“Demons Are Jumping Out of Mokumu!” The displays inside Forest Museum “Mokumu” have been refreshed. February means one thing: Setsubun! A demon’s hand bursts out from the wall, creating the kind of tension that seems ready to grab visiting children!! A giant ehomaki (lucky-direction sushi roll) hangs down above the entrance to the wooden amusement park. This year, it’s said to be best eaten facing slightly south of south-southeast. The demon-themed Setoushi-kun masks scattered on the pillars are adorable too. - SASAKI Craft Exhibition Now On! - Forest Museum “Mokumu” Winter opening hours: 10:00–16:30 Last admission accepted until 16:10 Admission fees: 500 yen for high school students and older 300 yen for 4th–6th graders and middle school students 100 yen for ages 3 through 3rd grade elementary school Free for children under 3 #Forest Museum #in-gallery displays #February 3 #Demons

"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 - 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"

Woody Winter School - Now Accepting Participants - Combine wooden parts and try making a fire truck 🚒 This is a woodworking class hosted by the Forest Museum “Mokumu”. You may come to Komu, The Museum of the Forest, and work at your own pace over about one month. Estimated work time is about 15 hours. If you work about four hours a day, you can expect to finish in four days. Duration: Thursday, February 5th – Sunday, March 1st Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays each week 10:00–16:00 ※Lunch break is from 12:00 to 13:00 Location: Woodworking Room, Komu, The Museum of the Forest, Nishiokoppe Village Participation Fee: 10,000 yen Residents: 5,000 yen ※Accommodation and meals are not included How to Apply: Please contact us by Sunday, February 1st. Forest Museum “Mokumu” 📞 0158-87-2600 Capacity is limited to five groups, so please apply early. - Forest Museum “Mokumu” - SASAKI Craft Exhibition Now On! - Winter opening hours: 10:00–16:30 Last admission accepted until 16:10 Admission Fee: High school and older: 500 yen 4th grade elementary to junior high: 300 yen Ages 3 to 3rd grade elementary: 100 yen Under 3 years old: Free #Forest Museum Mokumu #Woodworking Class #Woody School #Participants Wanted #Wooden Toys #Woodworking

Forest Museum Kimu From Sunday, January 4 the Forest Museum Kimu has opened. ※The museum will be closed on Tuesday, January 6. We look forward to your continued support this year. With the new year, the displays inside the museum have been refreshed. A large sun shines beyond the Red Fuji 🌞 The reddish branches in the foreground are mizuki that were grown at the Flower Park of Roadside Station Kamu. As a memento of your visit, please take a photo holding a hagoita (decorative wooden paddle) 📸 Also, starting today a special exhibition has opened. - SASAKI Craft Exhibition - Works by Sasaki Kogei, a wooden craft maker based in Nagayama, Asahikawa City, are displayed in the museum showcases. The exhibition runs through Friday, March 20. On the final day of the exhibition we plan to hold a woodworking workshop and a shooting gallery event. For details, please see the Mokumu HP. - Forest Museum Kimu Winter opening hours: 10:00–16:30 Last admission is accepted until 16:10 Admission fees: 500 yen for high school students and older 300 yen for 4th–6th grade elementary and junior high school students 100 yen for ages 3 through 3rd grade elementary Free for children under 3 Contact: 0158-87-2600 #Forest Museum Kimu#New Year #2026 #We look forward to your visit #Special Exhibition #Sasaki Kogei #Setoushi-kun #Mascot

Komu Museum of Art Christmas Festival Thank you to everyone who visited the Komu Museum of Art Christmas Festival! 🎄🧑‍🎄 Although the planned performance by the Nishinaka High School brass band was canceled, we enjoyed a warm Komu time listening to a reading by Sumikko Sumi-chan and a live set by Riku Nakanishi. Sumikko Sumi-chan read many Christmas and winter picture books and kamishibai in her clear, pure voice. She changed her tone for each character, and children who had been absorbed in block play were suddenly captivated. Riku Nakanishi has visited Nishiokoppe several times through connections with Local Friends. Alongside original songs, he mixed in Christmas tunes, letting his gentle voice and guitar fill the space with a Santa-world atmosphere. Setoushi‑kun also appeared that day, giving visitors sweets and handmade keychains as gifts! The Christmas decorations placed throughout the museum were lovely. - There are about ten days left in the year. Komu is open through Monday, December 29. The museum reopens on Sunday, January 4. We look forward to your visits on event days and any other days. #Komu Museum of Art #December 6 #Setoushi‑kun #Riku Nakanishi #Sumikko Sumi-chan #Board of Education

Mayu Kondo — Introduction Video to Nishiokoppe Village [②] - The second introduction video of Nishiokoppe Village is now available - Mayu Kondo, a singer-songwriter who also works as a YouTuber. Her first trip to Hokkaido was, surprisingly, to Nishiokoppe Village!? From Haneda Airport in Tokyo to Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport. A one-hour drive from the airport brings you to Nishiokoppe Village. Her first stop was Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry Co., Ltd., which manufactures electric guitar bodies. In Kondo’s video, she gives a detailed report on the factory work and the body manufacturing process🎸 The video also showcases Forest Park, where you can bat and go bouldering; Komu – Forest Art Museum, an indoor facility with wooden playground equipment and toys; Kuuraku, a dining spot inside Forest Park; and Nishiokoppe Guest House GA.KOPPER. Soothing narration from Kondo carries you through a video full of highlights to the end. Mayu Kondo Thank you for visiting Nishiokoppe Village! #Settlement Promotion #Introduction Video #Mayu Kondo #Influencer #Singer-Songwriter #Eat #Stay

Kopi: Introduction Video to Nishiokoppe Village [1] - The introduction video to Nishiokoppe Village has been released ① - Kopi is active as a singer, actor, and influencer. Following last year, Kopi visited Nishiokoppe Village again this year! Over a one-night, two-day stay, she toured many spots in Nishiokoppe Village and introduced them to viewers 🏃🏃🏃 The Experience Farm, where visitors can stay long-term while taking part in agricultural activities, Forest Park, where you can play at a batting center and go-karts, the village’s only supermarket Q Mart, Tao Shoten, where you can buy venison and bear meat sourced within the village, Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry Co., Ltd., which manufactures electric guitar bodies, GA.KOPPER, a guest house renovated from a wooden junior high school that closed down, and Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu, where you can enjoy a flower park. In a roughly 30-minute video, all of these are tightly packed together ✨ For more on Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry Co., Ltd., watch the upcoming YouTube video featuring Mayu Kondo or Kopi’s past videos to see detailed manufacturing processes 👀 Fans of Kopi won’t want to miss her cooking scenes. Don’t miss how she enjoys Nishiokoppe venison and Kouei beef! Watching the video will make you want to eat it 🤤 Kopi braved the cold of Hokkaido in October to convey the experience. Thank you, Kopi, for visiting Nishiokoppe Village! #Settlement promotion #Introduction video #Kopi #Influencer #Actor #Eat #Stay

[Winter Version of Pochi Bags Arrives] Pochi bags produced by Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Daiko featuring illustrations of Setoushi-kun. This winter, poch i bags themed for Christmas and New Year will be displayed at facilities around the village. One member of the drum team designed motifs inspired by Christmas and the New Year. Each design is sold in a set of three. The price is 200 yen. All three bags in a set have different illustrations, so we hope you enjoy the moment of deciding who to give them to. The regular versions we have produced and sold so far—five-piece and three-piece sets—remain available. Why not use a pochi bag to give a small amount of money or a message? On sale at Hotel Rimu, Roadside Station Kamu, and Komu – Forest Art Museum. We also welcome performance requests for Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Daiko. For inquiries, please contact ni.uentaiko2488 at mark gmail.com. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Setoushi-kun #Pochi bags #Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Daiko #Winter #Christmas #Otoshidama

Komu Christmas Party! Saturday, December 6 Christmas Festival at Komu – Forest Art Museum🎄 ☆ Performance by the Nishiokoppe Junior High School Brass Band🎶 11:30–12:00 @ Mokumu Island The band’s annual performance returns! ☆ Riku Nakanishi Christmas Live 13:00–13:40 @ Santa World🧑‍🎄 Riku will come to Komu with just his guitar♪ ☆ Sumikko Sumi-chan Storytime📖 First session 11:00 Second session 14:00 @ Building Block Room She will read Christmas picture books. Gather wherever you can hear Sumi-chan’s voice! Events will take place throughout the museum. You’re sure to soak up the Christmas spirit! We look forward to your visit🙌🎄 Komu – Forest Art Museum Winter hours: 10:00–16:30 Last admission accepted until 16:10 Admission fees: Adults and high school students 500 yen 4th grade to junior high school students 300 yen Ages 3 to 3rd grade elementary 100 yen Under 3 years old free Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu – Forest Art Museum #Christmas #December 6 #Nishiokoppe Junior High School Brass Band #Riku Nakanishi #Sumikko Sumi-chan #Board of Education

Green Woodwork A workshop used freshly cut, still-damp “green wood” to make everyday items. Participants used only simple tools like knives and shaving horses. For middle school students and older they offered sessions to make wooden spatulas, mini spoons, and small plates. Elementary school children could also join a session to make house ornaments. Under the instruction of Mariko Kusakari, four classes were held in total. I peeked into the house ornament session. The elementary children cut and shaved the wood themselves with support from parents and staff. They touched the wood’s end grain to confirm it was still damp and noticed that different species gave off different scents. Handing tools to children can be nerve‑wracking, but adults stepped in when needed and otherwise watched as the kids did the work. Pieces that started round gradually took on angular, almost pentagonal shapes. After cutting each piece to a chosen size, participants painted them and added a string or wire to finish the ornament. The display included a variety of shapes and colors, each full of personality. We live in a world where many things are easy to buy, so having the chance to make everyday items yourself is truly rewarding. I think I’ll join the wooden spatula workshop next time. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Green Woodwork #green wood #handicrafts #everyday items #mokuiiku (wood learning) #Komu Museum of Art

ComCom Halloween This season has come around again! Halloween! Happy Halloween!! Strictly speaking it isn’t the day yet, but the Forest Museum ‘‘Komu’’ is full of Halloween decorations, so do come and visit 🎃 A corner that felt like moon-viewing until recently has splendidly taken on more orange. By the way, the pampas grass seen in front of the window was grown in the garden behind Hotel Morumu. If you snap a photo of your child sitting in the car, it will surely turn out adorable! The exterior visible from outside is also dressed in Halloween colors, so take your time to look from corner to corner. Forest Museum Komu Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 *From November the museum closes at 16:30 Admission: High school and older 500 yen Grades 4–6 and junior high school 300 yen Ages 3 to grade 3 100 yen Under 3 free Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Forest Museum Komu #Halloween #Decorations #Setoushi-kun

Komu Museum of Art’s Wood Play Experience Market A workshop festival celebrating the village’s 100th anniversary The “Wood Play Experience Market” was held at Komu Museum of Art! Vendors from across Hokkaido gathered for a hands-on making event using wood and natural materials. When the museum opened at 10:00, visitors came to the event space without pause. We offered six experiences. Make a wooden kaleidoscope Make a wooden clock Make BUG BUG from nuts and seeds Make wooden brooches and keychains Make a wood shaker Make mushroom magnets. @do.mono @tek_toys Visitors chose beads and peered into the finished kaleidoscopes, walked around with insects made from acorns and pipe cleaners, and shook bean-filled wood shakers. On the clock faces, participants decorated not only numbers but many other embellishments. In one corner, poisonous-looking mushrooms and irresistibly cute mushrooms sprouted in abundance. Animal keychains and brooches, each with its own expression, were adorable. Many people didn’t stop at just one experience but walked around to multiple booths, which made us very happy 😆 Including the reception staff, the day brought together people skilled in wood education and woodcraft 🏋️🏋️🏋️ Thanks to the staff who watched over and supported the participants, it became a truly lovely time ✨ Thank you very much!!! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu Museum of Art #Summer #Wood Play Experience Market #Hands-on experience #Workshop #Woodworking #Making things #Woody Summer School #August 2

Culture Night Friday, July 25 At the Forest Museum Komu, the yearly Culture Night took place. Normally Komu closes at 5:00 PM, but for this night only it stayed open until 8:00 PM. Since people usually visit Komu during daylight hours, entering the museum at night felt like sneaking into school—full of excitement. That evening, not only the young children who often use Komu but also middle school students who came to see their friends from the brass band and many adults arrived one after another. For some locals who live nearby but rarely stop by these days, it was a rare chance to step into Komu again. Inside the building, the Nishiokoppe Junior High School brass band performed, and the puppet-theater group Doremi staged “The Mischievous Ghost Kenmun.” Among the performances, a trio by three third-year brass-band students left a strong impression. Trumpet, horn, and euphonium. Each instrument had its highlight passages, and their overlapping harmonies were very beautiful. The puppet show put on by village volunteers collaborated with lighting to create a vivid, immersive performance. After the shows, there was time to interact with the puppets and instruments. The children who played until they were drenched in sweat likely slept soundly that night. We look forward to next year’s Culture Night. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Forest Museum Komu #Culture Night #mokuiiku (wood learning) #brass band #puppet theater

[Wood Play Experience Market] Komu Museum of Art Saturday, August 2, 10:00–16:00 We present the “Wood Play Experience Market”! ※Museum closing time is 17:00 See it, touch it, make it—fun wooden workshops await you. [Workshop Highlights] 〇 Wooden keychain and brooch making Artist: tek Tanno Yuri Fee: 500 yen each Duration: about 30 minutes 〇 Make a wooden kaleidoscope or clock!! Artist: Do mono Fee: Kaleidoscope 1,000 yen / Clock 500 yen Duration: about 30 minutes 〇 Wood-nut BUG BUG Wood education meister: Erika Murai Fee: 300 yen Duration: about 30 minutes 〇 Mushroom magnet making Uenshiri and friends (taiko drum team) Fee: 500 yen (for two pieces) Duration: about 10 minutes ※Admission fees apply as usual High school and older 500 yen / Grades 4–6 and junior high 300 yen / Ages 3 to Grade 3 100 yen / Under 3 free ※Residents of Nishiokoppe Village are free of charge that day To mark the village’s 100th anniversary, the first 100 visitors will receive a free workshop ticket! Every craft is adorable—you’ll have trouble choosing which to make. Come make a lovely piece and create a summer vacation memory. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu Museum of Art #Summer #Wood Play Experience Market #Hands-on #Workshop #Woodworking #Woody Summer School #August 2

[Feel the Festival Atmosphere at Kimu!] When I visited the Forest Museum Kimu after a long time I found festival booths spreading out! Handmade by Kimu staff, there were goldfish scooping, a shooting gallery, and a fishing corner, with stuffed animals welcoming visitors. With temperatures in Hokkaido topping 30°C, don’t forget to stay hydrated while you play. ***** Friday night, July 25th, is Culture Night! The museum stays open late from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Admission is free for everyone during these hours. At 5:30 PM there will be a concert by the Nishiokoppe Junior High School brass band. At 6:30 PM the puppet-theater group Doremi will perform. For inquiries, contact the Forest Museum Kimu. TEL: 0158-87-2600 We look forward to your visit. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Forest Museum Kimu #Summer #Festival booths #Culture Night

[Kimu Culture Night] On Friday, July 25 the Forest Art Museum Kimu will be open until 8:00 PM! On this day, called Culture Night, the museum extends its hours from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Admission is free for everyone! In addition to exploring the galleries, there will be fun programs. From 5:30 PM a concert by the Nishiokoppe Junior High School Wind Ensemble From 6:30 PM a puppet show by the Doremi Puppet Theater Circle will take place. Both events will be held on Kimu Island inside the museum. It seems there will even be lighting staff, so we look forward to the day. For inquiries, contact the Forest Art Museum Kimu. TEL: 0158-87-2600 We look forward to your visit. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Forest Art Museum Kimu #Extended hours #Nishiokoppe Junior High School Wind Ensemble #Doremi Puppet Theater Circle #July 25

Full Bloom Could this be the earliest in Hokkaido…? The cherry trees have bloomed earlier than usual this year. Inside the Forest Museum Kimu. The Kimu staff worked together to create the tree, grow its branches, and bring the flowers to life. Mornings and evenings are still chilly, but seeing the cherry blossoms makes us feel spring is drawing near. When you visit Kimu, please enjoy the cherry trees in full bloom! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Earliest Bloom #Cherry Blossoms #Forest Museum Kimu

I visited Saijo Shibetsu store! Saijo Shibetsu store is holding a birthday festival to celebrate its 28th anniversary! For two days during the festival, wooden toys from Nishiokoppe Village were placed in a special area on the first floor. From the Komu Museum of Art we brought a wooden sandbox filled with hundreds of wooden balls, wooden puzzles, toy cars, and a Miracle Korokoro Tower where marbles roll for fun. A castanet-making workshop was also held in one corner of the venue! We spent two soothing days listening to the happy voices of visiting children and the warm sounds of the wooden balls. Next to the Nishiokoppe Village booth was a croquette vendor from Bifuka. Both the potato and pumpkin croquettes were delicious! They were wonderfully crispy. And Setoushi-kun collaborated with Bifuka-kun and Bifuka-chan! Some children looked puzzled when the mascots appeared, but it was heartening to see those who were delighted. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! Once again, congratulations to Saijo Shibetsu store on its 28th anniversary!! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Saijo Shibetsu store #Birthday festival #Congratulations #Komu Museum of Art #Leather craft #Local specialty sales #Setoushi-kun #Bifuka-kun #Bifuka-chan

[We are open on the public holiday!] A message from Komu Museum of Art in the forest. Next week, Tuesday the 11th is a public holiday, so we will be open! Instead, we will be closed on Wednesday the 12th. Please note that our closed days differ from the usual schedule. On the 11th, a cardboard sled race will take place at the ski area! The event is scheduled from 10:00 to 11:30. Only village residents can compete, but what kinds of sleds will appear, and will the contest heat up… Come and see for yourself! [Komu Museum of Art in the forest] Admission: 500 yen for high school students and older / 300 yen for 4th–6th graders and junior high students / 100 yen for ages 3 to 3rd grade elementary / free for under 3 years old Contact: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu Museum of Art #Indoor play area #Open on public holidays #February 11th

[Welcome, Mr. Moss] November 16 Workshop to make a moss terrarium was held! It was a sunny day, so the participants hung out in the direction of Korakuen. Korakuen Garden is a garden where much of the ground is covered with moss. It's an unexplored place for moss enthusiasts. He is nicknamed "Pon-chan" The lecturer, Mr. Takada, takes a walk while introducing moss. If you look closely~, moss has various shapes. I see, I see, and while beating the whirlwind On the way, the participants were drawn to the squirrels that appeared. Touch it, observe it, and when you know a little more about moss, you can move on to production. choose a glass container and how much sand to fill, It was a work full of worries, such as which moss to use and how to place it. By carefully removing the soil and leaves on the moss, It prevents mold and lives longer. There was also a large amount of moss As you loosen the soil, it will gradually become smaller. A small world spread out in moss that fits in both hands. Sea grass and small cows on moss, etc. If you put it on a little bit, it looks like you're looking down at the world from above. It also made me feel strange. After about an hour of work, each piece was completed. The mosses that will be welcomed into your home. Where will it be displayed? I would be happy if you could take a look at the moss and take a breather. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Moss terrarium #Moss #Kiiku #Kimu #Korakuen #Little Man and Cow #At Korakuen, you will be greeted by a squirrel.

[Signs of Christmas in a tree dream] One of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat pleasures of visiting a tree dream It is a seasonal decoration. Now it is reminiscent of Christmas Decorations of various sizes are displayed throughout Inside the Facility. There are also decorations that are devised so that you can see it from outside the window! As soon as you enter Setoushi-kun doll that has become Christmas specifications YO is waiting to take a picture with everyone. At the shop, pine cones were used Handmade trees are on sale. It is a beautifully painted and colorful tree. It comes with a cute snowman! Why don't you enjoy the Christmas spirit with a tree dream one step ahead? #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Kimu #Forest Art Museum #Decoration #Christmas #Pine cone #Handmade decorations devised by the staff It's the perfect time of year for Santa World #Christmas Events Held in December 7

【Tree Dream Christmas】 Whether it's raining or snowing, you can play with peace of mind. Forest Art Museum "Komu". The end of the year is just around the corner... Meaning. Right! Christmas is just around the corner! Kimu holds a Christmas Events every year. Held in this year on Saturday, December 7. The museum is open from 10:00~16:30 Events are 11:00~15:00! Mr. Kibox's live performance will start at 11:00. I would be happy if you could come and visit us from opening hours (*^-^*) Admission fee: Adult 500 yen (high school students and older) Junior high school students 300 yen (elementary school 4 ~ junior high school students) Child 100 yen (3 years old ~ 3 years old) * Children under 2 years old are free of charge. Inquiries: 📞0158-87-2600 There is a candy work gift limited to 80 pieces. Please come and enjoy your pleasant memories and gifts! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu Museum of Art #Christmas #Com Christmas #Wooden box #Candy work #Ameho #Nishinaka Fukibe

Making things with fresh wood We split, shave, and carve recently cut, undried wood…and a shape emerges. This year again, Mariko Kusakari came from Hakodate to teach a greenwoodwork class at the forest museum Komu. I joined the mini dish course! Taking into account what each person wanted to make and the diameter of the trunk, we started by choosing wood. Participants making mini dishes chose three types: willow, white birch, and magnolia. When we split the logs, the heartwood felt moist and wet. Magnolia gave off a pleasant woody aroma, but the cut surface of the willow had a strange, fermenting scent. Using a shaving horse, froe, knives, and other tools, we shaved to our preferred thickness and carved to the desired depth. I rounded the corners of my dish, but pieces with pointed corners were lovely, and it was fun to look at the dishes others made. Those more practiced made long, narrow dishes with three holes, and I admired their skill. I hope to dry it carefully and use it for a very long time. Thank you for a wonderful time! #Nishiokoppe Village #Komu #Greenwoodwork #Workshop #Fresh wood #Small dish #Mini dish #Pencil case #To hold glasses #To display fruit #Wood cut by someone you often meet on walks

Wooden Racing Bike Every summer, led by woodworking instructors, the Woody Summer School runs as a two-night, three-day program. This year’s project was a racing bike. The sample displayed at Kimu looked so finely made it seemed ready to race off at any moment. Participants cut and shaved parts and progressed their work using the machines in the woodshop. When I dropped in on the second day’s work, everyone concentrated on the instructions. While they carefully focused on their projects, I snapped photos with my camera. The three days were packed with Nishiokoppe-specific activities, like eating Setoushi-kun-yaki and sipping blueberry juice during tea time, strolling through Kamu no Hana, and making stick bread over a bonfire. Each finished piece showed the participant’s own original decorations, giving a glimpse of their personal touches. After the work, the tables were scattered with handwritten notes and the tools used for painting. Although the period was short, it was good to see that everyone completed their projects. Thank you for participating! #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Museum #Kimu #Woodworking #Woody Summer School #Woody #Racing Bike #Wooden Toys #Handmade #mokuiiku (wood learning) #Camp

[A large gathering in a tree dream until night! ] 】 Held every year in July, Kimu Culture Night. Extending the closing time to 8 p.m. From children to adults, non-Village residents can enter for free. This year, it coincided with the morning class day for elementary school students. It was lively after noon. The children were gathered Workshop on making puppets and to experience the behind-the-scenes of puppet shows. Children use work gloves to make dolls such as cats and rabbits. When the shape is formed, the decoration is made with cloth or felt. It is a doll making that exceeded the expectations of the organizers, but it was exciting. In addition, the puppet show started Nature with the puppets I made. It was a venue full of smiles. Elementary school students in the upper grades showed interest in the musical instruments used in the puppet show. They helped me set the stage for the puppet show at night. Even the lighting settings... Reliable! And at night, a performance by the Nishinaka brass band and Performed by the puppet theater Circle Doremi. The music, the dolls' voices, and the children's voices A night of resounding tree dreams. available for a wonderful time! #Komu Museum of Art #Nishiokoppe Village #Culture Night #Open until night #Puppet Theater Circle Doremi #Nishinaka Brass Band Club #Children's Theater #Gun Hand Puppets

【PR Nishiokoppe in Asahikawa】 June 29 Sat ~ 30 Sun I went to AEON MALL Asahikawa West for a PR event for Nishiokoppe! The venue is called Green Court on the first floor. It is a large ~ space under the escalator. In order for the children to have fun, this time Held in a wooden castanet making Workshop! A total of 120 items were expected over the two days. The number of people who came exceeded the capacity. Castanets are made by stacking small wooden boards on top of each other. There are children who carefully color the inner surface and even the edges. There was a child who went home while playing the completed castanet. From the Komu Museum of Art Wooden Sandbox, Miracle CoroCoro Tower, puzzles, etc. I brought Mr./Ms.'s toy! The little Mr./Ms. also entered the wooden sandbox with their parents, I was glad that you seemed to enjoy the sound and feel of the wood. When you come to Nishiokoppe Village, please come and visit Kimume! Restrooms available for elementary school students to ride and play! ^^! In the hot summer, try the soft serve ice cream. The soft serve ice cream you eat in winter is also delicious. Restrooms available to everyone who stopped by our booth! #Nishiokoppe Village #Asahikawa #Aeon Nishi #PR Event #Summer Vacation #Recommended Spots #Kimu #Forest Art Museum #Workshop #Wooden castanets #Wood education #Woodworking #Come to Woody Summer School

【Summer Festival Decoration of Tree Dreams】 The display at the entrance of the tree dream has been updated! There are stalls as soon as you enter. Restrooms available for shooting and takoyaki Mr./Ms. also has a fan character of "katanuki". It seems that you can actually experience shooting by flying a rubber band! At Takoyaki Mr./Ms., I wear a "bovine visor", You can also see the tense little clerk Mr./Ms.. I found a delicious grilled Soba buckwheat noodles This was also an inedible grilled Buckwheat noodles made by hand. What makes you feel festival in a tree dream Now is your chance *^-^* And if you come to Kimume, there is a recommended day Thereare! July 19 Fri 17:00~20:00 On this day, admission is free from 17 o'clock. Nishiokoppe junior high school brass band club concerts and Restrooms available! Culture Night is also for fun! #Nishiokoppe Village #Komu Museum of Art #com #Summer Festival #Cow Festival #Culture Night

[Woody Summer School 2024] An overnight workshop making wooden toys: Woody Summer School We’re doing it again this year!! This time you will make a 42 cm racing bike. It even involves handcrafting the engine, so it’s sure to thrill any motorcycle enthusiast. Schedule: From 2:00 PM on Friday, August 2, 2024 to 12:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2024 Capacity: 15 groups Registration deadline: Until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17 Participation fee: 14,300 JPY per group ※Accommodation fees are separate. They vary by number of people and age. For more details, please visit the Komu website or contact the number below. Forest Museum Komu 0158-87-2600 Parents and children or adults-only are welcome to join. This is a chance to create a piece alongside woodworking experts! We look forward to your participation. #Nishiokoppe Village #summer vacation #overnight workshop #making #Celebrating the 30th time #Woody Summer School #Forest Museum Komu #Racing bike #making wooden toys

Notice: Komu Island Closed This is an announcement from the forest art museum Komu (Komu). Due to internal construction, the Komu Island area will be closed to visitors from Wednesday, May 15. We expect the area to reopen sometime in June or later. (Other areas remain open as usual for visitors.) We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Also, Komu is now selling a new product! It’s that face carved from wood! ^^! You can probably tell what it is from the outline alone. Please come see the real thing! #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Art Museum #Komu #Komu Island #No entry #A hint of coolness #New product released #Setoushi-kun #Face #Woodwork

[Komu Wood's Golden Week Festival] Golden Week is approaching! Have you decided on any outings? This year too, the forest museum Komu will host a Golden Week Festival! [Friday, May 3] 11:00 – Parent-and-child castanet workshop [Saturday, May 4] 11:00 – Parent-and-child castanet workshop 13:30 – Parent-and-child block-stacking contest (free to join) [Sunday, May 5 & Monday, May 6] 11:00 & 14:30 Sakhalin fir distilled water making experience 13:00 Violin and piano recital When we went to see the Sakhalin fir used for the distilled water, its green leaves were sparkling in the sun. Touch the wood, make something, and enjoy music at Komu's Golden Week events. We look forward to your visit. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #GW #Komu #Forest Museum #woodworking #mokuiiku (wood learning) #recital #Sakhalin fir #castanets #building blocks