Unseasonal snow fell in parts of Hokkaido including such Tokachi on Tuesday which had some people taking photos of the Sargent cherry trees blooming in the white landscape at Midorigaoka Park in Obihiro please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent The Obihiro Weather Station just announced the start of the cherry blossom season on Monday Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. pic.twitter.com/vAg1vopSHu Time lapse of snowfall fully covering a car in Obihiro, Hokkaido ☃️pic.twitter.com/oPqEKsVtAP 9 missing after capsized boat washes ashore near San Diego Northeast: Days of showers and storms for some Halley's Comet to set off meteor shower Monday night Soggy South Central states: Intense downpours to renew flooding risk Two people killed when small plane crashes into California homes Staffing shortage causes 7 days of major delays at Newark Airport Coyote drinks from Los Angeles salon's skylight The REAL ID deadline is less than a week away Fungi could be used to build homes one day Get AccuWeather alerts as they happen with our browser notifications Record-breaking snowfall has fallen on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido causing airport closures and delaying deliveries The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the island whose city offices received dozens of calls for help from drivers whose vehicles had stalled in the snow The heavy snow and traffic disruptions came just as a popular snow festival began in Sapporo in southern Hokkaido although the city did not face major disruptions Television footage showed residents shoveling snow and passengers pushing vehicles that got stuck no injuries or major damage have been reported record-breaking snowfall of 129cm fell on Tuesday The Japan Meteorological Agency said two powerful low-pressure systems are moving on both sides of the Japanese archipelago The agency had predicted up to 100cm of snowfall in northwestern Japan and 50cm more snowfall in Hokkaido by Wednesday The prefecture said parts of highways and main roads were closed and train services in the affected areas were suspended Runways were closed due to snow at Obihiro and Kushiro airports while dozens of flights in and out of Hokkaido were canceled About 370 schools canceled classes across Hokkaido A road is covered by snow in the outskirts of Sapporo A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system has brought record-breaking snowfall to Japan's Hokkaido with Obihiro City witnessing over 1 meter of snow Obihiro recorded a snow depth of 1.2 meters 4 (Xinhua) -- A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system has brought record-breaking snowfall to Japan's Hokkaido A total of 379 public elementary and junior high schools across 44 municipalities in Hokkaido have been temporarily closed The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that as the strongest cold wave of the season moves in heavy snowfall is expected to spread across the Sea of Japan side of Honshu impacting transportation and increasing the risk of blizzards and high waves A road is partially covered by snow in the outskirts of Sapporo Spots Driving Spots The Obihiro/Tokachi area has many sunny days as the phrase "Tokachi sunny day" suggests making it the perfect area for a drive where you can enjoy nature and food to the fullest we will introduce some recommended spots for a drive in the Obihiro/Tokachi area Tokachi Hills offers a luxurious view of Tokachi's cityscape the cafe serves gourmet food made with local ingredients at the "Hills Shop & Shop Cafe" located before entering the garden there are many products that you can only find here such as handmade goods by Tokachi artists and wonderful garden goods [7 minutes walk from Sapporo Station] Enjoy hot springs A comfortable stay at the 605-room "Sapporo Hotel by Granbell" [Updated for 2025] A complete guide to accessing Daiwa House Premist Dome (Sapporo Dome) and nearby hotels "So cute it's unfair" - Feel the healing power of a sleeping miniature horse [Information on the early opening on April 25th] Sapporo Odori's newest attraction Floor details and highlights of "4PLA" opening in summer 2025 A hotel in the center of Sapporo with a superb sauna and large public bath Experience the warmth that is unique to Hokkaido at "Danyuki Sapporo" [2025 Edition] 7 recommended cherry blossom spots in the Kitami and eastern Hokkaido areas Enjoy cherry blossom viewing in the great outdoors Seasonal “news” of Hokkaido can be checked by category You can check the information of your “town” in one place Events” held throughout the province are easy to find and can be saved This page has been automatically translated by Google Translate service has been experiencing heavy snowfall for more than 12 hours since Monday setting a record for the country with totals nearing 130 centimeters according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency The storm occurred due to a low pressure system and moist air resulting in snowfall of 129 centimeters (50 inches) where the entire runway was blanketed in snow and a small vessel was buried under the snow Police reportedly received about 20 reports about cars being stuck due to snow The Kushiro-Nemuro region in the eastern part of Hokkaido also experienced record snow Authorities said while it is the peak snowfall for those areas other areas such as the Sea of Japan coast from the northern to the western side are expected to experience more snow The Hokuriku and Niigata Provinces are expected to receive 100 centimeters (39 inches) of snow in the coming hours Citizens were asked to take precautions including putting on winter tires and carrying winter equipment The weather agency also urged people to stay vigilant for strong winds avalanches and potential transportation disruptions Northern Japan is no stranger to gigantic falls of snow as bitterly cold air sweeping down from Siberia picks up moisture from the relatively warm Sea of Japan or Pacific Ocean and generates huge snowfalls over land. The world record for 24-hour snowfall is thought to have been at Mount Ibuki in Japan Hokkaido and the Japan Sea coast have been hardest hit forcing domestic airlines to cancel flights between cities in the region and Tokyo Large parts of Japan have been blanketed with snow as the lowest temperatures this winter disrupted rail and air travel amid warnings that more heavy snowfall was expected through the weekend Residents struggled to dig out cars that had been buried by snow in just a few hours with the meteorological agency describing the cold front as the “strongest in several years” A man digs snow after heavy snowfall in Obihiro northern Japan Photograph: Jiji Press/EPAHokkaido Japan’s northernmost main island and the Japan Sea coast have been hardest hit Train services in parts of central Japan were also cancelled prompting officials to urge motorists to fit snow tyres The town of Shirakawa in Gifu prefecture saw 129 cm of snowfall in just 48 hours – a record high while snowfall reached almost a metre in depth in Joetsu Heavy machinery is used to clear a road as snow falls across northern Japan Photograph: JIJI Press/AFP/Getty ImagesThe weather agency said extremely unstable atmospheric conditions would generate significant amounts of snowfall in the coming days including in regions along the Pacific coast Officials urged people in regions where heavy snow is forecast to avoid non-essential outings Unusually warm weather throughout January had caused anxiety among organisers of this year’s snow festival in Sapporo where about 200 ice and snow sculptures went on display this week A snow sculpture of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is covered with snow at the Sapporo Snow festival Photograph: APWhen local people began creating the sculptures last month forcing organisers to import enough snow to fill 2,500 10-tonne trucks from other towns in the region A man tries to dig his car out with a shovel as snow falls across northern Japan Photograph: JIJI Press/AFP/Getty ImagesThe most eye-catching creations include the Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani and his dog Dekopin and a 12m-high re-creation of the former Hokkaido prefectural government building About 80% of the works were made by citizen sculptors Today's print edition Home Delivery A powerful low-pressure system is unleashing record-breaking snowfall along Hokkaido’s Pacific coast with the city of Obihiro accumulating more than 1 meter of snow in just 12 hours through Tuesday Heavy snowfall has persisted since Monday night with Obihiro recording 120 centimeters in the 12 hours through noon on Tuesday Snow depth in the city has now surpassed 120 centimeters according to private weather forecaster Weathernews.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); While the cold front’s impact is most pronounced in the northern regions along the Sea of Japan the cold air mass is also pushing westward spreading snow to the Kyushu region facing the East China Sea and the Shikoku region facing the Seto Inland Sea In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division People try to move a car stuck on the road in Obihiro the 12-hour snowfall in Obihiro reached 120 cm by 9 am on February 4 The Meteorological Agency is forecasting heavy snow for Hokkaido and the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions later this week People visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin Snow and Mountain Lifestyle news and entertainment Japan – Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido has caused ski resorts around the cities of Obihiro and Kushiro to suspend operations as they could not keep up with the sudden influx of precipitation The Hokkaido prefectural government reports record-breaking snowfall of 4+ feet had fallen in just 12 hours in Obihiro. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports two powerful low pressure systems are moving on both sides of the Japanese archipelago The low pressure system will continue to bring blizzards to parts of northern Japan for the next five days The agency predicted up to 3.2 feet of snowfall in northwestern Japan and 50 centimeters 1.6 feet more snowfall in Hokkaido over the next 24 hours through Wednesday evening The prefecture reports many highways and roads were closed train service in affected areas have been suspended airports have cancelled flights (see planes buried below) and even the ski resorts in the region had to close Planes buried by snow at Japans Obihiro City Airport after 1.2 meters (120 cm / 47 inches) fell in just 12 hours, making it the highest snowfall recorded in the country since records began…pic.twitter.com/RWTZcth6nq The severe snow event coincides with the start of the 75 annual Sapporo Snow Festival in southern Hokkaido. The festival is not in the affect area but visitors may feel the effects from the broader impact on the northern island. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hokkaido Backcountry Club (@hokkaidobackcountryclub) A Japan record has been broken!Obihiro received 120cm of snow in 12 hours, setting the all-time national record for 12-hour snowfall—equivalent to the height of a 6 or 7-year-old child. Previous record was 91cm, recorded in Yamagata Pref in 2022, according to Hokkaido Shimbun pic.twitter.com/hOJcGmp7KB Get the latest snow and mountain lifestyle news and entertainment delivered to your inbox. Francis@unofficialnetworks.com Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture.... 9:25 PMNorthern Japan received record snowfall on February 4 The city of Obihiro observed 124 centimetres of snowfall in 24 hours by 11 a.m By 11 a.m. Tuesday, a record-breaking 124 cm of snow hit the city of Obihiro in Hokkaido It's the largest 24-hour snowfall accumulation amount the city has seen since record-keeping began The snow also caused other minor disruptions including delivery and transportation delays And it isn't over yet: A low-pressure system is expected to bring additional snow to northern Japan for the rest of the week Mother Nature could be helping the region out: The snow comes just in time for Hokkaido's popular Sapporo Snow Festiva which began Tuesday and will run until February 11 Header image credit: Naoki Haranaka / The Yomiuri Shimbun via Reuters Connect Heavy snow is forecast to affect Hokkaido and the regions along the Sea of Japan coast through Sunday due to what the agency called “the strongest cold air in several years.” high waves and hazardous road conditions through the weekend urging residents — particularly in areas from Hokkaido to western Japan — to avoid nonessential travel.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); In the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning Niigata Prefecture; 97 cm in the town of Honbetsu Hokkaido; and 85 cm in the village of Shirakawa The agency also warned of significant snowfall over the next few days up to 100 cm of snowfall is forecast for the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions; 70 cm in Gifu and the Kinki region; 50 cm in Hokkaido and northern Kyushu; 40 cm in Shikoku; and 15 cm in southern Kyushu the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions are expected to experience 70 cm of snowfall; 50 cm in Hokkaido and the Kinki region; 40 cm in Chugoku; and 20 cm in Shikoku and northern Kyushu The extreme weather has caused major disruptions to transportation Snow-related road closures were announced on the Kyushu Expressway Nippon Expressway (NEXCO) advises using snow tires and having tire chains in your vehicle for safety All Nippon Airways canceled 27 domestic flights affecting around 2,000 passengers to and from prefectures such as Niigata Japan Airlines has canceled 13 domestic flights is a place where agriculture and dairy farming thrive on the vast land The typical Hokkaido landscape of vast plains surrounded by majestic mountains is popular among tourists This area is recommended for both those who want to spend a vacation away from everyday life and those who want to enjoy activities in the great outdoors we introduce a selection of accommodations that will make your trip a special one Lake Shikaribetsu is known as the highest lake in Hokkaido the only accommodation facility by the lake makes the most of the scenery of the only natural lake in Daisetsuzan National Park offering a view of the lake and the rich natural scenery of forests and mountains from every room The hot spring water is free-flowing from the source a point especially appreciated in the cold Shikaribetsu Lake winters which uses fresh local ingredients from Tokachi and popular dishes include the Shikaribetsu Lake specialty “Oshorokoma” grilled with salt A small forest is located in the city center only 5 minutes by car from Obihiro Station Nestled in the midst of this lush greenery is the Morinospa Resort Hokkaido Hotel The bright red brick building blends in with its surroundings and plaster walls create an extraordinary space within the hotel One of the main attractions here is the plant-derived moor hot spring which contains natural moisturizing ingredients envelops the body and is known to leave the skin moist and smooth to create a menu that you can enjoy to your heart's content be sure to stop by the Tokachi Millennium Woods which has four gardens on a vast site at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains these forest gardens were created with the aim of leaving a great legacy to mankind a thousand years from now It is a space where we humans can feel as part of the vast nature of Tokachi by being in contact with it you will want to talk to your heart as well At the SGD Awards 2012 hosted by the British Society of Garden Designers Tokachi Millennium Woods' “Earth Garden” and “Meadow Garden” were awarded the Grand Award and were praised by the judges as “the most beautiful garden” and “the best garden design of the 21st century Tokachigawa Onsen is home to “moor hot water,” which is rare in Japan gushes out through the lignite layer that has been deposited over a long period of time by reeds and other plants that used to grow wild along the banks of the Tokachigawa River and is said to contain many natural moisturizing ingredients making it a hot spring for beautiful women introduced here from among the wide variety of inns in Tokachigawa Onsen is to forget “age,” relax “day,” and spend “time” leisurely and all other areas of the inn are decorated with natural materials and the 11 rooms with different layouts and specifications provide a relaxing and spiritual atmosphere which expresses the ingredients of Tokachi and the spirit of its producers is an entertainment that combines ingredients In addition to the large bathhouse with two baths all guest rooms have the luxury of enjoying a moor hot spring bath Why not awaken your five senses in a stay that will make you forget your everyday life This guesthouse features a wooden interior reminiscent of a classic log cabin homey atmosphere and cozy atmosphere that only a family-run business can provide make it a place where locals gather after work The guesthouse is characterized by many repeat guests including many freelancers and remote workers who stay here for extended periods of time over several months your stay in the Tokachi area is sure to be more enjoyable as you interact with the people who gather here *Google Maps is published here using a free quota with limited display counts 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Please be sure to check the organizer's official website for the latest information on the event. Seasonal “news” of Hokkaido can be checked by category! You can check the information of your “town” in one place! Events” held throughout the province are easy to find and can be saved! This page has been automatically translated by Google Translate service. Heavy snowfall brings chaos to northern Japan Record-breaking snowfall is continuing to cause significant disruption to parts of Japan The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued warnings for heavy snowfall not only along the Sea of Japan coast but also on the Pacific side due to what the agency called "the strongest cold air in several years." eastern areas including Obihiro and Kushiro with accumulations reaching up to 1.29m (4.2ft) Residents have been advised to carry emergency provisions if they must travel and approximately 370 schools across Hokkaido have cancelled classes urging residents — particularly in areas from Hokkaido to western Japan — to avoid nonessential travel 0:47Snow back on Mount Fuji after longest absence Mount Fuji remains snowless for longer than ever before FeaturesWhat role did weather forecasters play in WW2 victory Watch: How Turner's masterpieces inspired a BBC Weather forecaster VideoHow the UV index works and why it matters Why are showers so hard to forecast Louis Theroux visits the West Bank to meet Israeli settlers Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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Heavy snow has led to 12 deaths in Japan since Feb the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Wednesday excluding deaths caused by traffic accidents such as crashes on slippery roads.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); According to the Niigata Prefectural Government all of the fatal cases in the prefecture involved men in their 70s who were removing snow One person died after falling from a roof while the others are believed to have died of acute illness The agency also said 51 people have been severely wounded across the country The document was officially handed over during a visit to UPWr by Prof a specialist in veterinary microbiology from Obihiro University Vice-Rector for Socio-Economic Relations; Prof Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Prof Vice-Dean for Socio-Economic Relations at the Faculty; and Prof Dariusz Skarżyński from the Department of Reproduction and Farm Animal Clinic The collaboration between the faculties dates back to 2022 and is the result of long-standing scientific relations between Prof Dariusz Skarżyński and Japanese veterinary institutions The continuation of this partnership marks a significant step in the further development of scientific research and the international exchange of expertise in veterinary medicine The agreement also opens opportunities for staff exchange with the potential for student exchanges in the future Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences25 Norwida St NIP: 896-000-53-54REGON: 000001867EORI: PL896000535400000 This site uses custom cookies to ensure that it functions properly. 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But one of Rokkatei's "popular menu items that only a few in the know know about" is becoming a hot topic on social media It's actually Rokkatei's "fresh cake" Rokkatei is famous for its individually wrapped souvenirs but this fresh cake is a popular item among local fans that can only be purchased at directly managed stores in Sapporo (excluding the Sapporo main store and Jingu Chaya store) Posts on social media included comments from Rokkatei fans in Hokkaido such as "That's a great way to describe the traditional unsophistication!" and "It's simple and orthodox," as well as envious comments from fans outside Hokkaido who can't seem to buy it such as "Damn you Hokkaido people!" and "This is the perspective from the north." These fresh cakes can be purchased at our directly managed stores in Sapporo and Hakodate (excluding the Sapporo main store and Jingu Chaya store) in Obihiro and Kushiro (excluding the Obihiro Airport store) or eat them in the cafes inside our directly managed stores These are the perfect sweet treats for your daily routine so why not take a look at a store near you and find your favorite cake Running a "Neo Community Center" where people and things from Kushiro come together | Kotoe Kimura recommends three "special things" in Kushiro [2025 Latest] Top 15 ramen shops in Sapporo recommended by locals The hot soup with the aroma of dried sardines will soak in your mouth Try the "Eifukucho-style Chinese noodles" at "Daikokuken" in Nanae-cho Sapporo's lunch buffet (5) Not only the food but the view and service are also top-notch The ever-evolving classic buffet JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo Restaurant & Bar "SKY J" [2025 Update] Introducing the highlights and ways to enjoy the Sapporo Lilac Festival which heralds the arrival of early summer in Sapporo Gourmet Spots Dinner The restaurant is located on the first floor of the Hokkaido Hotel about a five-minute drive from Obihiro Station you will be greeted by a cute wooden carved bear a luxurious and lovely storefront will appear on your right you will find a beautiful counter made of a solid cypress board There are a total of six luxurious counter seats where you can dine while watching the craftsmen at work The space will be renovated in 2021 to become a more sophisticated and modern space and the only dish served is the Tempura Course so some fans visit multiple times depending on the season and you can enjoy locally produced dishes that are hard to find in Tokyo Each piece of tempura is carefully prepared right in front of you The first dish was "Chawanmushi with Sweet Snapper Broth" It was an elegant start with the soft aroma of the broth The second dish was "Aburabouzu" and chijimi spinach ohitashi with herbs The third dish was hairy crab tossed with sea urchin and crab miso Just the appetizer was already a moment of bliss The third dish uses hairy crab from Hiroo Town First up is the specialty "Botan shrimp" that has been marinaded in kelp for six hours The seasoning and presentation are both very delicate Next up is the "Hakodate flounder" deep-fried at a low temperature of 150° The first bite is with salt and sudachi citrus And the fully ripe lily root "Moonlight" from Sansei Farm in Obihiro City is simply seasoned with salt "Gekkou" is a fully ripe lily bulb with a sugar content of 24 degrees fatty fish that was apparently purchased in Toyosu And the plump and fragrant "logged shiitake" from Shintoku Town is so thick and rich that it makes you wonder if shiitake mushrooms have always been this delicious 8th item: "Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs" Raw and deep-fried sea urchin was wrapped in nori seaweed the delicious flavor spreads in your mouth The sea urchin tempura is topped with raw sea urchin We then continue eating with "Swordfish topped with caviar" and "Large Snow Crab" dipped in crab miso 10th dish: "Sea bream topped with caviar" they were two-year-aged May Queen potatoes produced at "Tokachi Inoue Farm" They were so sweet and moist that first-timers would open their eyes and say Potatoes?!" The "Hakodate Black Conger Eel" was fluffy and came with bite-sized rice and wasabi 13th dish "Hakodate Black Conger Eel" The meal ends with "Tuna Sesame Chazuke" made with Yumepirika tuna from Chichibube A flounder version of chazuke is also served depending on the season and it is said to be a favorite of the Hokkaido Hotel's representative "Tuna and sesame tea" is served with sea urchin and crab tempura but I couldn't stop sighing from start to finish because it was so delicious This is definitely perfect for a special occasion The final dessert was "Strawberry Jelly" made with strawberries from "Tsujino Farm" in Otofuke Town "Strawberry jelly" served with sabaion (egg yolk and cream) The light batter of the tempura leaves an impression allowing you to enjoy a little bit of each ingredient The overall volume can be adjusted by adding more rice so it is satisfying for both men and women "Ezo Tempura" is made with ingredients from Hokkaido and is made with careful consideration offering a different kind of enjoyment from Edomae Hokkaido Hotel has many guests from outside Hokkaido and many of them stay there while enjoying the tempura at "Tsuruki." Please try the one and only "Ezo Tempura." she changed careers from a gourmet media editor to a hunter She is affectionately known as "Mayamon the Deer Girl." Her motto is to enjoy life in a delicious way and she does everything from catching deer to butchering them She also actively works as a freelance editor It looks delicious!" Did you know that in Sapporo you can only get "Rokkatei's fresh cakes" at their directly managed stores? Spots Cherry Blossom・Autumn Leaves Eastern Hokkaido boasts magnificent natural scenery such as Shiretoko and the Kushiro Wetlands and is a treasure trove of beautiful scenery that can only be seen in autumn Here are 10 recommended spots to see autumn leaves in Eastern Hokkaido Iwanai Senkyo is a place where beautiful mountain stream scenery spreads out amongst the majestic nature The autumn leaves are especially beautiful and the mountain stream overlooked from the suspension bridge is very impressive The Iwanai Senkyo Momiji Festival is also held every year in mid-October The festival also sells local gourmet food and agricultural products and is attracting attention as a spot where you can fully enjoy Tokachi's autumn and autumn leaves Mikuni Pass is the highest pass in Hokkaido It is a scenic spot overlooking the mountains in the distance and the vast ocean of trees below which appears to be floating in the sky amid the ocean of trees There is also an observation deck with a cafe next door A caldera lake located in Akan Mashu National Park The view of Mount Oakan towering on the eastern shore is magnificent and the lake shows beautiful faces in every season including the autumn leaves that surround it The lake is also famous for the "Lake Akan Marimo" a rare special natural monument that is rare worldwide and one of Hokkaido's leading hot spring towns spreads out on the southern shore Located near the source of the Akan River near Akan Onsen town the abundant water from Lake Akan and Lake Taro flows as a waterfall The bridge is named Takimi Bridge because you can see the waterfall flowing The clear stream flowing among the vivid red and yellow autumn leaves is as beautiful as a garden This pass is located on the border between Rausu and Shari on the Shiretoko Cross-Island Highway which crosses the World Heritage Site of Shiretoko you can enjoy beautiful autumn foliage on the mountains and primeval forests of trees such as Mizunara and Todomatsu you can see all the way to Kunashiri Island Kinsenkyo is a valley on the Shokotsu River that flows through the city From the promenades along both banks of the river and wild birds throughout the four seasons: fresh greenery reflecting in the clear waters in spring It is also known as a great place for birdwatching Lake Nukabira is a place where you can enjoy nature observation in all four seasons and is garnering attention as an outdoor spot where you can enjoy cherry salmon and rainbow trout in the summer and smelt fishing from the frozen lake surface in the winter It is also popular in the autumn when the leaves change color and the yellow foliage reflects off the lake surface Oshinkoshin Falls is also known as the "Twin Beauties Falls" because the water flow splits into two midway and is a popular spot that has been selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan." You can climb up to the middle of the falls via stairs and see the powerful flow right in front of you the surrounding area of the falls is colored with autumn leaves This is the only natural lake in Daisetsuzan National Park It is surrounded by a primeval forest of Sakhalin fir and the lake's beauty is enhanced by its changing appearance with the seasons is called Kuchibiruyama (Lip Mountain) because of its shape and the shadow it reflects on the lake's surface This garden is open to the public only once a year for a limited period of about one month The planted trees and the surrounding natural forest are in perfect harmony creating a beautiful garden colored with autumn leaves It is a spot where you can look forward to seeing the different expressions of the autumn leaves every year This is a popular spot in eastern Hokkaido during the autumn foliage season parts of Lake Notoro are covered in red coral grass creating a different atmosphere from the autumn leaves allowing you to walk into the coral grass that spreads out as far as the eye can see Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Serials The theme this time is Obihiro's pork bowl Please enjoy it with a picture of a very tasty looking buta-don... which is so delicious that you can't stop eating more is now known throughout Japan as one of Obihiro's most popular gourmet dishes There is no clear definition of "buta-don" All you have to do is grill pork belly or loin dip it in a sweet and spicy soy sauce-based sauce Some restaurants add shredded green onions or green peas as toppings but the basic ingredients are pork and white rice Pork has been a familiar part of the Tokachi region since pig farming was practiced there from the end of the Meiji period (1868-1912) Perhaps it was inevitable that the "buta-don" (pork bowl) was born It is said that it originated in a restaurant in Obihiro City in the early Showa period there are many restaurants specializing in buta-don (pork bowl) and all of them are very busy at lunch time It is fun to compare different kinds of pork bowls and try to find the one you like best ＜Photo courtesy of Tourism Exchange Section <Cooperation Obihiro Tourism & Convention Association Location: Obihiro Station Esta East Building 2F, Nishi 2-jo Minami 12-chome, Obihiro City, Hokkaido Inquiries: 0155-22-8600 Official website: https://obikan.jp/ Prior to the broadcast of the full-length version in July, "Mame-Anime (Hokkaido version)" was aired on Hokkaido Bunka Hoso from April 6! In the video, Evil God and his group visit various places in Hokkaido, and Hatsune Miku, who is an expert on Hokkaido, makes an appearance. The video is linked to " Domingo (Crypton Future Media)," a media company that introduces the attractions of Hokkaido and viewers will be able to learn more about the local governments introduced in the video Broadcasting station: Hokkaido Bunka Broadcasting (UHB) Date & Time: Weekly broadcast from 26:10 on April 6 2022 (Wednesday) *The first broadcast will be moved back 10 minutes Click here for the official website of "Jyakami-chan Dropkick X Salmon Trout Run: The Baton of Life Being Passed on [Tomohiro Nakamichi's Shibecha Biyori (12)] (in Japanese) Gods of the Mountains: Their Ecology and Their Powerful Lives [Hokkaido's Tiny Wilderness (3) Bekambe collecting" at Lake Tangji in Shibecha Town [Tomohiro Nakamichi's Shibecha Days (11)] Serialization "Tomohiro Nakamichi's Shibecha Days" (10) the symbol of Shibecha Town [Tomohiro Nakamichi's Shibecha Days (9)] Let's dance joyfully for both children and adults Furano "Hokkai Navel Festival" [Evil God Girl Dropkick X Mame Anime Collaboration (12) Spots Summer and autumn are the time of year when the weather is nice and you want to go out the "LOVE LOVE LOVE Hokkaido Bingo Stamp Rally" will begin on August 11 Visitors can collect stamps while taking public transportation to spots throughout Hokkaido and depending on the number of bingo lines they will be entered into a drawing for a variety of prizes Let's enjoy visiting spots throughout Hokkaido by public transportation so you can enjoy yourself whether you are going near or far from the city This is an outing support event that combines bingo and stamp rally h ttps:// hokkaido-bingorally.com/ Domingo introduces a model route to enjoy the trip while having fun collecting stamps. Traveling with you is Yukine the Rabbit, Snow Miku's pet character! Rabbit Yukine is the pet character of "Snow Miku," a character that supports Hokkaido, and was created in 2014 as a pet for "Snow Miku," a character chosen from a public contest for "animals and other characters inspired by Hokkaido's winter. This time, we will go on a "Bingo Stamp Rally Trip with Yukine the Rabbit! Bingo Stamp Rally Trip to Obihiro and Tokachi," a 2-day/1-night model route. We hope you will use it as a reference and enjoy your trip to Hokkaido to the fullest with more fun and savings. Bingo Stamp Rally Trip with Yukine Rabbit! Bingo Stamp Rally Trip to Obihiro/Tokachi" Model Route Day 1 Depart from JR Sapporo Station10:00 Beet Museum11:00 Mugine12:30 Obihiro Zoo14:30 Obihiro Centennial Memorial Museum - Midorigaoka Park17:25 Tokachi Nature Center (Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center) Tokachigawa Onsen Overnight stay Day 2 6:30 Tokachigaoka Park Hanak Plaza (hot air balloon experience)10:40 Rokkatei Art Village Nakasatsunai Art Village11:30 Restaurant Porosiri12:55 Rokka no Mori15:00 Roadside Station Nakasatsunai17:10 Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store18:15 PanchoArrive at JR Sapporo Station This model route is based on the actual schedule but the time may change due to traffic conditions Tokachi Bus Public transportation discounts to be used: HOKKAIDO LOVE in order to participate in the Bingo Stamp Rally press the button marked "Click here to register" Find JR Sapporo Station in the "List of Locations" and get the first stamp of this trip you will take the JR Limited Express Oozora No 1 to JR Obihiro Station using the "HOKKAIDO LOVE this pass allows you unlimited rides on all limited express trains ordinary and rapid trains in JR Hokkaido for 6 days the regular fare is 7,260 yen one-way from Sapporo to Obihiro It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes from "JR Sapporo Station" to "JR Obihiro Station" by JR train Don't forget to get a stamp when you arrive at JR Obihiro Station purchase a 2-day "VISIT TOKACHI PASS" ticket at the station bus terminal There is a 1,500 yen one-day ticket and a 2,500 yen two-day ticket and please note that an ID card showing a current address outside the Tokachi General Promotion Bureau jurisdiction and a train or air ticket to Tokachi are required to purchase the ticket And the Obihiro Station bus terminal is also a stamp spot Once you have successfully obtained the third stamp immediately use the VISIT TOKACHI PASS to take the Tokachi Bus to the Inadabashi stop Take the Tokachi Bus from the Obihiro Station bus terminal to the Inadabashi stop (approx walk from "Inadabashi Stop" of Tokachi Bus) The Beet Museum was opened in 1989 by Nippon Beet Sugar Co The museum exhibits all kinds of materials related to sugar beets the museum received the Obihiro City Urban Landscape Award the exterior of the museum has a picturesque appearance and the space with a lot of greenery makes it feel cozy Location: 14 Nishi, Minami 8-sen, Inada-cho, Obihiro City Hours: 9:30-16:30 Admission: 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for university students, 100 yen for elementary, junior high, and high school studentsView more details about "Beat Museum" on Domingo 1 minute walk from "Beat Museum" to "Mugion" After gaining a wealth of knowledge about tenna at the beet museum It is so famous in Obihiro that there is no one who does not know about it You can eat bread at the eat-in or at the place you will visit later Everything looks so delicious that you may end up buying too much walk to the Nishi 12-jo 34-chome stop to catch the Tokachi Bus again you would have to pay 140 yen for the ride Approximately 31 minutes by bus from the Nishi 12-jo 34-chome stop by Tokachi Bus to the Zoo stop by Tokachi Bus Obihiro Zoo is the second zoo in Hokkaido after Sapporo's Maruyama Zoo Take a leisurely stroll through the spacious zoo and be soothed by the various expressions of the animals Please note that the zoo is closed during the winter season Location: Midorigaoka Park, 2 Midorigaoka, Obihiro City Hours: (2022) April 29-September 30, 9:00-16:30; October 1-November 3, 9:30-16:00 Admission: Adults 420 yen, seniors 65 and over 210 yen, high school students 210 yenView details about Obihiro Zoo on Domingo walk from Obihiro Zoo to Obihiro Centennial Memorial Museum walk about 10 minutes to "Obihiro Centennial Memorial Museum" This museum has permanent exhibits on the history It is also a good idea to check the museum in advance as a wide variety of exhibits and events are held at different times of the year There is also the Obihiro Museum of Art in the park Location: Midorigaoka Park, 2 Midorigaoka, Obihiro City Hours: Permanent exhibition room 9:00-17:00 Admission to the permanent exhibition room: Adults: 380 yen, High school students: 190 yen, Seniors 65 and over: 190 yenView details about "Obihiro Centennial Memorial Museum" on Domingo Location: 2 Midorigaoka, Obihiro CityView more information about Midorigaoka Park on Domingo The next stop is the Midorigaoka 6-chome (entrance to Obihiro Art Museum) stop return to the Obihiro Station Bus Terminal you would have to pay 200 yen for the ride Arrive at the Midorigaoka 6-chome (entrance of Obihiro Art Museum) stop a 5-minute walk from the Obihiro Centennial Museum 16 minutes by bus from the Midorigaoka 6-chome (Entrance to Obihiro Art Museum) stop on the Tokachi Bus to the Obihiro Station Bus Terminal we will head to Tokachigawa Onsen Hot Springs The bus will take you to Tokachigawa Onsen Take the Tokachi Bus from the Obihiro Bus Terminal to the Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Bus Stop (28 minutes) Get off at the Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Bus Stop and walk to the Tokachigawa Nature Center Arrive at Tokachigawa Nature Center (5-minute walk from Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Bus Stop by Tokachi Bus) you will get the sixth and last stamp of the day This is all the stamps you can get on this model course you will learn more about the "Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Experience" scheduled for the following morning We are told that this is a limited-time event and that the time of the event changes each month this is the end of the first day after a lot of traveling Please take some time to relax and recover from your trip at Tokachigawa Onsen Hot Springs Location: 12-1, Tokachigawaonsen Minami, Tokachigawa Onsen, Ondo-cho Opening hours: Permanent exhibition room 9:00-18:00View details about "Tokachi Nature Center" on Domingo The second day of the tour starts with a trip to the sky Experience hot-air ballooning early in the morning at Tokachigaoka Park Hanak Square located near Tokachigawa Onsen Onsen Hot Spring Resort The flight is a mooring balloon that soars 30 meters into the sky and passengers can be as young as two years old you can see the Tokachi River flowing below and the Hidaka Mountains rising in the distance The experience lasts only about five minutes We leave Tokachigaoka Park with the excitement of the hot air balloon ride still fresh in our minds Walk about 10 minutes to the Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen stop Take the Tokachi Bus to the Obihiro Station Bus Terminal but since you had purchased a 2-day VISIT TOKACHI PASS ticket the day before 10-minute walk from "Tokachigaoka Park Hanak Plaza" Arrive at "Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Stop" of Tokachi Bus 34 minutes by bus from Tokachi Bus "Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Stop" to "Obihiro Bus Terminal" Take the Tokachi Bus departing from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal at 9:35 a.m but of course the VISIT TOKACHI PASS will be useful here as well Take the Tokachi Bus from Obihiro Bus Terminal to Nakasatsunai Art Village Bus Stop (65 min Rokkatei Art Village Nakasatsunai Art Village is a sprawling 145,000 square meters of land dotted with art museums and restaurants Enjoy a wonderful time strolling along the promenade surrounded by oak forests and visiting multiple museums You will feel your heart enriched and fulfilled by being exposed to both nature and art so please make sure to check the opening days and hours before visiting Location: Sakaehigashi 5-line, Nakasatsunai-mura, Kawanishi-gunView more information about Nakasatsunai Art Village on Domingo Once your heart has been satisfied by nature and art you can enjoy home-style cooking using seasonal ingredients The food is sure to be exceptional in such a wonderful setting The most popular menu item is the Porosili Curry which is made by slow-cooking beef for a long time Leaving Rokkatei Art Village Nakasatsunai Art Village in a rich mood take the Tokachi Bus from the Nakasatsunai Art Village stop to the Roadside Station Nakasatsunai stop using the VISIT TOKACHI PASS which would normally cost 320 yen for the ride Take the Tokachi Bus from Nakasatsunai Bijutsu-mura stop to Michi no Eki Nakasatsunai stop (3 minutes by bus) After arriving at the Michi no Eki Nakasatsunai stop walk for 15 minutes to Rokka no Mori (Rokka Forest) Arrive at "Rokka-no-mori" (forest of six flowers) a 15-minute walk from "Michi no Eki Nakasatsunai" bus stop you probably remember the distinctive flower-patterned wrapping paper Rokka-no-mori was born from such a wish ..... to create a forest filled with the flowers and plants depicted on the wrapping paper 100,000 square meters of land is covered with flowers and plants of all four seasons The park is also dotted with galleries that have been relocated from old Croatian houses and are well worth seeing Note that the museum is closed during the winter season Location: 249-6, Tokiwa-nishi 3-sen, Nakasatsunai-mura, Kawanishi-gun Opening period (2022): April 29-October 10 Opening hours: 10:00-16:00 Admission (single ticket): Adults 1,000 yen, elementary/junior high school students 500 yenView more details about "Rokka no Mori" on Domingo After experiencing the pretty flowers and plants original paintings of flower-patterned wrapping paper head back on foot to the Michi no Eki Nakasatsunai stop Take the Tokachi Bus to the Michi no Eki Nakasatsunai stop The bus stop and the roadside station are just a stone's throw away from each other You may want to look for souvenirs at Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai since there is plenty of time to spare before the next bus Location: 7-146 Odori-minami, Nakasatsunai-mura, Kawanishi-gunView details of Michi no Eki Nakasatsunai on Domingo take the Tokachi Bus to the Obihiro Station Bus Terminal The journey takes about one hour and normally costs 750 yen for the ride using the VISIT TOKACHI PASS saved me 1,080 yen over the two days And since I did not have to prepare coins every time From the Michi no Eki Nakasatsunai stop on the Tokachi Bus take a 65-minute bus ride to the Obihiro Station Bus Terminal 6 minute walk from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal to Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store Rokkatei Obihiro Honten is located a 6-minute walk from the Obihiro Station Bus Terminal but you may also end up buying some for yourself 6-minute walk from "Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store" "Panchou" arrival you must try the nationally famous "Pork Donburi" (pork bowl) Let's enjoy this local delicacy at the famous restaurant "Pancho" located in front of JR Obihiro Station a 6-minute walk from the Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store this restaurant is the origin of Obihiro's pork bowl Location: 11-11-19, Nishi 1-jo Minami, Obihiro City Business hours: 11:00-19:00 Closed: Mondays, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (if Monday is a national holiday, the restaurant will be open on the following Tuesday)View details about "Ganso Pork Donburi no Pancho" on Domingo 2 minutes on foot from "Panchou" at "JR Obihiro Station" After purchasing souvenirs and tasting Obihiro's unique cuisine 6-Day Tour Pass that you bought at the beginning of your trip you will leave JR Obihiro Station for JR Sapporo Station it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to arrive at JR Sapporo Station The 2-day/1-night model course ends when you arrive at JR Sapporo Station late at night I think you must have had quite an exciting trip since you participated in the Bingo Stamp Rally the fun will continue after you return home Please enter the competition with the stamps you collected and win gorgeous prizes Spots Cherry Blossom・Autumn Leaves there are many spots where you can enjoy barbecues and outdoor activities with the cherry blossoms and you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing at your leisure with your family and friends we will introduce 8 cherry blossom and flower viewing spots near Obihiro and Kushiro that are perfect for this coming season There are also places where you can see late-blooming cherry blossoms so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms for a long period of time by combining them with other areas This park is loved by many as the latest cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan At the Cherry Blossom Festival held every May you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while watching local performing arts and other events There is a management building with a shop A campsite surrounded by a forest that is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring It is equipped with bungalows and a barbecue area that can accommodate up to 60 people There is a mountain stream nearby where you can fish and splash around in the water so you can enjoy outdoor activities in addition to cherry blossom viewing The adjacent "Fureai no Mori" is a scenic spot that has been selected as one of the Otobetsu New Eight Views and the autumn leaves are also spectacular was built as if it were embraced by Cape Barasan The grounds of Kokutai-ji Temple are one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Hokkaido the old cherry tree with the most intensely colored flowers is the one that blooms and has long branches that spread out in all directions this park has over a thousand Siberian cherry trees (Ooyamazakura) making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot In addition to Siberian cherry trees and Yaezakura trees It is also the venue for Akkeshi's signature events such as the Cherry Blossom and Oyster Festival in the spring and the Oyster Festival in the fall located on a small hill near the Tokachi Ohashi Bridge is a popular spot for cherry blossoms in spring you can also see the pretty and delicate lily of the valley flowers The park is surrounded by nature and is home to wild birds and Hokkaido squirrels This park is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Obihiro City and is beautiful with cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall You can also see a rich variety of wildlife There is also a Wildflower Garden where you can observe about 380 species of plants native to Tokachi and an 8-hectare lawn area called Green Park where you can enjoy a sense of openness that you can't experience in the city located on a hill overlooking Shimizu city including beautiful cherry blossoms in spring There is also a park golf course with a spectacular view of the Tokachi Plain and the park is bustling with people who come to experience a variety of outdoor activities visitors flock the grounds of the Fukuhara-Sanso Lodge to the site’s stunning autumn foliage Many believe that the sharper the contrast between an area’s daytime and nighttime temperatures the more beautiful the autumn colors will be located in Shikaoi Town to the north-East of Obihiro the breathtaking beauty of Fukuhara-Sanso’s autumn leaves may be considered a result of the regions’ climate which sees the temperatures plummet as day turns to night Although the 85,000-meter square grounds of Fukuhara-Sanso Lodge is in fact privately owned land it’s possible to enter the area for free around mid-September to mid-October when the autumn leaves are at their peak the grounds become filled with the dazzling autumn colors of thousands of Japanese Maple trees whose fallen leaves cover the ground in a carpet of red Be sure to check out the “Pond of Sculptures” when the red and yellow leaves reflect vividly in the water’s surface The autumn leaves tend to peak during the first half of October The period in which you can see the leaves vary slightly according to the year’s weather conditions 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Airport Just outside of Obihiro City in the neighboring town of Otofuke you will find Tokachi Bokujo a farm which focuses on the breeding of cows The research carried out at the farm makes important contributions to the improvement of farming methods both within Hokkaido and across the country visitors are welcome to enter the farm and explore its beautiful natural grounds which has also been a filming location for many films and movies Of particular note is the stunning row of white birch trees that line both sides of the road leading from the highway into the farm grounds These trees make for a gorgeous sight at any time of the year from the lush green foliage in the summer months to the autumn leaves which glow a flame-like yellow the white tree trunks appear to almost blend into their snow-covered surroundings which offers excellent panoramic views of the surrounding areaーyou’ll even be able to spot the distant Tokachi Mountain Range in the north From stand number 4 at Obihiro Station bus terminal catch the Hokkaido Takushoku Bus to “Shirakaba Namiki-mae” *There’s no shelter around the white birch trees so please make sure to dress warmly when visiting during the colder months Kofuku (“Happiness”) Station (幸福駅) is so-named due to its location in Kofuku-cho in Obihiro City Kofuku Station once served as one of the stops on Hokkaido’s now disused Former National Railway Hiroo Line Located just a few stops down the line is Aikoku (“Country of Love”) Station (愛国駅) The slogan “To happiness from the country of love” was coined from the close proximity of the two stations eventually leading to the stations becoming known across the whole of Japan Even after the line went out of commission in February of 1987 the area continued to gain in popularity as a sightseeing spot for couples Upon entering Kofuku Station’s former waiting room you’ll be amazed by the sheer quantity of bright pink tickets that line the walls and ceiling of the little hut Many visitors to the station write their wishes on the pink tickets and pin them to the walls in the hopes that they will come true The tickets sold as gifts bearing the catchphrase “To happiness from the country of love” are not only good luck charms but are also stamped with the date making it the perfect keepsake of your visit On the platform stand two old-fashioned train carriages that once ran along the decommissioned Hiroo line one carriage is used as a display room and the other has been preserved for visitors to enter and experience the nostalgic atmosphere why not stop off at Kofuku Station to make a wish board the train heading towards “Hiroo” at stand number 11 Get off at “Kofukuji” stop and walk for 5 minutes to Kofuku station The bus journey from Obihiro to Kofuku takes approximately 50 minutes Originated in Tokachi’s Obihiro City butadon is a rice bowl topped with thickly cut slices of pork that’s flavored with a sweet and sour sauce “Butadon no Butahage” is the sister shop of “Obihiro Hageten” The secret recipe for the tare sauce used in Butahage’s butadon has never been changed ever since the delicious menu was first invented The type of pork used is “Kamikomi” pork which is grilled at a high heat of around 850°C The thickly sliced pork is rich in fat and soft in texture and the slightly sweet undertones of the meat are perfectly offset when coated in the richly flavored sauce The result is a butadon so tasty that both locals and visitors want to keep coming back for more Butahage’s Obihiro main store is conveniently located directly next to Obihiro Station so if you visit Obihiro be sure to check it out JR Obihiro Station Esta Obihiro West Building 9:00-19:40 Closed: Third Wednesday of the Month located in the town of Kamishihoro in Hokkaido’s Tokachi region sprawls out across 1,700 hectares of land making it the largest farm that’s open to the public in Japan “Naitai” means “deep valley” in the language of Ainu there are about 2,000 cows roaming freely and grazing at their pleasure A cafe called “Naitai Terrace” opened in the summer of 2019 standing at the highest point of the farm and offering beautiful panoramic views Here you can enjoy meals made from local produce as you watch cows grazing in the wide-open fields below The café’s viewing platform offers magnificent views of the whole of the Tokachi Plains you can even see as far as the Akan mountains This is one spot you absolutely must not miss when you visit the Tokachi region Naitai Highland Farm: 7:00 – 18:00 (Jun Gourmet Cafe Small store with 3 seats at the counter and 4 seats at tables Located in a corner of a building in Obihiro Popular "Chocolate Fudge Brownie" (380 yen) The store's popular sweets are the result of the owner and "Chocolate Fudge Brownie" are regular menu items The "Chocolate Fudge Brownie" is particularly appealing with its moist texture and crunchy chocolate chips Coffee beans are also sold in the store (100g/900 yen) The hand-drip coffee at "sun" is also excellent and you can choose from three types: deep-roast The medium- and deep-roasted coffees are made from "sun blend," an original blend from "may coffee" in Nakasatsunai The deep roast is a fruity "Ethiopian Yirgacheffe" from "ALCHEMIST COFFEE," a home-roasted coffee shop in Miyanomori You can enjoy the coffee beans sold in the store at home as well See more articles on "sun Location: Ichijo Bldg. 2F, 8-1-1 Nishi 1-Jo Minami, Obihiro City Business hours: 12:00 - 16:00 Closed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday ■Parking: No parking (please use coin-operated parking nearby)For more information about "sun" and map information, click here. The store is lined with books related to travel located in Ondoro-cho not far from Obihiro is a renovated 60-year-old private house and a famous Tokachi cafe that will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2023 and the interior is lined with retro cameras and antique furniture and the store is decorated with books and knick-knacks he found on his travels providing a relaxing atmosphere for visitors Black Curry with Black Shrimp and Vegetables (1,300 yen) Cafe Jorro's appeal lies in its relaxing space and three types of soup curry You can choose from a refreshing tomato-based "red curry," a rich squid ink-flavored "black curry," and a white curry made with Tokachi milk You can choose your rice and naan and the level of spiciness we also recommend our original chai or coffee made with coffee beans from Morihiko in Sapporo Inside the store surrounded by cute antique furniture The pancakes are made with Kitano Kauri wheat from the Shoji Farm in Otoe Town which gives them a rich flavor and a chewy texture The pancakes are made to order and baked to perfection There are three topping options: whipped butter and maple syrup or Hokkaido vanilla ice cream and maple syrup Read more about cafe Jorro Location: 1-11 Kino Shinmachi, Ondo-cho, Kawagoe-gun, Hokkaido Business hours: 11:00-17:00 Closed: Sunday and MondayFor more information about cafe Jorro, click here. along a national highway in the town of Memuro It offers a luxurious moment to enjoy coffee and sweets while gazing out the large windows at the small forest that spreads outside The calm space surrounded by nature is gaining popularity The signature item on the menu is the "Klingel Danish," a heart-shaped pie crust topped with strawberries including the most popular "Strawberry," "Memuro Peanut," a local specialty They also pair well with Obihiro's "Sawara Coffee" special blend A wide variety of other sweets are also available An at-home space where couples and families alike can feel at ease the restaurant also offers an extensive food menu The "rou rohan" (1,000 yen) with plenty of meat and the "Neapolitan" (1,000 yen) with a raw egg on top will fill your stomach making it a great place to stop by on a road trip Read more about Cafe Kringel Location: 4-11, Kami-muro Baseline, Kami-nemuro, Bloomuro-cho Business hours: 11:00-16:00 Closed: Sunday and Wednesday (Wednesday only from April)Click here for more information about Cafe Kringel and map information. Bay Lounge coffee" in Tokachi Hiroo-cho is a café "for surfers" where you can enjoy coffee from "The Rising Sun Coffee" produced by actor Kenji Sakaguchi a seafood processing company in Hiroo Town fried fish and other excellent lunches that can only be enjoyed in a port town the "Tuna Donburi" and "Ootoro Iwashi Fried Fish Set Meal" are very popular attracting many people from inside and outside of Hokkaido Hokkaido's only authorized distributor of "The Rising Sun Coffee The popular seafood lunch uses plenty of fresh seafood landed locally The popular "Tuna Donburi" (990 yen) and "Ootoro Iwashi Fry Set Meal" (1,430 yen) are superb Cafe latte (660 yen) using beans from "The Rising Sun Coffee" produced by actor Kenji Sakaguchi and take-out coffee are also popular you can relax while savoring a freshly brewed cup of coffee The store attracts many visitors from outside the province At "Bay Lounge coffee," original goods and Hiroo Town's specialties are available for purchase making it a great place to do a little shopping It also has a men-only sauna facility where visitors can refresh themselves after enjoying a sauna or surfing created this café to enjoy his hobbies of surfing and coffee and it is loved by many for its comfortable space and delicious food See more articles about "bay lounge coffee Location: 9-2-1 Hondori, Hiroo-cho, Hiroo-gun, Hokkaido Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: SundayClick here for details and map information of Bay lounge coffee. Located in a residential area about 10 minutes by car from Obihiro Station CAFE THE CANTY is a café with delicious hamburgers and a stylish space that attracts many female customers made with homemade spices and characterized by their juicy are sure to captivate you once you try them The most popular menu item at CAFE THE CANTY is the Cheese Hamburger Steak (180g/1,350 yen) You can enjoy it while customizing it to your own taste with special sauce Also very popular is the "Stewed Hamburger Steak" (180g/1,600 yen) The hamburger is available in 180g and 270g sizes Other items on the menu include an omelette rice dish (1,100 yen) and cheese and meat pasta (1,070 yen) GELATERIA THE CANTY" will open in April 2024 is located on the first floor of CAFE THE CANTY and rich milk maximizes the flavors of the ingredients After enjoying a delicious hamburger steak at the café we recommend tasting the gelato at the terrace on the second floor See more articles about CAFE THE CANTY Location: 16-16 Nishi 16-16 Shirakaba, Obihiro-shi, Obihiro Business hours: 11:00 - 21:30 (L.O. 21:00) Closed: Tuesdays (closed the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday)For details and map information of CAFE THE CANTY, click here. Popular waffles are sticky yet light in texture "rapo cafe" is especially popular among women in their 30s for its cute exterior and relaxed interior has eight years of experience in the café industry and offers a menu with health and beauty in mind She uses only Hokkaido ingredients: Yumepirika rice The menu is filled with Yuka's wish for her customers to be healthy The lunch menu offers a wide variety of nutritionally balanced dishes such as "One Plate Set" (980 yen) "Seasonal Vegetable Seiro Steamed Set" (1,100 yen) and homemade pasta in tomato sauce (980 yen) and soy milk cream (980 yen) "natural yeast snack waffle," is made with beet sugar and natural yeast and baked with butter for a sticky and the "Caramel Milk Tea" (480 yen) is a perfect match Plans call for renovations while keeping the store's location and concept intact the "natural yeast snack waffle" (820 yen) and baked with butter to give it a sticky texture which will increase the number of seats and make the space even nicer See more articles about "rapo cafe Location: 17-2-11 Nishi 11 Minami, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido Business hours: 11:00-17:00 (11:30-17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Closed: Unscheduled holidaysClick here for more information about "rapo cafe" and map information. Please check each restaurant's official website and SNS for the latest information Serials A deeper look at the charms of the various regions of Hokkaido introduced in the currently airing anime "Evil Girl Dropkick X Mame Anime (Hokkaido)" Let's take a look at the 10th episode that aired earlier today The "Kofuku Station" featured in the anime is located in Kofuku-cho and was once a station on the Hiroo Line of the former Japanese National Railways but its role as a station ended when the line was closed in 1987 the station gained nationwide popularity when it was featured in an NHK program in 1973 and there were calls from all over the country for the station to be kept alive The station was redeveloped as a tourist attraction and made a new start as a happy station that brings happiness to visitors there were two stations next to the station named "Aikoku Station," and the ticket "Aikoku to Kofuku-yuki" became popular goods made in the shape of the ticket became a hot topic almost as it was when the line was in service Many train fans and tourists alike take pictures here There is a rumor that if you gently ring the "Bell of Happiness," which was also depicted in the cartoon Location: Obihiro City, Obihiro City, Kofuku-cho East Line 1 Fee：Free of chargeView more information about "Happiness Station" on Domingo Obihiro Tourism & Convention Association Location: Obihiro Station Esta East Building 2F, Nishi 2-jo Minami 12-chome, Obihiro City, Hokkaido Inquiries: 0155-22-8600 Official website: https://obikan.jp/ Prior to the airing of the full-length version in July, "Mame-Anime (Hokkaido version)" was broadcast on Hokkaido Bunka Hoso from April 6! In the video, Evil God and his group visit various places in Hokkaido, and Hatsune Miku, who is an expert on Hokkaido, makes an appearance. The video is linked with " Domingo (Crypton Future Media)," a media company that introduces the attractions of Hokkaido and viewers can learn more about the municipalities introduced in the video Gourmet Located in an alley off the main arcade in Obihiro Shunkarou Hirokojiten serves Chinese cuisine made with ingredients from Hokkaido From familiar dishes like chili shrimp and fried rice to new the Chinese course menu is full of ingenuity and has captivated many customers I was excited when I first came to the store you can enjoy a Chinese course meal unique to Hokkaido that incorporates seasonal ingredients from Tokachi 5,500 yen and 11,000 yen (both including tax) The number of dishes and ingredients vary depending on the course and you can enjoy unique Chinese dishes such as "Oyster Namero" and "Venison Tortilla" that you might not know what dish they are at first glance "Venison tortilla" with the aroma of five-spice powder The menu changes slightly with the seasons There is something new to discover every time you visit so it's a fun place to visit no matter how many times you visit There are four seats at the counter and three tables that seat four people The size of the restaurant is not too large you may be worried about the location of the restaurant and wonder if you are really in the right place The fact that it's a little further back makes it feel like a hideaway be sure to check their Instagram regularly A stylish and cozy interior with blue walls who is fondly nicknamed "Sue-san" creates Chinese cuisine that captivates everyone He is usually shy and doesn't have an open kitchen but he has a kind personality and will smile when your eyes meet having worked at a hotel affiliated with the Yokarou chain in Yokohama Chinatown Yokarou Shinkan in Chinatown for five years and Chinese Timber in Tokyo for three years he returned to Obihiro and started his own restaurant and is currently showing off his skills at the relocated Shunkarou Hirokoji Branch Cold shrimp dish wrapped in shredded kelp "Chili Shrimp" - a hearty and rich dish It's a great place to bring anyone for anniversaries or dinner parties but it's especially recommended for those who want to enjoy a leisurely meal with people from outside Hokkaido who are visiting Tokachi They use a lot of ingredients that are typical of Hokkaido such as "Koi" cheese from "Shiawase Cheese Factory" and Apoi pork from Samani Town making it the perfect place to savor the richness of Tokachi's ingredients The cutlery made by the artist is also wonderful This is also a must-visit restaurant for wine lovers and Hokkaido natural wines such as Aizawa Farm's "Ryunosuke" and Chiba Vineyard's "Hinode Danke" are available by the bottle you'll fall in love with Tokachi even more... A full lineup including Hokkaido natural wines which can be added for an additional 300 yen The soft almond jelly is placed behind the almond mousse topped with jasmine jam but also melts in your mouth so easily that you'll eat it all in one go This restaurant is delicious and will leave you feeling happy "Shunkaro" and "Shunkaro Hirokoji Branch" but the other "Shunkaro" is a local Chinese restaurant run by her father In addition to the lineup of "this is the fried rice and this is the ramen" that are synonymous with local Chinese restaurants there is a wide range of special dishes such as "medicinal ramen" and "samgyetang" It's a real treat to be able to enjoy Chinese cuisine passed down from two generations in Obihiro Be sure to also visit "Shunkarou," run by the father Town Spots ESTA closed its doors after 45 years of history It was widely reported on television and in newspapers but the fact that ESTA still exists in Hokkaido is not widely known The only Esta still in operation is "Esta Obihiro" located inside Obihiro Station The one that closed the other day is "Esta Sapporo" you will see that the familiar "ESTA" logo is still in use There are an "East Building" and a "West Building" at the east and west ends of the concourse after exiting the ticket gates at Obihiro Station The "West Building" is an area where you can purchase famous Obihiro souvenirs such as the famous cranberry sweet potato from "Tokachi Shokumonogatari" and Butahage pork bowl The "East Building" has a more "Esta" feel there is a colorful and familiar "ESTA" sign Esta Obihiro began as the Obihiro Station Building which was built in 1966 adjacent to Obihiro Station It then began operating as a commercial facility called Esta Obihiro in 1996 Esta Obihiro has had many twists and turns and is now operated as a facility directly managed by JR Hokkaido The tenants in the East Wing of Esta Obihiro are stores related to daily life such as watch shops The coffee shop "THREE STANDARD COFFEE" closest to the station concourse is equipped with free WiFi and has power outlets at the counter seats so it is recommended for passing the time between trains The "ESTA" sign still remains in Hokkaido "It's too good..." Record of a trip to the northernmost remote island of Japan Video filmed by university students becomes a hot topic: "It's youth" "Amazing view..." It's like another world A photo taken in the "city of steel" Muroran is a hot topic: "It's overwhelming" "I never knew there was such a wonderful place." It's like a magic school A fantastic photo taken in Kushiro is cool "Beautiful like a dream" - like a painting Biei's fantastic winter scenery is a hot topic "It makes me want to go to Hokkaido" Town Gourmet Spots The Tokachi area of Hokkaido is one of Japan's leading culinary treasures is overflowing with a wide variety of food from local delicacies such as the famous buta-don (pork bowl) to sweets There are also many places that can be explored on foot including experiences that can only be enjoyed in Obihiro we will introduce 15 spots for walking around town that you should stop by when you visit Obihiro The taste of "buta-don" (pork bowl) has remained unchanged since the restaurant's establishment Pancho is a long-established restaurant famous nationwide as the birthplace of buta-don (pork bowl) It is said that it was invented in Obihiro City as "a less expensive and more stamina-boosting dish than eels One of the features of the restaurant is that the pricing of pine and plum is reversed from the usual setting in honor of "Ume," the name of the first wife of the restaurant's founder With the secret sauce that has been passed down from one generation to the next you can enjoy the same flavor as when the restaurant was first established Business hours: 11:00-19:00 ■Address: 11-19 Nishi 1-jo Minami, Obihiro City ■3-minute walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Panchou The view of the city from a horse-drawn carriage has a special flavor Enjoy delicious craft beer and snacks made from local ingredients while touring the city center at night in a horse-drawn carriage pulled by Musashikoma a draft horse that competed in "Banei Keiba" (Banei horse racing) one on the first floor to be enjoyed from inside the carriage and the other on the second floor to be enjoyed in the open air and the 2-kilometer course takes about 50 minutes The experience of listening to the sound of hoofbeats while enjoying a drink and the scenery is a luxury not found in everyday life Operating days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday ①18:00～ ②19:00～ ③20:00～ *Reservations required Departure/departure point: In front of Hotel Nupuka, 10-20-3 Nishi 2-jo-minami, Obihiro City 5 min. walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of "Basha BAR Soul food that is highly satisfying in both taste and cost performance The curry made with plenty of beef and matured with dozens of spices is so delicious that many people become addicted to it once they try it The taste of curry from the multiple curry stores in Obihiro City has long been familiar to Tokachi residents and many local families bring a pot of curry to the store instead of making it at home There are three types of curry roux: "Basic Roux," "Indian Roux," and "Vegetable Roux," and you can enjoy your own favorite curry by combining the flavors the Machinaka store and the Esta store in JR Obihiro Station are easily accessible Business hours: 11:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:45) Address: 10-1-1 Nishi 2-jo Minami, Obihiro City 5 min. walk from JR Obihiro Station.Click here for details and map information of Indian Curry Machinaka Store. The limited edition "Crunchy Pie" has a shelf life of 3 hours known for its classic Hokkaido souvenirs "Marusei Butter Sandwich" and "White Chocolate" and limited edition products are available at the main store in Obihiro We especially recommend the "Crunchy Pie" and "Marusei Ice Cream Sandwich" which have a shelf life of 3 hours There is also an eat-in space so you can eat on the spot The attached coffee shop is also highly recommended Business hours: 9:00-18:00 / Coffee shop 11:00-16:30 (LO 16:00) *Set every Wednesday Address: 9-6 Nishi 2-jo Minami, Obihiro City ■10 min. walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store. This popular restaurant was the first in Japan to offer "Yakiniku-style Jingisukan" which differentiated itself from Jingisukan pots The secret of its delicious taste is its commitment to "hand-cutting" high-quality mutton The "hand-cut Jingisukan" is the most popular as it is flavorful and does not have the distinctive smell of Jingisukan in which only the quantity of sauce is mixed and seasoned upon receiving an order The restaurant has long been a local favorite offering a wide selection of locally produced meat at reasonable prices Business hours: 11:00 - 23:00 Address: 12-1-6 Odori Minami, Obihiro City 5 minutes walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Heiwaen's main branch. Pork bowls are so popular that they have opened a specialty restaurant Hageden is a long-established restaurant specializing in tempura and local cuisine Along with "Pancho," it is a famous restaurant that popularized "buta-don" (pork bowl) In addition to tempura and tendon made with carefully selected ingredients so much so that a separate restaurant specializing in buta-don called "Buta Hage" has opened the restaurant has private rooms of various sizes so large groups of people can use the restaurant with ease why not finish your meal with an unusual dessert such as ice cream tempura or tempura manju Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:30-20:30 Address: Nishi 1-jo Minami 10-chome, Obihiro City ■5-minute walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for more information about Hageten and map information. Tokachi Dainagon," a special kintsuba (sweet made from Tokachi azuki beans) with all the deliciousness of azuki beans The factory and store "Sweet Pier Garden" in Otoso-machi is popular but the Odori main store in Obihiro is recommended for its easy access The store offers more than 100 kinds of sweets made from Tokachi ingredients including "Tokachi Dainagon," a limited-edition product available only at stores in the Tokachi area Business hours: 8:30-19:00 Address: 8-15 Odori Minami, Obihiro City 10-minute walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Yanagizuki Odori Honten The sight of the horses in action is a sight to behold Banei Horse Racing is the only horse race in the world in which strong horses weighing more than one ton compete for strength and speed by pulling a weighted iron sled It is believed to have its roots in a contest of strength between farm horses held at a shrine festival during the Meiji period (1868-1912) called "yama-ba," and the horsemen's shouts and the power of the horses pulling the sled through the dirt sand are sure to impress you Race days: (Basically) Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays *Please check the official website for the detailed schedule. ■Address: 9 min. of Nishi 13 jo, Obihiro-city ■20 min. walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Obihiro Racecourse. Midori-no-ike (Green Pond) is also a popular healing spot The shrine is known as a place where the popular wild bird "shimaega" comes to play and red seals and omikuji (fortune cards) decorated with shimaega are popular You may also wish for good luck in marriage or business prosperity with the "Banba-shaped ema," which was featured in the popular manga and later animated film "Silver Spoon in which the hand-watering basin is decorated with flowers is also held regularly and is a popular spot among locals and tourists alike Hours: 9:00-17:00 ■Address: 2-1, Higashi 3-jo Minami 2-chome, Obihiro-shi ■25 min. walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Obihiro Shrine. Sweet Potatoes" are full of flavor and impact Cranberry" was founded in 1972 as "Andersen," a confectionary specialty store It is one of Obihiro's representative confectionery stores with its exquisite "sweet potato," which has been loved since its establishment The sweet potato skin is used as a container The sweet potatoes are sold by weight in the store so you can find and purchase the size of your choice The crispy "Potato Pie" and the cookie "Chanleur" are also popular Business hours: 9:00 - 20:00 Address: Nishi 2-jo Minami 6-chome, Obihiro City ■10-minute walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Cranberry Main Store. While most Jingisukan restaurants serve seasoned lamb marinated in sauce this restaurant is popular for its unseasoned raw lamb Jingisukan The unseasoned raw lamb is grilled over charcoal in an original pot and a charcoal charcoal charcoal grill and dipped in a homemade sauce that the restaurant takes pride in The lamb is tender and has no peculiarities and the refreshing sauce is a perfect match for the restaurant's pride and joy Business hours: 17:00 - 24:00 (last entry 23:00, LO 23:30) Address: 10-6 Nishi 1-jo Minami, Obihiro City 5 minutes walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Tokachi Jingisukan Club Kita Togarashi. Kita no Yatai," where various stalls offering Japanese was opened in 2001 by people who wanted to revitalize Obihiro's hollowed-out central city area It is also known as the pioneer of the nationwide yatai-mura boom where you can chat with local customers and shopkeepers and get to hear local information that only those in the know can understand Nearby "Kita no Yatai" are "Tokachi-no-choya" and "Kita no Umaimon-dori," so why don't you enjoy visiting all the different stalls Business hours：*Vary according to each store. Address：10-7, Nishi 1-jo Minami, Obihiro City ■5 min. walk from JR Obihiro StationFor details and map information of Kita no Yatai, click here. Natural cheese cake" made with a unique blend of natural cheese from Hokkaido The store's name comes from "Totepo," the nickname of the private railroad "Tokachi Railway" that used to run from Obihiro City to the southern towns and villages in the past "Natural Cheese Cake," as well as other fresh cakes and baked goods that make use of seasonal ingredients and look pretty are popular The "Toteppo" café attached to the store was created in the image of a dining car and its adorable zebra parfaits and cakes are very popular Business hours: 10:00 - 18:00 / Cafe: 10:00 - 17:00 (LO 16:30) Address: 17-3-1 Nishi 6-jo Minami, Obihiro City ■10 min. walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of Tokachi Totempo Kobo. "Trantoran Masuya" is another branch of "Masuya Honten" located in the downtown area of central Obihiro City It offers a variety of Masuya's popular products such as sandwiches and sweet breads which continue to be loved by Tokachikko people are reasonably priced and have an exceptional taste Although it is a bit far from the city center we recommend that you take a short trip to visit the flagship store "Mugion" Business hours: 9:00-18:00 Address: Esta West Bldg. 1F, 12-9 Nishi 3-jo Minami, Obihiro City ■One-minute walk from JR Obihiro StationFor details and map information of Trantoran Masuya, click here. Obihiro Convention & Visitors Association "Obirin" and Eco-Bus Center "RikuRu" offer bicycle rental service A variety of city bicycles and sports bicycles are available so you can rent a bicycle to suit your purpose This is a great option for those who want to encounter the wonderful Tokachi scenery and explore the city a little further Hours of operation: 9:30-17:30 ■Address: Nishi 1-jo Minami 12-chome, Obihiro City (in Obihiro Station Bus Terminal) ■One-minute walk from JR Obihiro StationClick here for details and map information of "Eco-Bus Center RikuRu Lifestyle Lining up in the natural and lovely atmosphere of the store are many wonderful crafts and food products from various parts of Hokkaido that SLOW has covered up to now We asked a member of the Slow editorial staff what prompted Slow a magazine that has been reporting on life and people in Hokkaido for more than 18 years and what products they particularly recommend now --What was the impetus for the members of the Slow editorial department We had always wanted to open a store featuring the products of the makers featured in Slow but we could not find a suitable location for a long time a suggestion came up that we could make use of a building on the company's premises that had been used as a warehouse We were able to open the restaurant in about six months --What products do you recommend for the current season The "Umeko Geta Exhibition" is being held as a special exhibition in June has been introducing her handmade geta every year in the magazine since shortly after Slow was first published from the lumbering of the wood to the exquisite curves of the soles and softness of the snouts Many modern patterns are available and can be worn with yukata and kimono as well as with one-piece dresses and jeans All of the approximately 30 geta are one-of-a-kind and experience the lightness of Umeko geta "As long as the fish is tasty...?!" The welcome party for a new recruit from Hokkaido is too difficult "They're the kind of people who sprinkle salmon roe on top." "They're so cute!" I feel comforted by the baby goats growing up healthy on a farm in Hokkaido "What a cute creature" - A baby seal growing up quickly is soothing Seeing it moving around so hard makes people say "It's like an angel" and "Grow up big" The 2019 U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team arrived in Obihiro on Wednesday night to compete in the 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Women's World Championship which enters the tournament as the four-time defending champion The roster features nine players that helped the U.S earn gold at last year's IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship in Dmitrov Texas), Hadley Hartmetz (Phoenixville N.Y.), Abbey Murphy (Evergreen Park Ill.), Maggie Nicholson (Minnetonka Minn.), Casey O'Brien (Milton Mass.), Dominique Petrie (Hermosa Beach Under-18 Women's National Team earn gold at the 2017 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship in Zlin and Prerov Team USA claiming gold at the 2018 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship head coach of the University of Minnesota Duluth women’s ice hockey team Crowell helped guide Team USA to gold at the 2018 competition in Dmitrov as associate coach and in the 2016 competition in St All U.S. games at the 2019 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship will be streamed live, with links to be provided on game days. For complete coverage of the 2019 U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team, click here. NOTES: The IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship will be played for the 12th time in 2019 and will include teams from Canada captured gold in each of the first two years of the tournament (2008 The team has taken home the silver medal in 2010 Crowell is joined by assistant coaches Josh Sciba (Westland Mich./Union College) and 2018 Olympic gold medalist Brianna Decker (Dousman has oversight responsibilities for all U.S Japanese version Event Culture black cats and other motifs appear everywhere Here are 12 Halloween events that are perfect for outings and can be enjoyed by families and couples Event many events such as fireworks displays and summer festivals are held throughout Hokkaido Here are 15 recommended events in August that are perfect for outings with family and friends the largest summer festival in the Tokachi region (Obihiro City) Image credit: Obihiro Tourism & Convention Association One of the largest summer festivals in the Tokachi-ken region will be held in Obihiro local youth will lead a parade of male and female portable shrines called "Yume Furuyoru 2024" through the festival site (Image credit: Obihiro Tourism & Convention Association) the "Obihiro Bon Odori," a dance performance with elaborate costumes and live music by the participating teams to the accompaniment of Hokkai Bon Uta Other events will include performances by street performers from around the world and the "Kitchen Hirabaru," a gourmet plaza lined with various gourmet stores Date and time: Wednesday, August 14 - Thursday, August 15, 11:00 - 22:00 Venue: Obihiro City, Nishi 2-jo Minami 7-11 chome, Hirokoji, Yume no Kita HirobaFor details and map information on the 77th Obihiro Plains Festival, click here 2 The 51st Iwanai Rage Festival" (Iwanai Town) a spectacular fireworks display over Iwanai Port This is a summer festival that has been held in Iwanai Town for half a century the "raging fireworks display," beautifully colors the night sky of Iwanai with approximately 5,000 fireworks and the fireworks shot up in a rage at Iwanai Port are a powerful spectacle and performances by Iwanai High School's calligraphy club and other spaces for children and adults to enjoy Date and time: Saturday, August 3, 12:00 - 21:00 (fireworks display from 20:00) / Sunday, August 4, 10:00 - 20:00 Venue: Iwanai Regional Cultural Center, 51-7 Bansai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai-gun, TokyoFor details and map information of the 51st Iwanai Rage Festival, click here. 3 Enjoy Nemuro's Hanasaki Crab "2024 Nemuro Crab Festival" (Nemuro City) Image credit: Nemuro City Tourism Association crab gourmet foods and gourmet foods only available at the venue will be offered as well as a participatory "Crab-catcher battle and a "Quick Eating Contest" will also be held allowing visitors to enjoy the local specialty Date and Time: Saturday, August 31, 10:00-16:00 / Sunday, September 1, 9:00-15:00 Venue: Nemuro Port Special Site, Kaigan-cho 1-chome, Nemuro CityFor details and map information of the "2024 Nemuro Crab Festival," click here the only fighting dandong in Hokkaido (Numata Town) Image credit: Numata-cho Yataka Andon Festival One of the three major dandon festivals in Hokkaido the "Yotaka Dandon Festival" is the only "fighting dandon" in Hokkaido where large dandons collide with each other colliding with each other is a powerful sight (Image credit: Hokkaido Tourism Promotion Organization) and Yotaka-bushi music that enlivens the festival the spectacular parade of the dances through the streets is a must-see Date and time: Friday, August 23 to Saturday, August 24 Fee: Paid admission: SS seats 1,500 yen / S seats 1,300 yen / A seats 1,000 yen on Friday, August 23. Saturday, 24th: 500 yen for each seat plus 500 yen for each seat Venue: In front of JR Ishikari Numata Station, Numata Town, Amaryu CountyFor details and map information on the Numata Town Night High Andon Festival, click here. where gourmet foods and handmade works gather in a theater selling everything from vegetables and sweets to handmade works making the theater the venue for this "anything goes theater marché Date and time: August 31 (Sat) - September 1 (Sun), 11:00 - 16:00 Venue: Concarinho, a lifestyle support cultural facility on the 1st floor of The Tower Place, 1-2-10, Hachiken 1-jo Nishi 1-chome, Nishi-ku, SapporoFor more information about "Kotoni Marche" and map information, click here 6 "Mikasa Hokkai Bon Odori" dance around a giant yagura (Mikasa City) This is a major summer event representing Mikasa Various events are held for three days in Mikasa there will be the "Coal Cutlass Race" in which contestants compete by carrying 30 kg of coal Fireworks to be launched on the final day will conclude the three hot days of the festival Dates: Tuesday, August 13 through Thursday, August 15 Venue: Mikasa Central Park, Saiwai-cho 1, Mikasa City / (Fireworks display venue) downstream of Mikasayama Bridge, Ikuharubetsu River, Taga-cho, Mikasa CityClick here for details and map information of the "23rd Mikasa Hokkai Bon Odori". 7 The 43rd Shikabe Sea and Hot Spring Festival & Fireworks Display one of the largest fireworks displays in southern Hokkaido in the town of hot springs (Shikabe Town) The largest festival in Shikabe Town takes place right next to the fishing port There are many sea-related events such as "Cutter Rowing" using cutter boards in which heated battles take place in the harbor and "Fureai Aquarium," where visitors can see and touch sea creatures The climax of the festival is one of the largest fireworks displays in southern Hokkaido Approximately 3,400 various fireworks and a super extra-large starmine beautifully illuminate the Eruption Bay The fireworks are launched right in front of the fishing port where the festival is held Date and time: Saturday, August 17, from 8:30 a.m. *Fireworks display: from 7:30 p.m. Venue：Shikabe Fishing Port, Shikabe-cho, Kayabe-gunClick here for details and map information of "The 43rd Shikabe Sea and Hot Spring Festival & Fireworks Display 8 The 27th Kenbuchi Sakuraoka Lake Festival" (Kenbuchi Town) a must-see with fireworks projected on the lake Image credit: Kenbuchi Town Tourist Association This festival is held on the shores of Lake Sakuraoka which is also known as a camping and wakasagi fishing spot Kenbuchi Tondadaiko drums and belly dancing (Image credit: Kenbuchi Tourist Association) There will also be picture book readings and gourmet food stalls from the local neighborhood Don't miss the beautiful fireworks display that will close the festival and reflect on the surface of the lake Date and time: Sunday, August 4, 10:00 - 20:00 Venue: Lake Sakuraoka Festival site, Lake Sakuraoka, Higashi-machi, Kenbuchi TownFor details and map information on the 27th Kenbuchi Sakuraoka Lakes Festival, please visit 9 Workshop "GIGA Festival in Sapporo International University" where you can see Image credit: GIGA Festival in Sapporo International University Workshops for both young children and adults will be held at Sapporo International University There will also be a mystery-solving session in the library Families can enjoy workshops where they can feel the future Date and time: Friday, August 9, 9:00-12:00 ■Fare: Free of charge Venue: Sapporo International University, 1-4-1, Kiyota 4-jo, Kiyota-ku, SapporoFor details and map information of "GIGA Festival in Sapporo International University", click here. 10 Enjoy a luxurious taste of sea urchin at the "Uni Uni Festival" (Rishirifuji Town) Image credit: Rishipura (Rishiri Island Tourism Portal Site) This event is held in honor of sea urchin various gourmet dishes such as grilled sea urchin and mini sea urchin bowls are prepared for visitors to enjoy the luxurious and delicious taste of sea urchin A sea urchin eating contest will also be held on stage Date and time: August 11 (Sun.) (tentative) Venue: Parking lot of Ripura, Rishirifuji Town General Exchange Promotion Facility, 119-1 Sakaemachi, Oshidomari, Rishirifuji-cho, Rishiri-gunFor more information about the Uni Uni Festival and map information, click here. 11 Proximity is the biggest attraction of the 6,000 fireworks "The 28th Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival 2024" (Honbetsu Town) The "Higashi-Tokachi Fireworks Festival," where 6,000 fireworks are launched Various types of fireworks are rhythmically launched to music The biggest attraction of the Higashi Tokachi Fireworks Festival is the close proximity of the launch site and the lack of obstructed views there will also be a good food market and a singing show and leisure seats and compact sunshades can be set up Chairs and tables are also available for visitors to relax and enjoy the event Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 11:00 - 21:00 / Sunday, September 1, 9:30 - 16:30 Venue: Cibetsu River bank, Yayoi-cho, Honbetsu-cho, Nakagawa-gunFor details and map information of the 28th Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival 2024, click here. 12 Heated Tractor Pulling Competition "The 25th Naganuma Maoi Dream Festival" (Naganuma Town) features the "Strong Cup," in which teams of three compete to win the fastest time pulling a tractor the "Zu Keen Cup," a shaved ice eating contest there will be a new BQQ corner where visitors can enjoy the local specialty this is a festival that can be enjoyed by the whole family Date/Time：August 25 (Sun.) 10:00-16:00 Venue：Naganuma Town General Park, 2-3 Minami-cho, Naganuma-cho, Yubari-gunFor more information about the 25th Naganuma Maoi Dream Festival and map information, click here. 13 Free and creative ikebana close at hand "Ikebana Sogetsu Hana LIVE IN SAPPORO" (Sapporo) Image credit: Ikebana Sogetsu Sapporo Hana LIVE Group An event where people can casually experience ikebana for anyone," the Ikebana Sogetsu Sapporo Hana LIVE Group will give ikebana demonstrations Visitors can experience the charm of free and creative ikebana Date and time: Sunday, August 4, 15:00-17:00 Fee: 2,000 yen Venue: Sapporo Soft Stone Storehouse, 3-4-4 Kita 1-jo Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido University of Education Arts & Sports Cultural Complex HUG 1F Main Gallery and Sub GalleryFor more details and map information of "Ikebana Sogetsu Hana LIVE IN SAPPORO", click here. 14 Participatory photography event to enjoy in the town of photography "The 40th Higashikawa Town International Photography Festival" (Higashikawa Town) Image credit: Higashikawa Town Photography Town Executive Committee Under the concept of "Enjoy Photography," many photography-related activities will be held including the "Higashikawa Town of Photography Award-winning Artists' Exhibition," "Street Gallery," "Photography Independence Exhibition," and "Open Portfolio Review Dates：August 3 (Saturday) ～ *Dates differ for each event. Venues: 14 locations in Higashikawa Town, Kamikawa CountyClick here for details and map information of the 40th Higashikawa International Photography Festival. 15 "The 6th Children's Art Brut Hokkaido Mirai Works Exhibition" (Sapporo) (Image credit: Hokkaido Council of Cultural Organizations) The theme of the exhibition is "The future of art shines freely in the same place for children with and without disabilities This is an exhibition of art works created by elementary and junior high school students of compulsory education schools and special-needs schools under the theme of "The Future of Art Shines Freely in the Same Place for Children with and without Disabilities The works by the children will be displayed in the exhibition hall there will be a "Web Exhibition" that can be viewed on the Internet Date and time: August 15 (Thu.) - 17 (Sat.), 10:00 - 18:00 (until 17:00 on the last day) *For details of the "Web Exhibition," please check the official website. Venue: Sapporo Arts and Culture Center SCARTS 1F Mall A & B, Kita 1-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, SapporoFor more information about "The 6th Children's Art Brut Hokkaido Mirai Works Exhibition" and map information, click here. All information is current at the time of publication in July 2024 Please check the official website for details If you're a Hokkaido resident and want to spread the word about your great activities in Hokkaido Domingo is a free and easy way for anyone to submit an event in just 5 minutes You can post your activities and ideas to Domingo and you will also have a chance to be selected by Domingo to be featured in articles and on the street visions of Sapporo If you are new to Domingo, click here to get started Event Gourmet commonly known as the "Red Book," is the most famous restaurant guide the world-renowned gourmet guide "Gault et Millau" is commonly known as the "Yellow Book participated in the "Gault et Millau" award ceremony held in April 2024 These two chefs will offer a total of 8 unique courses at the talented restaurant "Malyonne" in Obihiro utilizing the skills and sensitivities they have cultivated in their activities based in Tokachi Chef Yasuo Kokubo runs "Mariyonne," the restaurant where this event will be held Chef Kokubo trained at a restaurant wedding restaurant and then spent two years studying at a French restaurant He also honed his skills for two years at a wine bar dining room with a senior sommelier on staff and opened "Malyonne" in "Kita no Yatai" in March 2014 Course meals at "Mariyonne" by Chef Kokubo Chef Takuto Nakamura is known for his authentic cuisine based on Japanese cuisine After working at the French restaurant "Comme d'habitude" in Tokyo he served as sous chef at "Yakumo Saryo" and "HIGASHI-YAMA Tokyo" supervising the cooking at "PIZZA 4P's" and "Ikkaku" before becoming chef at "Salmon and Trout" in 2019 he operates "Nakamura Shokudo" without a restaurant nationwide These two chefs are truly polar opposites so what kind of fusion will they bring to the table this gathering can be enjoyed for 9,900 yen (drinks not included Reservations will be accepted from April 3 so please make your reservations as soon as possible We hope you will enjoy this special night in Tokachi-Obihiro a luxurious time to immerse yourself in a new culinary world Date & Time: Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, 19:00～ *Start at the same time Venue: Malyonne (1F Masuya Bldg., 10-2-1 Nishi 1-Jo Minami, Obihiro City) Fee: 9,900 yen (drinks not included, tax included)For more details about the event and map information of the venue, click here. If you are new to Domingo, click here to get started the Etekekampa Association opened a private tutoring school in Obihiro “When we first talked about launching Eteke questioning what could be achieved by bringing children together for study,” recalls 72-year-old Kimura Masae even those who didn’t attend school.” Etekekampa means “let’s join our hands” in the Ainu language and members of the organization refer to the school simply as Eteke Kimura Masae The group formed after the release of a government study highlighting the educational disadvantages that Ainu students face The 1986 Hokkaidō Ainu Living Conditions Survey revealed that only 8% of Ainu youth continued to tertiary education around 19 percentage point below the regional average and that they were often the target of discrimination at school as well as broader society it drove home the message that children needed a safer environment in which to study Eteke holds meetings each Thursday at the Obihiro Seikatsu-kan a prefectural government-funded community center that supports Ainu-related cultural and social activities The group also holds regular events for children and family members and events to mark milestones like the start of the new school year and graduation and to date the group has provided almost 300 students a place to study and interact Obihiro’s Seikatsu-kan where traditional Ainu dance and other activities are held the group targeted single-mother families and truant children Kimura says that much of the recruitment has been by word of mouth among youths declaring that “it’s been encouraging to see children telling their friends to come.” Children are divided by age groups with local university students and others in the community providing tutoring Tag is a popular activity during break times a district in the town of Ikeda near Obihiro The small settlement consisted of around 30 households that were a mixture of Ainu families and families where one or more members were not of Ainu heritage Kimura recalls seeing elderly women with traditional sinuye mouth tattoos when she was a child her mother died of tubercular lung cancer at the age of 33 leaving 9-year-old Kimura and her two siblings Kimura recalls accompanying her mother to the hospital an act that would have dire consequences to her own health and education “I contracted peritonitis and was hospitalized for about 18 months,” she recounts “I ended up missing out on grades four through six which meant I didn’t learn important things like fractions and the Roman alphabet.” During the 1950s and 1960s when Kimura went to school discrimination against Ainu people was a fact of life Abuse was blatant and culprits often went unpunished She says that during her first year at junior high a boy bullied her for being Ainu and that in retaliation she hit him over the head with a chair “I decided I didn’t want to be at school anymore and left without even telling the teacher,” she says “I felt so miserable that on the way home I sat in the grass to search for four-leaf clovers and cried.” leaving her and her siblings with a paternal aunt They were later placed in an orphanage in Obihiro she struggled due to the gap in her education “I couldn’t keep up in English class at all,” she explains my friend was kind enough to teach me the alphabet after school.” The day after she graduated from junior high school she lived in accommodations provided by her employer she believes discrimination and poverty robbed her of the simple joy of learning but that this sorrow has since fueled her perseverance with Eteke Eteke offers a safe environment to learn and play with their peers away from school where they face bullying from their non-Ainu classmates a 39-year-old homemaker in Obihiro says she first attended Eteke in 1991 “I was in the fourth grade when a friend invited me to come along,” she recalls “My siblings and I never played with friends outdoors so my parents were all in favor of me joining the weekly gatherings.” He joined in 1993 during his first year of high school at the insistence of his mother “I mostly messed around at school and never studied,” he says “I couldn’t do division and was barely able to do multiplication My mother encouraged me to join to Eteke so that I wouldn’t fail high school.” Sakai Mari who began attending Eteke in 1992 while a first grader in elementary school He now lives in Shiraoi and works at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park Arata says he looked forward to going to Eteke each week mostly to make friends and play with other Ainu children his own age “I only attended officially until the end of elementary school,” he recount “but I still hung out with my friends there on and off until I finished high school.” Although he was more interested in smoking sessions in the park behind the center than studying he admits that “it was still fun.” Arata Yūki works at Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park all three lived in a public housing complex in Ōzora The Ōzora public housing complex is comprised of rows of squat Built in 1970 to help accommodate Obihiro’s burgeoning population it is located about eight kilometers southwest of the city center It is currently home to some 10,000 residents including many Ainu who moved there shortly after it opened Ōzora’s enormous public housing complex is now 50 years old Renovation is underway to make the buildings more accessible to elderly and disabled residents having chaired the Ainu Association of Hokkaidō Obihiro branch from 1971 to 2018 is a walking encyclopedia of local Ainu knowledge His three great-grandchildren now go to Eteke He recounts how prior to being moved to the Ōzora complex most Ainu residents lived in settlements called kotan located around Obihiro The conditions inside the “Ainu apartments “Forcing Ainu to move there was bad enough,” he declares the units didn’t even have baths.” He points out that that a typical two-story wooden apartment for non-Ainu residents would have a bath downstairs Sasamura Jirō Kimura Masae also lived in the Ōzora complex She worked as a housekeeper until she married and then took a job as a cook at dormitories for construction workers in different areas of Hokkaidō who was pregnant and caring for her small children “On moving day we traveled by bus,” she says and I asked myself why we had to move so far.” Not everything was bad residents were either Ainu or no-goods,” he recalls Ōzora was supposedly the first place in Obihiro to be connected to the sewerage system so the complex was surrounded by modern houses the only two options were to take it lying down or learn to fight back.” The Sakais and Arata remain in contact with Kimura “She’s a chatterbox,” jests Arata Watch out for her cat though—it’s a rascal.” “Children were so bad-mannered in the old days That’s not to say they were awful—they were all adorable.” Banner photo: Elementary school students and their tutor a student from the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Delegations from Japan to attend Agritechnica to identify applicable solutions for home soil This week at the 35th International Agricultural Machinery Show an agri-machinery exhibition taking place in Obihiro the world’s leading agricultural machinery trade fair held in Germany in November will preview show highlights to Japanese farming professionals we have been noting an increasing number of Japanese farm professionals attending Agritechnica There is a strong interest in the smart farming solutions in particular the whole industry is presenting time-saving and labour-reducing solutions and many of these are relevant to Japan’s situation,” says Angelina Laas Today’s average age of the Japanese farmer is over 66 and there is a shortage of workers[A1] in the agriculture industry Automated and digitized solutions in agriculture like farm robots for small farms and automated water managed systems operated remotely can play a significant contribution in overcoming not only the future’s shortage of workers while increasing yield especially since agricultural areas are limited “Time-saving machinery that also offer environment protection will be in demand for Japanese farmers visiting Agritechnica,” adds Laas Agritechnica will be offering a full range of farm equipment not found in this breadth anywhere else in the world At the International Agricultural Machinery Show in Obihiro the Agritechnica team will present the trade fair’s equipment range from tractors to autonomous equipment systems and from combine harvesters to digital assistance systems forestry and self-contained farming systems With the aim of furthering agricultural knowledge across borders is the organizer of Agritechnica as well as many other exhibitions and events around the world Agritechnica 2023 highlights for Japanese farm professionals: All globally operating agricultural machinery companies are represented at the venue in Hanover Offering the most comprehensive and varied trade fair program for international arable and crop farming Agritechnica presents the whole range of agricultural machinery to farmers worldwide. The latest information on Agritechnica 2023 is available at: www.agritechnica.com and on the social media channels: […] Full Text https://farmersreviewafrica.com/agritechnica-on-tour-in-japan-at-obihiros-35th-international-agricul&#8230; Translate Full Text […] Event Gourmet Curry Obihiro's soul food "Indian" curry in Sapporo is currently being held at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store starting July 4 brings together 20 popular curries from inside and outside Hokkaido 1. "Curry Shop Indien" in Obihiro will make an appearance! 2 . "Asahikawa Curry" invented by Chef Shin Shimokuni will make an appearance!3. you can enjoy curry from multiple restaurants! Meals", a set menu that combines multiple curry dishes. 4.4 . other spice menus and sweets at the venue5. get through the summer with spicy curry Making its first appearance at the event is Obihiro's famous "Curry Shop Indien" "Indean Curry" (851 yen) and "Kino-e-Bifu Tokachi Pork Combined Beef Hamburger Curry" (1,251 yen) will be offered until July 8 We hope you will enjoy the taste of curry that Tokachi people love Chef Shin Shimokuni will visit Asahiyama Zoo on Saturday Meals is a set meal of mainly vegetarian dishes from South India a set menu featuring a combination of recommended roux curries from two to four restaurants on a single plate is available You can enjoy a little bit of spicy and popular curry Stores open for the full year No-Coffee Shop no-ca-ya (Asahikawa City) Sapporo Maruyama Curry (Chuo-ku Sapporo) Sri Lankan Curry Restaurant Chandrika (Higashi-ku Stalls open on 4-6 December E-itou Curry (Toyohira-ku Exhibiting from 7th to 9th 9Kies&CARRY-No.9 Carino (Toyohira-ku Spice menus such as soup curry and curry bread will be available at the venue as well as sweets and drinks that go well with spices Sapporo) - King of the Market's Soup Curry GOKURI (Sapporo) Menya Setsugetsuka (Kita-ku Sapporo) Onigiri Specialty Restaurant Hitotsubu (Chuo-ku Sapporo) Donguri (Nakashibetsu Town) Goshimaken (Hakodate) Curry Bookshelf MERRY CREAM (Toyohira-ku This "HOKKAIDO CURRYERS 2024" is being held until July 9 Curry freaks won't want to miss this event which features a large collection of Hokkaido curries Dates:Thursday, July 4 - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Opening hours: 10:30-19:30 (*Close at 17:00 on the last day) Venue: Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store, Odori Bldg.Click here for map information and details of "HOKKAIDO CURRYERS 2024