<Scenic Night 2026 in Kimobetsu is coming!> Scenic Night 2026 in Kimobetsu, an event that lights the town with snow candle glow, will take place. We have planned children’s games, snow candle making, and a midwinter fireworks display, so please come dressed warmly! At the midwinter food court we will sell pork miso soup and takoyaki, and at the midwinter beer garden we will offer draft beer, pork skewers, chicken skewers, and more. We look forward to seeing you. Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026 13:30 Children’s games registration 15:00 Snow candle making, midwinter food court, and midwinter beer garden open 17:00 Snow candle lighting 18:30 Midwinter fireworks display 20:00 Scheduled end (Program may change due to weather or other reasons) Location: Around Hotto Kimobetsu Roadside Station, Kimobetsucho Organizer: Kimobetsu Scenic Night Executive Committee, NPO Kimobetsu WAO

🍅✨[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

📢 The 2025 Autumn Shiribeshi Yua Fair in Kimobetsu will be held! The Yua Fair in Kimobetsu will take place over two days from Saturday, October 4th to Sunday, October 5th. Shiribeshi’s gourmet offerings will gather in Kimobetsu, including Rusutsu Don Don Market’s motsu-ni, Yoichi Town’s Ebijin venison burger, and Kyowa Town’s Honma Confectionery rice-flour taiyaki. As an attraction, we will hold an all-you-can-stuff potato event! (First 100 people) For more event details, please see the poster image. Come enjoy Shiribeshi’s autumn flavors over the weekend! Date and Time: Saturday, October 4th – Sunday, October 5th Location: Yua Square opposite Gono-eki Hot Kimobetsu

<2025 Spring Shiribeshi Yua Fair in Kimobetsu is coming!> The Yua Fair in Kimobetsu will take place over two days, Saturday, June 14th to Sunday, June 15th. Oysters, Rusutsu jumbo skewers, venison burgers and other gourmet foods from the Shiribeshi region will gather in Kimobetsu! The Kimobetsu Tourism Association will also have a stall selling usapara-yaki! Please come to the venue! Date and Time: Saturday, June 14th to Sunday, June 15th Location: “Yua Plaza” opposite Gono-eki Hot Kimobetsu

Notice from Kimobetsucho Chamber of Commerce and Industry Spring’s savory treat: asparagus! We are now accepting orders for Furusato Package® deliveries! Each year, the Kimobetsucho Chamber of Commerce ships Green Asparagus and White Asparagus nationwide. You can place orders at post offices from Monday, April 14 through Tuesday, May 20. Shipping begins in late May. Please see the flyer for details. Grown with care in the highland area at the foot of MtYotei, where the air is clear, the water is pure, and the large temperature difference between day and night creates ideal fields and climate, these sweet, juicy asparagus are a must-try!

On April 5th, members of the Kimobetsu Construction Association carried out snow‑breaking volunteer work on the grounds of elementary and junior high schools in Kimobetsucho. Kiyaki Sakai, chairman of the Kimobetsu Construction Association, said, “As a town where sports thrive, we will continue preparing the environment so that children can resume activities as soon as possible. This year marks the 21st year of this activity, and we intend to carry it on into the future.”

From April 1st, the opening hours of Gono-eki Hotto Kimobetsu have changed. In addition to a fresh produce corner selling vegetables, there is also a dining area, so please drop by during your drive! Gono-eki Hotto Kimobetsu Opening hours: 10:00–16:00 Closed: None Address: 306-3 Kimobetsu, Kimobetsucho, Abuta District, Hokkaido Phone: 0136-55-6755

From Wednesday, March 5 to Monday, March 24, the 22nd Spring Hokkaido Products and Tourism Fair will take place at Tenmaya Okayama Main Store as part of Tenmaya Department Store’s 100th anniversary celebration. Jagachokotto makes its first appearance! It also makes a great White Day gift. Tenmaya Okayama Main Store Address: 2-1-1 Omotecho, Kita Ward, Okayama City TEL: (086) 231-7111

Recycling and handmade shop "Esuka-ru" The shop sells recycled tableware, clothing, and miscellaneous goods, along with handmade fabric items. If you enjoy flea markets, you’re likely to find something you love. There is also a café corner where friends can relax, drink coffee, and chat in a casual, welcoming space. Musical instruments such as a piano and guitar are available inside the shop for anyone to play. Customers sometimes teach one another, so even if you can’t play, drop by if you’re curious. Owner Mr. Ogasawara not only runs the shop but also visits facilities several times a year with his music friends to give volunteer performances. He says, “We perform a wide range of songs, from tunes for children to pieces that bring back memories for adults, and the audiences enjoy them. Going forward, we want to continue bringing smiles through music and contributing to the liveliness of Kimobetsu.” Address: 180-3 Kimobetsu, Kimobetsucho Phone: 090-6217-6891 Hours: Weekdays 10:00–17:00 Closed: Sundays and other irregular holidays

<Scenic Night 2025 in Kimobetsu is coming!> An event that lights up the town with snow candle glow, Scenic Night 2025 in Kimobetsu, will take place. We have planned children’s games, snow candle making, and a midwinter fireworks display, so please come warmly dressed! At the midwinter food court you can enjoy takoyaki and pork miso soup, and at the midwinter beer garden you can have draft beer and jingisukan (grilled mutton) 🍺 We look forward to seeing you. Date and Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025 13:30 Children’s games registration 15:00 Snow candle making, midwinter food court, midwinter beer garden open 17:00 Snow candle lighting 18:00 Midwinter fireworks display 21:00 Scheduled end (Schedule may change due to weather or other reasons) Location: Around Gono-eki Hotto Kimobetsu, Kimobetsucho #Kimobetsucho #Kimobetsu #Scenic Night

We introduce Te-uchi Soba Momoki! This soba shop has been serving customers since the Taisho era and draws many visitors from afar. Today we feature the charcoal-grilled chicken bowl with a soba set and the pork cutlet bowl. Please stop by! Location Kimobetsucho, Kimobetsu 359-4 Phone 0136-33-2726 Hours 11:00–

<A sports gym in Kimobetsucho...> Takahashi from the Kimobetsu Town Regional Revitalization Team is working to open a sports gym! The gym will be called HOUSE GYM! Takahashi also holds a certified functional trainer qualification! HOUSE GYM offers bench presses with over 100 kg of weight and other serious training options! Please give it a try! Instagram @HOUSEGYMKIMOBETU

<Scenic Night 2025 in Kimobetsu Announcement> Scenic Night is back again this year!⛄ The Kimobetsu event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025! At the venue, enjoy a midwinter food court and a winter beer garden, and watch a fireworks display at night!🎆 More details about the Kimobetsu venue will be announced soon! Date and Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Venue: Gono-eki Hotto Kimobetsu #Hokkaido #Kimobetsucho #kimobetsu #kimobetsu #Scenic Night #Scenic Night Kimobetsu

Introducing the post COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account "Kimobetsu Tourism Association"! Kimobetsu, Abuta District, Hokkaido is a town located in the southwestern part of Hokkaido. It is blessed with a natural environment and is certified by the Environment Agency as a "water town". Mobetsu Town is also known as the birthplace of asparagus cultivation. The soft and sweet asparagus is exquisite. ◆Kimobetsu-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido◆ 【Address】Kimobetsu-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 【Access】About 90 minutes by car from Sapporo City and New Chitose Airport

Nice to meet you! We are the Kimobetsu Tourism Association. We would like to share the many charms of Kimobetsucho in Hokkaido with everyone watching Cool Japan videos. This is our first post, so we will briefly introduce Kimobetsu’s history, sightseeing spots, and local specialties. In future posts we will provide detailed information on events and hidden gem attractions, so please stay tuned. Kimobetsu has a long history and retains strong influences from Ainu culture. The town’s name comes from the Ainu word Kim-o-pet, meaning “river with many mountains.” As the name suggests, Kimobetsu is crossed by 41 rivers of various sizes, including the Shiribetsu River and Kimobetsu River. The town lies at the foothills of MtYotei, a 1,898-meter peak nicknamed Ezo Fuji for its resemblance to Mt. Fuji, and is a nature-rich town about a 1 hour 30 minute drive from Sapporo City. The annual average temperature is a relatively cold 5.9°C, and the area receives heavy snowfall—sometimes nearly 150 cm. The large day–night temperature swings create a fertile environment for agriculture, and crops grown here are shipped across Japan. Kimobetsu has developed into one of Hokkaido’s leading agricultural regions. In particular, asparagus is known as one of the places where commercial cultivation began in Japan. Its generous size, crisp yet tender texture, and natural sweetness are exquisite, so be sure to try it. Other recommended souvenirs include high-quality Baron potatoes and sweet corn. At Nakayama Pass, Roadside Station Boyou Nakayama offers specialties like age-imo (deep-fried potato) and a restaurant serving dishes made with local ingredients, as well as a shop selling regional products. From Kimobetsu Town Park you can view both MtYotei and MtShiribetsu and fully experience Kimobetsu’s great outdoors. Kimobetsu also actively operates an empty house bank as part of municipal initiatives to encourage relocation. This program makes effective use of vacant homes in town and is available to people hoping to move here, settle permanently, or stay regularly, contributing to local revitalization. If you are considering relocating to a place with abundant nature, please check Kimobetsu’s official website. Kimobetsu combines rich nature, tourist attractions, and history, and offers a sense of slow, peaceful time. You can find a pleasant respite away from the daily hustle and bustle. Unknown beautiful landscapes, new experiences, and fresh encounters await you in Kimobetsu, Hokkaido. We will continue to share Kimobetsu’s charms, so please come and visit Kimobetsu!