Autumn Nishiokoppe Marche
September 20th (Sunday) to 21st (Monday, holiday)
Join us for the Autumn Nishiokoppe Marche over two days!

At the entrance of Nishiokoppe Roadside Station "Kamu" along National Route 239.

It will be held both days from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The vendors are as follows:

▶ Yumura Forest Garden
Tempura soba and udon made from Nishiokoppe ingredients, tempura of Yamabe, chiffon cake with birch sap, and Setoushi-kun baked goods with birch sap

▶ Ezo Deer Balls
Ezo deer balls and red wine stewed deer meat

▶ Seiryu no Sato
Vegetables from Nishiokoppe

▶ Puppet Theater Circle Doremi
Children's festival

▶ Meguru Bookstore Nekoze / First Appearance / (September 21st only)
Used books

If you're passing by,
please stop by!

Organized by: Nishiokoppe Marche Executive Committee

#Nishiokoppe Village #Autumn Marche #Roadside Station #Kamu #Vendors

Event Announcement📣

On Saturday, September 12th, the "Tomuraushi Onsen Festival" will be held at Tomuraushi Onsen, Higashitaisetsusou in Shintoku Town😊

As a token of our gratitude, we will offer free day-use bathing on that day, along with popular 100-yen vegetable filling and many fun activities including local food stalls and merchandise🎵

We invite you to come and enjoy with your family and friends🤗

🔶Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday) from 12:00 to 16:00 (Rain or shine)

🔶Venue: Tomuraushi Onsen, Higashitaisetsusou (Parking and inside the facility)

*Please note that the free shuttle bus for day-use (reservation required) is fully booked. We appreciate your understanding.
We look forward to your visit by private car🚗

🔶Contact Information
Tomuraushi Onsen, Higashitaisetsusou TEL: 0156-65-3021 (Reception hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)


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Event Announcement📣

The 28th Lifelong Learning Festival Plaza Matsuri will be held for two days from September 5 (Saturday) to September 6 (Sunday)😊
Learn! Interact! Discover! This is the annual Plaza Festival packed with all aspects of lifelong learning activities🎵

At the venue, there will be panel displays where you can learn about animal welfare and animal rights. In the "Exciting Experience Plaza," you can enjoy making pet bottle windmills and playing with vegetable stamps.

Additionally, there will be performances and dance presentations by children, experience sessions, and a flash mental calculation experience. A lottery will also be held, where you can win ferry goods from the Tomakomai Port Ferry!

This event allows both adults and children to learn and have fun through various activities and experience programs.
Hello Kitty will also join us on September 5🎵

Together with the Tokachi Marche, enjoy a delightful time with your family and friends🤗

Date: September 5, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
September 6, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Tokachi Plaza, inside the building

Admission: Free

Contact: Tokachi Plaza TEL: 0155-22-7890



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Nagano's soul food, "oyaki"
is a local dish from Nagano Prefecture made with a dough of wheat or buckwheat flour, wrapped around various fillings such as vegetables, wild plants, mushrooms, and sweet red bean paste.
Today, I would like to introduce you to the oyaki from "Azumidō" 😄
They offer over 40 different types of oyaki throughout the year.
Inside the shop, there is an irori (traditional sunken hearth) where you can grill and enjoy the oyaki you purchase.♫
Located right by the Azumino Interchange, make sure to stop by Swan Garden when you visit Azumino!

How about waking up to a sweet aroma in the morning?

On the buffet table, you'll find
colorful vegetables,
Hokkaido potato butter croquettes, and fluffy scrambled eggs made with local eggs.
And, pancakes that you can cook yourself.

Enjoy a breakfast featuring Hokkaido ingredients,
savoring the blessings of nature🍚✨

Take a leisurely morning in Kussharo, a slightly luxurious time.
May such moments add color to your journey☀

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2026 Limited to this summer! "Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry"
An original curry made with fresh and delicious summer vegetables from Azumino!
Available at 15 local restaurants

Serving period: Until Monday, August 31, 2026
*Please note that the situation may change depending on each restaurant's circumstances

This time, we introduce 【café twinkle】

Its name is "Tomato Curry Doria with Summer Vegetables and Ground Meat."

The hot doria baked in a stone oven is exciting even before you eat it. When you dig in with a spoon, you find a creamy white sauce and curry under the gooey cheese, which pairs well with multigrain rice.

The vegetables used in the curry are fresh, allowing you to taste their natural sweetness. The cheese, white sauce, and curry harmonize perfectly, appealing to women's preferences. However, the portion is substantial, ensuring that men will also be satisfied.

Additionally, I enjoyed a great weekday lunch that comes with a mini salad and drink. After much deliberation, I chose the popular Margherita pizza lunch. The wood-fired pizza is made with domestically-produced wheat, giving it a chewy texture, and it is delicious!

The dining space has both first and second floors, and this time I had lunch on the second floor. The L-shaped counter seats by the window offer a prime view of the Northern Alps. Next to it, there are spacious sofa seats prioritized for families with babies, allowing families to dine comfortably.

The cat-themed decor creates a lovely atmosphere, making it a great place to relax.

----------------- Store Information -----------------
café twinkle

【Address】
2218-2 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture 399-8303

【Phone】
0263-88-7537

【Business Hours】
Lunch 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Last Order until 2:00 PM)

【Closed】
Irregular holidays (announced on Instagram monthly)

【Parking】
Parking available

Please check with the store for the latest information.
Don't forget to like and save for future reference!

2026 Limited to this summer! 'Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry'
An original curry made with fresh and delicious summer vegetables from Azumino!
Available at 15 local restaurants

Serving period: Until Monday, August 31, 2026
*Please note that this may change depending on each restaurant's situation

Introducing this time is 【Ramen & Cafe Mugi Kobo Kakashi】

The concept of the shop is "a ramen shop that can be easily entered by a woman alone"
The exterior is stylish and Western, as it also serves as a cafe
The shop is equipped with a barrier-free entrance

What I had was the 'Rich and Delicious Vegetable Curry Ramen'
As stated on the menu, "Curry x Ramen is the fateful meeting of national dishes!!"
The carefully simmered curry and ramen soup create an addictive flavor
You can top it with fried summer vegetables yourself
Additionally, for an extra charge, you can choose from a variety of toppings like small rice, cheese, chashu, and flavored eggs, which is another charm
(The types of vegetables may vary slightly depending on the day's supply)

Also, I recommend the most popular 'Natural Ingredient Salt Ramen'
The soup is simply delicious! You get hooked on its light yet rich flavor!
All ramen uses natural ingredients, focusing on salt, and the broth is made by carefully extracting Mongolian rock salt over 72 hours
The noodles are slightly thin and curly. They feel gentle on the stomach
It was so delicious that I ended up drinking it all!

In addition to ramen, the menu is rich with meals like hamburgers and grilled meat plates
The cafe menu is also abundant, with various desserts to choose from, making it a place to relax and unwind

Near the shop, you can find Azumino City New General Gymnasium ANC and Nanbu Park.
Please stop by before or after your exercise!

----------------- Store Information -----------------
Ramen & Cafe Mugi Kobo Kakashi

【Address】
182-8 Toyoshina, Azumino City, 399-8205

【Phone】
0263-87-6578

【Business Hours】
Lunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinner 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

【Regular Holiday】
Tuesday (the following day if it's a holiday)

【Parking】
Dedicated parking available

Please confirm the latest information with the shop.
Don't forget to like and save so you can review it later!

2026 Limited this summer! 'Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry'
An original curry made with fresh and delicious summer vegetables from Azumino!
Available at 13 local restaurants.

Serving period: until Monday, August 31, 2026
*Please note that the availability may change depending on each restaurant's situation.

This time, we introduce 【Toyoshina Bandoko】

The dish is called 'Vegetable Curry Set'
*This is a weekday lunch menu exclusive!

Using fresh local vegetables, it offers a rich flavor that perfectly balances umami, sweetness, and spiciness.

Additionally, it comes with a soft-boiled egg, making it the ultimate combination with the creamy yolk in the curry!

Besides the curry, it includes soba, salad, and a hot spring egg in this value menu.

Another recommended dish is the Shinshu specialty 'Otouji Soba.' Unlike many places that serve it in large pots for two or more, you can order it from just one serving.

The restaurant is a long-established establishment located in a robust old house from the late Edo period, offering soba made with Azumino's famous water and local ingredients in its traditional cuisine.

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Toyoshina Bandoko

【Address】
5703-16 Toyoshina, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture 399-8205
About a 9-minute walk from Toyoshina Station on the JR Oito Line

【Phone】
0263-72-6767

【Business Hours】
Lunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (L.O)
Dinner 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (L.O)

【Closed】
Mondays (open for lunch only on holidays)

【Parking】
Parking available

For the latest information, please check with the restaurant.
Don't forget to like and save for future reference!

Today, I visited Iroha and Inconeri for their breakfast collaboration.
We had savory pancakes (not sweet Taiwanese crepes), salty soy milk soup, and seasonal vegetable side dishes from Inconeri.
The breakfast collaboration will take place tomorrow from 9 AM to 12 PM.
My motivation for learning Chinese has increased. Thank you! 😊💖

2026 Limited this summer! "Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry"
An original curry made with fresh and delicious summer vegetables from Azumino!
Available at 15 local restaurants.

Serving period: Until Monday, August 31, 2026
*Please note that this may change depending on each restaurant's situation.

This time, we introduce "Oshokujidokoro Misato"

As soon as you enter, you will see a tank with fish swimming happily, and there are plenty of comics to enjoy.
With counter seating, tables, and tatami rooms, you can enjoy meals with various groups.
The menu is extensive, and you can choose the amount of rice, making it a place you will want to visit repeatedly.

The "Curry with Lamb and Cilantro" is an adult curry that becomes addictive after just one bite. It’s spicy and perfect for summer, guaranteed to energize you, with fresh tomatoes adding a refreshing accent. The fragrant cilantro and freshly squeezed lemon enhance the flavor, making it easy to keep eating.

I also tried the popular "Shinshu Salmon Donburi."
The vibrant orange and beautiful Shinshu salmon is the pride of Shinshu. It comes with a salad and small side dishes, providing a satisfying portion. Be sure to try this as well.

----------------- Store Information -----------------
Oshokujidokoro Misato

【Address】
5059-10 Horikane, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, 399-8303

【Phone】
0263-72-6952

【Business Hours】
Lunch: Reservations only
Dinner: 18:00 - 22:00

【Closed】
Wednesdays

Please check with the restaurant for the latest information.
Don't forget to like and save this for future reference!

2026 Limited to this summer! "Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry"
An original curry made with fresh and delicious summer vegetables from Azumino!
Available at 13 local restaurants.

Serving period: Until Monday, August 31, 2026
*Please note that this may change depending on each restaurant's situation.

Today, we introduce "Village Azumino"

which offers "Chicken Tomato & Black Keema Curry," allowing you to enjoy two types of curry at once.

The Chicken Tomato Curry is visually appealing with large chunks of meat, which crumble beautifully and are well-cooked. The impactful black Keema Curry is made with bamboo charcoal powder, offering a rich flavor that makes you want to eat it again and again. Above all, the sausage unique to this curry was exquisite! The homemade sausage primarily uses Shinshu pork, but surprisingly includes Shinshu salmon, making it light yet allowing you to truly taste the Shinshu salmon.

We also enjoyed the "Jumbo Fried Shrimp Omelet Rice." The large fried shrimp that overflows from the bento box is satisfying! It's perfect for those who want to eat their fill. It comes with miso soup made with homemade miso and a salad.

Not just for lunch, the rice served at Village Azumino comes from the Chūgyū District, and many vegetables used are also from the Chūgyū District.

Reservations are required for lunch, so please make sure to book ahead before heading out.

Village Azumino is conveniently located near the Azumino Interchange, offering various enjoyable experiences. You can also enjoy day-use bathing, making it a great stop before heading home from your trip. Additionally, there's the Azumino Glass Studio, where you can observe and experience glass-making, and the Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Museum, home to Japan's leading insect ecology researcher and nature photographer. With a large parking lot and share cycle ports available, it serves as a great starting point for your travels.

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Village Azumino

【Address】
6780 Toyoshina Minamihotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture 399-8201

【Phone】
0263-72-8568

【Business Hours】
Reservations only (Weekdays 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM)

【Closed】
Second Tuesday of every month (Open in August)
Please check with the restaurant for the latest information.
Also, don't forget to like and save for future reference!

2026 Limited this summer! "Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry"
An original curry made with fresh and delicious summer vegetables from Azumino!
Available at 15 local restaurants.

Serving period: Until Sunday, August 31, 2026
*Please note that the availability may change depending on each restaurant's situation.

This time, we introduce "Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry at Restaurant Abe"

A retro-style, traditional Western-style restaurant. It's popular among people of all ages.
With a rich menu, you might find it hard to decide what to order! Despite being generous in portion, the prices are very reasonable.

A mountain of rice topped with a generous serving of nine kinds of deep-fried summer vegetables, making it quite filling!
The vegetables are said to be made from fresh local ingredients.
The curry has a gentle flavor, with a spicy kick that comes later, making it a delicious dish.
Don't miss out on trying the homemade pickles as well.

Additionally, we enjoyed the popular hamburger course lunch.
Includes soup, salad, hamburger steak, rice or bread, dessert, and a drink.
It's truly a satisfying lunch that makes you want to come back for more.

----------------- Store Information -----------------
Restaurant Abe

【Address】
8148-6 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture 399-8303

【Phone】
0263-82-6047

【Business Hours】
Lunch 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Dinner 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

【Closed】
Irregular holidays

【Parking】
Dedicated parking available

Please check with the restaurant for the latest information.
Don't forget to like and save so you can refer back later!

The restaurant has many table seats, and some seats offer a view of the Northern Alps.
Recommended courses are listed, and it's impressive that the calories are noted.
The hamburger is juicy and large, providing a satisfying meal.
A completely satisfying lunch
There's also a children's lunch available, and they provide toys to keep kids entertained while waiting for their food, which is great!
It's often fully booked, so making a reservation is recommended.

Toon City Sakuranoyu Kankobussan Center

A hub for tourism and local products in Toon City, featuring a direct sales store for agricultural products and an eat-in area along with a tourist information center.
【Direct Sales Store for Agricultural Products】
We sell agricultural products and processed goods produced and processed within Toon City, as well as various handmade crafts. Specialty products from neighboring cities that have exchanges with Toon City are also available.

【Eat-In Area and Tourist Information Center】
We offer menus utilizing "ingredients" from Toon City in our eat-in corner. Additionally, we provide information on tourist attractions and local specialties, along with brochures. We also have Wi-Fi facilities for tourists to gather information.
We are also selling "Toon Mystery Walk," where you can solve mysteries while strolling around the area for about 2 kilometers.

【Hometown Experience Building】
Bicycle rentals are available starting from one hour. We mainly offer electric bicycles that can safely navigate the surrounding slopes.
*Helmets are available for free rental
●Electric Bicycle (Road Type)
3 units 400 yen/1 hour
●Electric Bicycle (Normal Type with Basket)
5 units 400 yen/1 hour
●Cross Bike
2 units 250 yen/1 hour
●Children's Bicycle
5 units 200 yen/1 hour
We also hold events such as cooking classes and experience workshops that utilize local products and features from within the city.

【Address】
2098 Kitakata Ko, Toon City, Ehime Prefecture
TEL: 089-993-8054
FAX: 089-968-2166
【Business Hours】
Direct Sales Store for Agricultural Products: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Closed on the 4th Wednesday, January 1st – 5th, December 31st
Tourist Information Center: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Closed every Tuesday, 4th Wednesday, January 1st – 3rd, December 29th – 31st
【Access】
Immediately from the Iyo Railway Bus stop "Sakuranoyu" (about 50 minutes by bus from Matsuyama Station to Sakuranoyu)
About 5 minutes by car from Kawauchi IC.

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for July📣
Hello everyone! Here is the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in July!♪
This month, following the "Beauty and Healing Detour Marche" on Saturday, July 11th (at Reihoku Town Community Center Gymnasium), the marche will be held consecutively!
(There will also be the Jatto Festival & Peiron Tournament on July 18th and 19th!)

👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀
❣At the "Reihoku Sunset Marche," local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes will be available for sale. This time, in addition to the "Ama-kusa Bankan" and small onions available for bulk purchase, you can also experience a veggie check to see how much vegetables you consume regularly!
We look forward to your visit! 😊 Don't forget to bring your shopping bag! 🛍✨

【Items for Sale】
・Asparagus
・Ama-kusa Bankan (bulk purchase)
・Okra
・Rice🌾
・Side Dishes (various)
・Pumpkin
・Water Spinach
・Chiffon Cake
・Small Onions (bulk purchase)
・Tsurumurasaki
・Mini Tomatoes

🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔
Reihoku Sunset Marche
【Date】Sunday, July 12th, from 1 PM to 3 PM
【Location】Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association (Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center, 4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku Town)

"This summer vacation, create unforgettable memories here." Enjoy the breathtaking rice terraces overlooking the sea and feel the pleasant sweat. What awaits after is freshly cooked "new rice" and juicy BBQ…!

Thank you for always following the posts from the Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association! Today, we have an announcement for a special event that you absolutely must experience this summer✨
In the beautiful "High-altitude rice terraces" that Reihoku proudly boasts, we will hold a 【Rice Harvesting & New Rice BBQ Experience】!🌾🍖
The seedlings we planted together in spring have soaked up the blessings of the sun and are finally ready for the golden harvest.
This is not just a farming activity. Harvesting rice while feeling the refreshing summer breeze and the blue sea before your eyes offers an emotion that cannot be experienced in the city.
Moreover! After working up a sweat, enjoy the freshly harvested "new rice" in this stunning setting. Let’s have the best lunch time with sizzling meat and vegetables on the grill🤤
This will surely be a special day not only for children's free research and summer memories but also for adults to refresh their minds! To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we are limiting participation to the first 15 sign-ups, so if you're interested, please apply early! We look forward to kicking off the best summer together with all of you!

📅 Event Overview
〇 Date: Saturday, August 8 (Rain or shine, but will be canceled in case of severe weather)
〇 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
〇 Location: Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture (near "Nōkō no Hi")
〇 Participation Fee (including lunch and insurance): Adults 3,000 yen, Elementary school students 1,500 yen
*Payment will be made in cash at the reception on the day. Please help us by bringing exact change.
〇 Capacity: First 15 participants
〇 What to bring: Hat, drink, towel, clothes that can get dirty
📬 How to Apply
① Go to the profile of this account
② Tap the URL in the profile section
③ Fill out the required information in the dedicated application form and send it!
*The application deadline is Sunday, August 2, but we will close applications as soon as the capacity is reached.

BBQ at the rice terraces with a view of the sea sounds amazing, doesn’t it?✨ If you want to go, please 【save】 this and share it with family and friends you want to go with!

【Gathering of Kabu!】
The longest day of the year with the most sunlight.
With the sunrise, about 20 Kabu riders set off from GA.KOPPER Ground.

The "Geshi Kabu" event where Kabu riders gather on the summer solstice.
This year marks the 5th edition!

On Saturday, June 20th, the day before the solstice,
Kabu began to arrive one after another from early afternoon,
and familiar faces greeted each other with lively conversation.

It was a bit chilly that day, with a misty rain falling.
Even so, the chatter among the Kabu riders never ceased…!

As a fire was lit behind GA.KOPPER,
the Kabu riders naturally gathered around,
enjoying a relaxing time with drinks in hand.

At this year's Geshi Kabu,
the word "Geshi" was seen everywhere, on T-shirts, sake barrels, and masu.

Gathered around the fire, both Kabu and people formed a circle,
sipping sake and savoring meat and vegetables.

The loudest cheers erupted when the pizza baked in the earth oven was served.
Instead of "Pizza Hut," the "Kabu Hut" delivered pizzas to participants on Kabu! 🍕

With our stomachs filled,
we danced to the live performance of the Hokkaido Bon Dance and the Geshi Kabu Ondo, and gradually made our way into the room.

The sunrise on the summer solstice was at 3:42 AM.
Despite the fun, everyone had an early departure.

Though we all started off together,
we set off at our own pace in our desired directions.

Thank you for joining us from all over the country!
Let’s meet again at the next Geshi Kabu~ 👋

#Geshi Kabu #Kabu
#GA.KOPPER #Geshi Bashiri

✨Introducing recommended gourmet dishes from Michi-no-Eki Nakajo staff✨

〈Don't forget to tap the "save mark" if you want to revisit this later!〉

‘Hiyashi Obukko’
This summer limited menu, ‘Hiyashi Obukko,’ which was popular last year, now features two varieties: ‘Pumpkin Soup’ and ‘Soy Milk Soup’!
＜What is Obukko＞
‘Obukko’ is a local dish from the Nakajo region of Nagano City.
It is a specialty dish made by simmering thick, chewy flat noodles with plenty of vegetables such as daikon, carrots, and mushrooms, all based on Shinshu miso.


‘Takeout Sanzoku-yaki’
Shinshu's famous ‘Sanzoku-yaki’ is also available for takeout! Enjoy juicy Sanzoku-yaki that you can eat with one hand. ‘Deer Meat Croquettes’ are also available and popular.


‘Deer Curry’
We are selling luxurious retort curry made with 100% deer meat from Nagano Prefecture, slowly simmered with onions and spices, at our shop.


【Recommended Information】
‘Obukko Insulated Bag Giveaway’
When you purchase three items: spicy miso, Obukko's miso sauce, and frozen Obukko noodles, you will receive an original ‘Obukko Insulated Bag’! *Limited quantity available


・Basic Information
‘Michi-no-Eki Nakajo’ @michinoeki_nakajo
【Address】1704 Sumiyaki, Nakajo, Nagano City
【Phone Number】026-267-2188
【Business Hours】
・Shop
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
・Dining Place Mamettai
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Light meals will be served between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM.)
・Direct Sales Office
April – November / 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
December – March / 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
*Closed every Wednesday from December to March


#Michi-no-Eki #Michi-no-Eki Gourmet #Michi-no-Eki Nakajo #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

"Gyugyutto, a compact roundup of tourist information"
At the recent Okhotsk Fair held at Chi-Ka-Ho
we distributed an A4 double-sided summary of Nishiokoppe Village tourist information.

Eat, stay, play, shop…

I thought about what first-time visitors to Nishiokoppe Village would want to know and carefully selected information, so I decided to post it on social media too!

〇 Access
Since the event venue was sapporo station
I looked into travel options from sapporo station to Nishiokoppe Village.

It takes about four to six hours by car 🚙
It’s a bit of a short road trip.

There are gas stations in the village, so
you can feel reassured if you come by car 🙌

〇 Eat, stay, play…
Some facilities are open only in summer.

In addition to the images, there are events and outdoor activities you can enjoy in nature.

〇 Souvenirs
You can buy souvenirs not only at Roadside Station Kamu and Hotel Rimu
but also at local shops.

Some items are offered as hometown tax return gifts (furusato nozei)
and some are available from online shops ✨

Hometown tax sites >>
Satofull, Rakuten Furusato Nozei, Furusato Choice

> Milk Design, which handles grass-fed milk

> Seto Beef Farm, which grows and sells vegetables

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Last year, Nishiokoppe Village released a new tourism pamphlet
that provides more detailed introductions to each facility’s appeal and basic information.

For general tourism inquiries,
please feel free to contact the Nishiokoppe Village Tourist Information Center the Rizumu.

📞 0158-85-7125
📩 ni.kankouannai at mark gmail.com

#Okhotsk #Access #Stay #Eat #Drink #Shop"

🍅✨[New Release!]✨🍅

Announcing the launch of "Kimobetsu Tomato Liqueur"!

This liqueur uses fresh tomatoes carefully grown by Takaha Farm in town. It contains a generous 50% tomato juice, creating a fruity liqueur.

Made possible with the cooperation of Hori Store, Yoichi Liqueur Factory, JA Shinotaru, and Kimobetsu Tourism Association, this is the taste of Kimobetsu! Serve chilled and enjoy neat. Please try it once 😊

Available at Seven-Eleven Kimobetsu Town Store and Kimobetsu Tourism Association

Event Announcement 📣

The 23rd Shihoro Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 😊

Enjoy an autumn market selling agricultural and livestock products, processed goods, and local specialties, along with the Shihoro Taste Market offering Shihoro beef loin cut steaks, oshiruko (sweet red bean soup with mochi), and udon, plus all-you-can-fill bag deals for potatoes and onions to savor the flavors of fall 🧅🥔

The festival also features a timed challenge to eat an exact weight called the “Eat and Match the Weight” game, a “Eat and Win!! Grand Lottery,” the Calbee Quiz Rally, and many other attractions 🎵🎵
*For each meal purchased at the Shihoro Taste Market, you will receive one lottery ticket.*

We look forward to welcoming many visitors 🤗

📍Date and Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00–13:30
📍Location: Shihoro Town Rural Sports Park, Special Event Area

📌Contact
Shihoro Harvest Festival Executive Committee TEL: 01564-5-5220 (Shihoro Town Hall Industrial Promotion Division)

https://www.shihoro.jp/tourism/detail.php?content=1111

Event Announcement 📣

The 70th Iwanai Senkyo Autumn Leaves Festival will take place on Sunday, October 12th, 2025 😊

The program is packed with attractions, including a karaoke contest, a Yuu Oe kayō show, YOSAKOI Soran performances, a mountain-harvest grand bingo, and a vegetable weight-guessing quiz 🎵
You can also buy local farm produce such as grab-bag vegetables, and enjoy autumn flavors like charcoal-grilled chicken and jingisukan at the autumn food corner, with food trucks on site 😍

※Karaoke contestants should register between 10:30 and 11:00, so please arrive early.
Children are more than welcome to participate!! Applications will be accepted at the venue on the day.
If there are many applicants, participants will be chosen by lottery, so please understand in advance.
Please bring your karaoke CD (sound source).

📍Date and Time: Sunday, October 12th, 2025, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍Location: Iwanai Senkyo
※In case of rain, the opening ceremony and the kayō show will be held at the Kawanishi Agricultural Training Center starting at 12:00 PM.

🔶Special Shuttle Bus Information 🚌
📍Fare: Round-trip 3,000 yen (children half price)
📍Outbound: Departing Obihiro Station Bus Terminal at 9:20 AM
📍Return: Departing Iwanai Senkyo at 2:25 PM
※You can board at Tokachi Bus Head Office, Sanjo High School, Shirakaba-dori 19-jo, and Shirakaba-dori 16-jo stops.
For bus reservations and inquiries
TEL: 0155-23-5171
※In case of rain, times and locations may change, so please inquire.

We look forward to seeing you there 🤗


https://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/tourism/matsuri/1005852.html

Event Announcement📣

This year marks the 50th Autumn Harvest Festival, the "Umaissho Shintoku Daisetsu Festival" 😊

Enjoy the annual all-you-can-pack fresh local vegetables, a fruit sale from our sister city Higashine in Yamagata Prefecture, Shintoku’s specialty soba and grilled meat, plus stage shows and a lottery while savoring local ingredients 🎵

The stage show features a performance by the Shintoku Junior High School Brass Band and special appearances by artists connected to the town!!

Local shops and a kei-truck market will also set up stalls to liven up the venue alongside the stage shows.
Please come and enjoy this family-friendly event for all ages in the green setting of Kutchan Park 🤗

Date and Time: Sunday, October 5 — 10:00 to 14:00
Venue: Kutchan Park

A free round-trip shuttle bus will operate 🚌
※Free shuttle buses run from in front of the Shintoku Town Community Center and JR Shintoku Station.
Departure: From Shintoku Town Community Center 9:30 / JR Shintoku Station 9:35
Return: From Kutchan Park 14:15


https://shintoku-town.net/spot/taisetsu-matsuri/

Event Announcement📣

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the special north-side venue of Roadside Station Nakasatsunai hosts the "Roadside Station Fair"! 😊

Experience pony-drawn carriage rides, street performances, and a wide range of hands-on and exhibition booths plus workshops!!

We offer many popular programs, including the ever-popular "All-You-Can-Fill Fresh Vegetables" bag, a fun raffle, and "Peetan’s Rock–Paper–Scissors!" 🎵

📍Date and Time: Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10:00–14:00
📍Venue: Roadside Station Nakasatsunai, north-side special venue

📌Pony carriage rides (paid)
📍Fee: 200 yen per person
📍Times: 10:00 — 60 people, 11:10 — 40 people

📌All-You-Can-Fill Fresh Vegetables (paid)
📍Price: 300 yen per bag ※One bag per person
📍Times: 11:00 and 13:00 — 70 bags available each session on a first-come, first-served basis

📌Fun Raffle
Receive one coupon for every 500 yen spent at participating stores; two coupons allow entry to the raffle.
📍Raffle Time: 10:00–13:50
📍Participating Stores: Roadside Station tenants and Roadside Station Fair vendors (including food trucks)

You can also enjoy local autumn flavors at the Autumn Harvest Market and from food trucks 🍁

Bring your family and friends and come visit Roadside Station Nakasatsunai 🤗

https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/information/information-5852/

Event Announcement 📣

On Sunday, September 28, the 44th Shikaoi Town Hometown Industry Festival will take place at a special venue at Roadside Station Shikaoi. 😊

The stage program features performances and dances by four groups, including the Kodomoen Shikaoi drum corps, and two shows of the popular anime "Kimi to Idol Precure♪" character show at 12:00 and 13:50. 🎵

Other highlights include a thrilling grand lottery with luxurious prizes and agricultural product sets, plus a guaranteed-win fun Garapon raffle where winners can get Shikaoi beef steak sets—there’s plenty to enjoy!!

At the Local Produce Fair, you can taste Shikaoi beef steak and okonomiyaki loaded with Shikaoi cabbage, take part in a fill-your-bag carrot and potato sale, and buy specialty items such as milk, dairy products, and buckwheat flour. 😍

We will again offer many local specialties, including a wide selection of agricultural and livestock products, and we look forward to welcoming you. 🤗

📍Date and Time: 10:00–15:00, September 28, 2025
📍Location: Special venue at Roadside Station Shikaoi

📞Contact
44th Shikaoi Town Hometown Industry Festival Executive Committee
TEL 0156-66-4035 (Shikaoi Town Hall, Agricultural Promotion Division)


https://www.town.shikaoi.lg.jp/oshirase/3395/

Vegiful Kitchen, the garden buffet restaurant inside Roadside Station Minami-Shinshu Toyooka Marche, run by the Toyooka Village Tourism Association, has been certified by the Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association!
This is the second certified restaurant in Nagano Prefecture.
To offer plenty of locally grown vegetables handpicked by vegetable professionals, local farmers ship fresh produce every morning!

The ingredients used at Vegiful Kitchen are mainly vegetables and fruits grown in Toyooka Village.
Because we source directly from village farmers, the vegetables and fruits we use change with the seasons.
Sourcing what tastes best each day lets you enjoy produce that is ultra-fresh, safe, and secure.
Our food coordinator devises the dishes that best suit each ingredient at that time.
The “garden” in our garden buffet refers to the farms of local farmers in Toyooka Village and neighboring towns and villages.
When guests enjoy lots of fresh, delicious local ingredients, it motivates the farmers.
Please come and enjoy Vegiful Kitchen, a healthy buffet restaurant that delights customers and farmers alike and helps energize the community!

Nukazuke Workshop🥕

A "Nukazuke Workshop" was held to showcase local ingredients and inspire new ideas for processing them.💡

Under the guidance of Rieko Teramoto, who is from Gokase, participants first tasted the nukazuke prepared yesterday.🥢
There were 18 varieties in total!!

Familiar vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and daikon sat alongside new flavor discoveries such as dried shiitake, konnyaku, and myoga.👀✨
Next, Teramoto demonstrated how to prepare the nuka bed in front of everyone, teaching about moisture levels and other details.📝

She then shared ready-to-use nuka beds for participants to take home, and everyone immediately began pickling the vegetables they had brought.😊

They said the pickles should be ready in about 12 hours, and everyone left excited to eat their creations, carefully taking their own nuka beds home.🥰

I can’t wait to try the nukazuke made by the participants next time.😍

🍂Autumn Mountain School “Platto” — Now Accepting Participants🍁
~Harvest Summer Vegetables & Make Homemade Pizza~

Harvest fresh summer vegetables grown in Mr. Shinka’s field with your own hands,
then try your hand at making pizza using those vegetables!
Enjoy authentic, wood‑fired pizzas baked in a homemade pizza oven for a toasty, savory finish🍕

After the harvest experience, enjoy a delicious lunch♪
Savor the tastes of summer with hot, fresh pizzas topped with just‑picked vegetables🍅
This event is perfect for families with children and anyone who wants to connect with nature.

Participants coming from afar can stay overnight starting the day before (Saturday).
Create an end‑of‑summer memory and relax in the beauty of nature.

📅 Date: Sunday, September 14 — 10:00 to 15:00
📍 Meeting place: Shiitake no Yakata 21
🌲 Venue: Farmer’s Guesthouse Shinka

👥 Capacity: Minimum 4 — Maximum 10 per session
💰 Fee:
・Adults: ¥5,000 per person
・Children (age 3 and up): ¥4,000 per person
※Village residents receive a ¥500 discount
※Includes experience fee, guide fee, lunch, and consumption tax

🧤 What to bring: An apron (please wear clothes that can get dirty)
📝 Registration deadline: Sunday, September 7
🚶‍♀️ Accompanying staff: A tour leader or local guide will accompany participants

📲 For applications and more details, check Morotsuka Navi!

We would like to introduce our recommended agricultural experience.

This tour lets you discover the appeal of our signature products: beans and fresh vegetables.

You will visit a farm that independently cultivates a variety of beans, including rare types. While walking through fields normally closed to the public, you will hear about the careful methods used to grow beans and take part in everyday farm work.
You will also create an original spice blend that pairs well with beans, and prepare onigiri, an essential part of Japanese food culture, for lunch.

In the afternoon, you will visit a vegetable farm and experience crops from a farmer’s perspective.
In the evening, you will assemble hamburgers using a range of vegetables and compare the flavors of fried potatoes made from different potato varieties, a signature local product. Enjoy the distinctive tastes of each potato.

For more details, please visit the URL below.


We would like to introduce our recommended agricultural experience.

This tour allows you to learn about the appeal of our representative products, “beans” and “fresh vegetables.”

You will visit a farm that grows various beans, including rare varieties, on its own. While strolling through fields you normally cannot enter, you will hear stories about the careful cultivation of beans and try the day-to-day fieldwork the farmers do.
You will make an original spice mix that pairs with beans and, for lunch, make onigiri, a staple of Japanese food culture.

In the afternoon, you will visit a vegetable farm and engage with crops from the farmer’s viewpoint.
In the evening, you will make hamburgers combining various vegetables and taste-test fried potatoes made from different potato varieties, a representative product of the region. Enjoy the differences in potato flavor.

For details, please see the URL below.

https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tokachi-beans-and-vegetable-farms-gastronomy-tour/

Here are some recommended eco-friendly tours.

This is a two-day, one-night trip where you can experience organic farming that is gentle on the environment and your body.

You will visit wine producers and farmers who practise organic farming, and see their farms where they grow their produce with care and attention, relying on the power of nature without using any chemical fertilisers or pesticides.

You will enjoy tasting different organic wines and lunch and dinner made with plenty of vegetables, and experience the difference in flavour.
Accommodation is in ‘glamping,’ a unique outdoor experience in Tokachi.

The next day, you will create eco-friendly upcycled products using discarded vegetable peels and participate in traditional Japanese paper-making.

This organic experience offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the environment and health. We aim for participants to connect with producers they wouldn't normally meet, learn about the care and thought behind the ingredients, and savour the distinctive flavours of these foods.
Through this experience, we hope participants will gain new insights and values, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.

Those interested may apply via the URL below.

We introduce a selection of eco-friendly tours.

This is a one-night, two-day trip where you can experience organic cultivation that is gentle on both the environment and the body.
You will visit wine and agricultural producers who practise organic farming, touring farms where they cultivate with dedication and care, relying on nature without any chemical fertilisers or pesticides. You will sample organic wines, enjoy lunch and dinner abundant in vegetables, and savour the difference in taste.
Accommodation is glamping, a signature outdoor experience in Tokachi. The next day you will make eco-conscious upcycled products, using discarded vegetable peels, and take part in traditional Japanese papermaking.

This organic experience provides a great chance to reconsider the environment and health. We hope participants meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the passion behind the ingredients, and taste thoughtfully produced food. Through the experience, participants can gain new discoveries and values that lead to a healthier, richer life.

If you are interested, please apply via the URL below.

https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tokachi-organic-farms-and-glamping-premium-tour/

Here are some recommended agricultural experiences.

Okamoto Farm in Nakasatsunai Village is committed to environmentally friendly, sustainable farming and to producing safe, reliable crops.

On this tour, you will harvest vegetables with your own hands and use the produce to make Hokkaido’s local dish, jingisukan.

You will also learn how to prepare vegetables deliciously, taught by the farmers themselves. For dessert, you can enjoy cream puffs made with sweet, high-sugar tomato berries.

Through these agricultural experiences, we hope participants will meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the thoughts behind the ingredients, savor the region’s flavors, and deepen their connections with producers.
We also hope that through these experiences participants will discover new things and values and go on to lead healthier, richer lives.

If you are interested, please apply at the following URL.

We introduce these recommended farm experiences.

Okamoto Farm in Nakasatsunai Village practices environmentally conscious, highly sustainable agriculture and grows safe, trustworthy produce.
On the tour, you will harvest vegetables with your own hands and use the harvested vegetables to prepare the Hokkaido specialty jingisukan. The farmers will teach you their tips for enjoying vegetables at their best.
For dessert, you can enjoy cream puffs made with tomato berries that are high in sugar and wonderfully sweet.

We want these farm experiences to let you interact with producers you wouldn’t normally meet, to learn the care and thought behind the ingredients, to enjoy the region’s food, and to deepen your ties with producers. Through the experience, we hope you gain new discoveries and perspectives and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

If you are interested, apply from the URL below.

https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/okamoto-farm-harvesting-and-jingisukan-lunch/