Nishiokoppe Village This is Kurashima of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers (in charge of tourism).
Located in the eastern Hokkaido region, it has a population of 1,002 (as of the end of July 2023 (Reiwa 5)), and is surrounded by nature, with forests occupying about 90% of the village's area.
Nishiokoppe Village is also famous as a guitar production area, and currently 20,000 guitar bodies are made every year.
You can enjoy various experiences such as beautiful scenery and delicious gourmet food in Nishiokoppe Village.
We will deliver Nishiokoppe Village events, sightseeing information, and daily scenes, so thank you!
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
Rousokuda-se
August 7 is Tanabata Day in Hokkaido.
In Nishiokoppe Village, children parade through the village,
and it’s a day when they receive sweets instead of candles!
“Bring out the candles—bring them out!”
When they arrive at houses that have prepared treats,
the children sing in unison.
Since this event happens only once a year, they started out singing a little shyly.
Watching parents clap along and sing with them help raise the energy.
As more sweets are collected,
their singing grows livelier.
At the final stop, the elementary school,
they sing at the top of their lungs and get fireworks!
Even after walking for more than an hour, the children’s energy is remarkable.
They go wild over sparklers and aerial fireworks.
While parading through town,
junior high students carry bags of candy, and older elementary children
walk hand in hand with those from the nursery.
It was a soothing night to witness those scenes.
#Nishiokoppe Village #Rousokuda-se #elementary school #PTA
#What they want are sweets #Tanabata #August 7 #Hokkaido
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
Sunday, August 25th
One event ends and another begins.
There’s no time to rest anywhere,
with events back-to-back every day 😆
The last festival of August
is the Village Revitalization Festival!!
This weekend, please come to Nishiokoppe Village 🏃🏃
Enjoy many food and drink stalls,
and don’t miss attractions like the lumberjack competition and the Drink-Bang-Bang-Born contest.
Look forward to live performances on the stage, too.
We’ll be waiting for you at the renovated Forest Park!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Village Revitalization Festival #festival
#summer #stalls #live performances #attractions
#lumberjack #Milk Design
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An Evening of Entertainment
This year, the variety show returns!
Stalls run by villagers, musical performances and acts by locals, and a karaoke contest.
The people of Nishiokoppe Village
are working hard to put on a memorable night for everyone.
Please come together with friends and neighbors
and join us!
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
At Hotel Morimu, Plum Hall
Doors open 6:00 PM / Show starts 6:30 PM
#Nishiokoppe Village #Variety Show #Return #Festival
#Performance Showcase #Enjoy an Evening of Entertainment
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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
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Cheers with Beer on a Hot Night
A beer garden returned after five years.
It might have been a night many villagers had long awaited.
With no rain to spoil the evening, cold beer went down well on the hot night.
The drink line never stopped, and snacks sold briskly.
Outside, people of all ages—from children to the elderly—gathered,
chatting as they enjoyed their favorite drinks and the foods they wanted.
It was a refreshing night that blew away our tiredness.
#Nishiokoppe Village #Summer #Beer Garden #Chamber of Commerce #Youth Division
#Night #Popular Fried Dumplings #Many Cotton Candy Repeat Customers
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[Bon Odori Festival Coming Up!]
Obon season is approaching.
Nishiokoppe Village will hold its Bon Odori festival again this year!
Kamiokoppe hosts the event on the 14th, and Nishiokoppe on the 15th.
The nights come alive with food stalls and the sound of taiko drums.
It’s great that Nishiokoppe Village lets you enjoy festival spirit two days in a row.
Come and join us!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Bon Odori Festival #Obon #Summer evening cool-down
#What kind of costumed group will appear?
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
I Went to See the Ice Tunnel
The last Sunday in July was the annual day the ice tunnel opened to the public!
After a long heatwave and heavy rain a few days earlier, the organizers went to check on the tunnel just before the event to make sure it still existed.
Compared with other years, some of the ice nearer the entrance had melted, so visitors picked their way—sometimes through the riverbed—toward the ice deeper inside.
Even as we climbed over uneven ground and logs, cool air flowed up from the river, making it refreshingly chilly!
I spent the day enjoying the coolness with a friend who had come along for the occasion, then we headed home.
We rode a shuttle bus from town, so the trip there and back felt easy and relaxing—enough time for a nap. (*'▽')
I’m already looking forward to next year’s opening day!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Event #Summer #Ice Tunnel
#Chamber of Commerce Youth Division #Cool Retreat #Refreshing
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[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
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[KAMU sound]
This year's Autumn Markets
For two days on Sunday, September 22 and Monday, September 23,
It will be held at the Roadside Station "Kamu"!
And on the 22nd (Sunday)
Held in a live events in the flower park!
The title is "KAMU sound".
A slightly elevated observation deck overlooking the park
Set up the stage.
An outdoor live performance while being healed by the plants in the flower park!
Performer Information will be disseminated as needed.
Autumn markets and KAMU sounds are for your enjoyment! !!
#Nishiokoppe Village #Kamu #Roadside Station #Flower Park
#Autumn Markets #Autumn #Flower Park
#Live #KAMU Sound #Outdoor Live
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido posted.
【Let's take a walk in the summer Flower Park Kamu! 】
August 12 is a three-day weekend.
A flower park where summer flowers are in full bloom
Why don't you take a walk together?
While listening to the commentary of the gardener who serves as the caretaker of Kamu
Here's your chance to walk!
The site area of the flower park is about 6 hectares.
The concept is divided into areas.
You can see many flowers and leafy vegetables.
Several types of fruit trees are also planted.
After the walk, you can try the juice of the fruit harvested in Kamu.
Click here for Events details ↓↓
8/12 Monday 10:30~ / 13:30~
Each session takes about one and a half hours
Capacity: 10 people each time
Participation fee: Free for junior high school students and younger, 200 yen for high school students and older
Application deadline: Friday, August 9, 5 p.m.
Contact: Information Center "The Rizumu"
0158-85-7125
We look forward to your participation!
#Kamu #Nishiokoppe Village #Flower Park #Roadside Station
#Stroll #Summer #Flowers in full bloom #Fruit juice
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