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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!
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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Blue Clear Stream Festival
In Nishiokoppe Village
a support facility for people with disabilities called Seiryuu no Sato.
For the first time since the Reiwa era began
the Seiryuu Festival, open to the general public, was held!
Facility users and staff wore matching blue T-shirts,
so whether you looked at the sky or at people, it was blue, blue, blue.
Fourteen food and craft stalls lined the venue,
and the crowd swelled just from the vendors gathering.
At the booth where I was helping,
100 servings of udon and soba sold out in just over an hour after the festival began.
Our neighbor’s stall (Koei beef bowls and curry!)
also sold out around the same time,
which made me realize how many people had come.
On stage, a spade shamisen performance, bingo,
and acts by facility users livened up the event.
At the end, many people were handed spades
and each swayed to the rhythm or danced through the venue as they liked.
Under a clear autumn sky,
it was a day that left us feeling very energized.
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Seiryuu no Sato
#Welfare facility
#Seiryuu Festival
#Spade shamisen
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[Forest Park’s Last Open Day Is 100 Yen Again!?]
The final open day at Nishiokoppe Village Forest Park
is Sunday, October 19.
You can play on the playground equipment,
have a picnic on the lawn,
or pitch a tent and spend the night.
Thank you for using the park so much this year.
On the last weekend,
all playground equipment can be used for 100 yen each!
Also, camping that normally costs 500 yen per tent
is available for one night at 100 yen!
*Overnight stays are also allowed on Sunday the 19th.*
Enjoy every last moment while you can.
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Forest Park
#This season’s last open day
#100 Yen Festival
#Playground equipment
#Tents
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Autumn Nishiokoppe Market
This year's autumn market was scheduled for
Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st.
The first day was calm and
pleasantly mild,
and many people came from inside and outside the village.
The vendors were the familiar faces.
Udon, soba, tempura,
Ezo deer meatballs, and venison braised in red wine were available to eat at the venue
Chiffon cake, Setoushi-kun yaki,
umeboshi garlic and sweet potato sticks made good souvenirs.
At the children's festival, a string-draw lottery appeared,
and children pulled the strings with focused looks as they eyed the prizes they wanted.
There was also a chance to try silk screen printing.
From Seiryu no Sato
fresh vegetables were on sale. The variety
and low prices surprised everyone.
The vegetables are also sold inside the Roadside Station building,
so please consider buying some.
The market's second day was unfortunately canceled
due to severe weather.
The next market will be held next spring.
After a whole winter and once the snow melts,
let's meet again—see you then!
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Autumn Market
#Roadside Station
#Kamumu
#Flower Park
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The Power of Books, the Power to Live
A Project in Cooperation with Shanti Volunteer Association
"The Power of Books, the Power to Live"
Through books, start close to home and then look toward the world—
Under that concept, with the help of two people from Myanmar who live in Nishiokoppe Village, we created translated picture books to send to Myanmar.
What kind of country is Myanmar?
What is its situation right now?
First, we spent time learning about Myanmar.
Then we held picture-book readings in Japanese and Burmese.
After enjoying the differences in Burmese and Japanese pronunciation, it was time to make the translated picture books.
Using a Burmese kana comparison chart, we cut and pasted Burmese translation stickers onto every page, repeating the process.
At the end, they taught us how to write our own names in Burmese.
Having two people who speak Burmese meant we could ask questions when we lost track of where stickers should go, and learn things that you can’t get from reading materials alone, such as stroke order.
Thanks to them, we felt Burmese become more familiar to us.
The translated picture books we made that day will reach Myanmar around next summer.
We entrusted the books to the Shanti Volunteer Association while wondering what Myanmar will be like then and what we ourselves will be doing at that time.
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Shanti Volunteer Association
#Translated picture books
#Myanmar
#The Power of Books, the Power to Live
#Burmese
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Nishiokoppe Village Variety Show
Last year, the variety show returned after a five-year hiatus.
This year, we were able to hold it successfully once again.
Thank you to everyone who came out in large numbers.
The performance segment was rich with acts.
From children to adults taking the stage,
there were fresh, uplifting performances and also V-kei band sets,
letting audiences enjoy a wide range of genres.
In the latter half, the karaoke segment featured a somewhat different lineup than last year, but this village truly has many talented singers…!
We were captivated by the clear, expansive voices.
Stalls offered food and drinks,
as well as booths selling capsule toys and other playthings,
plus shooting galleries and ring-toss corners.
From morning until night, it was a day to fully savor the festival.
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Variety Show
#100th Anniversary of Village Founding
#September 11
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Shrine Festival
The Kamikoppu area holds its shrine festival on September 7,
and Nishiokoppe Village celebrates its shrine festival on September 11.
It’s the day when people parade through their neighborhood with the portable shrine.
In Kamikoppu, a night-before celebration called yomiya-sai is also held, making for a lively few days.
In Nishiokoppe, an entertainment show takes place on the evening of the festival day, where villagers perform and enjoy drinks together while watching the acts.
People wearing happi coats and children dressed as ochigo (festival pages) add to the festive atmosphere.
Walking through the streets of Kamikoppu, I heard the taiko drums echo off the surrounding mountains and return as a distant rumble.
I’ll post about the entertainment show in a separate entry.
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Shrine Festival
#Autumn
#Mikoshi (portable shrine)
#Procession
#Ochigo (festival child)
#Happi coat
#Mochimaki (rice cake throwing)
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Puppet Theater Pook Performance in Nishiokoppe Village
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Puppet Theater Pook is coming again this year!
Thank you for the many visitors from both inside and outside the village last year.
The program features two works: "Kobozu Zuieten" and "It Might Be an Apple."
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Performance starts at 6:30 PM.
The performance will be held in the large hall of Nishiokoppe Village Community Center.
Advance tickets: 500 yen
Same-day tickets: 600 yen
Children aged two and under: free.
Tickets can be purchased from members of the puppet theater circle Doremi or reserved via the QR code.
A shuttle bus will operate on the day for residents of the Kamiokoppe area. Please feel free to use it.
6:00 PM Kamiokoppe Bus Stop
6:05 PM In front of Kamiokoppe Residents' Center
6:10 PM In front of Kamiokoppe Elementary School
For inquiries about this performance, please contact:
Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education 0158-87-2501
We will prepare a small selection of snacks and look forward to your arrival.
Organizers:
Puppet Theater Circle Doremi / Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Puppet theater
#Puppet Theater Pook
#Performance
#Kobozu Zuieten
#It Might Be an Apple
#Puppet Theater Circle Doremi
#Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education
#September 24
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Autumn Marche and KAMU-Oto
This year’s Autumn Marche
takes place over two days: Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21.
It will be held at Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Flower Garden from 10:00 to 15:00.
On Sunday the 21st, continuing from last year, a small stage event called "KAMU-Oto" will also be held inside the Flower Park.
In the morning, enjoy band performances and singer-songwriter sets,
and in the afternoon, savor readings, koto music, and picture-book storytelling.
Around midday, a guided walk of the Flower Park is scheduled.
Admission to the Flower Park is 200 yen for high school students and older.
Junior high school students and younger, as well as village residents, are free.
We look forward to welcoming you!
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Autumn Marche
#KAMU-Oto
#Roadside Station
#Flower Garden
#Flower Park
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Nishiokoppe Village Variety Show
Thursday, September 11
That variety show that returned last year is back again…!
This year it starts at 6:00 PM
There will also be a time capsule opening ceremony.
A time capsule buried 20 years ago.
Who buried what inside, nobody knows.
Even the person who buried it seems unable to remember what they put in…
The variety show begins at 6:30 PM.
Food stalls and festival booths will be available.
Enjoy performances by village residents and karaoke!
The venue is the Nishiokoppe Village Public Hall large hall.
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Variety show
#Time capsule
#Opening
#100th anniversary of the village founding
#September 11
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Autumn Event Information
Yesterday the Village Revitalization Festival ended.
Thank you to everyone who attended!!
And even though summer is over, events continue.
First, here is the news for September.
September
• Saturday the 6th — Kamiokoppe Evening Festival
Around 6:00 PM in front of Kamiokoppe Shrine.
• Thursday the 11th — Time Capsule Opening Ceremony and Variety Show
Will we open a time capsule buried 20 years ago!?
We’re excited to see what will be unearthed.
This begins at 6:00 PM.
The variety show follows at 6:30 PM.
Enjoy performances by villagers and food stalls.
Both events take place in the public hall’s large auditorium.
• Saturday the 13th — "Turning the Power of Books into the Power to Live"
This project is organized with Shanti International Volunteer Association and people from Myanmar living in Nishiokoppe Village.
Would you like to create translated picture books and send them to Myanmar?
From 10:00 AM at the public hall.
• Saturday the 20th to Sunday the 21st — Autumn Market & KAMU Music
A small market celebrating the autumn harvest.
A live music event will be held on the 21st.
Both days run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
At Roadside Station Nishiokoppe KAMU.
• Wednesday the 24th — Puppet Theatre Company Pook Performance
Pook Puppet Theatre, active nationwide and internationally, is coming to town!
The program includes two pieces:
"Little Monk Zuiten"
and "It Might Be an Apple."
Doors open at 6:00 PM, curtain at 6:30 PM.
At the public hall’s large auditorium.
• Sunday the 28th — Clear Stream Festival
A festival at the Clear Stream Village.
There will be entertainment and food stalls.
At Seiryu no Sato in Kamiokoppe.
Information about events from October onward will be posted later.
#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Autumn
#Events
#September
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