A Hot Night with Beer Friday, July 31st The "Forest Beer Garden" organized by the Chamber of Commerce Youth Division was held!🍺🎉 With a sky that looked like it might rain and cooler temperatures, this year it took place in the Plum Hall of Hotel Rimu. While an outdoor beer garden is fun, having it indoors where you can eat and drink comfortably was also great! In addition to skewered dumplings, grilled chicken, frankfurters, soba and udon, edamame, french fries, bang bang chicken, takoyaki, shaved ice, cotton candy… this year there were also special menu items from the hotel! With a luxurious food menu, the line for drinks never seemed to end. I couldn't stop eating either!🤤 Thank you to everyone who came out!! #Nishiokoppe Village #Beer Garden #Chamber of Commerce Youth Division #Hotel Rimu #Summer

The 43rd Nishiokoppe Festival will be held on Sunday, August 30th! It will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM at Nishiokoppe Forest Park. (In case of rain, it will be held at the Nishiokoppe Village Indoor Multipurpose Gymnasium behind Seicomart.) ◇Stage Events✨ Influencer, singer, and actress "Kopi" will be performing, along with a live performance by the amateur band "Nise'z," and music from the Nishinaka Wind Ensemble and the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko Drum Group. ◇Master of Ceremonies Once again, Kana Morino from HBC Asahikawa Broadcasting will be the host🎤 ◇Lumberjack Competition Participants will compete in cutting logs quickly! We are currently accepting participants! ◇Drink-Bang-Bang-Born Contest This year marks the third time for the competition where participants drink locally sourced grass-fed milk and pop balloons🥛 We are also looking forward to your applications! ◇Grand Lottery One lottery ticket will be given to each visitor. You have a chance to win local specialties and luxurious prizes🎁 ◇Food and Drink Sales, Booths by Local Businesses In addition to selling food, drinks, deer leather crafts, and used books, there will be many booths such as festival stalls and tea ceremony corners. We hope you enjoy exploring every corner of the venue! We sincerely look forward to welcoming many visitors. #Nishiokoppe Village #Nishiokoppe Festival #August 30th #Setoushi-kun #Summer

The Flower Path Leading to Mori Yume There is a road that continues from the main entrance of Hotel Rimu to the national highway. In early August, the flower beds along that road were in full bloom. The contrast of the flowers is beautiful, but my favorite is the white leaves 🍃 While looking back at my photos, I found pictures of the flower bed taken at the end of June. Comparing them was surprising 😳 I couldn't believe how different the plants looked from when they were first planted! I realized that the imagination to plant with growth in mind and the daily care help create such a lovely flower bed. It's a road I often drive on, but when you stay at Hotel Rimu, please take a stroll nearby and enjoy the flower beds! #Nishiokoppe Village #Flower Bed #Hotel Rimu #Summer #Plants

[Hilarious Imitation Live] On Saturday, August 22nd, a hilarious imitation live performance by Kenji Kurita and Seira will be held! At Hotel Rimu Plum Hall Doors open at 5:30 PM / Show starts at 6:00 PM Admission fee: 3,000 yen (Free for junior high school students and younger) Food and drinks will be sold separately. Tickets are now on sale! You can purchase tickets at Hotel Rimu and Q Mart Nishiokoppe Store 🎫 For inquiries, please contact 090-8707-0944 (Takahashi). We look forward to your attendance! Organized by Record Listening Club #Nishiokoppe Village #Hilarious Imitation Live #Imitation #Kenji Kurita #Seira

The Wind of Hokuto Pro Wrestling Blows At the end of July, a Hokuto Pro Wrestling event was held in Nishiokoppe Village. This was a continuation from last year, but the number of attendees was nearly double that of last year! During the day, the wrestlers visited the day service, and it felt like the distance between them and the villagers was greatly shortened. With their well-trained bodies, they performed stunning acts, dropping from great heights with a loud "bang!" and engaging in brawls outside the ring, making for a spectacular event. Hokuto Pro Wrestling matches not only excite the wrestlers but also draw cheers from the audience, energizing the entire venue. That’s why the spectators became increasingly engrossed in the matches, pouring their energy into their cheers and applause. The drinks and food we prepared were also purchased in abundance, proportional to the intensity of the matches.🙌 The children in the village who watched the wrestling have become fans, even making their own championship belts.🤩 Thank you to everyone who came out!

【Nii Tete Boye's LIVE】 I apologize for the delay in posting, but in July, Nii Tete Boye came and performed for us! The Panlogo, a traditional instrument from Ghana in West Africa. He played it by striking the surface with his palms, and at first, I was captivated by the unique rhythm, unsure of how to move my body, watching the vivid hand movements as he struck the drum. There were several songs that allowed the audience to participate with clapping and singing, which gradually helped me understand the rhythm structure. Nii Tete Boye played the five drums effortlessly, as if the Panlogo had become a part of his body. In the middle of the LIVE, there was a special collaboration featuring a Bon song performed by Nii Tete Boye and the villagers! Their beautiful harmonies singing a challenging melody merged with the sounds of Nii Tete Boye and the bear drum. As the Bon song resonated, I felt as if I had come to a different place, experiencing a strange sensation. The performance was that captivating. That night, there was food and drink available for sale from the guesthouse GA.KOPPER! We enjoyed Jollof rice, groundnut butter soup, and chili dogs, which are beloved in West Africa 🤤 While sipping on the sweet hibiscus tea called Bissap, we had a wonderful night 🌙 #Nishiokubo Village #LIVE #Niiteteboye #Panlogo #GAKOPPER

【"Komu" opens on August 11】 This is an announcement from the Forest Art Museum "Komu". August 11 (Tuesday) is a public holiday, so it will be an open day. Opening hours remain the same: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. (Last admission at 4:30 PM) Please note that the museum will be closed the following day, August 12 (Wednesday). - 【Forest Art Museum "Komu"】 Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Admission is accepted until 4:30 PM Closed: Every Tuesday Admission fees: High school students and above: 500 yen From 4th grade to junior high school: 300 yen From 3 years old to 3rd grade: 100 yen Free for children under 3 years old Contact: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Art Museum #Komu #Closed days #Mountain Day

【Play for 100 Yen】 During the Obon period, the playground equipment at Forest Park can be used for just 100 yen per session! The period is from Friday, August 14th to Sunday, August 16th. In addition to the paid equipment available for 100 yen per session, camping is also available for just 100 yen per night, down from the usual 500 yen for one tent.✨ Furthermore, the operating hours have been extended until 6:30 PM! You can make it after work too! On the 14th, a Bon Odori festival is scheduled to take place in Kamiokoppe, and on the 15th, it will be held in Nishiokoppe. During this period, let's enjoy everything to the fullest and dance together! For inquiries, please contact the Nishiokoppe Village Office, Industry and Construction Division, Forestry and Commerce Section. TEL: 0158-87-2113 #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Obon #100 yen #Bon Odori

【Summer Festival with Swaying Lanterns】 Many of you may have already seen it. The summer version display inside Komu! From the parking lot outside, you can see the lantern decorations swaying in the small window. Lanterns are also hanging from the ceiling inside the building, and fireworks are displayed on the walls. (Amidst them, Setoushi-kun was launched 🎆) You can enjoy games like ring toss, shooting, goldfish scooping, and watermelon catching, experiencing the fun of the festival. When I visited Komu, the kids were running the stalls while their fathers played customers. The quality of the handmade ice creams lined up at the ice cream shop is incredible, so I hope you take a good look at them...! The original fan featuring Setoushi-kun is also cute. Before summer ends, please come and visit us! - 【Forest Art Museum "Komu"】 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Admission is accepted until 4:30 PM Closed: Every Tuesday Admission fee: High school students and above: 500 yen 4th grade elementary to middle school students: 300 yen Children aged 3 to 3rd grade: 100 yen Children under 3: Free Contact: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Komu #Summer Festival #Indoor Display #Yen Festival

【ICHI LIVE】 This summer, ICHI will be touring Hokkaido. A LIVE performance will be held in Nishiokoppe Village!! On Saturday, August 8th 5:00 PM OPEN 5:30 PM START At Koban Ko Ban Ko (Former Kitami Shinkin Bank Nishiokoppe Branch) Adults: 2,000 yen High school students: 500 yen Free for middle school students and younger For inquiries, please call 080-6728-1980. #Nishiokoppe Village #ICHI #LIVE #Koban Ko Ban Ko #Summer

【Gardening Salon Event】 We are excited to announce a gathering where gardening professionals, including Green Advisers, will visit Nishiokoppe Village for an exchange! On August 4th (Tuesday) From 7 PM for about 2 to 3 hours At Koban Ko Ban Ko (Former Kitami Shinkin Bank Nishiokoppe Branch) This will be a casual space to discuss any gardening concerns, share stories about your favorite plants, or talk about your own garden. ▶ Free participation ▶ Open entry ▶ Bring your own drinks and snacks Everyone is welcome to join! If you're curious about what Koban Ko Ban Ko is like but haven't been there yet, please come and check it out!👀 We look forward to seeing you! #Nishiokoppe Village #Gardening Salon #Green Adviser #Exchange #Consultation Meeting

【Karakuri Organ Out of Order】 The karakuri organ "Otogibayashi" welcomes visitors in the hall of Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu". Normally, it plays music every 30 minutes, but it has been out of order since mid-July and is currently not operational. We sincerely apologize to those who were looking forward to enjoying its melodies. The day when the little karakuri organ figures will move energetically is currently uncertain. We ask for your patience until it can be restarted... Meanwhile, the shop and flower park inside the Roadside Station are operating as usual. Please feel free to stop by if you're passing by. - 【Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu"】 - Open daily until August 17th (Monday) - Opening hours ▶ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed on ▶ Every Tuesday Admission ▶ Inside the Roadside Station: Free Flower Park: 200 yen for high school students and above Contact ▶ 0158-87-2333 #Nishiokoppe Village #Roadside Station #Kamu #Out of Order #Karakuri Organ

[Drinking Yogurt with Haskap Flavor] Sales began in the village from July! The "Drinking Yogurt with Haskap Flavor" by Milk Design is a product that won the gold prize in the general food category at the "Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix" hosted by FM North Wave. The refreshing acidity of the haskap and the sweetness of the drinking yogurt are perfectly balanced, making it ideal as a souvenir or a travel companion! You can purchase it at Roadside Station "Kamu" and Q-Mart in Nishiokoppe Village. When you visit Nishiokoppe Village, please give it a try. - Milk Design processes grass-fed milk sourced from Nishiokoppe Village to produce not only milk and drinking yogurt but also cheese and butter. At Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu" and Hotel "Mori Yume," you can also enjoy Milk Design's soft serve ice cream🍦 – Online Shop: https://www.milkdesign.jp/onlineshop... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkdesignhokkaido?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==... #Nishiokoppe Village #Drinking Yogurt #Haskap #Milk Design #Sales Started

【Special Menu for the Beer Garden Day】 The "Forest Beer Garden" will be held on the evening of Friday, July 31st. On that day, a special takeout menu will be available from Hotel Rimu! Enjoy food from Hotel Rimu along with other vendors. ◇Pickup Date and Time Friday, July 31st, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM ◇Pickup Location Hotel Rimu, Restaurant "Green Leaf" ◇Reservations are also accepted Call 0158-87-2000 (Hotel Rimu) ◇Menu Lineup *Food photos are for illustration purposes only. *Sales will end when items run out. *Delivery is not available. ▶Stir-fried Liver and Beansprouts 800 yen (tax included) ▶Stir-fried Pork with Kimchi 800 yen (tax included) ▶Egg Omelette with Eel 800 yen (tax included) ▶Sukeroku Sushi 700 yen (tax included) ▶Salad 700 yen (tax included) ▶Spicy Cucumbers 400 yen (tax included) - 【Forest Beer Garden】 Friday, July 31st 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Last Order at 8:30 PM Hosted by: Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce Youth Division Contact: 0158-87-2974 #Nishiokoppe Village #Beer Garden #Chamber of Commerce Youth Division #Hotel Rimu #Special Menu

【Forest Beer Garden】 On the evening of Friday, July 31st, a beer garden will be held at Hotel Moriyu! 🎉 *In case of rain, it will take place at Hotel Moriyu's Plum Hall. We will offer not only beer but also sake, shochu, sour drinks, and soft drinks. 🍺 The food pairs perfectly with the drinks, making it hard to choose what to eat. Come with an empty stomach! Additionally, Hotel Moriyu's restaurant is said to have a takeout menu available. Enjoy a fun night under the summer night sky with a beer in hand. - 【Forest Beer Garden】 July 31st (Friday) 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Last order at 8:30 PM Hosted by: Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce Youth Division Contact: 0158-87-2974 #Nishiokoppe Village #Beer Garden #Chamber of Commerce Youth Division #Hotel Moriyu #Summer

Wind Children Pīhyara Troupe, see you again! In early July, two performers from the Kazenoko Theatre Company came from Hokkaido. They are the Wind Children (Pīpū) Pīhyara Troupe! They excel at traditional games like kendama, juggling, and spinning tops. The audience was captivated by their skillful spinning of tops and their light-hearted juggling while singing. Before we knew it, the story had begun... This time, it was the tale of "Shouboujidousha Jiputa." The objects appearing in the story were made from familiar materials, leading to many discoveries and surprises about how such expressions can be created! The audience, enchanted by the duo's playful performance, remained in the venue after the show to enjoy traditional games. Both adults and children played together, sharing joy. It was a wonderful performance that seemed to awaken the childlike spirit that had been sleeping somewhere within us. Thank you to everyone who came, the Kazenoko Theatre Company! #Nishiokoppe Village #Kazenoko Theatre Company #Traditional Games #Theatre #Pīpū Pīhyara Troupe

Let's meet at ALTIMALL Higashikagura! The Nishiokoppe Village booth will be at ALTIMALL Higashikagura for two days only! On Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM next to Sakai Coffee. From the Forest Art Museum "komu," we will bring wooden toys, and there will be experience corners for making castanets, coloring, and ring toss waiting for you! If the timing is right, you might meet Setoushi-kun, the image character of Nishiokoppe Village. Visitors will receive a one-day free pass to komu✨️ and a free soft serve ice cream coupon🍦 as a gift!🎁 We look forward to seeing many people, especially those living in Higashikagura Town and nearby✨ #Nishiokoppe Village #Higashikagura #ALTIMALL #Event #Setoushi-kun

【Limited-Time Food Sales at Kamu】 At Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu," we will be selling limited-time food items during the three-day weekend in July! Dates: Saturday, July 18th – Monday, July 20th (Public Holiday) Sales start at 10 AM. Menu: ＼Sandwiches made with locally sourced wheat from Bakery Ishida／ ◇Two types of dog sandwiches, each 600 yen (tax included) ・Sandwich with deer loin cutlet from Nishiokoppe and egg salad ・Sandwich with yakisoba and yangnyeom chicken ＼Assorted pasta with deer meat sauce／ ◇Lunch box 800 yen (tax included) ＼Japanese cuisine options available／ ◇Shrimp tempura maki sushi ◇Sekiro sushi ◇Roll sushi (natto, egg, cucumber, kanpyou) Each 600 yen (tax included) Additionally, we plan to sell Sekiro sushi and shrimp tempura rolls! All items are available in limited quantities, so please visit us early if you're interested. Also, at Kamu, we are currently selling soft serve ice cream made with grass-fed milk from Nishiokoppe! How about some for dessert after your meal? 🍦🤤 In the attached garden, summer flowers have started to bloom, and the grasses are growing tall, swaying in the breeze. Don't miss the garden when you visit Kamu! - 【Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu"】 Opening hours ▶ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed on ▶ Every Tuesday Admission ▶ Inside the roadside station: Free Flower park: 200 yen for high school students and above Contact ▶ 0158-87-2333 #Kamu #three-day weekend #limited menu

[Currently in Production] This year at the Woody Summer School, participants will be creating wooden tractors. The summer Woody School is like a 2-night, 3-day camp focused on making wooden crafts. This marks the 32nd edition of the event this year, which has been loved by many for many years. The woodworking instructor is currently making parts for the participants to use. In fact, it seems that one instructor is making parts for 20 tractors all by himself! 😳 Last year, we solidified ideas for this year's project and by December, we had produced a prototype. After fine-tuning while looking at the prototype, the drawings were completed by March this year, and in April, they were beautifully drafted in CAD. Since May, we have been in the process of making parts. Many innovations have been implemented to create parts with precision, and we were shown how this round contour is cut using this tool. The molds used for making wooden parts are also made of wood. The rounded board was created by gluing together four thin boards and applying pressure to bend them. We were constantly amazed by the skillful manipulation of various tools to create intricate parts during the workshop tour. To everyone planning to participate in the Woody School, please look forward to the day! ✨️ #Woodworking #Woody Summer School #Parts Production

Notice of Cancellation for the "Ice Tunnel One-Day Opening" We sincerely apologize to those who were looking forward to this day. Due to rain leading up to the event date, the footing near the Ice Tunnel has become extremely poor, and this year's one-day opening has unfortunately been cancelled. Please note that there will be no alternative date. We appreciate your understanding and hope you will look forward to next year's opening. #Ice Tunnel #Cancelled

Hokuto Pro Wrestling The matches of Hokuto Pro Wrestling will be held in Nishiokoppe Village again this year!! There's no doubt it will make the summer even hotter. Monday, July 27 Doors open at 18:00 / Matches start at 19:00 At Nishiokoppe Village Community & Sports Hall (📍It's an indoor sports facility behind Secoma) Adults (high school students and above): Advance tickets 2,000 yen / At the door 2,500 yen Elementary and junior high school students: Free *Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian. 🍺🍖🍺🍧🍺 Food and drinks will be available at the venue!! (Grilled chicken, miso curry oden, shaved ice, beer, other alcoholic beverages, soft drinks) Miso curry oden will be available From 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, even for those who are not watching wrestling! *After the doors open, only ticket holders can purchase oden *One egg will be complimentary with each ticket🥚 🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫 Tickets are on sale now! For inquiries, please contact 090-8631-0781 (Kikugawa). It seems there will also be a time for kids vs. wrestlers! We look forward to your attendance. This project is supported by the Nishiokoppe Village Beautiful and Livable Vitality Village Development Subsidy. #Hokuto Pro Wrestling #Match #Hokuto Wind #Crane Mask

【Nii Tete Boye LIVE】 Panlogo player Nii Tete Boye is back in Nishiokoppe Village! Panlogo is a traditional instrument from West Africa, Ghana. By changing the striking position and technique, it produces a variety of sounds. Will the rhythm of the drum make your heart and body dance!? On Friday, July 17th at Guesthouse GA.KOPPER Doors open at 18:30. Food and drinks will be available for sale. It's a special donation live performance. How about enjoying Ghanaian music while eating Ghanaian cuisine? #Nishiokoppe Village #Panlogo #Live #Donation #Nii Tete Boye

【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

【The Ice Tunnel Opening Day Has Been Decided】 This year, the Ice Tunnel will be open! On Sunday, July 12th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's a one-day event✨️ Admission is free. There will be a small shop at the venue. 🥾💦🥾💦🥾 The area around the Ice Tunnel is muddy, so we recommend wearing rubber boots. 🚌 🚌🚌 To get to the Ice Tunnel, please drive to Uenshiri Campground or use the limited shuttle bus that departs from the town center. The shuttle bus schedule is as follows: 【To the Venue】 Around 10:00 Kamiokoppe Bus Stop Around 10:10 Nishiokoppe Bus Stop Around 10:15 Hotel Rimu Around 10:35 Ice Tunnel 【Return】 Around 11:30 Ice Tunnel Around 11:50 Hotel Rimu, Nishiokoppe Bus Stop Around 12:00 Kamiokoppe Bus Stop From the QR code in the second image, you can watch a video of the route from Nishiokoppe Town to the venue👀 If you're coming by car, please refer to that as well. Come and enjoy the coolness near the ice! For inquiries, please contact the Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce. TEL: 0158-87-2974 #Ice Tunnel #One-Day Opening #Uenshiri #Cool Retreat

Wind Children Pīhyara Troupe Kazenoko Theater Company Hokkaido returns to Nishiokoppe Village! Saturday, July 4th Doors open at 17:30 / Show starts at 18:00 At Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Grand Hall 500 yen for ages 3 and up For the 30 minutes before the show, there will be time for traditional games like kendama and bamboo-copter. When they visited last autumn, we enjoyed watching newspaper play and after the performance, we got caught up in playing at the venue. Just when you think you're playing, the story has begun without you noticing... The boundaries between play and theater are blurred, making it a mysterious theater company. Tickets are also on sale. For inquiries, please contact 090-8631-0781 (Kikukawa). #Theater #Kazenoko Theater Company #Traditional games #Pīpu-Pīhyara Troupe

[30DAYS Nishiokoppe Village Edition] Here is the television broadcast information📢 On NHK Hokkaido From Friday, July 3rd at 19:30 A young NHK director stayed in Nishiokoppe for 30 days, documenting what he encountered and saw in the program. The title is "A Village with More Deer than People." For one week after the broadcast, it will also be available on NHK ONE. The rerun will be on Saturday, August 1st at 10:05. Please be sure to watch it!📺️ #30DAYS #Deer

【GOK SOUND Workshop】 June 13th A "PA and Recording Workshop" was held by Yoshiaki Kondo from GOK SOUND. From 1 PM to 7 PM, we enjoyed a full six hours! In a room at GA.KOPPER (commonly known as the Sandbag Room), live PA practitioners, musicians, those recording their own songs, and people running live houses gathered. At the beginning, a very important discussion on electricity, which is essential for handling equipment. Just in time, thunder rumbled outside the window ⚡️ After a break with bagels and baked goods, we experienced mixing songs recorded on analog tape! We freely adjusted the knobs, bringing in and cutting out the sound of specific instruments, balancing the audio. Watching the analog tape spin round and seeing how the sound changed with our hands was exhilarating. In the latter half, we improvised and recorded participants' original songs. Amid the good tension of being recorded, everyone's adaptability was impressive. Listening to the sounds we played back from the tape... Before we knew it, six hours had flown by. I was glad to see the two from GOK SOUND again this year. Thank you for the live PA the following day as well!! I look forward to the day we can reunite in Nishiokoppe Village again! #Sound #PA #Recording #GOK SOUND

[A Village Full of Flowers] Our village hosts a beautiful event every June. This year, many villagers contributed, and pansies and marigolds were planted in the flower beds along the roads. 🌸 Villagers divided into groups for planting flowers, mowing grass, and cutting trees. We were fortunate to work under a clear blue sky without any rain showers, sweating a little as we toiled. Staff from the town hall and local construction workers also participated, helping with the preparation of seedlings, collecting finished pots, and cleaning up. I look forward to seeing the planted flowers grow vigorously, bringing vibrant colors to our village. #Flower Planting #A Village Full of Flowers #Early Summer Sunshine #Our Village's Beautiful Event

Dripping Deer Soy Sauce There is a team working hard towards the launch of a certain product. That "certain product" is deer soy sauce. Nishiokoppe Village is an area where Yezo sika deer are abundant. To prevent damage to crops and forests, as well as traffic accidents, hunters capture deer and process the meat at the village's wildlife processing center. By fermenting the protein contained in the meat, soy sauce can be made. If it can be made from pork, then it should also be possible to make soy sauce from the meat of Yezo sika deer and brown bears. Villagers who agreed with the idea of the proposer began making soy sauce in December 2024, with the help of experts. The part used was the neck meat of the Yezo sika deer. This part, which is tough and fatty, was often discarded as it was difficult to handle as meat. In the work I participated in, we were in the process of squeezing and filtering the meat that had been aged for three months. The liquid extracted under pressure from the juicer was repeatedly filtered using cloth, coffee filters, and filter paper, taking time to remove excess fat and protein. Initially, the liquid flowed smoothly down, but gradually it began to drip more slowly. With each round of filtering, the dripping droplets became clearer and sparkled. It feels like you can sense the vitality of the Yezo sika deer that lived in the nature of Nishiokoppe Village. - Alongside production, preparations for sales such as choosing packaging are underway. We are sharing information about deer soy sauce and bear soy sauce on Instagram @sanganosizuku, so please check it out. We hope you look forward to the launch.

【A Summer Retreat Behind the Hotel】 You can feel the temperature rising significantly, and the hot summer is approaching. It's a relief that the morning and evening breezes are still cool.🎐🍃 For those who want to enjoy a refreshing atmosphere, Kourakuen, a pure Japanese garden behind Hotel Morimu, is highly recommended. The spring foliage and azaleas stand out beautifully against the greenery. The white flowers are called Asebi. Written in kanji, it is 「馬酔木」. The leaves are toxic, and horses that eat them can become numb in their legs and have difficulty walking. This is how it got the name Asebi. The gazebo within the garden is perfect for potluck picnics or leisurely tea time. The sound of leaves rustling in the breeze and the chirping of little birds will soothe your ears.