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The unique Hokkaido nature: Yezo sika deer
The island of Hokkaido was for a long time both culturally and biogeographically separated from Japan’s main island Honshu. Nowadays Japanese culture has spread to Hokkaido and the culture of Ainu – the indigenous people of North Japan and Russia – has in many ways been lost from the everyday lives of the locals. Still, when it comes to the local flora and fauna, the island is in many ways unique from other parts of Japan.
Between the island of Hokkaido and Japan’s main island Honshu, there is a biogeographical border named Blakiston’s Line. One of the species that can only be found north from the line is Yezo sika deer – also known as Ezo shika deer or Hokkaido deer. “Ezo land”, literally “the land of barbarians” or “the land of foreigners” was used by Japanese when they referred to the areas north of Japan (present day main island Honshu). After the Meiji Restoration (1868), the island was re-named as “Hokkaido”, but the history is still visible in names of species indigenous to the island. Yezo sika deer is one such example.
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【Reihoku Town 70th Anniversary of Municipal Administration 9th Tomioka Castle Festival🏯 Announcement】
The "Reihoku Town 70th Anniversary of Municipal Administration 9th Tomioka Castle Festival" will be held at Tomioka-jo Hyakken Dote on Sunday, October 26‼️
The stage events will feature local folk performances, Kaoru Yumi, who is famous for her role as Kagerou Ogin in Mito Komon, performances by the Ashikita Teppoutai, a Chinese face-changing show, and Kumamon🐻. There will be 30 tents and kitchen cars at the venue, showcasing delicious food from both inside and outside the town♪
Additionally, we will host experience events such as "Walking Tour of Tomioka Castle🏯 and Tomioka West Coast🌅," "Kumamoto Maru Experience Voyage⛴️," and "Perron Experience🚣," so those wishing to participate should make early reservations!
In particular, the Tomioka Walking and Perron Experience are part of the Kumamoto Health Points Project ❣️
A photo contest📷 (with prizes✨) will also be held simultaneously🫶, divided into general and junior categories♪
Everyone, please come and enjoy the autumn in Reihoku Town‼☺️ We are looking forward to welcoming you🙌
For more details about the castle festival, please visit the Reihoku Town website.
Date: October 26, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Tomioka-jo Hyakken Dote
【Contact】Reihoku Jatto Festival / Tomioka Castle Festival Executive Committee
(Reihoku Town Office Commerce and Tourism Division Tel 0969-35-3332 Reihoku Town Chamber of Commerce Tel 0969-37-1244)
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Autumn Lake Festival - Uramigawa will open the sightseeing boat deck! - (October 11, 12, 13)
From October 11 (Saturday) to 13 (Monday, national holiday), we will hold the Autumn Lake Festival. We will start operations for the "Mikata Five Lakes Nature Cruise" by opening the sightseeing boat deck from Uramigawa. Experience the breathtaking scenery, similar to a jungle, with the nearby rock faces and lush primeval forest through all five senses.
One of the highlights of the Mikata Five Lakes Nature Cruise, the "Uramigawa," which connects Lake Kugushi and Lake Suigetsu, is a historic canal artificially excavated as a flood control measure after an earthquake about 360 years ago. The view from the sightseeing boat deck, with the imposing rock faces and dense primeval forest, is truly spectacular.
Autumn Lake Festival Overview
Date: October 11 (Saturday), 12 (Sunday), 13 (Monday, national holiday)
Boarding Fee: Adults: 1,980 yen, Elementary School Students: 990 yen, Preschool Children: Free
Operating Hours: Grebe (Capacity/20 people) at 9:30, 10:45, 13:00, 14:15, 15:30
Kuto (Capacity/25 people) at 10:00, 11:15, 13:30, 14:45, 16:00
Boarding Time: Approximately 50 minutes
Special Offer: Passengers will receive a "Buri Katsu" from Haruka Maru! (While supplies last)
Present a distributed flyer for a discount on boarding fees.
Special Event: On October 11 only, a quiz contest by the regional revitalization cooperation team (on-the-day registration, first 20 applicants, at 10:00 and 14:00)
In the evening, there will be a "Newcomers Exchange Meeting" (Reservation required, from 17:00 to 19:00, 25 participants, participation fee 3,000 yen, includes boarding ticket and food)
*The 16:00 service will operate as a special service for exchange meeting participants.
[Apply here] ⇛ https://forms.gle/Dtmf1uxzyCqeZ8zS9...
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美浜町移住者交流会：参加申込み
開催日: 2025年 10月 11 日(土) 17:00 遊覧船は16:00から
開催地: 美浜町レイクセンター：美浜町早瀬24-4-1
お問い合わせ（美浜町レイクセンター）: 0770-47-5960
［参加費］
交流会＋遊覧船 2,000円(税込)＋1,000円(税込)
交流会のみ 2,000円(税込)
子供料金 交流会：500円(税込) 遊覧船：1,000円(税込)
集合時間
遊覧船乗船の方 15:45集合
交流会からの方 17:00集合
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Introduction to Tourist Spots & Events in Yomitan Village
[December to March]
Winter in Yomitan Village is full of fun activities! Here are just a few tourist spots and events to introduce! We hope you come to experience them!
[Zanpa Misaki Lighthouse & Whale Watching]
The only climbable lighthouse on Okinawa Main Island, Zanpa Misaki Lighthouse, is also recognized as a lighthouse of love. During the winter, you can see mother humpback whales, making whale watching possible.
[Ryukyu Lantern Festival]
This year marks the 10th edition of the "Ryukyu Lantern Festival," which is counted among the "three major night views of Okinawa!" You can enjoy making washi lanterns and projection mapping!
[Iruminbanta Seaside Night Lights]
"Seaside Night Lights," planned by Banta Cafe by HOSHINOYA Resorts, offers a fantastical world where the blue sea shines under a sky full of stars and the white sandy beach emerges!
[Yomitan Cosmos Field]
A vast cosmos field spreads north of Yomitan Junior High School!
While cosmos flowers bloom in autumn on the mainland, you can see them during this season in Okinawa. Yomitan Cosmos Field is the best photo spot!
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Yaeyama District, Yonaguni Town
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Otofuke Tokachigawa Onsen
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"Eging Tournament in Kōno 2025" Deadline Approaching
The "Eging Tournament in Kōno" is scheduled to be held on October 5 (Sunday). We have received many applications from everyone and we sincerely thank you.
The advance application required for participation is until September 25 (Thursday), so if you have not yet applied, please do so as soon as possible.
*The decision on whether to hold the event will be made at 5 PM on the day before, October 4, and will be announced on the website.
We have prepared a variety of prizes, so please look forward to it.
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Introduction to "Takushoku Kinokotan" located within the Shintoku Branch of Takushoku Bus 😊
This is a tourism farm utilizing the site that was used for the headquarters, train depot, and company housing of the "Hokkaido Takushoku Railway," which used to run between Shintoku and Kamishihoro.
The name "Takushoku Kinokotan" is a coined term made from "Takutetsu" (the railway) and "Kinoko" (mushroom) plus "Kotan," which means village in the Ainu language. It embodies the desire to bring vitality back to this once-thriving land.
Visitors can enjoy a shiitake mushroom picking experience using carefully cultivated logs made from timber harvested in Hokkaido.
The direct sales area offers the sale of log-grown shiitake mushrooms, goods related to the Hokkaido Takushoku Railway and bus, as well as mushroom-themed merchandise. There is also a corner displaying historical materials related to the Hokkaido Takushoku Railway 😍
The red roof is a landmark!! The building's motif is based on the former Shikaoi Station building 🎵
📍 Business hours: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Last acceptance for mushroom picking is until 3:00 PM)
📍 Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, year-end and New Year
📍 Fees: The picked shiitake mushrooms are sold by weight.
📍 Experience period: March to November. No reservation needed on weekends and holidays; reservation required on weekdays.
From December to February, reservations are required on both weekends and weekdays.
*For groups of five or more, please make a reservation at least two weeks in advance, regardless of the period or date.
Takushoku Kinokotan TEL: 0156-67-9105
📍 Access:
About 10 minutes from Shintoku Station by taking the "53 System Shintoku Station via Minami-Shintoku" bus and getting off at "Minami-Shintoku."
20 minutes on foot from Shintoku Station
About 5 minutes by car from Shintoku Station
About 10 minutes by bicycle from Shintoku Station
*Bicycle rentals are available at Shintoku Station.
Bicycle rental inquiries: 0156-67-7567
Shintoku Town Tourist Association (Community Exchange Center "Tokutoku" 2F)
https://t-kinokotan.com//
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