Gokase Highland Ski Resort OPEN ✨ Today (12/19), the southernmost ski resort in Japan, Gokase Highland Ski Resort, opened ❄ An opening ceremony was held from 10:00, and skiers and snowboarders who had been eagerly awaiting this day attended 🎿🏂 The slopes are limited to about half their usual width, but the snowpack is solid 💡 As temperatures drop and more snow accumulates, the slopes should reach even better conditions 😊 Come and visit Gokase Highland Ski Resort this winter 😍⛄

*The photo was taken during a spring mountain-climbing event.* [Now Accepting Participants] The 20th Tenjiku Saiyuki Mountain Climb will be held! This mountain-climbing event takes you to Tenjiku, one of Reihoku’s landmarks and the highest peak on Amakusa Shimoshima. The 20th “Tenjiku Saiyuki Mountain Climb” will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025⛰. The roughly 11 km round trip offers panoramic views from the summit and refreshing forest bathing, and a local product sale will also be held, so please sign up for an autumn outing. Participants can also earn 20 Kumamoto Health Points✨ Register via the QR code or from the News section of our website! ▶ Schedule: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 9:30–14:00 09:30 Departure ceremony 10:10 Start 14:30 Goal (estimated) ▶ Meeting place: Amakusa Koba-no-Mori Nature School (former Koba Elementary School), 6118-2 Tororo, Reihoku ▶ Parking: Please use the Koba-no-Mori Nature School parking area (around the lodging building). ▶ Course: Approximately 11 km round trip ▶ Eligibility: People who are healthy on the day and can follow the event rules. Children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian. ▶ What to bring: Drinks, trash bags, towel, change of clothes, etc. ▶ Fee: Adults (high school students and older) ¥1,500; elementary and junior high students ¥500; preschool children free Fees will be collected at registration on the day. Please bring exact change if possible. ▶ Other: Rice ball bento (¥500) will be prepared for those who need it. If you would like one, please fill in the field at the end of the application form. This event accepts pre-registration only; there will be no on-site registration. Please provide information for every participant. The event may be canceled due to weather. In that case we will notify the email address you provided (if multiple people register together, we will contact the representative’s email address). Application deadline: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:00 PM

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! About 60 minutes by Train from Tokyo Central Tokyo Nature, "Akiruno City, Tokyo (Akirunoshi)" is a Healing Sightseeing spot that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. With its pure Valleys, seasonal flowers, historic shrines and traditional crafts, Akiruno City offers visitors a full taste of the charm of "Tokyo that is not like Tokyo". We will Broadcasting Information full of charm of "Akiruno City", which can be easily visited from the Central Tokyo, on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it! ◆ Access to Akiruno City, Tokyo 【Access by train】 Transfer to the Ome Line or Itsukaichi Line at Tachikawa Station on the JR Chuo Line and Get off at the last stop, Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. From the station, there are local buses to Akigawa Valley and Seotonoyu. 【Access by car】 About 20-30 minutes from the Chuo Expressway "Hachioji IC" or the Ken-O Expressway "Akiruno IC". It is also a perfect distance for a day trip. ◆Living with Nature in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City Akiruno City, Tokyo is located within about 40 to 50 km of Tokyo Central Tokyo and has a population of about 78,000 (as of April 2025). The mountains of the Kanto Mountain Range rise in the west, and the Itsukaichi Basin spreads out in the center. In 1995, Akigawa City and Itsukaichi Town merged to form the current Akiruno City. Surrounded by lush green mountains and rivers, agriculture and local industries are thriving. You can enjoy the Four Seasons of Norabou-na in Spring, River Activities in Summer, Autumn Leaves in Autumn, and Hot Spring in Winter. Urban functions and Nature coexist in a well-balanced manner, and it is attracting attention from people who want to move to Japan as a "Just the right amount of countryside". ◆ Popularity Sightseeing spot of Akiruno City, Tokyo ・Akigawa Valley It is a Valleys that can be said to be a symbol of Akiruno City. Akigawa Valley is a scenic spot where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Seasonal Nature, surrounded by clear streams and greenery, where you can enjoy River Activities, Barbecue, Autumn Leaves Picking, Hot Spring, etc. It is easy to visit even on a day trip and is ideal for climbing and camping. 【Access】About 10 minutes by bus + 5 minutes on foot from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (around Ishifunebashi) 【Best time to visit】Autumn leaves (November), Fresh greenery (June) ・Tokyo Summerland It is one of the largest leisure facilities in Tokyo. The indoor heated water pool "Adventure Dome" and the outdoor "Adventure Lagoon" with a streaming pool and thrilling slides are Popular with children and adults alike, and are Spots where you can play all day long. 【Open season】March to November (Closed in winter) 【Access】About 5 minutes by Car from Akiruno IC / There is a direct bus from Akigawa station and Hachioji stations ・Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain It is a spectacular scenery with about 10,000 hydrangeas blooming all over the slope. Famous landmarks cultivated by local farmers over 40 years, and many photographers Visit during the rainy season. Early in the morning or after After the rain is especially recommended. 【Best time to visit】Mid-June to early July 【Entrance fee】Adult 600 yen / Child 400 yen ・Akikawa Farmers Center Direct sales with Fresh Local vegetables, fruits, and Local processed products. Norabou-na and Local Rice are especially popular and sometimes sell out immediately. Freshly baked handmade bread and local side dishes are also on sale, so you can easily enjoy the Local flavors. ◆Traditional crafts and experiences in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City ・Gundo paper It is a high quality Washi paper inherited from the Edo period, and was used for lanterns, calligraphy, and shoji paper. It has been designated as an intangible cultural property of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and is still inherited by the Preservation Society. There are also Held in Workshop where you can experience papermaking. ◆ Akiruno City, Tokyo Specialty and Local cuisine ・Norabou-na It is a native vegetable of the cruciferous family. It has no peculiarities, is soft and easy to cook, making it an ideal ingredient for Ohitashi, stir-fry, tempura, etc. The season is around March to April, and Local people are also popular for "Norabou-na rice" and "Norabou-na egg-toji". ・Akikawa corn The Itsukaichi Highway, which runs through Akiruno City, was so popular for corn sales that it was called the "Corn Highway". Akikawa corn has a strong sweet taste and is characterized by the large size of each grain. ◆ Akiruno City, Tokyo Festival and Events ・Ninomiya Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival (Ginger Festival) At the Festival Rituals held on September 8 and 9 every year, it is said that if you eat ginger sold at the stalls lining the approach to the temple, you will not catch a cold, and you will be disease-free for one year. Mikoshi, Drums, Kagura, etc. are performed, and the whole town is dyed in the colors of the Festival. It is said that in the past, it was a Shinto ritual to pray for a disease-free life by dedication of ginger. ・ Shoichi Iwadashi Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Ina's festival) It is a festival rituals held every year on the Saturday and Sunday of the day before Respect for the Aged Day in September, and on the day of the festivals, 13 mikoshi and 6 festival floats parade along the Itsukaichi Highway, and the dashing shouts of men and women of all ages dressed in festival robes echo, and the highways are lined with lanterns and crowded with many people ・Akiru Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Itsukaichi Festival) Held in annually on September 29 and 30. The sight of the hexagonal Mikoshi, which is rare in Japan and exceeds 100 kan (about 375 km), parades through the town of Itsukaichi is a masterpiece. Lion dances and kagura are also performed, and you can feel the air and lively atmosphere of the History Shrine. ◆Tourist Information of Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City Akiruno City, Tokyo is a healing sightseeing spot filled with rich Nature, history, culture, and food that you can't think of as Tokyo. Fun can be enjoyed on a day trip, but it is also exceptional to spend a quiet night looking at the starry sky that cannot be experienced in the city. The Access from the Central Tokyo is good, and it is a city where you can spend your "own Quiet time". We will Broadcasting a recommendations in Akiruno City so that you can fully enjoy its charm, so please follow us!

Kiso Area Ski Resort Information 2024-2025 We will inform you of the scheduled opening dates of each ski resort this season. * There are subject to change due to weather, etc., so please check each Home page for details. A unique ski and snowboard area awaits you! Scheduled opening date of the ski resort ★12/14 (Sat) Kaida Highlands Maia Ski Resort (Kiso Town) Address: Kiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture Kaida Highlands Nishino 5346-1 ℡：0264-44-1111 ★12/20 (Fri) Ontake Ski Resort (Otaki village) Address: 3162 Otaki village, Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture ℡：0264-48-2240 ★12/20 (Fri) Nogi Pass Ski Resort (Nagawa, Matsumoto City) Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 1173-13 ℡：0263-79-2246 [Open period only] ★12/21 (Sat) Yabuhara Highlands Ski Resort (Kiso village) Address: 2857-16 Kiso Village, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Kiso Village, Nagano Prefecture ℡：0264-36-1622 ★12/21 (Sat) Kiso Fukushima Ski Resort (Kiso Town) Address: Kiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture Shinkai 10034 ℡：0264-27-6021

It is my wife and son in the sunflower field that I go to every summer.

Nice to meet everyone who watched the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Shibecha is the Tourism Association. Since this is my first post, I would like to introduce the Shibecha first. As for how to read "Shibecha", it is read as "shibechacho". The name of the town is derived from "Sipecha", which means "on the banks of a large river" in the Ainu language. With a population of 7,163 as of February 2023, Hokkaido Shibecha is located in Kawakami District, 40 kilometers northeast of the center of Kushiro City, and is the sixth largest town in Japan. It has an inland climate with hot summers and cold winters, and the annual temperature difference is larger than that of neighboring Kushiro City. The Shibecha is divided into "Tawadaira Area", "Nijibetsu area", "urban area", and "Toro and Kayanuma area". Here are some popular sightseeing spots in each area. 【Tawadaira Area】 ・Tawahei Observatory It is an observatory overlooking the 360-degree horizon. You can also enjoy camping, so it is convenient as a base for riders touring Hokkaido. ・Shibecha breeding farm Cows are raised by grazing on a vast ranch, and you can see cows and sheep playing peacefully in the surrounding area. 【Nijibetsu Area】 ・Mt. Nishibetsu It is an 800-meter-high mountain that is easy to climb even for beginners, which is visited by about 30,000 climbers a year. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Nekushi Plateau and precious alpine wildflowers. ・Lake Schwanbetsudam It is a popular lake for auto camping and rainbow trout fishing. You can catch large rainbow trout from summer to autumn. 【Urban Area】 ・Kushiro River Shibecha Ryokuchi Park It is a park located on the riverbed about 10 minutes on foot from JR Shibecha Station, and there is a park golf and event square, making it a spot that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. 【Toro / Kayanuma Area】 ・Shibecha Museum "Nitai To" It exhibits the history of Shibecha from the Jomon period to the modern era and natural materials such as insect specimens. In Shibecha, you can also enjoy leisure activities such as canoeing on the Kushiro River, smelt fishing on Lake Toro, lure and fly fishing on the Kushiro River, and cycling on the promenade of the Kushiro Marshland. There are plenty of accommodations, hot spring inns, and hotels, so please spend one day enjoying these sightseeing spots and leisure to the fullest! Access to the Shibecha is about 1 hour by train from Kushiro Station. Between Kushiro Station and Shibecha Station, you can also come to Shibecha on Japan's slowest train "Marsh Norokko-go" that runs slowly and leisurely during the summer, and the "SL Winter Marsh" that runs through the Shirogane Kushiro Marshland from January to March. We will continue to send out attractive Shibecha information, so thank you!

The fifth stage of the series "Kobe, Rediscovered" will deliver the Ferris wheel Wonder Wheel from Kobe Harborland. This very symbolic Ferris wheel was originally opened at a leisure facility called AOIA on Rokko Island, and was in the spotlight as the world's first large Ferris wheel with an illumination function. I had a very strong impression of this time, and I used to look at this Ferris wheel from the mountains with its sparkling in the sea at night. However, the leisure facilities were damaged by the earthquake, and the Ferris wheel was relocated here in Harborland. Now he is completely Lord-like. In the daytime, the Ferris wheel is iridescent with sunlight, and at night, the illuminations of people create an illusion. Harborland is very lively day and night. It is a large Ferris wheel that always accompanies the bustle with flowers.

At Niseko Village, you can enjoy golf in the midst of magnificent nature. Niseko Village has two golf courses, both of which are popular courses. 【Niseko Village Golf Course】 Dates of Operation: June 1, 2022 ~ October 10, 2022 This course won the World Golf Awards "Best Golf Course in Japan" category for the sixth time in 2021. It is easily accessible from hotels in Niseko Village, and you can challenge the 704-yard par 6 with a view of Mt. Yotei directly in front of you. You can enjoy a round unique to the resort in the vast nature, and it is a course that you will want to enjoy again and again, such as the ultra-long 721-yard hole and the green surrounded by a pond. After the hole-out, you can refresh your tired body in the hot spring that flows directly from your own source. 【Niseko Golf Course】 Opened period: April 27 Wed ~ November 6 Sun, 2022 It is about 17 kilometers from Niseko Village, or about a 20-minute drive. Designed by legendary professional golfer Arnold Palmer, who made golf known around the world, the 6,805-yard 18-hole hole. Currently, it is an all-self style, so you can enjoy golf with your friends without hesitation. Baths, showers, locker rooms, shops, and restaurants are not open, so you can play reasonably. If you want to enjoy golf in Niseko Village from early in the morning, we recommend using a hotel in Niseko Village. ・Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse ・Hinode Hills Niseko Village ・Hilton Niseko Village ・The Greenleaf Niseko Village ・Higashiyama Niseko Village, Ritz-Carlton Reserve All hotels have excellent access to the golf course 【Niseko Village Information】 [Address] 〒048-1592 Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido [Phone number] 0136-44-2211 [Access by JR] New Chitose Airport Station→ Sapporo Station→ Niseko Station New Chitose Airport Station→ Otaru Station→ Niseko Station Sapporo Station→ Otaru Station→ Niseko Station 15 minutes by bus or taxi from Niseko Station [Access by car] 1 hour 50 minutes from Chitose Airport 1 hour 50 minutes from Sapporo 3 hours and 30 minutes from Hakodate

Niseko Village is known as a global winter resort. Enjoy winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing at Niseko Village Ski Resort, a sacred place for powder snow overlooking Mt. Yotei. Niseko Village Ski Resort is usually open from early December to early April, and the 2022 season is scheduled from December 3, 2022 ~ April 9, 2023. There are a total of 27 courses, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced, and the all-mountain lift ticket is 8,500 yen for adults and 15,600 yen for two-day passes. Ski and snowboard rentals are accepted on the day without reservation, so you can visit empty-handed. There is also a well-stocked ski school, and international high-level instructors who can speak Japanese, English, and various other languages will give lessons on the slopes. At Niseko Village Ski Resort, you can enjoy winter and snow activities other than skiing and snowboarding! ・Snow rafting ・Snowmobile Adventure ・6-seater sled tour ・Snowshoe guided tour ・Cross-country skiing ・Fast Track Cat Skiing ・Snow rafting experience of working horses Please enjoy the fun of winter at Niseko Village Ski Resort. *Please note that these activities are by reservation only. If you want to enjoy winter sports without worrying about the time, we recommend using a hotel in Niseko Village. ・Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse ・Hinode Hills Niseko Village ・Hilton Niseko Village ・The Greenleaf Niseko Village ・Higashiyama Niseko Village, Ritz-Carlton Reserve All hotels have excellent access to the ski slopes. Why don't you make some memories of this winter at Niseko Village Ski Resort? 【Niseko Village Ski Resort Facilities】 [Address]〒048-1592 Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido [Phone number]0136-44-2211 [Business period] December 3, 2022 ~ April 9, 2023 planned [Business Hours] December 3~16 8:30~16:00 December 17~March 19 8:30~19:00 Night skiing period March 20~April 2 8:30~16:30 April 3~9 9:00~16:00

Here are some accommodation options in Niseko Village. In Niseko Village ・Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse ・Hinode Hills Niseko Village ・Hilton Niseko Village ・The Greenleaf Niseko Village ・Higashiyama Niseko Village, Ritz-Carlton Reserve There are 5 hotels. All hotels are easily accessible from ski resorts, golf courses, nature experience grounds, and pure, and have facilities such as restaurants, hot springs, and spas. We will welcome you with the best hospitality. Why don't you spend a blissful time while looking at Hokkaido's famous peak "Mt. Yotei"? Let's take a look at the features and recommended points of each hotel. 【Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse】 Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse is located in the heart of Niseko Village, close to the Shopping & Dining Complex complex. The 8 townhouses have an old-fashioned exterior reminiscent of the Edo period, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Japan house. A private concierge service with detailed service is provided, making it a space that satisfies all guests. 【Hinode Hills Niseko Village】 Hinode Hills Niseko Village is located in the heart of Niseko Village, as is Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse. Decorated with warm and beautiful furnishings, the Butique Hotel offers the same services and amenities as a luxury hotel. The hotel has a ski volleyball where you can leave your skis and snowboards, a rental corner, and a vending machine where you can purchase lift tickets. In addition, "Hinodehills Onsen", which can heal a tired body, has effects such as recovery after illness, fatigue recovery, health promotion, etc., and is also called "Bijin's Hot Spring" because it contains ingredients that have a skin-beautifying effect. 【Hilton Niseko Village】 Hilton Niseko Village is a Hilton Group hotel that offers high-quality accommodation services. This large-scale hotel has 506 guest rooms, including a restaurant, spa and hot spring facilities. Adjacent to the Niseko Gondola, you can easily reach the summit of Niseko Annupuri at an altitude of 1,000 meters. There are also dog-friendly rooms, so you can enjoy a hotel stay with your dog. 【The Greenleaf Niseko Village】 The Greenleaf Niseko Village is a mountain resort hotel with a view of the famous peak "Mt. Yotei" in front of it. The hotel has a total of 200 atmospheric rooms with views to satisfy mountain lovers. Enjoy a relaxing time at the buffet restaurant "Goshiki" and the relaxation facility "The Green Leaf Spa" where you can enjoy natural hot springs only in winter. 【Higashiyama Niseko Village, Ritz-Carlton Reserve】 Higashiyama Niseko Village and Ritz-Carlton Reserve are designed to incorporate the natural beauty of Hokkaido into their interiors so that you can feel the comfort of Niseko as it is. There are three dining restaurants where you can enjoy Hokkaido's food: Yukibana, Ume Lounge, and Sushi Nagi, and we visit local farmers to welcome customers every day with carefully selected ingredients. 【Niseko Village Information】 [Address] 〒048-1592 Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido [Phone number] 0136-44-2211 [Access by JR] New Chitose Airport Station→ Sapporo Station→ Niseko Station New Chitose Airport Station→ Otaru Station→ Niseko Station Sapporo Station→ Otaru Station→ Niseko Station 15 minutes by bus or taxi from Niseko Station [Access by car] 1 hour 50 minutes from Chitose Airport 1 hour 50 minutes from Sapporo 3 hours and 30 minutes from Hakodate

Nice to meet you who use Cool Japan Video! This is Niseko Village. I would like to introduce Niseko Village. Niseko Village is a large ski resort called Niseko United, which is a collective name for four vast ski resorts: Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village Ski Resort, Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort, and Niseko Hanazono Resort at the foot of Niseko Annupuri at an altitude of 1,308 meters. The powder snow quality is loved by skiers and boarders, and it is visited from all over the world. Niseko Village offers a wide range of facilities within its expansive grounds. 【Golf Course】 Niseko Village Golf Course Niseko Golf Course 【Ski Resort】 Niseko Village Ski Resort 【Hotel】 Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse Hinode Hills Niseko Village Hilton Niseko Village The Greenleaf Niseko Village Higashiyama Niseko Village, Ritz-Carlton Reserve 【Activities】 Nature Experience Ground "PURE" For the winter season, Niseko Village recommends Niseko Village Ski Resort, which is open from early December to early April. You can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing on the powder snow overlooking Mt. Yotei. There are a total of 27 courses, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced, and the all-mountain lift ticket is 7,500 yen for adults and 13,800 yen for 2 days. At the nature experience ground "pure", you can experience various things in the great outdoors, such as walking on country roads in search of Hokkaido's wildlife, riding mountain bikes, and flying around in the air on a zipline. In addition, you can enjoy the restaurant "Wine & Dine" where you can taste fresh vegetables and seafood from the local Hokkaido, shopping facilities built in machiya buildings where you can feel as if you have traveled back in time, and heal the fatigue of your trip at the spa and hot springs. 【Niseko Village Information】 [Address] 〒048-1592 Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido [Phone number] 0136-44-2211 [Access by JR] New Chitose Airport Station→ Sapporo Station→ Niseko Station New Chitose Airport Station→ Otaru Station→ Niseko Station Sapporo Station→ Otaru Station→ Niseko Station 15 minutes by bus or taxi from Niseko Station [Access by car] 1 hour 50 minutes from Chitose Airport 1 hour 50 minutes from Sapporo 3 hours and 30 minutes from Hakodate

Kashogyōen Okujozankei Onsen Kasho Gyoen is located in Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. There is Jozankei Onsen in Jozankei, which is famous nationwide. Jozankei Onsen is a hot spring resort with a history of more than 150 years since its opening, and is a popular tourist destination for overseas travelers, attracting 2.4 million visitors annually. It is about 26 kilometers from downtown Sapporo, about 1 hour by car, and is convenient for transportation, and is surrounded by nature, so there are plenty of popular activity spots. There are many ways to play, such as skiing, horseback riding, canoeing, orchards, and park golf courses. The Jozankei area is designated as Shikotsu-Toya National Park, so you can enjoy camping. Jozankei Onsen has a very long history, and more than 150 years ago, in the 2nd year of Keio 1866, the Shugen monk "Bisen Jozan" met this area with the guidance of the Ainu people and pioneered it as a hot spring area, so it was named "Jozankei". Since then, it has healed many people for many years and continues to this day. The spring quality of Jozankei Onsen is a colorless and transparent sodium chloride spring called "hot water" as a hot spring with a high heat retention effect. There are 56 springs, and they gush out abundantly from cracks in the bedrock on the riverbank. In addition, in Jozankei, the "Kappa Legend" has been handed down for a long time, and you can see Kappa statues here and there in the hot spring town. There are 21 statues in total, so it is recommended to take a walk in the hot spring town and look for the Kappa statue. In the Jozankei area, there are more than 20 hotels and ryokans including this hotel. There are also plenty of day-trip hot springs. When traveling to Hokkaido, please visit Jozankei. A historic hot spring town awaits you. To make a reservation for a stay at our hotel "Kamatsu Gyoen", please visit the official website listed in your profile. We offer a variety of plans to welcome you. ◆Kamatsu Gyoen Facility Information Details◆ 【Address】〒061-2301 857 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 【Phone number】011-598-2661 【Access Shuttle Bus】 A free shuttle bus runs from Sapporo Station every day. Reservations are required, so please contact us by phone. 【Access by car】 About 1 hour and 25 minutes from New Chitose Airport About 1 hour and 10 minutes from JR Sapporo Station