Aibetsu Town" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Located in the center of Hokkaido, Hokkaido Aibetsu-cho is a town nurtured by delicious rice, fresh water, and a blessed natural environment. It is also a mushroom production area, and the large jumbo maitake mushrooms are also attractive. In the town, you can also enjoy dishes that use plenty of mushrooms, such as "mushroom ramen" and "mushroom donburi".
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Aibetsu Town , Hokkaido
Oct. 18, 2023
Nice to meet you! It is Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido.
In this first post, we will introduce the charm of Aibetsu Town in Hokkaido, one of the places that travel lovers should definitely visit at least once!

Aibetsu Town, a town in Hokkaido with its vast nature, gastronomy, and warm people, is located in Kamikawa District, Ishikari Province, located in the center of Hokkaido.
The population is about 2,500 (as of August 2023), and the weather (weather) can be about 30 degrees Celsius in summer and minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter due to the inland climate with temperature differences.

The origin of the town's name is the slope of the terrain and the fast-flowing Aibetsu River, which is likened to an arrow, and the Ainu language of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, means "river of arrows".

Signboards and country signs (signs with illustrations of the town's famous places and local products) in the town are an icon of the town and are also popular as photo spots!
When you visit Aibetsu Town, please pay attention to the country sign depicted with the motif of the famous mushroom product.

Now, we will guide you to some of the attractive sightseeing spots in Aibetsu Town!

■Mt. Ishigaki
The largest natural gem of Aibetsu Town, Mt. Ishigaki, has been certified as a Japan Heritage Site.
It is said to be the old battlefield of the Tokachi Ainu and the Ishikari Ainu, and it is a valuable place where you can feel the Ainu culture and history.
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, especially the autumn leaves are a masterpiece!
It is a recommended spot for those who like hiking and mountain climbing.

■Kinoko no Sato Aibetsu Auto Camping Ground
Located along the Ishikari River, this campsite is surrounded by nature with a view of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group.
Shower rooms and coin laundries are also available, so you can spend a clean and comfortable time.

■Soji Momota Poetry Monument
Soji Momota was a poet active in the Taisho and Showa periods.
He liked the land of "Antaroma" (formerly Aibetsu Town) and was considering living there permanently.
From this connection, a monument to the poem "Asakima" was erected. It is located in the precincts of Aiyama Shrine.

Mt. Horai
It is a small hill with an altitude of 260 m that is also popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms.
After 1897 (Meiji 30) decided to designate the cherry trees as "town trees," about 600 cherry trees were planted.
We also hold a cherry blossom festival when it is in full bloom!

◎Specialty products of Aibetsu Town◎
Introducing delicious specialties of Aibetsu Town!

Aibetsu Town is also known as a mushroom production area, and produces (sells) four types of mushrooms: shiitake, maitake mushroom, enoki, and nameko.
Maitake mushrooms are jumbo maitake mushrooms that are large in size and weigh more than 1 kg!

Maitake mushrooms are high in nutrients and have the effect of boosting immunity, and are attracting attention as a healthy food. In the town, you can also enjoy dishes that use plenty of mushrooms, such as "mushroom ramen" and "mushroom donburi".
In addition, at "Yabe Mushroom Farm", there is also a direct sales store for Maitake mushrooms! You can purchase Maitake mushrooms and raw jellyfish packed in bags.

The delicious rice of Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido, is nurtured in a blessed natural environment with fresh water, and boasts a plump texture and sweetness!
Rice such as "Ai-ippai / Nanatsuboshi", "Ai-ippai / Yumepirika", and "Aifukufuku / Mochi Rice" are carefully grown by farmers in Aibetsu Town, and it is a dish that you should definitely try when you visit the town.

Beetroot (a spinach vegetable similar to turnips and radishes) is also one of the specialties cultivated abundantly in Aibetsu Town!
It is a superfood called "eating blood transfusion" because it has an impressive bright red color and sweetness, and contains a lot of calcium and iron.

The beets in Aibetsu Town are a variety called "Shirindora" and are characterized by a strong sweetness and little earthy smell.
Aibetsu Shop, a site that sells beets in Aibetsu Town, also publishes beetroot recipes, so it is recommended as a reference for cooking!

Aibetsu Town holds a variety of fun events and festival.
Experience local culture and customs and make great memories!
Here are some of the most attractive events and festivals.
This is a chance to fully enjoy the charm of Aibetsu Town.

■Aibetsu Mushroom Festival
Held every year in early September, the festival is a must-see event especially for mushroom lovers!
At the 2023 (Reiwa 5), a mushroom pot with four types of mushrooms in a large pot was also sold. In addition, they sell exciting gourmet dishes such as "Hyakkusho-ikki Taki", which cooks 100 rice from Aibetsu Town in a cauldron and firewood!
In addition to mushrooms, local specialties are sold, and there are many fun events at the festival.

■Aibetsu Summer Festival
In summer, a local summer festival is held, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of traditional Japanese festival with grand fireworks festival, local eateries, and children's fairs.
Have a great time with the locals!

In Aibetsu Town, there are various accommodation facilities such as hot springs, campsites, and private lodgings, and there are plenty of options to meet the needs of visitors.
Enjoy a comfortable stay surrounded by nature.

Aibetsu Town is also popular as a donor destination for Furusato Nozei, and you can contribute to the local community through donations to support the charm of the town.
thank-you gift, there are "mushroom assortment", "beetroot pack", and accommodation tickets to hot spring facilities in the town.

Visit Aibetsu, Hokkaido, and plan a wonderful trip to harmonize with nature and enjoy the charm of the local area.
In this account, we will deliver sightseeing information and the latest recommended information of Aibetsu Town!
Thank you in advance!
  • Aibetsu
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Maitake mushroom
  • Mushrooms
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  • Sightseeing
  • Travel
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  • Hokkaido area
COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Management
Oct. 19, 2023
Introducing the post of the "Iwanai Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Iwanai, Hokkaido (hokkaido, Iwanai-chō) is a town located in the western part of Hokkaido. It is also famous as the birthplace of asparagus. In the town, there are sightseeing and activity experiences such as "auto camp Marine View", "Benkei no Tokake Rock", and "IWANAI RESORT". You can enjoy it.
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Iwanai Tourism Association
Oct. 12, 2023
Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers!
This is the Iwanai Tourism Association.
We will deliver tourist information and event information about Iwanai Town, Hokkaido.

This is my first post, and I will introduce Iwanai Town and sightseeing spots!

Iwanai, Hokkaido, is located in the western part of Hokkaido and is also famous as the birthplace of asparagus.
The name of Iwanai Town is said to be derived from the Ainu word "Iwau = sulfur, Nai = river".

The population is 11,173 (as of the end of August 2023 (Reiwa 5)), and the climate and weather are harsh in winter because it faces the Sea of Japan, but it is a relatively warm area in Hokkaido.
In addition, the average temperature in summer is about 25 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius.
In winter, the snowy scenery is attractive, and you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding.

Iwanai Town pumps "deep sea water" from the Sea of Japan and is used for local industry!
At the Iwanai Deep Sea Water Facility (Local Industry Support Center) in the town, it is possible to purchase Iwanai deep sea water for general use.
The mineral-rich deep sea water is perfect for cooking!

In Iwanai Town, you can spend a wonderful time in a beautiful natural environment and historical sights.
Introducing such attractive sightseeing spots in Iwanai Town!

The "Roadside Station Iwanai" and the product information center "Taramarukan" along the Iwanai Port Line provide tourist information about Iwanai Town.
Please use it as a reference for sightseeing! They also sell processed marine products such as the specialty products "tarako" and "Masuko" and "Taramaru goods".

Kikoin, where Kikoin Temple you can experience Japanese culture, is the oldest temple in Iwanai Town.
Designated as the first Tangible Cultural Property of Iwanai Town, the 6.8-meter-high wooden gold-leaf-painted Great Buddha is a masterpiece!
It is about a 10-minute walk from Roadside Station Iwanai.

Maruyama Observatory, located at the foot of Mt. Iwanai, is a tourist attraction that has been certified as a Japan Night View Heritage.
Not only during the day, but also the sunset scenery and night view are recommended!
The panoramic view overlooking Iwanai Town and the Shakotan Peninsula is a must-see.

Iwanai Town is also home to the "Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art" of the Japanese painter Kida Kinjiro, who spent his life in Iwanai.
Please enjoy the works of Kinjiro Kida exhibited by age.
In addition to Kida Kinjiro, events such as exhibitions and concerts of various painters are also held.

There are also spots where you can enjoy nature, such as mountain climbing and camping, which are recommended for outdoor lovers!

■Camp / auto camp place "Marine View"
The vast lawn is an attractive auto camp place.
There are areas of cottages, camper sites, car sites, and free tent sites, which can be used for different purposes.
The center house has showers, shops, laundry, library, and training rooms.

■Mountaineering: Mt. Iwanai, Mt. Raiden
Mt. Iwanai, which continues from the auto camp, is the most 1,086-meter-high mountain in the Niseko Mountains on the Sea of Japan side.
It is also recommended for rest and leisure activities such as hot springs and ski resorts.
There is also a 1,211-meter-high Mt. Raiden next door.
In both cases, alpine plants brightly dye the slopes in spring, and you can enjoy mountain trails while feeling nature.

■Bicycle rental/Kikoin Temple
It is also recommended to tour the beautiful scenery of Iwanai Town by bicycle.
Kikoin Temple offers free rental bicycles!
The reception is at the temple office in Kikoin Temple, so please visit if you wish.

Iwanai Town has plenty of comfortable accommodation facilities to meet the various needs of travelers.
When sightseeing in Iwanai, please choose from accommodations that suit your trip, such as minshuku from hotels and campsites.

Various events and festival are held in Iwanai Town.
At the "Iwanai Dotou Fireworks Festival" held in summer, 5,000 fireworks are launched on the surface of Iwanai Port, and it is impressive!
There are stage events and kitchen car stalls, and gourmet food is also substantial. (As of August 2023)

Finally, we will introduce "Furusato Nozei" information full of Iwanai Town's specialties!
We offer a variety of specialty products as thank-you gift.
Popular thank-you gift are "salted herring roe", "Special Roast Chicken", and "Kurashima Milk Cheese Butter Set"!
"tarako" and "Shinmeshi" are also recommended gems.

This time, we delivered some of the charms of Iwanai Town, Hokkaido!
Please visit Iwanai Town and enjoy a special time.
Thank you for your continued support!
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  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Iwanai Auto Campsite “Marine View”
  • Activities
  • Skiing/Snowboarding
  • Experiences
  • Sightseeing
  • Great view
  • Nature
  • Travel
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Aibetsu Town , Hokkaido
Oct. 18, 2023
Nice to meet you! It is Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido. In this first post, we will introduce the charm of Aibetsu Town in Hokkaido, one of the places that travel lovers should definitely visit at least once! Aibetsu Town, a town in Hokkaido with its vast nature, gastronomy, and warm people, is located in Kamikawa District, Ishikari Province, located in the center of Hokkaido. The population is about 2,500 (as of August 2023), and the weather (weather) can be about 30 degrees Celsius in summer and minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter due to the inland climate with temperature differences. The origin of the town's name is the slope of the terrain and the fast-flowing Aibetsu River, which is likened to an arrow, and the Ainu language of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, means "river of arrows". Signboards and country signs (signs with illustrations of the town's famous places and local products) in the town are an icon of the town and are also popular as photo spots! When you visit Aibetsu Town, please pay attention to the country sign depicted with the motif of the famous mushroom product. Now, we will guide you to some of the attractive sightseeing spots in Aibetsu Town! ■Mt. Ishigaki The largest natural gem of Aibetsu Town, Mt. Ishigaki, has been certified as a Japan Heritage Site. It is said to be the old battlefield of the Tokachi Ainu and the Ishikari Ainu, and it is a valuable place where you can feel the Ainu culture and history. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, especially the autumn leaves are a masterpiece! It is a recommended spot for those who like hiking and mountain climbing. ■Kinoko no Sato Aibetsu Auto Camping Ground Located along the Ishikari River, this campsite is surrounded by nature with a view of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. Shower rooms and coin laundries are also available, so you can spend a clean and comfortable time. ■Soji Momota Poetry Monument Soji Momota was a poet active in the Taisho and Showa periods. He liked the land of "Antaroma" (formerly Aibetsu Town) and was considering living there permanently. From this connection, a monument to the poem "Asakima" was erected. It is located in the precincts of Aiyama Shrine. Mt. Horai It is a small hill with an altitude of 260 m that is also popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms. After 1897 (Meiji 30) decided to designate the cherry trees as "town trees," about 600 cherry trees were planted. We also hold a cherry blossom festival when it is in full bloom! ◎Specialty products of Aibetsu Town◎ Introducing delicious specialties of Aibetsu Town! Aibetsu Town is also known as a mushroom production area, and produces (sells) four types of mushrooms: shiitake, maitake mushroom, enoki, and nameko. Maitake mushrooms are jumbo maitake mushrooms that are large in size and weigh more than 1 kg! Maitake mushrooms are high in nutrients and have the effect of boosting immunity, and are attracting attention as a healthy food. In the town, you can also enjoy dishes that use plenty of mushrooms, such as "mushroom ramen" and "mushroom donburi". In addition, at "Yabe Mushroom Farm", there is also a direct sales store for Maitake mushrooms! You can purchase Maitake mushrooms and raw jellyfish packed in bags. The delicious rice of Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido, is nurtured in a blessed natural environment with fresh water, and boasts a plump texture and sweetness! Rice such as "Ai-ippai / Nanatsuboshi", "Ai-ippai / Yumepirika", and "Aifukufuku / Mochi Rice" are carefully grown by farmers in Aibetsu Town, and it is a dish that you should definitely try when you visit the town. Beetroot (a spinach vegetable similar to turnips and radishes) is also one of the specialties cultivated abundantly in Aibetsu Town! It is a superfood called "eating blood transfusion" because it has an impressive bright red color and sweetness, and contains a lot of calcium and iron. The beets in Aibetsu Town are a variety called "Shirindora" and are characterized by a strong sweetness and little earthy smell. Aibetsu Shop, a site that sells beets in Aibetsu Town, also publishes beetroot recipes, so it is recommended as a reference for cooking! Aibetsu Town holds a variety of fun events and festival. Experience local culture and customs and make great memories! Here are some of the most attractive events and festivals. This is a chance to fully enjoy the charm of Aibetsu Town. ■Aibetsu Mushroom Festival Held every year in early September, the festival is a must-see event especially for mushroom lovers! At the 2023 (Reiwa 5), a mushroom pot with four types of mushrooms in a large pot was also sold. In addition, they sell exciting gourmet dishes such as "Hyakkusho-ikki Taki", which cooks 100 rice from Aibetsu Town in a cauldron and firewood! In addition to mushrooms, local specialties are sold, and there are many fun events at the festival. ■Aibetsu Summer Festival In summer, a local summer festival is held, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of traditional Japanese festival with grand fireworks festival, local eateries, and children's fairs. Have a great time with the locals! In Aibetsu Town, there are various accommodation facilities such as hot springs, campsites, and private lodgings, and there are plenty of options to meet the needs of visitors. Enjoy a comfortable stay surrounded by nature. Aibetsu Town is also popular as a donor destination for Furusato Nozei, and you can contribute to the local community through donations to support the charm of the town. thank-you gift, there are "mushroom assortment", "beetroot pack", and accommodation tickets to hot spring facilities in the town. Visit Aibetsu, Hokkaido, and plan a wonderful trip to harmonize with nature and enjoy the charm of the local area. In this account, we will deliver sightseeing information and the latest recommended information of Aibetsu Town! Thank you in advance!
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  • Aibetsu
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Maitake mushroom
  • Mushrooms
  • Rice
  • Ishigakiyama
  • Kinoko no Sato Aibetsu Auto Campsite
  • Souji Momota Poetry Monument
  • country sign
  • Horaiyama (Aibetsu Town)
  • ...and 10 others

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