Koho Niseko Newsletter September Issue [No. 749] Text Version
Special feature: Tell me! About corporate hometown tax payment
What is the corporate version of hometown tax payment being used for?
"Hometown tax" is something we often see and hear about in many media outlets, including television and magazines. But did you know that there is a "corporate version" of this hometown tax?
Corporate hometown tax donations are being used in various projects for the town development of Niseko Town. We will introduce initiatives that demonstrate sympathy for Niseko Town so that everyone can continue to live a safe and prosperous life.
What is Corporate Hometown Tax?
Its official name is the "Regional Revitalization Support Tax System." The general "Hometown Tax" system is a system in which individuals who donate to a local government they want to support can deduct the amount of the donation from their income tax, but the "Corporate Hometown Tax" is a system in which companies can reduce their tax burden when they donate to a local government project that has been certified by the government.
◎The beginning of the system
Regional issues, such as population decline, low birthrate and aging society, and labor shortages, are becoming more diverse and complex. It is difficult for local governments and communities to solve these regional issues alone, and it is becoming necessary to develop towns that utilize the power of companies. Therefore, the Foundation was established in fiscal year 2016 as an effective support measure to promote public-private collaboration through donations and lead to the resolution of regional issues.
Niseko Town has been working on the Niseko Town hometown development donation project as a new town development participation system that accepts each person's "thoughts for Niseko Town" in the form of donations since fiscal 2004. In response to the establishment of the corporate version of the hometown tax payment system, companies that sympathize with community development will be included in this initiative, and we have started operating it from the 2020 (FY2020).
◎ Key points of the system
The minimum donation amount is set at 100,000 yen, making the system easy for companies to use.
In addition, when it was first established in FY2016, it was a system that allowed tax deductions of about 60% of the donation amount, but from 2020 (FY2020), the system was revised so that about 90% of tax deductions could be received. The point of this system is that donations to the local government where the head office is located are not eligible, and financial returns to donor companies are prohibited, so you can donate to the local government you really want to support.
◎Until donations are received
The Niseko Town Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Creation summarizes basic goals and policies for promoting town development where people can continue to live in peace and prosperity based on the town's medium- to long-term population trends. In order to utilize the corporate version of the hometown tax donation system, the efforts to achieve the three basic goals of the Niseko Town Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Creation must be certified by the national government.
By receiving this certification, we will be able to publicize our efforts to achieve the goal on the town's website as a local government project that can utilize the corporate version of hometown tax. We will also accept donations from companies that sympathize with the project, expressing their "feelings for Niseko Town," and work together to develop the town.
◎ Benefits of using the system
By accepting donations, the town receives financial support for its efforts, enabling it to implement various initiatives to resolve local issues. The donation system can also lead to collaboration on other projects and the development of other businesses.
In addition, there are significant benefits for companies supporting local governments, and the number of companies taking advantage of the system is on the rise.
[Benefits for companies]
1. Contribution to society
Supporting local government initiatives such as the SDGs, which are difficult to promote within a company alone, can help advance business. Donating to local governments with which you have a connection can also help give back.
2. Business development
This will lead to increased trust in the company. In addition, by having regular communication with the local government, more advanced initiatives can be realized.
3. Tax deductions
A tax deduction is available against corporate taxes.
◎ Donations to Niseko Town
2020 Since the start of the system in FY2020, we have received donations from many companies every year through the corporate version of the Furusato Tax Payment System.
As of the end of July in fiscal year 2024, we have received four donations and have also received inquiries about donations. We will continue to promote projects that utilize the corporate version of hometown tax donations.
Niseko Town Self-Government Creation Strategy
<Three Basic Goals>
1. Creating an environment that fosters industries that utilize local resources and allows for diverse working styles
2. Increasing the exchange and related populations and improving the living environment
3. Promoting attractive and sustainable urban development
Click here for details on the Niseko Town Autonomy Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy.
Graph
Source: Niseko Town Planning & Environment Division
Thank you for your donation
We would like to thank all the companies who donated.
・Miyasaka Shoten Co., Ltd.
・CMIC Solutions Co., Ltd.
・CHINTAI Co., Ltd.
・Nakayamagumi Co., Ltd.
・Fukoku Co., Ltd.
・Housing Security Guarantee Co., Ltd.
・Sanko Co., Ltd.
・Ueda Shokai Co., Ltd.
・IDF Co., Ltd.
・Seico Mart Co., Ltd.
・Oji-Itochu Enex Power Sales Co., Ltd.
Alok Sanwa Co., Ltd.
・Kaminoyama Drilling Industry Co., Ltd.
・Chuo Computer Services Co., Ltd.
・Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association
・Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC
- Ines Corporation
・Secoma Group Hokuryo Print Technology Co., Ltd.
・AEON Delight Co., Ltd.
・Toyota Rental & Leasing Sapporo Co., Ltd.
・Nakazawa Co., Ltd.
・Repair Service Co., Ltd.
・FPL Securities Co., Ltd.
・Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation
・Patagonia International Inc.
・Aoyama REAX Co., Ltd.
(In order of donation receipt)
Here's where corporate hometown tax donations can be utilized!
Corporate hometown tax donations are being used by many of you and in familiar places in your town. Here are some examples of how they have been used so far.
Preserving Railway Heritage
The former Shintoku depot turntable, steam locomotive "9643", and Niseko Express (Kiha 183-5001) are preserved as Niseko Railway Heritage Sites adjacent to Niseko Station. The preservation and exhibition of these railway heritage sites is the fruit of the hopes and dreams of many people.
Railway Heritage Sites Now Open
It is open to the public adjacent to Niseko Station. Please come and visit.
・The turntable and steam locomotive "9643" at the former Shintoku Locomotive Depot are open to the public every day.
Niseko Express (Kiha 183-5001) - Open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays until mid-October, from around 10am to around 3pm. You can see the front of the vehicle.
Demonstration experiment of heavy snowfall-resistant solar power generation equipment
We installed solar power generation equipment that can withstand heavy snowfall in cold regions on the solar carport in Niseko Mirai (SDGs block). Using this initiative as a model case, we have found that renewable energy can be utilized even when installing solar power generation equipment in cold regions with heavy snowfall, and we are preparing to provide subsidies for installing solar power generation equipment at homes, etc. in fiscal year 2024.
We will continue to consider introducing solar power generation equipment and other renewable energy and energy-saving initiatives aimed at decarbonization.
The electricity generated by the solar carport is used to power the Mokure A building at Niseko Mirai. It is also used to power the EV car sharing service operated at Niseko Mirai. This is the first regional energy project in the town, based on an ordinance regarding the appropriate promotion of renewable energy projects. (Planning & Environment Division, Eco-Model City Promotion Section)
Camping Office
In order to promote diverse working styles, the town is creating an environment in public facilities that allows for workation and teleworking.
In order to improve the space and further improve the environment, the central warehouse complex, formerly a starch factory, which functions as a base for teleworking, was remodeled in March this year into a camping office equipped with tents, camping chairs, artificial turf booths, etc. We will promote the use of workation and teleworking by creating a space where people can relax.
We have created a space that allows you to relax and spend your time doing things like teleworking and reading, with a focus on camping equipment. It is also designed to be convenient for team meetings for work, etc. We look forward to your visit! (Central Warehouse Group Staff)
The Public Relations and Public Hearing Section also uses the Camping Office for meetings on creating the newsletter. The Camping Office has a different atmosphere than usual, which creates a sense of excitement and naturally encourages active communication. (Public Relations and Public Hearing Planning & Environment Division)
Niseko Area Circuit Bus
The "Niseko Area Circuit Bus" has been in operation since the 2018 fiscal year (Heisei 30) during the winter season. I'm sure you have used it as one of the means of transportation to get around the town during the winter. In order to ensure freedom of movement for visitors as well as local residents, the bus runs from the town center and Niseko Station to the areas around each ski resort.
At first, it was operated as a tour bus for visitors, but it has been maintained and continued to operate so that everyone can use it according to their own needs, such as operating an early morning express service for students living in the town to go to the ski resort and a night service that can be used for eating and drinking. Since it has become established as one of the means of transportation during the winter period, the operation of 2023 degrees (FY2023) was the highest number of users ever.
*The contents of the flyer are for 2023).
Operating a sightseeing bus helps to alleviate the transportation issues facing tourists in front of Niseko Station. (Planning & Environment Division Management Planning Section)
That's all for this year!
This year, we are considering utilizing the corporate version of hometown tax donations for the following projects and others.
Sky Bus Niseko
This year marks the third year that Sky Bus Niseko is in operation.
The tourist associations of both Kutchan and Niseko worked together and the tour ran from mid-July to mid-August.
During the green season, the buses connect the two towns, operating not only during the day but also at night. The open-top buses allow you to feel the summer breeze of Niseko.
During the service, Yoji Centre residents were also invited to join in, and discounts were offered to local residents.
I took it from Kutchan Station to Niseko Station. It was a rare experience of a little attraction, and it was exhilarating. (User)
"Vegetable pic" now in progress
The vegetable picnic, or "Vegi-Pic" for short, has been held since late August as an initiative to promote agricultural product sales and revitalize summer tourism.
Have you all used it?
This initiative is a collaboration between the View Plaza Direct Sales Association and eight local restaurants, allowing many people to enjoy delicious vegetables grown in the town while also taking in the town's beautiful scenery.
This offer will run until September 30th, so please take advantage of it.
The delicious vegetables that local farmers have painstakingly grown are made even more delicious by making them into sandwiches and other dishes. If you find any vegetables that you like, we would be delighted if you would come to the View Plaza Direct Sales Event. (View Plaza Direct Sales Event Staff)
Click here for more information on VegePic.
Niseko Heart Lab aims for diverse collaboration
Turning empathy into reality
2020 Since the start of operation in FY2020, Niseko Town has been promoting the goal of "creating a town you can be proud to live in" with the sympathy of many companies. In order to promote and give shape to such community development based on empathy, we have started a mechanism not only to utilize the corporate version of the hometown tax payment system, but also to create various types of partnerships.
◎ Launch of Niseko Heart Lab
In order to promote and shape empathy-based urban development, a foundation is needed for sustainable urban development through diverse collaboration with companies and organizations, such as sharing technology, know-how, human resources, and funds. This is where the Niseko Heart Lab was started.
In order to advance the town's efforts to develop a sustainable community, new initiatives are needed to resolve the increasingly diverse and complex issues facing the region and to make the town more attractive. Niseko Heart Lab aims to create a town where people can live with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment, and will continue to promote diverse collaborations.
◎The role of Niseko Heart Lab
Niseko Heart Lab is a partnership framework for urban development between the town, companies, and organizations. We will co-create the future through the following three ways of working together to effectively collaborate with each other.
1. Official Partner
Support and cooperation in implementing joint projects
2. Donations
Supporting the local community through the corporate hometown tax system
3. Temporary staffing
Human resource exchange to utilize know-how and specialized knowledge in urban development
In addition to this collaboration with Niseko Town, we also aim to create various forms of collaboration through exchanges between companies and organizations in the town, and between companies and organizations that have collaborations with the town.
For more information about Niseko Heart Lab, click here ▼
Official partnership agreement signed
On August 10th, we signed an official partnership agreement with Consadole Co., Ltd., Consadole Hokkaido Sports Club General Incorporated Association, and Machi no Mirai Co., Ltd.
[Collaboration details]
1. Regarding the transfer of club activities to local areas
2. Matters concerning the establishment of local sports clubs
3. Comprehensive promotion of sports for children
4. Other matters related to solving local issues and revitalizing the region
We will work to resolve regional issues by promoting effective business through mutual collaboration.
(From left) Superintendent of Education, Mayor, Mr. Mikami, CEO of Consadole Co., Ltd. and Machi no Mirai Co., Ltd., and Mr. Iwasaki, CEO of the Consadole Hokkaido Sports Club
The origins of town development
Sustainable Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development." Up until now, we have been working on autonomous town development together with the townspeople through the participation of townspeople in town development and a support system for independent activities.
We will continue to value the voices of our townspeople and promote town development through "resident participation" and "information sharing." We will promote town development through diverse collaboration between businesses and the town, supported by trust and empathy, so that everyone living in Niseko Town can be proud to live here.
■問合せ／企画環境課 TEL 0136-44-2121
"Hometown tax" is something we often see and hear about in many media outlets, including television and magazines. But did you know that there is a "corporate version" of this hometown tax?
Corporate hometown tax donations are being used in various projects for the town development of Niseko Town. We will introduce initiatives that demonstrate sympathy for Niseko Town so that everyone can continue to live a safe and prosperous life.
What is Corporate Hometown Tax?
Its official name is the "Regional Revitalization Support Tax System." The general "Hometown Tax" system is a system in which individuals who donate to a local government they want to support can deduct the amount of the donation from their income tax, but the "Corporate Hometown Tax" is a system in which companies can reduce their tax burden when they donate to a local government project that has been certified by the government.
◎The beginning of the system
Regional issues, such as population decline, low birthrate and aging society, and labor shortages, are becoming more diverse and complex. It is difficult for local governments and communities to solve these regional issues alone, and it is becoming necessary to develop towns that utilize the power of companies. Therefore, the Foundation was established in fiscal year 2016 as an effective support measure to promote public-private collaboration through donations and lead to the resolution of regional issues.
Niseko Town has been working on the Niseko Town hometown development donation project as a new town development participation system that accepts each person's "thoughts for Niseko Town" in the form of donations since fiscal 2004. In response to the establishment of the corporate version of the hometown tax payment system, companies that sympathize with community development will be included in this initiative, and we have started operating it from the 2020 (FY2020).
◎ Key points of the system
The minimum donation amount is set at 100,000 yen, making the system easy for companies to use.
In addition, when it was first established in FY2016, it was a system that allowed tax deductions of about 60% of the donation amount, but from 2020 (FY2020), the system was revised so that about 90% of tax deductions could be received. The point of this system is that donations to the local government where the head office is located are not eligible, and financial returns to donor companies are prohibited, so you can donate to the local government you really want to support.
◎Until donations are received
The Niseko Town Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Creation summarizes basic goals and policies for promoting town development where people can continue to live in peace and prosperity based on the town's medium- to long-term population trends. In order to utilize the corporate version of the hometown tax donation system, the efforts to achieve the three basic goals of the Niseko Town Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Creation must be certified by the national government.
By receiving this certification, we will be able to publicize our efforts to achieve the goal on the town's website as a local government project that can utilize the corporate version of hometown tax. We will also accept donations from companies that sympathize with the project, expressing their "feelings for Niseko Town," and work together to develop the town.
◎ Benefits of using the system
By accepting donations, the town receives financial support for its efforts, enabling it to implement various initiatives to resolve local issues. The donation system can also lead to collaboration on other projects and the development of other businesses.
In addition, there are significant benefits for companies supporting local governments, and the number of companies taking advantage of the system is on the rise.
[Benefits for companies]
1. Contribution to society
Supporting local government initiatives such as the SDGs, which are difficult to promote within a company alone, can help advance business. Donating to local governments with which you have a connection can also help give back.
2. Business development
This will lead to increased trust in the company. In addition, by having regular communication with the local government, more advanced initiatives can be realized.
3. Tax deductions
A tax deduction is available against corporate taxes.
◎ Donations to Niseko Town
2020 Since the start of the system in FY2020, we have received donations from many companies every year through the corporate version of the Furusato Tax Payment System.
As of the end of July in fiscal year 2024, we have received four donations and have also received inquiries about donations. We will continue to promote projects that utilize the corporate version of hometown tax donations.
Niseko Town Self-Government Creation Strategy
<Three Basic Goals>
1. Creating an environment that fosters industries that utilize local resources and allows for diverse working styles
2. Increasing the exchange and related populations and improving the living environment
3. Promoting attractive and sustainable urban development
Click here for details on the Niseko Town Autonomy Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy.
Graph
Source: Niseko Town Planning & Environment Division
Thank you for your donation
We would like to thank all the companies who donated.
・Miyasaka Shoten Co., Ltd.
・CMIC Solutions Co., Ltd.
・CHINTAI Co., Ltd.
・Nakayamagumi Co., Ltd.
・Fukoku Co., Ltd.
・Housing Security Guarantee Co., Ltd.
・Sanko Co., Ltd.
・Ueda Shokai Co., Ltd.
・IDF Co., Ltd.
・Seico Mart Co., Ltd.
・Oji-Itochu Enex Power Sales Co., Ltd.
Alok Sanwa Co., Ltd.
・Kaminoyama Drilling Industry Co., Ltd.
・Chuo Computer Services Co., Ltd.
・Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association
・Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC
- Ines Corporation
・Secoma Group Hokuryo Print Technology Co., Ltd.
・AEON Delight Co., Ltd.
・Toyota Rental & Leasing Sapporo Co., Ltd.
・Nakazawa Co., Ltd.
・Repair Service Co., Ltd.
・FPL Securities Co., Ltd.
・Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation
・Patagonia International Inc.
・Aoyama REAX Co., Ltd.
(In order of donation receipt)
Here's where corporate hometown tax donations can be utilized!
Corporate hometown tax donations are being used by many of you and in familiar places in your town. Here are some examples of how they have been used so far.
Preserving Railway Heritage
The former Shintoku depot turntable, steam locomotive "9643", and Niseko Express (Kiha 183-5001) are preserved as Niseko Railway Heritage Sites adjacent to Niseko Station. The preservation and exhibition of these railway heritage sites is the fruit of the hopes and dreams of many people.
Railway Heritage Sites Now Open
It is open to the public adjacent to Niseko Station. Please come and visit.
・The turntable and steam locomotive "9643" at the former Shintoku Locomotive Depot are open to the public every day.
Niseko Express (Kiha 183-5001) - Open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays until mid-October, from around 10am to around 3pm. You can see the front of the vehicle.
Demonstration experiment of heavy snowfall-resistant solar power generation equipment
We installed solar power generation equipment that can withstand heavy snowfall in cold regions on the solar carport in Niseko Mirai (SDGs block). Using this initiative as a model case, we have found that renewable energy can be utilized even when installing solar power generation equipment in cold regions with heavy snowfall, and we are preparing to provide subsidies for installing solar power generation equipment at homes, etc. in fiscal year 2024.
We will continue to consider introducing solar power generation equipment and other renewable energy and energy-saving initiatives aimed at decarbonization.
The electricity generated by the solar carport is used to power the Mokure A building at Niseko Mirai. It is also used to power the EV car sharing service operated at Niseko Mirai. This is the first regional energy project in the town, based on an ordinance regarding the appropriate promotion of renewable energy projects. (Planning & Environment Division, Eco-Model City Promotion Section)
Camping Office
In order to promote diverse working styles, the town is creating an environment in public facilities that allows for workation and teleworking.
In order to improve the space and further improve the environment, the central warehouse complex, formerly a starch factory, which functions as a base for teleworking, was remodeled in March this year into a camping office equipped with tents, camping chairs, artificial turf booths, etc. We will promote the use of workation and teleworking by creating a space where people can relax.
We have created a space that allows you to relax and spend your time doing things like teleworking and reading, with a focus on camping equipment. It is also designed to be convenient for team meetings for work, etc. We look forward to your visit! (Central Warehouse Group Staff)
The Public Relations and Public Hearing Section also uses the Camping Office for meetings on creating the newsletter. The Camping Office has a different atmosphere than usual, which creates a sense of excitement and naturally encourages active communication. (Public Relations and Public Hearing Planning & Environment Division)
Niseko Area Circuit Bus
The "Niseko Area Circuit Bus" has been in operation since the 2018 fiscal year (Heisei 30) during the winter season. I'm sure you have used it as one of the means of transportation to get around the town during the winter. In order to ensure freedom of movement for visitors as well as local residents, the bus runs from the town center and Niseko Station to the areas around each ski resort.
At first, it was operated as a tour bus for visitors, but it has been maintained and continued to operate so that everyone can use it according to their own needs, such as operating an early morning express service for students living in the town to go to the ski resort and a night service that can be used for eating and drinking. Since it has become established as one of the means of transportation during the winter period, the operation of 2023 degrees (FY2023) was the highest number of users ever.
*The contents of the flyer are for 2023).
Operating a sightseeing bus helps to alleviate the transportation issues facing tourists in front of Niseko Station. (Planning & Environment Division Management Planning Section)
That's all for this year!
This year, we are considering utilizing the corporate version of hometown tax donations for the following projects and others.
Sky Bus Niseko
This year marks the third year that Sky Bus Niseko is in operation.
The tourist associations of both Kutchan and Niseko worked together and the tour ran from mid-July to mid-August.
During the green season, the buses connect the two towns, operating not only during the day but also at night. The open-top buses allow you to feel the summer breeze of Niseko.
During the service, Yoji Centre residents were also invited to join in, and discounts were offered to local residents.
I took it from Kutchan Station to Niseko Station. It was a rare experience of a little attraction, and it was exhilarating. (User)
"Vegetable pic" now in progress
The vegetable picnic, or "Vegi-Pic" for short, has been held since late August as an initiative to promote agricultural product sales and revitalize summer tourism.
Have you all used it?
This initiative is a collaboration between the View Plaza Direct Sales Association and eight local restaurants, allowing many people to enjoy delicious vegetables grown in the town while also taking in the town's beautiful scenery.
This offer will run until September 30th, so please take advantage of it.
The delicious vegetables that local farmers have painstakingly grown are made even more delicious by making them into sandwiches and other dishes. If you find any vegetables that you like, we would be delighted if you would come to the View Plaza Direct Sales Event. (View Plaza Direct Sales Event Staff)
Click here for more information on VegePic.
Niseko Heart Lab aims for diverse collaboration
Turning empathy into reality
2020 Since the start of operation in FY2020, Niseko Town has been promoting the goal of "creating a town you can be proud to live in" with the sympathy of many companies. In order to promote and give shape to such community development based on empathy, we have started a mechanism not only to utilize the corporate version of the hometown tax payment system, but also to create various types of partnerships.
◎ Launch of Niseko Heart Lab
In order to promote and shape empathy-based urban development, a foundation is needed for sustainable urban development through diverse collaboration with companies and organizations, such as sharing technology, know-how, human resources, and funds. This is where the Niseko Heart Lab was started.
In order to advance the town's efforts to develop a sustainable community, new initiatives are needed to resolve the increasingly diverse and complex issues facing the region and to make the town more attractive. Niseko Heart Lab aims to create a town where people can live with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment, and will continue to promote diverse collaborations.
◎The role of Niseko Heart Lab
Niseko Heart Lab is a partnership framework for urban development between the town, companies, and organizations. We will co-create the future through the following three ways of working together to effectively collaborate with each other.
1. Official Partner
Support and cooperation in implementing joint projects
2. Donations
Supporting the local community through the corporate hometown tax system
3. Temporary staffing
Human resource exchange to utilize know-how and specialized knowledge in urban development
In addition to this collaboration with Niseko Town, we also aim to create various forms of collaboration through exchanges between companies and organizations in the town, and between companies and organizations that have collaborations with the town.
For more information about Niseko Heart Lab, click here ▼
Official partnership agreement signed
On August 10th, we signed an official partnership agreement with Consadole Co., Ltd., Consadole Hokkaido Sports Club General Incorporated Association, and Machi no Mirai Co., Ltd.
[Collaboration details]
1. Regarding the transfer of club activities to local areas
2. Matters concerning the establishment of local sports clubs
3. Comprehensive promotion of sports for children
4. Other matters related to solving local issues and revitalizing the region
We will work to resolve regional issues by promoting effective business through mutual collaboration.
(From left) Superintendent of Education, Mayor, Mr. Mikami, CEO of Consadole Co., Ltd. and Machi no Mirai Co., Ltd., and Mr. Iwasaki, CEO of the Consadole Hokkaido Sports Club
The origins of town development
Sustainable Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development." Up until now, we have been working on autonomous town development together with the townspeople through the participation of townspeople in town development and a support system for independent activities.
We will continue to value the voices of our townspeople and promote town development through "resident participation" and "information sharing." We will promote town development through diverse collaboration between businesses and the town, supported by trust and empathy, so that everyone living in Niseko Town can be proud to live here.
■問合せ／企画環境課 TEL 0136-44-2121
Work correction budget that you want to know more
We would like to inform you of the main budget additions made between April and July of the fiscal year 2024 budget.
01 Protecting Niseko's natural environment
Subsidy for harmful bird and animal extermination measures: 5.99 million yen
We will take measures to prevent damage caused by birds and animals, such as mice eating grape seedlings, tea seedlings, and reforestation seedlings.
Priority Measures Acceleration Project Administration Fee: 5.5 million yen
For subsidies for the introduction of solar power generation equipment and high-performance housing that will begin in fiscal year 2024, we will outsource the work of accepting subsidy applications and coordinating the documents required for applications.
Financial resources
・Government subsidy: 5.5 million yen
02 Let's learn together and connect to the future
International exchange facility maintenance work: 9.59 million yen
In order to prevent health damage to children and staff from the recent extreme heat, air conditioners will be installed at the international school.
Niseko Elementary School Maintenance Work (Facility Work) 18.49 million yen
Air conditioning will be installed to combat the summer heat.
Niseko Elementary School maintenance work (electrical work) 8.8 million yen
We carry out the electrical work necessary to operate the air conditioning equipment.
Kondo Elementary School Maintenance Works: 15,060,000 yen
Air conditioning will be installed to combat the summer heat.
Niseko Junior High School Maintenance Works: 17.14 million yen
Air conditioning will be installed to combat the summer heat.
Niseko High School dormitory repair work 3.3 million yen
Air conditioning will be installed in the dining hall of the Niseko High School dormitory.
Niseko High School dormitory construction work: 207.92 million yen
As it is expected that the current Kibougaoka dormitory will not be enough to accommodate next year's students, a new temporary dormitory will be built.
Niseko High School dormitory construction work design contract fee
27.58 million yen
Niseko High School will be converted into a full-time comprehensive school from the 2026 academic year, and as part of the establishment of a two-storey school, we will be carrying out basic design work to build a dormitory that can accommodate more students.
Niseko High School building repair work: 16.36 million yen
To combat the summer heat, air conditioners will be installed and some school buildings will be renovated.
03 Circulating Niseko's economy
Agricultural product sales promotion project subsidy: 5.94 million yen
In order to promote agricultural produce sales in Niseko Town and stimulate tourism in the summer, the View Plaza Direct Sales Association will work with eight restaurants in the town to provide one-handed meals of fresh vegetables and set up temporary terraces at scenic spots in the town for "VegiPic."
04 Improving safety and security in everyday life
Public housing repair work: 2.94 million yen
We will repair the walls and floors of Hondori A Housing Complex Building No. 2.
In addition, the roof of Nozomi Housing Complex Building No. 3 will be repaired as damage caused by aging has led to leaks, causing problems inside the building.
In addition, the roof of the Hondori A Housing Complex community center will be repaired as it has become worn down and the paint has peeled off, causing problems such as snow not sliding off.
Niseko Heights Day Service Center Equipment Renewal Project Subsidy 4.51 million yen
The boiler installed at Niseko Heights is 11 years old and is at risk of breaking down, so we will be replacing it with new equipment.
Niseko Clinic Medical Facility Improvement Subsidy: 2 million yen
Niseko Clinic, the town's core medical institution, does not have air conditioning, so we will install air conditioners in the waiting room and examination rooms to improve the environment and prevent heatstroke.
COVID-19 vaccine vaccination work: 3.99 million yen
The town will subsidize the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine (approximately 15,300 yen) minus the self-pay amount (3,000 yen). In addition, the town will subsidize the full cost of the vaccination for those on welfare, as well as medical staff and staff at elderly care facilities who work in the town.
Financial resources
・Government subsidy: 1.66 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 2.33 million yen
05 Creating a city of mutual aid
Accommodation tax introduction support grant: 27.62 million yen
In preparation for the introduction of the accommodation tax in November 2024, accommodation businesses will need to take various measures in preparation for the tax, such as providing individual explanations to guests and modifying their systems. To support these efforts, the MLIT will provide grants to help them with this.
●01 to ●05 are the basic goals (basic concepts) set out in the 6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan. The basic goals are based on five pillars.
01 Protecting Niseko's natural environment
Subsidy for harmful bird and animal extermination measures: 5.99 million yen
We will take measures to prevent damage caused by birds and animals, such as mice eating grape seedlings, tea seedlings, and reforestation seedlings.
Priority Measures Acceleration Project Administration Fee: 5.5 million yen
For subsidies for the introduction of solar power generation equipment and high-performance housing that will begin in fiscal year 2024, we will outsource the work of accepting subsidy applications and coordinating the documents required for applications.
Financial resources
・Government subsidy: 5.5 million yen
02 Let's learn together and connect to the future
International exchange facility maintenance work: 9.59 million yen
In order to prevent health damage to children and staff from the recent extreme heat, air conditioners will be installed at the international school.
Niseko Elementary School Maintenance Work (Facility Work) 18.49 million yen
Air conditioning will be installed to combat the summer heat.
Niseko Elementary School maintenance work (electrical work) 8.8 million yen
We carry out the electrical work necessary to operate the air conditioning equipment.
Kondo Elementary School Maintenance Works: 15,060,000 yen
Air conditioning will be installed to combat the summer heat.
Niseko Junior High School Maintenance Works: 17.14 million yen
Air conditioning will be installed to combat the summer heat.
Niseko High School dormitory repair work 3.3 million yen
Air conditioning will be installed in the dining hall of the Niseko High School dormitory.
Niseko High School dormitory construction work: 207.92 million yen
As it is expected that the current Kibougaoka dormitory will not be enough to accommodate next year's students, a new temporary dormitory will be built.
Niseko High School dormitory construction work design contract fee
27.58 million yen
Niseko High School will be converted into a full-time comprehensive school from the 2026 academic year, and as part of the establishment of a two-storey school, we will be carrying out basic design work to build a dormitory that can accommodate more students.
Niseko High School building repair work: 16.36 million yen
To combat the summer heat, air conditioners will be installed and some school buildings will be renovated.
03 Circulating Niseko's economy
Agricultural product sales promotion project subsidy: 5.94 million yen
In order to promote agricultural produce sales in Niseko Town and stimulate tourism in the summer, the View Plaza Direct Sales Association will work with eight restaurants in the town to provide one-handed meals of fresh vegetables and set up temporary terraces at scenic spots in the town for "VegiPic."
04 Improving safety and security in everyday life
Public housing repair work: 2.94 million yen
We will repair the walls and floors of Hondori A Housing Complex Building No. 2.
In addition, the roof of Nozomi Housing Complex Building No. 3 will be repaired as damage caused by aging has led to leaks, causing problems inside the building.
In addition, the roof of the Hondori A Housing Complex community center will be repaired as it has become worn down and the paint has peeled off, causing problems such as snow not sliding off.
Niseko Heights Day Service Center Equipment Renewal Project Subsidy 4.51 million yen
The boiler installed at Niseko Heights is 11 years old and is at risk of breaking down, so we will be replacing it with new equipment.
Niseko Clinic Medical Facility Improvement Subsidy: 2 million yen
Niseko Clinic, the town's core medical institution, does not have air conditioning, so we will install air conditioners in the waiting room and examination rooms to improve the environment and prevent heatstroke.
COVID-19 vaccine vaccination work: 3.99 million yen
The town will subsidize the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine (approximately 15,300 yen) minus the self-pay amount (3,000 yen). In addition, the town will subsidize the full cost of the vaccination for those on welfare, as well as medical staff and staff at elderly care facilities who work in the town.
Financial resources
・Government subsidy: 1.66 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 2.33 million yen
05 Creating a city of mutual aid
Accommodation tax introduction support grant: 27.62 million yen
In preparation for the introduction of the accommodation tax in November 2024, accommodation businesses will need to take various measures in preparation for the tax, such as providing individual explanations to guests and modifying their systems. To support these efforts, the MLIT will provide grants to help them with this.
●01 to ●05 are the basic goals (basic concepts) set out in the 6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan. The basic goals are based on five pillars.
第44回
Small Hometown Development Tanabata Night Fireworks Festival
The "Small Hometown Building Tanabata Evening Fireworks Festival," which began with hand-held fireworks in an elementary school playground, celebrated its 44th year this year and was held on August 3rd.
Although it was pouring rain that day, the event was filled with smiles as both adults and children enjoyed activities such as making paper strips and lanterns and attending a festival.
The main event, the fireworks display, saw 1,500 fireworks launch into the night sky, and this year too, the crowd erupted in applause and cheers as they watched the fireworks up close.
Topic of town
Topic of town
みなさんの地域や職場の話題などありましたら、広報担当（TEL 0136-44-2121）までお気軽にご連絡ください。
What are exciting play and learning spaces?
Elementary and Junior High School Student Community Development Committee
The third elementary and junior high school student town planning committee meeting was held on August 5th, with 16 committee members participating.
This time, each group shared their ideas in three categories: "Favorite things about Niseko Town," "What they would like to see change," and "What does the future hold?", and thought up exciting play and learning spaces.
The children also heard from Yosuke Kiyobe, a local revitalization volunteer (affiliated with the Forestry Support Division of Agricultural Policy Division), about forest conservation and the cycle of nature, and then had the opportunity to try making a wooden spoon, completing their very own one-of-a-kind spoon.
At the next town planning committee meeting, we are planning a workshop to create the future of Niseko using the electronic block game Minecraft.
Sharing ideas sparks lively conversation
Interested in learning about the latest in technology
Carefully polish the wooden spoon with sandpaper
Participate in the national tournament!
Courtesy visit to Niseko High School students
On July 19th, five members of Niseko High School's boys' and girls' volleyball clubs, boys' and girls' table tennis clubs, and judo club, who will be competing in the Niseko High School Athletic Federation National Tournament, paid a courtesy visit to the town hall.
At the recent national tournament, the boys' table tennis team advanced to the third round, the girls' table tennis individual team advanced to the fourth round, and the girls' volleyball team advanced to the final tournament. We look forward to seeing their future success.
Each participant shared their aspirations for the national tournament.
This is youth
Niseko High School School Festival
The Niseko High School festival was held on July 20th.
There were lots of fun events, including somen and yakitori stalls run by students, stalls from local businesses, class flags, and a collaboration between World Village and Niseko Town international exchange officers. There was also a singing contest with local residents, and the venue was filled with excitement at the elaborate costumes, dances, and wonderful singing voices.
Full of enthusiasm! Third graders participating in the singing contest
with a wish for peace
Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead in 2024
On July 20th, the Niseko Town War Dead Memorial Ceremony was held. Thirteen people, including members of the bereaved families and related parties, attended and consoled the spirits of about 170 Niseko Town war dead who lost their lives in the wars from the Manchurian Incident to the Pacific War.
Families of the deceased laid flowers at the monument, recorded the destruction of war, preserved memories, and shared their hope for a world free of the horrors of war.
Renewing our commitment to international peace
Aiming to create a sustainable community
Niseko Yukimori Kosha Inc. Activity Report Meeting
An activity report session hosted by Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd. was held at the Town Hall on July 22nd. The session explained the efforts being made since the organization was established in March 2023 to solve various forest and forestry issues in the town, as well as plans for future sustainable community development.
About 20 townspeople attended the briefing, and participants asked questions about the local branding of timber, utilization of forest resources, the possibility of owning company forests, and the organizational structure of Niseko Yukimorikosha Co., Ltd., leading to a lively exchange of opinions.
Efforts are being made to enhance the region's appeal through forests
A different tea time
Summer World Cafe
The World Cafe, organized by the Coordinator for International Relations (Niseko FRIENDS Office), was held at the Town Hall on July 27th. Twelve participants enjoyed Australian and Chinese cuisine along with tea from each country.
During tea time, we split into three teams and took part in a quiz about overseas countries!
This quiz was divided into five categories, including food, animals, trivia, etc., and had five levels of difficulty, and the team with the most points won. It was a great opportunity to learn about foreign cultures through a fun quiz.
You answered the quiz correctly, hurrah!
Enjoy the seasonal summer scenery
Regional Summer Festivals and Bon Odori Festivals
On August 14th and 15th, the Chuo, Miyata and Fukui districts held the district summer festivals and Bon Odori festivals. People were seen dancing to music such as the Niseko Tourist Song and Children's Bon Odori, and getting excited about meeting friends they hadn't seen in a long time. Some venues also held fun raffles, and the venues were filled with excitement at the many luxurious prizes.
In addition, the Day Service Center held Bon Odori Week from August 12th to 16th. Everyone enjoyed the lively summer atmosphere with Bon Odori, taiko drumming and shaved ice.
Yukata and happi coats also give a summery feel.
Let's take a look at the river creatures!
Aquatic insect observation party
The town commissioned the Niseko FF River Observation Society to hold an aquatic insect observation event at the Rubeshibe River on July 20th.
This is a hugely popular event every year, and this year 39 children and their parents took part, enjoying a summer day out.
Participants looked into the river through box glasses to catch young loaches and yamame trout, and turned over stones to observe aquatic insects.
If you look through the box glasses, you can clearly see the inside of the river!
Shiribeshi Museum Road Concert 2024
A music concert as part of the Shiribeshi Museum Road Joint Exhibition, which connects five art museums and literature museums in four towns in the Shiribeshi region, was held at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum on July 27th.
The flute group "Fuefuki Futari" performed a wonderful variety of classical and original pieces, creating a comfortable atmosphere in the venue that made the audience forget the heat outside.
Familiar songs were performed in the Hokkaido medley
Niseko Junior High School 2nd grade student Kodai Yamazaki
Karate Dorimu Festival Runner-up
In the boys' kata division for junior high school students at the 2024 International Karate Dorim Festival, which was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium from July 20th, Yamazaki Kodai won second place, beating out a tournament of approximately 70 competitors.
Yamazaki, who belongs to the Shinkyokushinkai Niseko Dojo and started karate in the middle of the year, said confidently, "My dream for the future is to become a world champion."
We look forward to your continued success.
みなさんの地域や職場の話題などありましたら、広報担当（TEL 0136-44-2121）までお気軽にご連絡ください。
What are exciting play and learning spaces?
Elementary and Junior High School Student Community Development Committee
The third elementary and junior high school student town planning committee meeting was held on August 5th, with 16 committee members participating.
This time, each group shared their ideas in three categories: "Favorite things about Niseko Town," "What they would like to see change," and "What does the future hold?", and thought up exciting play and learning spaces.
The children also heard from Yosuke Kiyobe, a local revitalization volunteer (affiliated with the Forestry Support Division of Agricultural Policy Division), about forest conservation and the cycle of nature, and then had the opportunity to try making a wooden spoon, completing their very own one-of-a-kind spoon.
At the next town planning committee meeting, we are planning a workshop to create the future of Niseko using the electronic block game Minecraft.
Sharing ideas sparks lively conversation
Interested in learning about the latest in technology
Carefully polish the wooden spoon with sandpaper
Participate in the national tournament!
Courtesy visit to Niseko High School students
On July 19th, five members of Niseko High School's boys' and girls' volleyball clubs, boys' and girls' table tennis clubs, and judo club, who will be competing in the Niseko High School Athletic Federation National Tournament, paid a courtesy visit to the town hall.
At the recent national tournament, the boys' table tennis team advanced to the third round, the girls' table tennis individual team advanced to the fourth round, and the girls' volleyball team advanced to the final tournament. We look forward to seeing their future success.
Each participant shared their aspirations for the national tournament.
This is youth
Niseko High School School Festival
The Niseko High School festival was held on July 20th.
There were lots of fun events, including somen and yakitori stalls run by students, stalls from local businesses, class flags, and a collaboration between World Village and Niseko Town international exchange officers. There was also a singing contest with local residents, and the venue was filled with excitement at the elaborate costumes, dances, and wonderful singing voices.
Full of enthusiasm! Third graders participating in the singing contest
with a wish for peace
Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead in 2024
On July 20th, the Niseko Town War Dead Memorial Ceremony was held. Thirteen people, including members of the bereaved families and related parties, attended and consoled the spirits of about 170 Niseko Town war dead who lost their lives in the wars from the Manchurian Incident to the Pacific War.
Families of the deceased laid flowers at the monument, recorded the destruction of war, preserved memories, and shared their hope for a world free of the horrors of war.
Renewing our commitment to international peace
Aiming to create a sustainable community
Niseko Yukimori Kosha Inc. Activity Report Meeting
An activity report session hosted by Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd. was held at the Town Hall on July 22nd. The session explained the efforts being made since the organization was established in March 2023 to solve various forest and forestry issues in the town, as well as plans for future sustainable community development.
About 20 townspeople attended the briefing, and participants asked questions about the local branding of timber, utilization of forest resources, the possibility of owning company forests, and the organizational structure of Niseko Yukimorikosha Co., Ltd., leading to a lively exchange of opinions.
Efforts are being made to enhance the region's appeal through forests
A different tea time
Summer World Cafe
The World Cafe, organized by the Coordinator for International Relations (Niseko FRIENDS Office), was held at the Town Hall on July 27th. Twelve participants enjoyed Australian and Chinese cuisine along with tea from each country.
During tea time, we split into three teams and took part in a quiz about overseas countries!
This quiz was divided into five categories, including food, animals, trivia, etc., and had five levels of difficulty, and the team with the most points won. It was a great opportunity to learn about foreign cultures through a fun quiz.
You answered the quiz correctly, hurrah!
Enjoy the seasonal summer scenery
Regional Summer Festivals and Bon Odori Festivals
On August 14th and 15th, the Chuo, Miyata and Fukui districts held the district summer festivals and Bon Odori festivals. People were seen dancing to music such as the Niseko Tourist Song and Children's Bon Odori, and getting excited about meeting friends they hadn't seen in a long time. Some venues also held fun raffles, and the venues were filled with excitement at the many luxurious prizes.
In addition, the Day Service Center held Bon Odori Week from August 12th to 16th. Everyone enjoyed the lively summer atmosphere with Bon Odori, taiko drumming and shaved ice.
Yukata and happi coats also give a summery feel.
Let's take a look at the river creatures!
Aquatic insect observation party
The town commissioned the Niseko FF River Observation Society to hold an aquatic insect observation event at the Rubeshibe River on July 20th.
This is a hugely popular event every year, and this year 39 children and their parents took part, enjoying a summer day out.
Participants looked into the river through box glasses to catch young loaches and yamame trout, and turned over stones to observe aquatic insects.
If you look through the box glasses, you can clearly see the inside of the river!
Shiribeshi Museum Road Concert 2024
A music concert as part of the Shiribeshi Museum Road Joint Exhibition, which connects five art museums and literature museums in four towns in the Shiribeshi region, was held at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum on July 27th.
The flute group "Fuefuki Futari" performed a wonderful variety of classical and original pieces, creating a comfortable atmosphere in the venue that made the audience forget the heat outside.
Familiar songs were performed in the Hokkaido medley
Niseko Junior High School 2nd grade student Kodai Yamazaki
Karate Dorimu Festival Runner-up
In the boys' kata division for junior high school students at the 2024 International Karate Dorim Festival, which was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium from July 20th, Yamazaki Kodai won second place, beating out a tournament of approximately 70 competitors.
Yamazaki, who belongs to the Shinkyokushinkai Niseko Dojo and started karate in the middle of the year, said confidently, "My dream for the future is to become a world champion."
We look forward to your continued success.
Everybody's page
This is the participation page for the townspeople. We look forward to hearing from you!
Public Relations Planning & Environment Division
TEL.44-2121 FAX.44-3500
Niseko Fan News vol.83
Corner for townspeople by townspeople Why don't you try reporting? We look forward to your participation.
This month's reporter is Mari Sasaki. She runs Cottage Bongo Square with her family. She is also a member of Asobook and a volunteer reader.
Picture book "A bunch of grapes"
Me and a bunch of grapes
A delicious looking bunch of grapes
Let's eat alone
When you open the picture book "A Bunch of Grapes," which was planned, supervised, and published by Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum in 2023, you will see a boy facing grapes. I pick them up and think about eating them by myself. Then a boy with blue eyes appears. I am troubled. What should I do?
A curator felt that it would be difficult to turn the story of Arishima Takeo's original fairy tale "A Bunch of Grapes" into a picture book as is, and after much deliberation, he decided to create a picture book with the idea of "mutual aid" as its essence, with the aim of questioning Arishima's ideas in the modern world and breathing eternal life into them.
In the story, the protagonist steals one of Jim's paints, a Western-style paint that he is unable to express with his own. His evil deed is discovered immediately, but a kind teacher gives him a bunch of grapes that grow on the school building.
A bunch of grapes
It's no longer just a bunch of grapes
I made a lot of friends.
What should I do?
The following expression appears in the picture book. The curator says that Takeo Arishima lived a life of deep thought and worry, but I think this picture book gives each of us an opportunity to think about the thoughts that Arishima put into the bunch of grapes in our own way.
Niseko High School Agricultural Club
National Championship Results Report
2nd Year Accountant Ryune Sakai
The Niseko High School Volleyball Club, both boys and girls, participated in the National Tournament for Part-time and Correspondence Courses held in early August and gave it their all! Although they missed out on making it into the top 16, they were able to gain valuable experience by competing against teams from all over the country. In addition to the volleyball club, the table tennis club and individual judo players also participated in the national tournament, demonstrating the results of their daily practice. Next year, all activities will aim to participate in the national tournament, and they will continue to compete against each other.
The Niseko Marathon is coming up after the summer vacation. We are working hard every day to train our minds and bodies through sports and contribute to the local community. We appreciate your continued support for Niseko High School.
Niseko Tanka Association
When I look up at the sky in the early evening, I see three months of no one talking and the curtains are drawn.
If you walk along the deep green mountain path, you will see a wide white sea of potato flowers.
A lonely lunch, sipping some cold noodles. Yoshie Koshino
Niseko Haiku Association
Fuji of Ezo, orange at sunset Ayako Shimizu
Summer cuisine Glass bowl with bamboo pattern Eiko Ogawa
Walking along the path of white clover in midsummer Yuriko Kudo
Public Relations Planning & Environment Division
TEL.44-2121 FAX.44-3500
Niseko Fan News vol.83
Corner for townspeople by townspeople Why don't you try reporting? We look forward to your participation.
This month's reporter is Mari Sasaki. She runs Cottage Bongo Square with her family. She is also a member of Asobook and a volunteer reader.
Picture book "A bunch of grapes"
Me and a bunch of grapes
A delicious looking bunch of grapes
Let's eat alone
When you open the picture book "A Bunch of Grapes," which was planned, supervised, and published by Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum in 2023, you will see a boy facing grapes. I pick them up and think about eating them by myself. Then a boy with blue eyes appears. I am troubled. What should I do?
A curator felt that it would be difficult to turn the story of Arishima Takeo's original fairy tale "A Bunch of Grapes" into a picture book as is, and after much deliberation, he decided to create a picture book with the idea of "mutual aid" as its essence, with the aim of questioning Arishima's ideas in the modern world and breathing eternal life into them.
In the story, the protagonist steals one of Jim's paints, a Western-style paint that he is unable to express with his own. His evil deed is discovered immediately, but a kind teacher gives him a bunch of grapes that grow on the school building.
A bunch of grapes
It's no longer just a bunch of grapes
I made a lot of friends.
What should I do?
The following expression appears in the picture book. The curator says that Takeo Arishima lived a life of deep thought and worry, but I think this picture book gives each of us an opportunity to think about the thoughts that Arishima put into the bunch of grapes in our own way.
Niseko High School Agricultural Club
National Championship Results Report
2nd Year Accountant Ryune Sakai
The Niseko High School Volleyball Club, both boys and girls, participated in the National Tournament for Part-time and Correspondence Courses held in early August and gave it their all! Although they missed out on making it into the top 16, they were able to gain valuable experience by competing against teams from all over the country. In addition to the volleyball club, the table tennis club and individual judo players also participated in the national tournament, demonstrating the results of their daily practice. Next year, all activities will aim to participate in the national tournament, and they will continue to compete against each other.
The Niseko Marathon is coming up after the summer vacation. We are working hard every day to train our minds and bodies through sports and contribute to the local community. We appreciate your continued support for Niseko High School.
Niseko Tanka Association
When I look up at the sky in the early evening, I see three months of no one talking and the curtains are drawn.
If you walk along the deep green mountain path, you will see a wide white sea of potato flowers.
A lonely lunch, sipping some cold noodles. Yoshie Koshino
Niseko Haiku Association
Fuji of Ezo, orange at sunset Ayako Shimizu
Summer cuisine Glass bowl with bamboo pattern Eiko Ogawa
Walking along the path of white clover in midsummer Yuriko Kudo
Playbook Newsletter No.258
Learning Exchange Center Aso Book
■ Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays, last Fridays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
TEL.0136-43-2155 FAX.0136-43-2156
https://asobook-lib.com/
Information
Niseko High School Drop-in Library
On July 25th, we prepared 200 books and lent them out at Niseko High School. Just before the summer vacation, teachers and students stopped by during their busy time with club activities.
I went to organize the books at Niseko Elementary School.
We have rearranged the bookshelves and book displays in the hallways. We have collected and displayed books that are featured in textbooks.
Important Notice
Asobook Moon Viewing Theater
Asobook Yose will be held for the first time in two years!
This time, five Rakugo performers active in Hokkaido, including Tsukinowakumahachi, who is well-known in Niseko, will deliver moments of laughter and emotion. It will be enjoyable for both adults and children. Please come and enjoy the skillful storytelling of each performer.
Date and time: Saturday, September 21st, 4pm to 6pm
◆Place/Townsman Center
◆ Performers: Tsukinowa Kumahachi, Tsukinowa Yacho, Boshitei Otohime, Chakai Rakushi, Arato Yumegata (titles omitted)
*For more details, please see the posters in the Asobook or visit the website.
Closed for book inspection
The library will be closed during the following period due to inventory inspection.
◆Period: September 25th (Wednesday) to September 26th (Thursday), 2020
A book inspection involves checking whether books and other valuable assets of the townspeople are missing, and whether the locations of the materials actually match the locations registered in the catalog.
During the inspection, in order to check the fixed data, counter operations such as lending will be stopped.
Please use the front entrance book drop to return books while the library is closed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Closed
In addition to the above book inspection days, the library will be closed on September 15th (Sunday), 17th (Tuesday), and 22nd (Sunday, public holiday) in addition to its regular closing days.
Exhibition
Book Exhibition 8/31-9/26 "Traditional Japanese Performing Arts"
In conjunction with the "Moon Viewing Variety Show" hosted by Asobook on September 21st, we will be exhibiting books on traditional Japanese performing arts. Please come and have a look.
hobby exhibition
9/1-9/14 Aquarium / Chika Sugimoto
9/18～9/29 "Silver Needle" Exhibition /
Asobook Handicraft Volunteer Group Silver Needle
New arrival book introduction
practical book
Extreme Heat Countermeasures Book by Naoto Fujii
Grandma Wakasugi's Lightweight Life Today and Tomorrow Tomoko Wakasugi
How to find what you want to do: 89-year-old Masako Wakamiya, self-taught at her own pace
Reading material
Heart of Atom Hidetoshi Kiyotake
I am Kumagusu Keiya Iwai
If Toyotomi Hideyoshi were a consultant, by Akito Mabe
Children's books and picture books
Space Station Job Encyclopedia by Soichi Noguchi, Japanese edition editor, etc.
Ladybug by Noritake Suzuki
What can you do? Illustration by Mahoko Ueda Cooking by Maki Watanabe
There are many other new books. Please take a look at the Playbook.
■ Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays, last Fridays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
TEL.0136-43-2155 FAX.0136-43-2156
https://asobook-lib.com/
Information
Niseko High School Drop-in Library
On July 25th, we prepared 200 books and lent them out at Niseko High School. Just before the summer vacation, teachers and students stopped by during their busy time with club activities.
I went to organize the books at Niseko Elementary School.
We have rearranged the bookshelves and book displays in the hallways. We have collected and displayed books that are featured in textbooks.
Important Notice
Asobook Moon Viewing Theater
Asobook Yose will be held for the first time in two years!
This time, five Rakugo performers active in Hokkaido, including Tsukinowakumahachi, who is well-known in Niseko, will deliver moments of laughter and emotion. It will be enjoyable for both adults and children. Please come and enjoy the skillful storytelling of each performer.
Date and time: Saturday, September 21st, 4pm to 6pm
◆Place/Townsman Center
◆ Performers: Tsukinowa Kumahachi, Tsukinowa Yacho, Boshitei Otohime, Chakai Rakushi, Arato Yumegata (titles omitted)
*For more details, please see the posters in the Asobook or visit the website.
Closed for book inspection
The library will be closed during the following period due to inventory inspection.
◆Period: September 25th (Wednesday) to September 26th (Thursday), 2020
A book inspection involves checking whether books and other valuable assets of the townspeople are missing, and whether the locations of the materials actually match the locations registered in the catalog.
During the inspection, in order to check the fixed data, counter operations such as lending will be stopped.
Please use the front entrance book drop to return books while the library is closed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Closed
In addition to the above book inspection days, the library will be closed on September 15th (Sunday), 17th (Tuesday), and 22nd (Sunday, public holiday) in addition to its regular closing days.
Exhibition
Book Exhibition 8/31-9/26 "Traditional Japanese Performing Arts"
In conjunction with the "Moon Viewing Variety Show" hosted by Asobook on September 21st, we will be exhibiting books on traditional Japanese performing arts. Please come and have a look.
hobby exhibition
9/1-9/14 Aquarium / Chika Sugimoto
9/18～9/29 "Silver Needle" Exhibition /
Asobook Handicraft Volunteer Group Silver Needle
New arrival book introduction
practical book
Extreme Heat Countermeasures Book by Naoto Fujii
Grandma Wakasugi's Lightweight Life Today and Tomorrow Tomoko Wakasugi
How to find what you want to do: 89-year-old Masako Wakamiya, self-taught at her own pace
Reading material
Heart of Atom Hidetoshi Kiyotake
I am Kumagusu Keiya Iwai
If Toyotomi Hideyoshi were a consultant, by Akito Mabe
Children's books and picture books
Space Station Job Encyclopedia by Soichi Noguchi, Japanese edition editor, etc.
Ladybug by Noritake Suzuki
What can you do? Illustration by Mahoko Ueda Cooking by Maki Watanabe
There are many other new books. Please take a look at the Playbook.
Volunteer reports on their daily activities! My Neighbor Volunteer Volunteer 36.
We will send out information every month so that the townspeople can learn about the activities and personalities of our volunteers!
Editor in charge
<3rd year> Yosuke Kiyobe
<2nd year> Risa Ito
First year: Keima Sato, Hirohiro Ogura, Shu Muraoka, Risa Kamikawauchi, Kosuke Ota
Introducing the activities of the cooperation team
≫Radio Niseko
Inside Kira Niseko
"Because I like Niseko of the cooperation team~"
(every Monday from 3:20 pm to 50 pm)
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9/2 Ayaka Saito and Kohei Shimizu
9 Misa Kudo and Yuki Shigeno
16 Emi Deguchi and Masaaki Yasui
23 Risa Ito and Yukako Ohashi
30 Rie Sudo, new captain
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Becoming a volunteer
1st year: Nanami Takagi (from Sapporo) Assigned to Niseko High School
"I want to live in Niseko Town and be closely involved with the town's nature and the local people," "I want to be involved in education," and other dreams I had before joining the JOCV have come true, and I am able to spend fulfilling days while being encouraged by the warmth of the people involved. I am excited every day that the things I wanted to do after coming to Niseko are gradually becoming a reality, and that I am in an environment where I can work hard to make them come true. I want to continue to work in my own way!
Private Edition: My Relaxation Time
1st year: Saori Nakahara (from Kanagawa Prefecture) Assigned to Niseko Central Warehouses
Every morning, I have the habit of drawing one oracle card in the morning.
I like looking at the beautiful pictures on the cards, and it's a fun time to quietly face myself. I also like to relax at my favorite cafe, meditate while looking at Mt. Yotei, and use Access Bars to clear my head before going to sleep at night.
There are days when my daughter does it for me, and I love spending time with her too.
Introduction of my assignment
30. Children's Future Division
1st year: Osamu Muraoka (from Hyogo Prefecture)
"The rocket event was a big success"
I work at the After School Children's Classroom and Niseko Children's Center, where I watch over the children, play with them, and teach them every day. The children had a great time at the bottle rocket event we held in June! Their smiles and cheers once again made me feel the joy of community activities. I will continue to support the community as a volunteer to build a foundation for the future.
We also hope to contribute to the development of Niseko Town while watching over the healthy growth of children.
#Today's Field! vol.03
"This month's delicious vegetables"
Third-year student, Naoki Nakamura (from Sapporo City), assigned to Agricultural Policy Division
Hello everyone, this is curry rice. September is the last busy month of the year, when we harvest spinach, sweet potatoes, cane, and cherry tomatoes. We forget about our busy schedules and enjoy every day with a smile.
Spinach at this time of year is at its sweetest due to the temperature difference. We are absolutely confident in the taste, so please try Crystal Farm's spinach at least once.
Overall activity report
Event support in July
Enjoying the Niconico Summer Festival with the kids
As a volunteer, I set up a plastic bottle rocket booth at the Niseko Village Nico Nico Summer Festival. Volunteers working in their respective fields worked together after meetings to create plastic bottle rockets, which they filled with the energy and smiles of children and sent flying into the blue sky over the two days. I also had a good memory of being able to take part in an event that would become a summer memory for the children. (Oba Junichi)
Team building "rafting experience" deepened bonds between team members
Since the JOCVs are usually assigned to different locations, they went rafting as a team building exercise to build relationships with the new members. It is a Niseko-like activity that can greatly shorten the distance between people. Compared to the beginning, when the members' movements were uncoordinated and their paddling speed was slow, by the end of the river they were paddling very fast and in sync. We will be demonstrating this teamwork at events in town! (Ito Risa)
Fermentation Festival in Niseko this summer!
The Fermentation Festival was held at Restaurant PRATIVO. Niseko's leading fermentation experts gathered to give presentations on fermentation research, sell limited edition products, and enjoy fermented dishes. It was a special evening where we could learn about and enjoy the profound world of fermentation while interacting with the fermentation experts. In summer, Niseko really showed us how fermented foods such as beer, sake, and cheese are gaining attention from around the world. We're looking forward to next year's event! (Deguchi Emi)
Editor in charge
<3rd year> Yosuke Kiyobe
<2nd year> Risa Ito
First year: Keima Sato, Hirohiro Ogura, Shu Muraoka, Risa Kamikawauchi, Kosuke Ota
Introducing the activities of the cooperation team
≫Radio Niseko
Inside Kira Niseko
"Because I like Niseko of the cooperation team~"
(every Monday from 3:20 pm to 50 pm)
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9/2 Ayaka Saito and Kohei Shimizu
9 Misa Kudo and Yuki Shigeno
16 Emi Deguchi and Masaaki Yasui
23 Risa Ito and Yukako Ohashi
30 Rie Sudo, new captain
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Becoming a volunteer
1st year: Nanami Takagi (from Sapporo) Assigned to Niseko High School
"I want to live in Niseko Town and be closely involved with the town's nature and the local people," "I want to be involved in education," and other dreams I had before joining the JOCV have come true, and I am able to spend fulfilling days while being encouraged by the warmth of the people involved. I am excited every day that the things I wanted to do after coming to Niseko are gradually becoming a reality, and that I am in an environment where I can work hard to make them come true. I want to continue to work in my own way!
Private Edition: My Relaxation Time
1st year: Saori Nakahara (from Kanagawa Prefecture) Assigned to Niseko Central Warehouses
Every morning, I have the habit of drawing one oracle card in the morning.
I like looking at the beautiful pictures on the cards, and it's a fun time to quietly face myself. I also like to relax at my favorite cafe, meditate while looking at Mt. Yotei, and use Access Bars to clear my head before going to sleep at night.
There are days when my daughter does it for me, and I love spending time with her too.
Introduction of my assignment
30. Children's Future Division
1st year: Osamu Muraoka (from Hyogo Prefecture)
"The rocket event was a big success"
I work at the After School Children's Classroom and Niseko Children's Center, where I watch over the children, play with them, and teach them every day. The children had a great time at the bottle rocket event we held in June! Their smiles and cheers once again made me feel the joy of community activities. I will continue to support the community as a volunteer to build a foundation for the future.
We also hope to contribute to the development of Niseko Town while watching over the healthy growth of children.
#Today's Field! vol.03
"This month's delicious vegetables"
Third-year student, Naoki Nakamura (from Sapporo City), assigned to Agricultural Policy Division
Hello everyone, this is curry rice. September is the last busy month of the year, when we harvest spinach, sweet potatoes, cane, and cherry tomatoes. We forget about our busy schedules and enjoy every day with a smile.
Spinach at this time of year is at its sweetest due to the temperature difference. We are absolutely confident in the taste, so please try Crystal Farm's spinach at least once.
Overall activity report
Event support in July
Enjoying the Niconico Summer Festival with the kids
As a volunteer, I set up a plastic bottle rocket booth at the Niseko Village Nico Nico Summer Festival. Volunteers working in their respective fields worked together after meetings to create plastic bottle rockets, which they filled with the energy and smiles of children and sent flying into the blue sky over the two days. I also had a good memory of being able to take part in an event that would become a summer memory for the children. (Oba Junichi)
Team building "rafting experience" deepened bonds between team members
Since the JOCVs are usually assigned to different locations, they went rafting as a team building exercise to build relationships with the new members. It is a Niseko-like activity that can greatly shorten the distance between people. Compared to the beginning, when the members' movements were uncoordinated and their paddling speed was slow, by the end of the river they were paddling very fast and in sync. We will be demonstrating this teamwork at events in town! (Ito Risa)
Fermentation Festival in Niseko this summer!
The Fermentation Festival was held at Restaurant PRATIVO. Niseko's leading fermentation experts gathered to give presentations on fermentation research, sell limited edition products, and enjoy fermented dishes. It was a special evening where we could learn about and enjoy the profound world of fermentation while interacting with the fermentation experts. In summer, Niseko really showed us how fermented foods such as beer, sake, and cheese are gaining attention from around the world. We're looking forward to next year's event! (Deguchi Emi)
smiling square
In this corner,
Introducing various activities and information!
Parenting topics
Yoji Centre
Enjoying the short summer
The children in the 4 and 5 year old classes went swimming at the town pool.
They played by choosing between shallow and deep water and going back and forth. They each had their own way of "wanting to do" such as putting their face in, diving, or using a kickboard, and when they were able to do it, they looked happy and said "Watch me! Watch me!"
It's fun to play in a big pool!!
Sun
There was a daycare opening
We held an open daycare center where preschool children could come into the classroom with their parents and experience childcare. They had fun playing in the classroom with the current children and splashing around in water.
Although they seemed a little nervous in a new place, the children in their class seemed curious about their new friends who had joined the open daycare center, and they were seen gradually getting closer and playing with each other.
Let's play again
"Ohisama" is a place where parents and children can play casually and talk to each other about their worries. (Inside Yoji Centre)
Important Notice
Consultation to Ohisama
We will be holding Ohisama Niko Niko Consultations (consultations with public health nurses and nutritionists) on the following dates. Why not come and ask us about your concerns and questions regarding child rearing, such as child development, vaccinations, and weaning food? We will also measure your child's height and weight.
Date and time: Thursday, September 5th, 10:00 AM
◆ Place: Child-rearing Support Center “Ohisama”
Ohisama autumn excursion
Take the bus to Fukidashi Park in Kyogoku-cho.
◆Date and time: Tuesday, September 10th (backup date: Friday, September 13th)
(Meet at the Community Center at 9:50am)
◆Destination: Kyogokucho "Fukidashi Park"
What to bring: Lunch, mat, drinks, change of clothes, etc.
◆Application deadline: Wednesday, September 4th
<Inquiries about this page>
Niseko Town Yoji Centre "Kiratto" Manager / Aoki and Matsui
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
Introducing various activities and information!
Parenting topics
Yoji Centre
Enjoying the short summer
The children in the 4 and 5 year old classes went swimming at the town pool.
They played by choosing between shallow and deep water and going back and forth. They each had their own way of "wanting to do" such as putting their face in, diving, or using a kickboard, and when they were able to do it, they looked happy and said "Watch me! Watch me!"
It's fun to play in a big pool!!
Sun
There was a daycare opening
We held an open daycare center where preschool children could come into the classroom with their parents and experience childcare. They had fun playing in the classroom with the current children and splashing around in water.
Although they seemed a little nervous in a new place, the children in their class seemed curious about their new friends who had joined the open daycare center, and they were seen gradually getting closer and playing with each other.
Let's play again
"Ohisama" is a place where parents and children can play casually and talk to each other about their worries. (Inside Yoji Centre)
Important Notice
Consultation to Ohisama
We will be holding Ohisama Niko Niko Consultations (consultations with public health nurses and nutritionists) on the following dates. Why not come and ask us about your concerns and questions regarding child rearing, such as child development, vaccinations, and weaning food? We will also measure your child's height and weight.
Date and time: Thursday, September 5th, 10:00 AM
◆ Place: Child-rearing Support Center “Ohisama”
Ohisama autumn excursion
Take the bus to Fukidashi Park in Kyogoku-cho.
◆Date and time: Tuesday, September 10th (backup date: Friday, September 13th)
(Meet at the Community Center at 9:50am)
◆Destination: Kyogokucho "Fukidashi Park"
What to bring: Lunch, mat, drinks, change of clothes, etc.
◆Application deadline: Wednesday, September 4th
<Inquiries about this page>
Niseko Town Yoji Centre "Kiratto" Manager / Aoki and Matsui
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
Dr. Kawai's Health Memo Vol.30
Dr. Kawai
Niseko Clinic
TEL.0136-44-2201
Are you sleeping well?
Do you have any of the following symptoms when it comes to sleep? Feeling sleepy during the day, not feeling like you've had a good night's sleep, waking up with a headache, excessive night sweats, waking up multiple times, etc. If these symptoms apply to you, you may have sleep apnea syndrome.
What is sleep apnea?
This is a disease in which breathing stops repeatedly or sleep becomes shallow for some reason during sleep, causing hypoxia in the body. There are two types of sleep disorders: the "obstructive type" which occurs when the air passage from the mouth or nose to the vocal cords (the entrance to the lungs) becomes narrow, and the "central type" which occurs when brain function is reduced, but the obstructive type generally accounts for the majority of cases.
One of the causes of obstructive sleep apnea is obesity.
During sleep, the throat relaxes and the air passage narrows even in normal people, but breathing does not stop. However, in obese people, the air passage becomes poor due to increased fat deposition around the throat, so breathing becomes shallow or stops. This leads to hypoxia, poor sleep quality, and symptoms such as daytime sleepiness and decreased concentration.
What's the diagnosis?
This is done through a medical interview. If sleep apnea syndrome is suspected, a test will be performed in which a machine is worn while sleeping. There are simple tests and detailed tests including electroencephalograms. The simple test can be easily performed by wearing a testing machine while sleeping. If this test shows that breathing stops or becomes shallow five or more times per hour, sleep apnea syndrome will be diagnosed.
What is the treatment?
Generally, if you experience breathing pauses or shallow breathing more than 20 times, a treatment called CPAP is indicated.
CPAP is a treatment that prevents breathing from stopping while sleeping by putting a mask on your nose and forcing air into your lungs with pressure from a special machine. For those who don't like wearing a machine while sleeping, the only thing you can do is improve your lifestyle. For example, sleeping on your side can help prevent your airway from narrowing, which is effective. In addition, alcohol and sleeping pills can reduce tension in the back of your throat and increase apnea, which can worsen the symptoms.
Since people are not aware of what is happening while they are sleeping, if you are worried please contact us as we can perform tests at our hospital.
Niseko Clinic
TEL.0136-44-2201
Are you sleeping well?
Do you have any of the following symptoms when it comes to sleep? Feeling sleepy during the day, not feeling like you've had a good night's sleep, waking up with a headache, excessive night sweats, waking up multiple times, etc. If these symptoms apply to you, you may have sleep apnea syndrome.
What is sleep apnea?
This is a disease in which breathing stops repeatedly or sleep becomes shallow for some reason during sleep, causing hypoxia in the body. There are two types of sleep disorders: the "obstructive type" which occurs when the air passage from the mouth or nose to the vocal cords (the entrance to the lungs) becomes narrow, and the "central type" which occurs when brain function is reduced, but the obstructive type generally accounts for the majority of cases.
One of the causes of obstructive sleep apnea is obesity.
During sleep, the throat relaxes and the air passage narrows even in normal people, but breathing does not stop. However, in obese people, the air passage becomes poor due to increased fat deposition around the throat, so breathing becomes shallow or stops. This leads to hypoxia, poor sleep quality, and symptoms such as daytime sleepiness and decreased concentration.
What's the diagnosis?
This is done through a medical interview. If sleep apnea syndrome is suspected, a test will be performed in which a machine is worn while sleeping. There are simple tests and detailed tests including electroencephalograms. The simple test can be easily performed by wearing a testing machine while sleeping. If this test shows that breathing stops or becomes shallow five or more times per hour, sleep apnea syndrome will be diagnosed.
What is the treatment?
Generally, if you experience breathing pauses or shallow breathing more than 20 times, a treatment called CPAP is indicated.
CPAP is a treatment that prevents breathing from stopping while sleeping by putting a mask on your nose and forcing air into your lungs with pressure from a special machine. For those who don't like wearing a machine while sleeping, the only thing you can do is improve your lifestyle. For example, sleeping on your side can help prevent your airway from narrowing, which is effective. In addition, alcohol and sleeping pills can reduce tension in the back of your throat and increase apnea, which can worsen the symptoms.
Since people are not aware of what is happening while they are sleeping, if you are worried please contact us as we can perform tests at our hospital.
News from Niseko Town Information on living
Important Notice
★Clean the town!
Implementation of autumn cleanup operation
With your help this fall, we will be picking up trash mainly along the roads.
Please contact us in advance if you are able to help.
■ Date and time: Wednesday, October 2nd, 9:00am
*If it rains on the day, the event will be postponed to the 3rd (Thursday) and trash collection will take place along Kira Kaido.
October is "neighborhood clean-up month"
Please cooperate with the beautification and cleaning activities of each neighborhood association, such as picking up trash in the town. We will distribute trash bags when carrying out beautification and cleaning activities, so please contact us if you need them. We will also collect the collected trash, so please let us know the collection location and collection date and time.
■問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Would you like to participate in a tour of a garbage treatment facility?
The town will hold a tour and training session at a waste treatment facility to raise awareness of waste management and other issues.
Currently, glass bottles from Niseko Town are transported to the Hokkaido Recycling Co., Ltd. Cullet Plant in Tomakomai City, where cullet is produced for the purpose of recycling waste glass bottles (empty bottles). This time, we will be visiting the Hokkaido Recycling Co., Ltd. Cullet Plant, which collects glass bottles from municipalities and businesses. Please apply if you would like to participate.
■ Date and time: Friday, September 27th, 8:45am - 5:00pm (scheduled)
Please gather in front of the Community Center.
■ Visitor facilities: Hokkaido Recycling Co., Ltd. Cullet Office (Tomakomai City)
■Transportation/Chartered bus
■ Participation fee / free
■ Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served)
■Application deadline: Friday, September 20th
*There will be a 1-hour lunch break at the Plato Minato Market.
■申込み・問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Application for inheritance registration has become mandatory!
In order to prevent the occurrence of "unknown land," where the owner cannot be identified even when looking at the real estate registry, from April 1, 2024, it has become mandatory to apply for inheritance registration within three years of learning that you have acquired real estate through inheritance.
If you violate this obligation without a valid reason, you may be subject to a fine of up to 100,000 yen. It is a good idea to apply for inheritance registration of inherited land and buildings as soon as possible.
For details on the system, please visit the Legal Affairs Bureau's website. To request a certificate of registered matters, please use the online "Simple Certificate Request" service.
* Real estate inherited before April 1, 2024 is also subject to the obligation. In this case, registration must be completed within three years from the date of enforcement of the law (by March 31, 2027).
■Legal Affairs Bureau website/
■Inquiries/Sapporo Judicial Scriveners Association
「相続登記相談センター」 TEL 011-211-6665 （平日正午～午後3時）
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
●General Sergeant Candidate (3rd)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Application period: October 1st (Tuesday) to November 28th (Thursday)
・First exam date: December 7th (Saturday) to December 12th (Thursday)
● Self-Defense Force Candidates (4th)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Application period: October 15th (Tuesday) to November 7th (Thursday)
・Exam date: November 16th (Saturday) or 17th (Sunday)
Higher technical school students
・Eligibility: Males aged 15 to 17 as of April 1, 2025
・Application period: October 1st (Tuesday) to January 16th (Thursday), 2025
First exam date: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 or Sunday, January 26th, 2025
Please contact us for more information as test dates are subject to change.
■ Inquiries: Self-Defense Forces Sapporo Regional Cooperation Headquarters Kutchan Regional Office
TEL 0136-23-3540 または自衛官募集相談員 TEL 0136-44-2177
Subsidy for herpes zoster vaccination
The town provides financial assistance for the shingles vaccination, which is an optional vaccination.
■ Target: People who are 65 years of age or older and live in the town on the day of vaccination
■Subsidy fee: 5,000 yen per session
(Subsidies are limited to two doses of inactivated vaccines and one dose of live vaccines.) However, those receiving welfare under the Public Assistance Act are provided with the vaccine free of charge.
■指定医療機関／ニセコ医院（各自で予約してください） TEL 0136-44-2201
■Payment method/
1. If you receive the vaccination at Niseko Clinic, you will be required to pay the vaccination fee minus the subsidy amount.
(Inactivated vaccine (2 doses) is 17,000 yen per dose, live vaccine (1 dose) is 2,230 yen)
2. If you are vaccinated at a medical institution outside of the town, please pay the full fee once and bring the receipt and proof of your account number to the town office to apply. The subsidy will be transferred to your account at a later date.
*Vaccination fees vary depending on the medical institution, so please check before getting vaccinated.
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Attorney Sato will solve your worries!
●This month's theme
The Constitution and the Times
I'm watching a morning TV drama called "Wings of a Tiger," which features a female lawyer. The story is set at the time when the current constitution was enacted, but it is portrayed as if the current constitution suddenly fell from the sky and was enacted by the citizens. There seems to have been a considerable difference between the public's sense and customs at the time and the new constitution.
The Constitution is one of the first subjects that students who start studying law study. The Constitution is superior to all other laws, and all laws must not violate the Constitution. If there is a law that violates the Constitution, it will be ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. A while ago, the Supreme Court ruled that a law that stipulates that an illegitimate child who is not the child of a married couple is entitled to half the inheritance of a legitimate child is unconstitutional. This is a perfect example of this.
By the way, when you ask university students these days whether the Constitution should be revised, many of them say that it should be revised because it does not fit the current society. In fact, there is a lively discussion about whether the Constitution should be revised to explicitly state the existence of the Self-Defense Forces.
However, if the Constitution is considered to be superior to all other laws and must be changed because it does not match society, I fear that the Constitution, which is supposed to be the guardian of the law, will no longer fulfill its role as a constitution.
A lot is happening in the world right now. Regardless of whether or not the constitution needs to be revised, as a human being I cannot help but wish for peace.
Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX 0136-44-3801
City Case Files
Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
A case
There was an incident of a wristwatch being stolen at a hot spring facility.
There was an incident where cash was stolen from a restaurant.
Traffic accident
On July 4th, a head-on collision occurred at an intersection.
On July 24th, a head-on collision occurred at an intersection.
倶知安警察署／TEL 0136-22-0110
Closure of the stamp sales office at the Kutchan Branch of the Sapporo Legal Affairs Bureau
The stamp sales office at the Kutchan Branch of the Sapporo Legal Affairs Bureau will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Anyone applying for registration or requesting a certificate on or after Tuesday, October 1st of the same year must purchase revenue stamps in advance at a post office or other stamp sales outlet.
■問合せ／札幌法務局倶知安支局 TEL 0136-22-0232
Pensioner support benefit system
The pension recipient support benefit is paid on top of pensions to support the lives of pension recipients whose income from public pensions and other sources is below a certain threshold. You will need to submit a claim form to receive the benefit.
■ Target:
-People receiving basic old-age pension who: 1. are 65 years of age or older; 2. all household members are exempt from municipal taxes; 3. the total of pension income and other income is approximately 880,000 yen or less.
-People receiving basic disability pension or basic survivor's pension whose income for the previous year was approximately 4.72 million yen or less.
■ Claim procedure/
Those who are eligible to receive the benefit will receive a notification from the Japan Pension Service in early September. If you complete the claim procedure by January 6, 2025, you will be able to receive the benefit retroactively from October 2024.
If you are about to start receiving your pension, please complete the claim procedure at the same time as claiming for your pension.
*Please be careful of suspicious phone calls and announcements.
The Japan Pension Service or the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will never call you to ask for information about your household situation or financial institution, or ask for any fees or other payments.
■問合せ／給付金専用ダイヤル TEL 0570-05-4092
町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-44-2121
(Announcement of Japanese language classes)
Notification is required for land transactions over a certain area
When you enter into a contract for a land transaction of a certain area or more, such as buying, selling, leasing, exchanging, or transferring a business interest in land, you are required to notify the city or town in which the land is located, in accordance with the provisions of the National Land Use Planning Act.
■Area subject to notification: In the case of Niseko Town, 10,000 square meters or more
■ Notifier/Land right holder (buyer, etc.)
■ Deadline for notification/within 2 weeks from the date of conclusion of the contract
*Please cooperate by submitting the notification form even if the submission deadline has passed.
■ Documents to be submitted / 3 copies each
・Land sales notification form
・Copy of land sales contract
・A drawing of 1/5,000 or more that clarifies the situation of the land and its surroundings
・A drawing showing the shape of the land
・Power of attorney (if submitting by representative)
■Penalties/Failure to report may be punishable by law.
For further details on the submission form and system, please see the town's website or contact us.
■Town website:
■届出先・問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Electronic filing of corporate and prefectural taxes, etc.
You can file corporate inhabitant taxes, enterprise taxes, and special corporate enterprise taxes, as well as various applications and notifications, electronically. To use this service, you will need to go to the Local Tax Portal System (L-Tax) website to start using it.
■L-Tax homepage／
■Prefectural Tax Website/
■問合せ／札幌道税事務所税務管理部課税第一課 TEL 011-204-5083
A new Hokkaido Comprehensive Plan has been formulated!
The Hokkaido Prefectural Government has formulated a new comprehensive plan to work together with many people, including the people of Hokkaido and municipalities, to further develop Hokkaido.
In formulating this plan, for the first time in a comprehensive plan, we asked young people, from elementary school students to university students, about their thoughts on the area in which they live and the future of Hokkaido, and we also had people of a wide range of ages participate in the formulation of the plan in various ways.
Based on the new comprehensive plan, we will work to ensure that all Hokkaido residents want to continue living in their communities.
We also hold on-site lectures to explain the contents of the plan in an easy-to-understand manner, so please scan the QR code for more details.
■Hokkaido Homepage／
■問合せ／北海道庁計画推進課 TEL 011-204-5630
Consultation
Mental health consultation
At Kutchan Public Health Centre, mental health specialists are available to provide consultations to anyone, from children to the elderly, who is concerned about their mental health. Privacy is strictly protected. Please feel free to contact us. Consultations are free of charge, but reservations are required. Please contact us at least three days before the consultation date.
■Date and time: Friday, September 27th, 9:45am - 11:45am, Thursday, November 28th, 2pm - 4pm
■Place/Kutchan public health center
* Public health nurses are also available on weekdays to provide telephone and in-person consultations. Please feel free to contact us.
■問合せ／倶知安保健所健康推進課保健係 TEL 0136-23-1957
Notary Week Free Telephone Consultation
During Notary Week from October 1st (Tuesday) to 7th (Monday), the Japan Federation of Notaries Public will be holding free notary consultation sessions over the phone at its headquarters.
A notary public will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about wills, voluntary guardianship, declarations for euthanasia, domestic trusts, divorce, or certification of company articles of incorporation.
■ Period: October 1st (Tue) to October 7th (Mon)
■ Reception hours: 9:30am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
■電話公証相談専用電話／TEL 03-3502-8239
The Otaru Notary Public Office will also be holding free interview consultation sessions (by reservation) on weekends.
■Date and time: Saturday, October 5th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (excluding lunch break)
■ Location: Otaru Notary Public Office
■ Person in charge/Notary Public: Katsuo Hazawa
■Reservations: Reservations will be accepted by phone up until the day before the event. Reservations will close once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
■問合せ／小樽公証役場 TEL 0134-22-4530
We accept various enquiries from Ainu people.
The Human Rights Education and Promotion Center, a public interest foundation, has set up a toll-free number to answer the concerns of Ainu people. We also accept consultations on harassment, discrimination, and violation of privacy. Consultations are free and can be made anonymously. Confidentiality will be maintained.
■ Reception: Monday to Friday
*Excluding public holidays and December 29th (Sun) - January 3rd (Fri)
■Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
■ Consultation hotline: Toll-free number for Ainu people TEL 0120-771-208
Track!
Activities of a town development company!
We are interviewing people from the local community!
Niseko Mirai has created a dedicated homepage.
In the "Life" section, we not only introduce Niseko Mirai, but also post articles that give a more concrete idea of the appeal and enjoyment of life in Niseko.
The first article was published by Flower Shop Nonno about "Florist & Gardener Nozomi Kuwazoe teaches how to repot ornamental plants", and the second article was published by Lion Adventure about "The appeal of rafting, an activity to experience in Niseko, with Lion Adventure's Shinichi Shimoda". We focus on the activities and work of local people in Niseko, and ask them for tips on how to enrich your life in Niseko.
When I actually went there to do some research, I was able to rediscover the charm of the area, and I fell in love with Niseko even more than before! I hope that through this interview, readers will be able to discover the charms and ways to enjoy life in Niseko. Please take a look at our website!
■問合せ／（株）ニセコまち TEL 0136-55-6087 Email:info@nisekomachi.co.jp
Niseko Mirai website here ▼
Public housing vacancy information
There are no public housing applications in September.
■Inquiries regarding municipal housing: Housing Management Section, Municipal Infrastructure Division Division
Contract Results
The contract results are posted on Niseko Town official website.
Please view via the QR code.
Recruitment
★Would you like to run for the Niseko Marathon?
Recruiting participants for night running
Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced runners! Let's run together and start living a healthy life!
■Time/Date: Every Wednesday from 6:15pm to 7:15pm
■ Location: General Gymnasium
■Contents: Stretching and running about 5km *Walking is also allowed
■ Target: High school students and above
■ Participation fee: Free
■申込み／地域おこし協力隊 清水康平（mail：kohey.nayoro@gmail.com）まで事前にご連絡ください。
Note
September 9th is First Aid Day
September 9th is "Emergency Medical Day" every year. The week including Emergency Medical Day is designated "Emergency Medical Week," during which public relations activities are held nationwide to promote the proper use of ambulances and the spread of first aid.
If someone close to you collapses, will you be able to act appropriately? It is no exaggeration to say that your actions in the nine minutes until the ambulance arrives can determine whether that person lives or dies.
Niseko Fire Department provides basic life-saving courses to local residents throughout the year. If you are a junior high school student or older, we can accommodate three or more people, so please contact Niseko Fire Department with your friends.
Would you like to learn CPR and how to use an AED?
Additionally, ambulances are limited in number, so we ask for your cooperation in using them appropriately.
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL 0136-44-2354
culture
Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition from Summer to Autumn
"The Scenery of That Day: A Little Journey Through the Seasons"
We will be exhibiting newly acquired collages and paper cutouts that will be on display for the first time at our museum. Please come and visit us.
■ Period: Saturday, August 31st to Sunday, October 6th
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
Radio Niseko News vol.05
We broadcast live from the fireworks festival!
On August 3rd, all staff from Radio Niseko participated in the "Small Hometown Building Tanabata Evening Fireworks Festival" held at the Sports Park.
Mana Kobayashi acted as the host from the opening of the event, broadcasting the situation of each corner to the venue and introducing the events held at each time. She went beyond the radio and interacted with the local people.
Starting at 6pm, "Niseko Weekend Plus", which airs every Saturday, will be broadcast live from the venue.
It was raining at the venue, but we were able to broadcast live footage of the rain subsiding and customers gradually arriving.
We interviewed members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division and asked them to make an impromptu radio appearance, making for a broadcast full of realism unlike the usual. The way the broadcast was done this time was that the two main personalities talked from a microphone in a booth set up in the venue, while another staff member went to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division booth with a simple microphone and interviewed them. Another staff member joined the talk from the usual Radio Niseko station and played music, making it a simultaneous broadcast from three locations.
The fireworks festival is an important annual event that Radio Niseko gets excited about. We hope to participate again next year and help liven up the local summer.
■問合せ／ラジオニセコ TEL 0136-55-5762 Email:niseok762@radioniseko.jp
Moriwake Hisao Exhibition
Television director Moriwake Hisao (1934-2010) created many excellent television dramas set in Shiribeshi. This exhibition will display the scripts that Moriwake used in filming.
Screenings of the films are also planned for next year.
■ Period: Saturday, August 31st to Sunday, October 6th
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
Hideyuki Fujikura Lecture "What is Landscape? My Theory on Landscape Painting"
The artist will be invited to give a lecture about the Hokkaido scenery and paintings that are the subject of his work.
Date and time: Saturday, September 7th, 2pm
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
■ Lecturer / Hideyuki Fujikura (illustrator)
Piano and cello concert
In contrast to the jazz concert held in August, this time the program will be primarily classical.
■ Date and time: Sunday, September 8th, 1pm
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
■ Performers: Isao Kobayashi (piano), Kaoru Hanasaki (cello), Atsuo Hanasaki (violin)
※くらしの情報「文化」コーナーについての問合せは、有島記念館（TEL 0136-44-3245）まで
pension news
The National Pension has various premium exemption/deferral systems, such as those based on income, those applicable to students, and those due to unemployment. However, during the period when these approvals are received, the pension amount received in the future will be less than when the premiums are paid in full.
Therefore, for these periods, you can pay the premiums later (late payment) if it is within 10 years. However, since an additional amount may be added to the premium depending on the time that has passed, we recommend that you pay the premiums as soon as possible.
If you wish to make a back payment, you will need to submit an application form and complete the procedure at your local government office or pension office.
■問合せ／年金ダイヤル TEL 0570-05-1165
町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Niseko Town Official Instagram
We provide information on Niseko Town 's scenery, activities, events, etc. Search for "@hokkaido_niseko_town" using the QR code or Instagram search box and follow "Hokkaido Niseko Town".
■問合せ／企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Nice to meet you, thank you
CIR
Fabian Peitz (from Germany)
I love mountain climbing, so I feel very lucky to live in Niseko Town surrounded by so many mountains. I look forward to contributing to international exchange and holding events with the townspeople.
Volleyball: Anna Katarina (from Belgium)
My native language is French, but I can also speak Dutch and German, the official languages of Belgium, as well as English and Japanese. I would like to use these language skills to help the people of Niseko Town.
hello mayor
Reducing the burden on the global environment
Due to our economic activities, the global environment is deteriorating, and we are facing crises such as global warming, marine pollution, and biodiversity. Last November, the international climate change negotiation conference COP28 was held in Dubai, and the goal of raising the CO2 reduction target of the 2015 Paris Agreement and tripling the renewable energy capacity was announced. Japan's electricity demand has been on a downward trend, but it is expected to increase in the future due to the construction of new data centers and semiconductor factories. Extreme weather disasters caused by global warming are increasing, and are having a major impact on industries such as agriculture and our lives. Measures to prevent global warming, such as reducing energy by improving the insulation performance of buildings, have become an urgent issue, and our town will also strengthen its climate change measures.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
★Clean the town!
Implementation of autumn cleanup operation
With your help this fall, we will be picking up trash mainly along the roads.
Please contact us in advance if you are able to help.
■ Date and time: Wednesday, October 2nd, 9:00am
*If it rains on the day, the event will be postponed to the 3rd (Thursday) and trash collection will take place along Kira Kaido.
October is "neighborhood clean-up month"
Please cooperate with the beautification and cleaning activities of each neighborhood association, such as picking up trash in the town. We will distribute trash bags when carrying out beautification and cleaning activities, so please contact us if you need them. We will also collect the collected trash, so please let us know the collection location and collection date and time.
■問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Would you like to participate in a tour of a garbage treatment facility?
The town will hold a tour and training session at a waste treatment facility to raise awareness of waste management and other issues.
Currently, glass bottles from Niseko Town are transported to the Hokkaido Recycling Co., Ltd. Cullet Plant in Tomakomai City, where cullet is produced for the purpose of recycling waste glass bottles (empty bottles). This time, we will be visiting the Hokkaido Recycling Co., Ltd. Cullet Plant, which collects glass bottles from municipalities and businesses. Please apply if you would like to participate.
■ Date and time: Friday, September 27th, 8:45am - 5:00pm (scheduled)
Please gather in front of the Community Center.
■ Visitor facilities: Hokkaido Recycling Co., Ltd. Cullet Office (Tomakomai City)
■Transportation/Chartered bus
■ Participation fee / free
■ Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served)
■Application deadline: Friday, September 20th
*There will be a 1-hour lunch break at the Plato Minato Market.
■申込み・問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Application for inheritance registration has become mandatory!
In order to prevent the occurrence of "unknown land," where the owner cannot be identified even when looking at the real estate registry, from April 1, 2024, it has become mandatory to apply for inheritance registration within three years of learning that you have acquired real estate through inheritance.
If you violate this obligation without a valid reason, you may be subject to a fine of up to 100,000 yen. It is a good idea to apply for inheritance registration of inherited land and buildings as soon as possible.
For details on the system, please visit the Legal Affairs Bureau's website. To request a certificate of registered matters, please use the online "Simple Certificate Request" service.
* Real estate inherited before April 1, 2024 is also subject to the obligation. In this case, registration must be completed within three years from the date of enforcement of the law (by March 31, 2027).
■Legal Affairs Bureau website/
■Inquiries/Sapporo Judicial Scriveners Association
「相続登記相談センター」 TEL 011-211-6665 （平日正午～午後3時）
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
●General Sergeant Candidate (3rd)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Application period: October 1st (Tuesday) to November 28th (Thursday)
・First exam date: December 7th (Saturday) to December 12th (Thursday)
● Self-Defense Force Candidates (4th)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Application period: October 15th (Tuesday) to November 7th (Thursday)
・Exam date: November 16th (Saturday) or 17th (Sunday)
Higher technical school students
・Eligibility: Males aged 15 to 17 as of April 1, 2025
・Application period: October 1st (Tuesday) to January 16th (Thursday), 2025
First exam date: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 or Sunday, January 26th, 2025
Please contact us for more information as test dates are subject to change.
■ Inquiries: Self-Defense Forces Sapporo Regional Cooperation Headquarters Kutchan Regional Office
TEL 0136-23-3540 または自衛官募集相談員 TEL 0136-44-2177
Subsidy for herpes zoster vaccination
The town provides financial assistance for the shingles vaccination, which is an optional vaccination.
■ Target: People who are 65 years of age or older and live in the town on the day of vaccination
■Subsidy fee: 5,000 yen per session
(Subsidies are limited to two doses of inactivated vaccines and one dose of live vaccines.) However, those receiving welfare under the Public Assistance Act are provided with the vaccine free of charge.
■指定医療機関／ニセコ医院（各自で予約してください） TEL 0136-44-2201
■Payment method/
1. If you receive the vaccination at Niseko Clinic, you will be required to pay the vaccination fee minus the subsidy amount.
(Inactivated vaccine (2 doses) is 17,000 yen per dose, live vaccine (1 dose) is 2,230 yen)
2. If you are vaccinated at a medical institution outside of the town, please pay the full fee once and bring the receipt and proof of your account number to the town office to apply. The subsidy will be transferred to your account at a later date.
*Vaccination fees vary depending on the medical institution, so please check before getting vaccinated.
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Attorney Sato will solve your worries!
●This month's theme
The Constitution and the Times
I'm watching a morning TV drama called "Wings of a Tiger," which features a female lawyer. The story is set at the time when the current constitution was enacted, but it is portrayed as if the current constitution suddenly fell from the sky and was enacted by the citizens. There seems to have been a considerable difference between the public's sense and customs at the time and the new constitution.
The Constitution is one of the first subjects that students who start studying law study. The Constitution is superior to all other laws, and all laws must not violate the Constitution. If there is a law that violates the Constitution, it will be ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. A while ago, the Supreme Court ruled that a law that stipulates that an illegitimate child who is not the child of a married couple is entitled to half the inheritance of a legitimate child is unconstitutional. This is a perfect example of this.
By the way, when you ask university students these days whether the Constitution should be revised, many of them say that it should be revised because it does not fit the current society. In fact, there is a lively discussion about whether the Constitution should be revised to explicitly state the existence of the Self-Defense Forces.
However, if the Constitution is considered to be superior to all other laws and must be changed because it does not match society, I fear that the Constitution, which is supposed to be the guardian of the law, will no longer fulfill its role as a constitution.
A lot is happening in the world right now. Regardless of whether or not the constitution needs to be revised, as a human being I cannot help but wish for peace.
Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX 0136-44-3801
City Case Files
Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
A case
There was an incident of a wristwatch being stolen at a hot spring facility.
There was an incident where cash was stolen from a restaurant.
Traffic accident
On July 4th, a head-on collision occurred at an intersection.
On July 24th, a head-on collision occurred at an intersection.
倶知安警察署／TEL 0136-22-0110
Closure of the stamp sales office at the Kutchan Branch of the Sapporo Legal Affairs Bureau
The stamp sales office at the Kutchan Branch of the Sapporo Legal Affairs Bureau will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Anyone applying for registration or requesting a certificate on or after Tuesday, October 1st of the same year must purchase revenue stamps in advance at a post office or other stamp sales outlet.
■問合せ／札幌法務局倶知安支局 TEL 0136-22-0232
Pensioner support benefit system
The pension recipient support benefit is paid on top of pensions to support the lives of pension recipients whose income from public pensions and other sources is below a certain threshold. You will need to submit a claim form to receive the benefit.
■ Target:
-People receiving basic old-age pension who: 1. are 65 years of age or older; 2. all household members are exempt from municipal taxes; 3. the total of pension income and other income is approximately 880,000 yen or less.
-People receiving basic disability pension or basic survivor's pension whose income for the previous year was approximately 4.72 million yen or less.
■ Claim procedure/
Those who are eligible to receive the benefit will receive a notification from the Japan Pension Service in early September. If you complete the claim procedure by January 6, 2025, you will be able to receive the benefit retroactively from October 2024.
If you are about to start receiving your pension, please complete the claim procedure at the same time as claiming for your pension.
*Please be careful of suspicious phone calls and announcements.
The Japan Pension Service or the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will never call you to ask for information about your household situation or financial institution, or ask for any fees or other payments.
■問合せ／給付金専用ダイヤル TEL 0570-05-4092
町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-44-2121
(Announcement of Japanese language classes)
Notification is required for land transactions over a certain area
When you enter into a contract for a land transaction of a certain area or more, such as buying, selling, leasing, exchanging, or transferring a business interest in land, you are required to notify the city or town in which the land is located, in accordance with the provisions of the National Land Use Planning Act.
■Area subject to notification: In the case of Niseko Town, 10,000 square meters or more
■ Notifier/Land right holder (buyer, etc.)
■ Deadline for notification/within 2 weeks from the date of conclusion of the contract
*Please cooperate by submitting the notification form even if the submission deadline has passed.
■ Documents to be submitted / 3 copies each
・Land sales notification form
・Copy of land sales contract
・A drawing of 1/5,000 or more that clarifies the situation of the land and its surroundings
・A drawing showing the shape of the land
・Power of attorney (if submitting by representative)
■Penalties/Failure to report may be punishable by law.
For further details on the submission form and system, please see the town's website or contact us.
■Town website:
■届出先・問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Electronic filing of corporate and prefectural taxes, etc.
You can file corporate inhabitant taxes, enterprise taxes, and special corporate enterprise taxes, as well as various applications and notifications, electronically. To use this service, you will need to go to the Local Tax Portal System (L-Tax) website to start using it.
■L-Tax homepage／
■Prefectural Tax Website/
■問合せ／札幌道税事務所税務管理部課税第一課 TEL 011-204-5083
A new Hokkaido Comprehensive Plan has been formulated!
The Hokkaido Prefectural Government has formulated a new comprehensive plan to work together with many people, including the people of Hokkaido and municipalities, to further develop Hokkaido.
In formulating this plan, for the first time in a comprehensive plan, we asked young people, from elementary school students to university students, about their thoughts on the area in which they live and the future of Hokkaido, and we also had people of a wide range of ages participate in the formulation of the plan in various ways.
Based on the new comprehensive plan, we will work to ensure that all Hokkaido residents want to continue living in their communities.
We also hold on-site lectures to explain the contents of the plan in an easy-to-understand manner, so please scan the QR code for more details.
■Hokkaido Homepage／
■問合せ／北海道庁計画推進課 TEL 011-204-5630
Consultation
Mental health consultation
At Kutchan Public Health Centre, mental health specialists are available to provide consultations to anyone, from children to the elderly, who is concerned about their mental health. Privacy is strictly protected. Please feel free to contact us. Consultations are free of charge, but reservations are required. Please contact us at least three days before the consultation date.
■Date and time: Friday, September 27th, 9:45am - 11:45am, Thursday, November 28th, 2pm - 4pm
■Place/Kutchan public health center
* Public health nurses are also available on weekdays to provide telephone and in-person consultations. Please feel free to contact us.
■問合せ／倶知安保健所健康推進課保健係 TEL 0136-23-1957
Notary Week Free Telephone Consultation
During Notary Week from October 1st (Tuesday) to 7th (Monday), the Japan Federation of Notaries Public will be holding free notary consultation sessions over the phone at its headquarters.
A notary public will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about wills, voluntary guardianship, declarations for euthanasia, domestic trusts, divorce, or certification of company articles of incorporation.
■ Period: October 1st (Tue) to October 7th (Mon)
■ Reception hours: 9:30am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
■電話公証相談専用電話／TEL 03-3502-8239
The Otaru Notary Public Office will also be holding free interview consultation sessions (by reservation) on weekends.
■Date and time: Saturday, October 5th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (excluding lunch break)
■ Location: Otaru Notary Public Office
■ Person in charge/Notary Public: Katsuo Hazawa
■Reservations: Reservations will be accepted by phone up until the day before the event. Reservations will close once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
■問合せ／小樽公証役場 TEL 0134-22-4530
We accept various enquiries from Ainu people.
The Human Rights Education and Promotion Center, a public interest foundation, has set up a toll-free number to answer the concerns of Ainu people. We also accept consultations on harassment, discrimination, and violation of privacy. Consultations are free and can be made anonymously. Confidentiality will be maintained.
■ Reception: Monday to Friday
*Excluding public holidays and December 29th (Sun) - January 3rd (Fri)
■Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
■ Consultation hotline: Toll-free number for Ainu people TEL 0120-771-208
Track!
Activities of a town development company!
We are interviewing people from the local community!
Niseko Mirai has created a dedicated homepage.
In the "Life" section, we not only introduce Niseko Mirai, but also post articles that give a more concrete idea of the appeal and enjoyment of life in Niseko.
The first article was published by Flower Shop Nonno about "Florist & Gardener Nozomi Kuwazoe teaches how to repot ornamental plants", and the second article was published by Lion Adventure about "The appeal of rafting, an activity to experience in Niseko, with Lion Adventure's Shinichi Shimoda". We focus on the activities and work of local people in Niseko, and ask them for tips on how to enrich your life in Niseko.
When I actually went there to do some research, I was able to rediscover the charm of the area, and I fell in love with Niseko even more than before! I hope that through this interview, readers will be able to discover the charms and ways to enjoy life in Niseko. Please take a look at our website!
■問合せ／（株）ニセコまち TEL 0136-55-6087 Email:info@nisekomachi.co.jp
Niseko Mirai website here ▼
Public housing vacancy information
There are no public housing applications in September.
■Inquiries regarding municipal housing: Housing Management Section, Municipal Infrastructure Division Division
Contract Results
The contract results are posted on Niseko Town official website.
Please view via the QR code.
Recruitment
★Would you like to run for the Niseko Marathon?
Recruiting participants for night running
Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced runners! Let's run together and start living a healthy life!
■Time/Date: Every Wednesday from 6:15pm to 7:15pm
■ Location: General Gymnasium
■Contents: Stretching and running about 5km *Walking is also allowed
■ Target: High school students and above
■ Participation fee: Free
■申込み／地域おこし協力隊 清水康平（mail：kohey.nayoro@gmail.com）まで事前にご連絡ください。
Note
September 9th is First Aid Day
September 9th is "Emergency Medical Day" every year. The week including Emergency Medical Day is designated "Emergency Medical Week," during which public relations activities are held nationwide to promote the proper use of ambulances and the spread of first aid.
If someone close to you collapses, will you be able to act appropriately? It is no exaggeration to say that your actions in the nine minutes until the ambulance arrives can determine whether that person lives or dies.
Niseko Fire Department provides basic life-saving courses to local residents throughout the year. If you are a junior high school student or older, we can accommodate three or more people, so please contact Niseko Fire Department with your friends.
Would you like to learn CPR and how to use an AED?
Additionally, ambulances are limited in number, so we ask for your cooperation in using them appropriately.
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL 0136-44-2354
culture
Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition from Summer to Autumn
"The Scenery of That Day: A Little Journey Through the Seasons"
We will be exhibiting newly acquired collages and paper cutouts that will be on display for the first time at our museum. Please come and visit us.
■ Period: Saturday, August 31st to Sunday, October 6th
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
Radio Niseko News vol.05
We broadcast live from the fireworks festival!
On August 3rd, all staff from Radio Niseko participated in the "Small Hometown Building Tanabata Evening Fireworks Festival" held at the Sports Park.
Mana Kobayashi acted as the host from the opening of the event, broadcasting the situation of each corner to the venue and introducing the events held at each time. She went beyond the radio and interacted with the local people.
Starting at 6pm, "Niseko Weekend Plus", which airs every Saturday, will be broadcast live from the venue.
It was raining at the venue, but we were able to broadcast live footage of the rain subsiding and customers gradually arriving.
We interviewed members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division and asked them to make an impromptu radio appearance, making for a broadcast full of realism unlike the usual. The way the broadcast was done this time was that the two main personalities talked from a microphone in a booth set up in the venue, while another staff member went to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division booth with a simple microphone and interviewed them. Another staff member joined the talk from the usual Radio Niseko station and played music, making it a simultaneous broadcast from three locations.
The fireworks festival is an important annual event that Radio Niseko gets excited about. We hope to participate again next year and help liven up the local summer.
■問合せ／ラジオニセコ TEL 0136-55-5762 Email:niseok762@radioniseko.jp
Moriwake Hisao Exhibition
Television director Moriwake Hisao (1934-2010) created many excellent television dramas set in Shiribeshi. This exhibition will display the scripts that Moriwake used in filming.
Screenings of the films are also planned for next year.
■ Period: Saturday, August 31st to Sunday, October 6th
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
Hideyuki Fujikura Lecture "What is Landscape? My Theory on Landscape Painting"
The artist will be invited to give a lecture about the Hokkaido scenery and paintings that are the subject of his work.
Date and time: Saturday, September 7th, 2pm
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
■ Lecturer / Hideyuki Fujikura (illustrator)
Piano and cello concert
In contrast to the jazz concert held in August, this time the program will be primarily classical.
■ Date and time: Sunday, September 8th, 1pm
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
■ Performers: Isao Kobayashi (piano), Kaoru Hanasaki (cello), Atsuo Hanasaki (violin)
※くらしの情報「文化」コーナーについての問合せは、有島記念館（TEL 0136-44-3245）まで
pension news
The National Pension has various premium exemption/deferral systems, such as those based on income, those applicable to students, and those due to unemployment. However, during the period when these approvals are received, the pension amount received in the future will be less than when the premiums are paid in full.
Therefore, for these periods, you can pay the premiums later (late payment) if it is within 10 years. However, since an additional amount may be added to the premium depending on the time that has passed, we recommend that you pay the premiums as soon as possible.
If you wish to make a back payment, you will need to submit an application form and complete the procedure at your local government office or pension office.
■問合せ／年金ダイヤル TEL 0570-05-1165
町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Niseko Town Official Instagram
We provide information on Niseko Town 's scenery, activities, events, etc. Search for "@hokkaido_niseko_town" using the QR code or Instagram search box and follow "Hokkaido Niseko Town".
■問合せ／企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Nice to meet you, thank you
CIR
Fabian Peitz (from Germany)
I love mountain climbing, so I feel very lucky to live in Niseko Town surrounded by so many mountains. I look forward to contributing to international exchange and holding events with the townspeople.
Volleyball: Anna Katarina (from Belgium)
My native language is French, but I can also speak Dutch and German, the official languages of Belgium, as well as English and Japanese. I would like to use these language skills to help the people of Niseko Town.
hello mayor
Reducing the burden on the global environment
Due to our economic activities, the global environment is deteriorating, and we are facing crises such as global warming, marine pollution, and biodiversity. Last November, the international climate change negotiation conference COP28 was held in Dubai, and the goal of raising the CO2 reduction target of the 2015 Paris Agreement and tripling the renewable energy capacity was announced. Japan's electricity demand has been on a downward trend, but it is expected to increase in the future due to the construction of new data centers and semiconductor factories. Extreme weather disasters caused by global warming are increasing, and are having a major impact on industries such as agriculture and our lives. Measures to prevent global warming, such as reducing energy by improving the insulation performance of buildings, have become an urgent issue, and our town will also strengthen its climate change measures.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
Town Calendar / September SEPTEMBER
Upper right box article
September is
long-term care insurance premiums and fixed asset tax (3rd period)
It is the deadline for the National Health Insurance tax (4th term)
Deadline for payment is 25th (Wed)
It is the delivery date of water supply, the sewer
The account deduction date is the 30th (Monday)
If you use bank transfer, please check your balance.
Inquiries about fixed asset tax and national health insurance tax / Tax Division
Water and sewerage inquiries/ Water & Sewage Division
いずれもTEL 0136-44-2121
Top left box article
Emergency and sudden illness response at night and on holidays
倶倶知安厚生病院 電話0136-22-1141
4th (Wednesday)
●6th Regular Assembly (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
5th (Thu)
●Ohisama Nico Nico Consultation / Kindergarten: 10:00 ~ Nico Nico Hiroba (see page 17)
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
6th (Friday)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
7th (Sat)
● Yoji Centre Sports Day/Niseko Elementary School Grounds: 9:30~
●Hideyuki Fujikura Lecture "What is a landscape? My theory on landscape painting" / Available: 14:00 ~ See information on daily life, p.25
8th (Sun)
● Piano and cello concert / Yes: 13:00 ~ See Living Information, p.25
Monday 9th
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Echinococcosis screening/Town: From 18:00
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
Playbook closed day
10th (Tuesday)
●Ohisama Autumn Excursion/Town: Meet at 9:50am See page 17 of the Smile Plaza
●Dental checkup and fluoride application/Town: From 13:00
●Health exercise class/Town: 19:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
11th (Wed)
12th (Thursday)
Respect for the Aged Day/Town: 10:30~
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
13th (Friday)
●6th Regular Assembly (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
●Muscle storage class/Town: 10:30~
14th (Sat)
●English conversation circle/o: 10:00~
● Thinking about Niseko's scenery / Town: 11:00~
15th (Sun)
●Niseko Marathon Festival/Athletics Stadium: 10:20~
Playbook closed day
16th (Monday) [Respect for the Aged Day]
●Chinese cooking class (Mid-Autumn Festival) / Town: 15:00~
Playbook closed day
17th (Tuesday)
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~
●Dental checkup and fluoride application/Town: From 13:00
Playbook closed day
Central warehouse group closed days
18th (Wednesday)
●Radio Niseko Interruption Broadcast/Role: 10:50~
19th (Thursday)
● Play Club (no reservation required) / A: 15:00~
Open at night
20th (Friday)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Central warehouse group closed days
21st (Sat)
● Asobook Otsukimi Yose / Town: 16:00 ~ Asobook Newsletter, see p14
● Niseko Gravel 2024 Autumn Ride / Kura
22nd (Sunday) [Autumnal Equinox Day]
● Niseko Gravel 2024 Autumn Ride / Kura
Playbook closed day
23rd (Monday) [Substitute holiday]
Playbook closed day
24th (Tuesday)
Hello Mayor's Office / Role: 10:00~
●Health exercise class/Town: 19:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
25th (Wednesday)
●Muscle storage class/Town: 10:30~
Playbook closed day
26th (Thursday)
Playbook closed day
27th (Friday)
●Echinococcus extermination measures/town: 9:00~
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
28th (Sat)
●English conversation circle/o: 10:00~
29th (Sun)
●Niseko Morning Market/Maeda Shoten: 8:00~
30th (Monday)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
October 1st (Tuesday)
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
2nd (Wed)
3rd (Thurs)
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
Friday 4th
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
5th (Sat)
September is
long-term care insurance premiums and fixed asset tax (3rd period)
It is the deadline for the National Health Insurance tax (4th term)
Deadline for payment is 25th (Wed)
It is the delivery date of water supply, the sewer
The account deduction date is the 30th (Monday)
If you use bank transfer, please check your balance.
Inquiries about fixed asset tax and national health insurance tax / Tax Division
Water and sewerage inquiries/ Water & Sewage Division
いずれもTEL 0136-44-2121
Top left box article
Emergency and sudden illness response at night and on holidays
倶倶知安厚生病院 電話0136-22-1141
4th (Wednesday)
●6th Regular Assembly (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
5th (Thu)
●Ohisama Nico Nico Consultation / Kindergarten: 10:00 ~ Nico Nico Hiroba (see page 17)
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
6th (Friday)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
7th (Sat)
● Yoji Centre Sports Day/Niseko Elementary School Grounds: 9:30~
●Hideyuki Fujikura Lecture "What is a landscape? My theory on landscape painting" / Available: 14:00 ~ See information on daily life, p.25
8th (Sun)
● Piano and cello concert / Yes: 13:00 ~ See Living Information, p.25
Monday 9th
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Echinococcosis screening/Town: From 18:00
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
Playbook closed day
10th (Tuesday)
●Ohisama Autumn Excursion/Town: Meet at 9:50am See page 17 of the Smile Plaza
●Dental checkup and fluoride application/Town: From 13:00
●Health exercise class/Town: 19:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
11th (Wed)
12th (Thursday)
Respect for the Aged Day/Town: 10:30~
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
13th (Friday)
●6th Regular Assembly (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
●Muscle storage class/Town: 10:30~
14th (Sat)
●English conversation circle/o: 10:00~
● Thinking about Niseko's scenery / Town: 11:00~
15th (Sun)
●Niseko Marathon Festival/Athletics Stadium: 10:20~
Playbook closed day
16th (Monday) [Respect for the Aged Day]
●Chinese cooking class (Mid-Autumn Festival) / Town: 15:00~
Playbook closed day
17th (Tuesday)
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~
●Dental checkup and fluoride application/Town: From 13:00
Playbook closed day
Central warehouse group closed days
18th (Wednesday)
●Radio Niseko Interruption Broadcast/Role: 10:50~
19th (Thursday)
● Play Club (no reservation required) / A: 15:00~
Open at night
20th (Friday)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Central warehouse group closed days
21st (Sat)
● Asobook Otsukimi Yose / Town: 16:00 ~ Asobook Newsletter, see p14
● Niseko Gravel 2024 Autumn Ride / Kura
22nd (Sunday) [Autumnal Equinox Day]
● Niseko Gravel 2024 Autumn Ride / Kura
Playbook closed day
23rd (Monday) [Substitute holiday]
Playbook closed day
24th (Tuesday)
Hello Mayor's Office / Role: 10:00~
●Health exercise class/Town: 19:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
25th (Wednesday)
●Muscle storage class/Town: 10:30~
Playbook closed day
26th (Thursday)
Playbook closed day
27th (Friday)
●Echinococcus extermination measures/town: 9:00~
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
28th (Sat)
●English conversation circle/o: 10:00~
29th (Sun)
●Niseko Morning Market/Maeda Shoten: 8:00~
30th (Monday)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
October 1st (Tuesday)
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
2nd (Wed)
3rd (Thurs)
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
Friday 4th
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
5th (Sat)
Photo album of this month
We are looking for photos!
身近な写真を広報で紹介してみませんか。撮影日や撮影場所などの簡単な説明とお名前（フォトネーム）とともに、広報広聴係（koho@town.lg.jp）までお寄せください。ニセコ町公式LINEの投稿フォームからも投稿できます。
Robapan Cup 56th
U-12 Football Tournament
3rd place in the Otaru district
Photographer: Niseko Soccer Club
Scarecrow appears again this year!
Photographer: Niseko Town Day Service Center
Beautiful flower bed in front of the station
Photographer: Naru Takahashi, an intern at Kutchan High School
身近な写真を広報で紹介してみませんか。撮影日や撮影場所などの簡単な説明とお名前（フォトネーム）とともに、広報広聴係（koho@town.lg.jp）までお寄せください。ニセコ町公式LINEの投稿フォームからも投稿できます。
Robapan Cup 56th
U-12 Football Tournament
3rd place in the Otaru district
Photographer: Niseko Soccer Club
Scarecrow appears again this year!
Photographer: Niseko Town Day Service Center
Beautiful flower bed in front of the station
Photographer: Naru Takahashi, an intern at Kutchan High School
Food and Nutrition Vol.27
[Summer vacation children's cooking class]
We held a summer vacation children's cooking class for elementary school students with the theme of "Learn about food waste." We made two dishes for the menu: "pita bread" and "lassi." The pita bread was handmade from scratch, and the children enjoyed filling it with their favorite ingredients, such as curry, lettuce, tomatoes, and boiled eggs.
During the tasting, I gave a simple talk about "food waste," and everyone listened attentively. During the talk, I introduced how the carrots in the curry that I put in the pita bread are used without peeling them as a measure to reduce food waste. The children who participated said things like, "Can you eat them?" and "I always peel them with a peeler." I also talked about how we should start by taking measures to prevent food waste that we can do, such as "don't leave food uneaten" and "don't shop too much."
We will introduce part of the menu, so please try making it at home.
Pita bread
◆Ingredients (for 4 pieces)
◆How to make
1. Put the strong flour, weak flour, and dry yeast into a storage bag and mix well.
2. Add salt to the water to make salt water.
3. Gradually add the salt water to step 1 and knead until the dough is no longer sticky.
4. Remove from the bag, knead well again, shape into a ball, then put back in the bag and leave for about 10 minutes.
5. Sprinkle flour on a cutting board and divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
6. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough thinly into a circle about 15cm in size.
7. Bake on a hot plate until puffed up.
8. Once cooked, remove from heat and cut in half.
9. Add your favorite ingredients and it's done.
Strong flour・・・・・・75g
Cake flour・・・・・・75g
Dry yeast・・・・・・1/2 teaspoon
Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Water: 90ml
■Inquiries: Health & Welfare Division Health Promotion Section
TEL 0136-44-2121 FAX 0136-44-3500
MAIL：kenko@town.niseko.lg.jp
We held a summer vacation children's cooking class for elementary school students with the theme of "Learn about food waste." We made two dishes for the menu: "pita bread" and "lassi." The pita bread was handmade from scratch, and the children enjoyed filling it with their favorite ingredients, such as curry, lettuce, tomatoes, and boiled eggs.
During the tasting, I gave a simple talk about "food waste," and everyone listened attentively. During the talk, I introduced how the carrots in the curry that I put in the pita bread are used without peeling them as a measure to reduce food waste. The children who participated said things like, "Can you eat them?" and "I always peel them with a peeler." I also talked about how we should start by taking measures to prevent food waste that we can do, such as "don't leave food uneaten" and "don't shop too much."
We will introduce part of the menu, so please try making it at home.
Pita bread
◆Ingredients (for 4 pieces)
◆How to make
1. Put the strong flour, weak flour, and dry yeast into a storage bag and mix well.
2. Add salt to the water to make salt water.
3. Gradually add the salt water to step 1 and knead until the dough is no longer sticky.
4. Remove from the bag, knead well again, shape into a ball, then put back in the bag and leave for about 10 minutes.
5. Sprinkle flour on a cutting board and divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
6. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough thinly into a circle about 15cm in size.
7. Bake on a hot plate until puffed up.
8. Once cooked, remove from heat and cut in half.
9. Add your favorite ingredients and it's done.
Strong flour・・・・・・75g
Cake flour・・・・・・75g
Dry yeast・・・・・・1/2 teaspoon
Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Water: 90ml
■Inquiries: Health & Welfare Division Health Promotion Section
TEL 0136-44-2121 FAX 0136-44-3500
MAIL：kenko@town.niseko.lg.jp
Editor's Note
This summer has been marked by a string of dull weather. Neighborhood athletic meets and softball tournaments were canceled due to bad weather, the Tanabata evening fireworks festival was held in heavy rain, and Bon Odori dances were held in each district despite concerns about rain. I can't help but think how nice it would have been if the weather had been sunny, but this month's newsletter is full of people smiling and enjoying the Tanabata evening fireworks festival as if the weather didn't matter.
In September, the summer heat subsides and autumn comes. It's a little cooler, but there are still many exciting events planned in Niseko Town. I hope that the upcoming events will be sunny so that we can see everyone's smiling faces under the blue sky. (Ma)
In September, the summer heat subsides and autumn comes. It's a little cooler, but there are still many exciting events planned in Niseko Town. I hope that the upcoming events will be sunny so that we can see everyone's smiling faces under the blue sky. (Ma)
DATA OF NISEKO TOWN
Status of radiation levels in the town Movement of people (as of the end of July)
Population: 5,045
(-10 compared to the previous month)
Men: 2,549
(-8 compared to the previous month)
Women: 2,496
(-2 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,769
(-10 compared to the previous month)
Of these, 537 are foreigners.
Of these, 405 are foreign households
Measurement date: 1 month until August 15th
Maximum 0.050μGy/h
Minimum value: 0.033μGy/h
Average value: 0.035μGy/h
The spatial radiation dose rate is
normal level
Population: 5,045
(-10 compared to the previous month)
Men: 2,549
(-8 compared to the previous month)
Women: 2,496
(-2 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,769
(-10 compared to the previous month)
Of these, 537 are foreigners.
Of these, 405 are foreign households
Measurement date: 1 month until August 15th
Maximum 0.050μGy/h
Minimum value: 0.033μGy/h
Average value: 0.035μGy/h
The spatial radiation dose rate is
normal level
Inquiries
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500