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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Karasu no Pan-ya San at Nishiokoppe Village
The picture book "Karasu no Pan-ya San"
Have you all read it?
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its publication
a "Satoshi Kako Reproduction Original Art Exhibition" was held at Komu Museum of Art
and on September 24 during the exhibition period
bread making from the picture book took place.
Following the illustrations, participants tore off portions of pre-fermented dough, rounded them,
and shaped them.
When the baked bread arrived
children peered in with excited faces to see how the bread they made had turned out.
Finally, they drew patterns with chocolate pens
and it was complete!
The two who made the saw-shaped bread and the daikon-shaped bread
let me take a collaborative photo with them!^^!
After the event I quietly let my imagination run wild, wondering, "What sort of bread shape would make people happy?"
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Osmanthus fragrans is in bloom.
Inside Roadside Station Kam in Nishiokoppe Village
there is a greenhouse where plants that struggle to grow in Hokkaido’s climate are cultivated.
When I stepped into the greenhouse in early October,
a very pleasant fragrance filled the air.
Trees of kinmokusei (fragrant olive) and ginmokusei bloom side by side.
Kanmokusei bears small orange flowers.
The slightly paler ones are ginmokusei.
In Honshu, the scent of kinmokusei makes people feel, “Ah, autumn has arrived.”
When you stop by the roadside station,
please be sure to visit the greenhouse and breathe in the scent of autumn!
The Flower Park charges admission until October 15; after that date it is open free of charge.
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Guided stroll through the Flower Park
Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu features an attached Flower Park.
On Saturday, September 23, we held an event in which participants explored the grounds with a gardener guide.
This event has run for about five years, and this year’s edition invited visitors to enjoy the autumn natural garden.
Autumn blooms such as asters, persicaria, and fujibakama (Eupatorium) add color to the park.
It’s not only the flowers—apparently the trees and shrubs are grown with great care, and spots where grasses of different hues stand side by side are especially striking.
I was surprised that about three people maintain the large Flower Park, and I’m excited to see how the plants planted in recent years will look five or ten years from now.
The Flower Park remains open through October.
Why not come and relax among the plants as you refresh from your travels?
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[October Events]
Summer has passed
and a hint of autumn is starting to drift through Nishiokoppe.
How is it in your area?
Today
we bring you information about October events 📢
1) Friday, October 6 — Starts at 18:30
The puppet troupe Pook comes to Nishiokoppe Village!
A puppet theater circle formed within the village, Doremi, serves on the organizing committee,
and they will be waiting for everyone at the venue.
Location: The large hall at Hotel Morimu
Tickets are on sale.
2) Saturday, October 7 — 13:30–16:00
For those who want to warm up by a bonfire
For those who love roasted sweet potatoes
Join us around the bonfire at the BBQ house behind Hotel Morimu!
3) Saturday, October 7 — Starts at 18:30
An acoustic guitar concert by Chuuei Yoshikawa!
Don’t miss guest performances by village residents.
Location: The large hall at Hotel Morimu
Admission: ¥2,000 (free for junior high school students and younger)
4) Saturday, October 14 — Starts at 18:00
Twin artist duo VOICE is coming!
Enjoy light bites and all-you-can-drink while you watch.
Location: The large hall at Hotel Morimu
Ticket price: ¥4,000
*Application deadline: October 10*
5) Sunday, October 15 — From 11:00
At Burari Cafe
We will host finger yoga, lunch, and an aroma session!
A soothing space awaits here__.
Please reserve lunch by the day before!
Aroma and yoga require no reservation.
6) Saturday–Sunday, October 28–29
Greenwoodworking workshop!
Jam spoons or butter knives, small plates, curry spoons
Why not try making one of your favorites with your own hands?
Location: Komu Museum of Art
7) Saturday, October 28 — 10:00–12:00
As a Halloween event
we will hold craft bag making and a puppet show!
There will also be time to walk around hunting for sweets.
Location: Community Center and Library
October, the season of school cultural festivals,
brings even more events!!
Please come and fully enjoy autumn in Nishiokoppe.
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Green Woodwork Workshop
Trees and forests are close at hand, yet
people often have few chances to touch wood.
In this workshop,
you can use fresh-cut wood to make a spoon, a butter knife,
or a small dish.
Why not carve wood with your own hands
and create a small item?
The workshop takes place on October 28 and 29.
1. Jam spoon or butter knife
2. Small dish
3. Curry spoon
The items vary by session,
so please join the session you prefer.
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[Autumn Marche Held]
The Autumn Marche took place over two days on September 17th and 18th.
A tent stood at the entrance of Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu, featuring chiffon cakes, Ezo deer meatballs, a flea market, and stalls selling Nishiokoppe-produced vegetables.
Children from the elementary school prepared a lottery for kids and a popular "candy fishing" game where sweets were attached to magnets, which seemed to be a big hit!
I couldn’t join this time, so I’m already looking forward to next year’s marche.
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VOICE 30th Anniversary Live
"24-Hour Myth"
The twin artists who created that hit song, VOICE—
They are on a tour celebrating 30 years since their first single was released,
and they will come to Nishiokoppe on Saturday, October 14!!
For inquiries, please contact the following.
The application deadline is October 10.
090-8707-0944 (Takahashi)
Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:00
At Hotel Morimu
Ticket price: 4,000 yen (light meal and all-you-can-drink included)
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Shrine Festival
A shrine festival giving thanks for the autumn harvest was held recently.
The Kamiokoppe area held its festival on September 7,
and Nishiokoppe held theirs on September 11.
In the mornings, lanterns hung from the streetlights and other decorations fluttered in the breeze.
The mikoshi procession featured blue and orange happi coats,
colorful banners and fans carried by elementary and middle school students, and the bright costumes of the o-chigo children.
From preschoolers to adults,
people of many generations living in the village formed a line and paraded through the town for about two hours.
A lion dance performed by five middle school students was also splendid.
There were so many shutter moments that my photo folder is full.
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【Kuroiwa Falls】
Of the three waterfalls we introduced, only the last one remains.
This time it’s Kuroiwa Falls, where the rocks aren’t red.
It’s quite a distance from the main road,
but once you reach Akaiwa Falls, you’re almost there.
From the parking area you walk a short way to the plunge pool,
and since there are few steep climbs,
it’s a pleasant stroll for most visitors.
You cross a small stream and push through the grass as you go.
The rock color differs here,
and the waterfall’s shape is somewhat different from the other two, making it well worth seeing.
If you sit quietly listening to the water,
hours can pass in an instant, but
we didn’t linger long—about ten minutes—because of the chance of encountering bears.
If waterfalls pique your interest,
why not visit before it gets too cold?
Please take care with your footing.
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"Satoshi Kako Reproduction Original Art Exhibition"
From today, September 22
we are exhibiting reproduction original art by picture-book author Satoshi Kako
on display now!
The venue is Komu Museum of Art in the forest 🌳
The exhibition runs through October 12.
On September 24
there will be a gallery talk by Satoshi Kako’s eldest daughter, Mari Suzuki.
Fifteen reproduction originals are on display.
Some works are being shown for the first time,
so we hope you will enjoy comparing them with the accompanying picture books.
We look forward to your visit!"
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ID:1Crow's bakery!
When I was little, I used to look at picture books.
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