Koho Niseko Newsletter May Issue [No. 757] Text Version
Town Development Information Room
"More about jobs this year 2025"
has been issued
The budget explanation document delivered to you along with the May issue of the newsletter.
"I want to know more about this year's jobs." How are you making use of it?
When you hear the phrase "Budget Explanation Sheet," you might imagine it to be "difficult." However, "More About This Year's Work" aims to provide more specific and easy-to-understand information about the town's work, and has been published every year since fiscal year 1995.
Niseko Town Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development. This ordinance defines "information sharing" and "resident participation" as two important pillars of town development. "More About This Year's Jobs" contains all information about town development-related jobs, and this information is the shared property of all townspeople. Why not learn about town jobs through "More About This Year's Jobs" and get involved in town development?
▲ "More about jobs this year 2025"
Q. What kind of budgets are listed in "I want to know more about this year's jobs"?
A.It lists not only the year's flagship projects and major policies, but also all of the town's projects and the town's financial situation.
Q. How is the budget explained?
A.
This year's budget amount is listed.
These are the main expenses in this year's budget.
・If there are financial sources other than Niseko Town, it is stated here. If not stated, all costs will be borne by Niseko Town.
-Items included in general grants, etc. are borne by the town.
Q. What are the characteristics of this year's jobs that you would like to know more about?
A.
1. Introduction by field
Instead of listing the budget by item, as in a normal budget, the plan is divided into five areas, such as the environment, education, and welfare, in line with the "6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan (2024-2035)," and projects are introduced by area.
[6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan]
Basic Philosophy Niseko: A city for co-creating a bright future for children
Basic goal
1 Protecting Niseko's natural resources and environment
2. Learning from each other and connecting to the future
3. Circulating Niseko's economy
4. Promoting a safe and secure life
5. Creating a city of mutual aid
2. Notification of event schedules
In order to attract more interest from everyone, we have posted information such as the dates of upcoming town-sponsored sports tournaments, schedules such as medical examination dates and times, and how to apply. We also provide information on construction sites and details of subsidies. It can also be used as a handy guide for daily life.
3. Abundant Q&A and other materials
The "Reference Materials" section contains information on the town's debt (town bonds), savings (funds), and salaries of the mayor and town officials. Information on how to separate and dispose of garbage and the Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development are also included, so you can check them at any time.
4. Supplementary budgets during the fiscal year will be announced in the newsletter.
If there is a supplementary budget during the fiscal year, we will announce it in the "Town Planning Information Room" in Koho Niseko Newsletter. In such cases, we will also post the details of the project by field in an easy-to-understand manner.
Q: Where can I get "I want to know more about this year's jobs"?
A. They are distributed in the administrative promotion documents in May every year. For those who are not members of the neighborhood association or who moved in after May, they are distributed by Planning & Environment Division.
■「もっと知りたいことしの仕事」発行に関する問合せ／企画環境課 TEL 0136-44-2121
has been issued
The budget explanation document delivered to you along with the May issue of the newsletter.
"I want to know more about this year's jobs." How are you making use of it?
When you hear the phrase "Budget Explanation Sheet," you might imagine it to be "difficult." However, "More About This Year's Work" aims to provide more specific and easy-to-understand information about the town's work, and has been published every year since fiscal year 1995.
Niseko Town Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development. This ordinance defines "information sharing" and "resident participation" as two important pillars of town development. "More About This Year's Jobs" contains all information about town development-related jobs, and this information is the shared property of all townspeople. Why not learn about town jobs through "More About This Year's Jobs" and get involved in town development?
▲ "More about jobs this year 2025"
Q. What kind of budgets are listed in "I want to know more about this year's jobs"?
A.It lists not only the year's flagship projects and major policies, but also all of the town's projects and the town's financial situation.
Q. How is the budget explained?
A.
This year's budget amount is listed.
These are the main expenses in this year's budget.
・If there are financial sources other than Niseko Town, it is stated here. If not stated, all costs will be borne by Niseko Town.
-Items included in general grants, etc. are borne by the town.
Q. What are the characteristics of this year's jobs that you would like to know more about?
A.
1. Introduction by field
Instead of listing the budget by item, as in a normal budget, the plan is divided into five areas, such as the environment, education, and welfare, in line with the "6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan (2024-2035)," and projects are introduced by area.
[6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan]
Basic Philosophy Niseko: A city for co-creating a bright future for children
Basic goal
1 Protecting Niseko's natural resources and environment
2. Learning from each other and connecting to the future
3. Circulating Niseko's economy
4. Promoting a safe and secure life
5. Creating a city of mutual aid
2. Notification of event schedules
In order to attract more interest from everyone, we have posted information such as the dates of upcoming town-sponsored sports tournaments, schedules such as medical examination dates and times, and how to apply. We also provide information on construction sites and details of subsidies. It can also be used as a handy guide for daily life.
3. Abundant Q&A and other materials
The "Reference Materials" section contains information on the town's debt (town bonds), savings (funds), and salaries of the mayor and town officials. Information on how to separate and dispose of garbage and the Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development are also included, so you can check them at any time.
4. Supplementary budgets during the fiscal year will be announced in the newsletter.
If there is a supplementary budget during the fiscal year, we will announce it in the "Town Planning Information Room" in Koho Niseko Newsletter. In such cases, we will also post the details of the project by field in an easy-to-understand manner.
Q: Where can I get "I want to know more about this year's jobs"?
A. They are distributed in the administrative promotion documents in May every year. For those who are not members of the neighborhood association or who moved in after May, they are distributed by Planning & Environment Division.
■「もっと知りたいことしの仕事」発行に関する問合せ／企画環境課 TEL 0136-44-2121
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。
The start of a new school life!
Entrance ceremony at each school in the town
This April marked the start of a new school year and school entrance ceremonies were held at schools in the town. Starting their new school lives this spring were 29 first-year students at Niseko Elementary School, 11 at Kondo Elementary School, 43 at Niseko Junior High School, and 42 at Niseko High School.
The new students seemed nervous at first, as they were exposed to a new school building, uniforms, and teachers, but after listening to welcoming speeches from the principal and upperclassmen on stage, they started their school life with a smile on their faces.
At Niseko Elementary School and Kondo Elementary School, students raised their hands and answered enthusiastically when their homeroom teachers called their names. At Niseko Junior High School and Niseko High School, representatives of the new students spoke about their aspirations for their future school life.
I was able to answer loudly (Niseko Elementary School)
Excitement for new school life grows (Niseko Junior High School)
Sakurako Yuki (Niseko High School) taking the oath
Contributing to the promotion of education in schools and communities
FY2024 Educational Practice Awards
Niseko High School teacher Tomoki Nakatani and picture book author Mayumi Homma were awarded for their efforts in promoting education. Teacher Nakatani has made a significant contribution to promoting and enhancing education by utilizing local resources to make the prefecture and schools in the area more attractive. In addition, Ms. Homma has achieved great results in promoting children's reading activities that take advantage of the town's characteristics, such as reading picture books in multiple languages.
The award was presented by the Director of the Shiribeshi Regional Development Bureau.
Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development
Report for review
On March 17, the Fifth Basic Ordinance Revision Review Committee submitted a report on the revision to the town. Based on the contents of this report, the town plans to consider how the ordinance will be implemented in the future.
Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development is a "nurturing ordinance" and is reviewed and revised every four years to determine whether it remains appropriate.
The report was handed over to Mayor Katayama.
Mental Health
A class to think about mental health
On March 17th, a class on mental health was held at Niseko High School. This class was held as an activity of the "Shitteru-kai" (Knowing Group), which is part of the Yotei Mountain Foot Independence Support Council, and two workshops on mental health were held with first and second year students, mainly consisting of members of the Independence Support Council. It was an opportunity to learn about various opinions and ways of thinking, and to reexamine one's own mental health.
We split into groups and discussed ways to cope when we feel down.
Looking back on the past year's activities
Kotobuki University Learning Event / Closing Ceremony
On March 18th, the Board of Education held the March study session and closing ceremony for the 2024 Kotobuki University (senior citizen class) at the Town Community Center.
At the study session, a "health lecture" was given by a public health nurse from Niseko Town. During the lecture, students learned about health status review, frailty prevention, and stretching methods to loosen up the body, and all of the students learned by actually putting them into practice.
At the closing ceremony, participants looked back on the various study sessions that had taken place over the past year, including a joint training trip for senior citizens' clubs and a bus tour of the town.
Stretching the back of your thighs will improve your health!
Avalanche Evening
How Niseko Avalanche Information is created
On March 24th, the town held a talk event called "Avalanche Evening" at the Community Center, where participants learned about how Niseko avalanche information is created. About 50 people from inside and outside the town participated.
The panel consisted of eight people, including Director Akio Shintani of the Niseko Avalanche Research Center, who work as snow groomer operators and ski patrolmen at ski resorts. They gave a variety of talks, including about how avalanche information is compiled and how to enjoy winter mountains safely.
It was a valuable opportunity to learn about the process that goes into creating avalanche information and the importance of maintaining safety in the mountains in winter.
Thanks to your efforts, the safety of winter mountains is maintained.
Hall of Fame induction after three consecutive victories
Amrita Farm wins the top prize
On April 3rd, the Saito family of Amrita Farm visited the town hall and reported that their farm had won the top prize in both the spring/summer and fall/winter large tomato categories at the Organic Eco Festa 2025 Healthy and Delicious Agricultural Produce Contest.
Mr. Saito, who achieved an amazing third consecutive victory and was inducted into the Hall of Fame, spoke of his joy at receiving the award, saying, "The climate has been changing dramatically. Although this is my third time receiving the award, we don't grow the crops in the same way every year. We grow our crops while taking into account the changing climate. Despite these circumstances, we were able to win the championship again and again."
Congratulations on your award!
Full of memories
Yoji Centre Graduation Ceremony
A graduation ceremony was held at Yoji Centre on March 24th, and 39 children graduated from Yoji Centre.
When their homeroom teacher called their names, the children answered in a loud voice, received their graduation certificates from the principal, and gave enthusiastic high-fives. The children who had grown big and strong at Yoji Centre left the nest with many memories in their hearts.
Some were seen in tears by the beautiful chorus.
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters B・B
Appointed as Niseko Town Tourism Ambassador
On April 1st, the town held a ceremony to appoint Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters mascot B.B. as a tourism ambassador, and Mayor Katayama presented B.B. with a letter of appointment. Members of the Niseko Supporters Association and baseball youth clubs also came along and enjoyed interacting with the town.
This year, B.B. will be working on a project to experience Niseko Town while interacting with local residents and promote the town's attractions.
We look forward to your continued support in the coming year!
Enjoy sweets from around the world
Spring World Cafe
On April 5th, the Niseko FRIENDS office held a "World Cafe" at the Community Center, where participants enjoyed sweets from all over the world.
The event was held in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan (fasting), and as it is customary to enjoy desserts at this time of year, participants tasted a variety of desserts from around the world.
Enjoy delicious snacks and lively conversation
The start of a new school life!
Entrance ceremony at each school in the town
This April marked the start of a new school year and school entrance ceremonies were held at schools in the town. Starting their new school lives this spring were 29 first-year students at Niseko Elementary School, 11 at Kondo Elementary School, 43 at Niseko Junior High School, and 42 at Niseko High School.
The new students seemed nervous at first, as they were exposed to a new school building, uniforms, and teachers, but after listening to welcoming speeches from the principal and upperclassmen on stage, they started their school life with a smile on their faces.
At Niseko Elementary School and Kondo Elementary School, students raised their hands and answered enthusiastically when their homeroom teachers called their names. At Niseko Junior High School and Niseko High School, representatives of the new students spoke about their aspirations for their future school life.
I was able to answer loudly (Niseko Elementary School)
Excitement for new school life grows (Niseko Junior High School)
Sakurako Yuki (Niseko High School) taking the oath
Contributing to the promotion of education in schools and communities
FY2024 Educational Practice Awards
Niseko High School teacher Tomoki Nakatani and picture book author Mayumi Homma were awarded for their efforts in promoting education. Teacher Nakatani has made a significant contribution to promoting and enhancing education by utilizing local resources to make the prefecture and schools in the area more attractive. In addition, Ms. Homma has achieved great results in promoting children's reading activities that take advantage of the town's characteristics, such as reading picture books in multiple languages.
The award was presented by the Director of the Shiribeshi Regional Development Bureau.
Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development
Report for review
On March 17, the Fifth Basic Ordinance Revision Review Committee submitted a report on the revision to the town. Based on the contents of this report, the town plans to consider how the ordinance will be implemented in the future.
Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development is a "nurturing ordinance" and is reviewed and revised every four years to determine whether it remains appropriate.
The report was handed over to Mayor Katayama.
Mental Health
A class to think about mental health
On March 17th, a class on mental health was held at Niseko High School. This class was held as an activity of the "Shitteru-kai" (Knowing Group), which is part of the Yotei Mountain Foot Independence Support Council, and two workshops on mental health were held with first and second year students, mainly consisting of members of the Independence Support Council. It was an opportunity to learn about various opinions and ways of thinking, and to reexamine one's own mental health.
We split into groups and discussed ways to cope when we feel down.
Looking back on the past year's activities
Kotobuki University Learning Event / Closing Ceremony
On March 18th, the Board of Education held the March study session and closing ceremony for the 2024 Kotobuki University (senior citizen class) at the Town Community Center.
At the study session, a "health lecture" was given by a public health nurse from Niseko Town. During the lecture, students learned about health status review, frailty prevention, and stretching methods to loosen up the body, and all of the students learned by actually putting them into practice.
At the closing ceremony, participants looked back on the various study sessions that had taken place over the past year, including a joint training trip for senior citizens' clubs and a bus tour of the town.
Stretching the back of your thighs will improve your health!
Avalanche Evening
How Niseko Avalanche Information is created
On March 24th, the town held a talk event called "Avalanche Evening" at the Community Center, where participants learned about how Niseko avalanche information is created. About 50 people from inside and outside the town participated.
The panel consisted of eight people, including Director Akio Shintani of the Niseko Avalanche Research Center, who work as snow groomer operators and ski patrolmen at ski resorts. They gave a variety of talks, including about how avalanche information is compiled and how to enjoy winter mountains safely.
It was a valuable opportunity to learn about the process that goes into creating avalanche information and the importance of maintaining safety in the mountains in winter.
Thanks to your efforts, the safety of winter mountains is maintained.
Hall of Fame induction after three consecutive victories
Amrita Farm wins the top prize
On April 3rd, the Saito family of Amrita Farm visited the town hall and reported that their farm had won the top prize in both the spring/summer and fall/winter large tomato categories at the Organic Eco Festa 2025 Healthy and Delicious Agricultural Produce Contest.
Mr. Saito, who achieved an amazing third consecutive victory and was inducted into the Hall of Fame, spoke of his joy at receiving the award, saying, "The climate has been changing dramatically. Although this is my third time receiving the award, we don't grow the crops in the same way every year. We grow our crops while taking into account the changing climate. Despite these circumstances, we were able to win the championship again and again."
Congratulations on your award!
Full of memories
Yoji Centre Graduation Ceremony
A graduation ceremony was held at Yoji Centre on March 24th, and 39 children graduated from Yoji Centre.
When their homeroom teacher called their names, the children answered in a loud voice, received their graduation certificates from the principal, and gave enthusiastic high-fives. The children who had grown big and strong at Yoji Centre left the nest with many memories in their hearts.
Some were seen in tears by the beautiful chorus.
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters B・B
Appointed as Niseko Town Tourism Ambassador
On April 1st, the town held a ceremony to appoint Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters mascot B.B. as a tourism ambassador, and Mayor Katayama presented B.B. with a letter of appointment. Members of the Niseko Supporters Association and baseball youth clubs also came along and enjoyed interacting with the town.
This year, B.B. will be working on a project to experience Niseko Town while interacting with local residents and promote the town's attractions.
We look forward to your continued support in the coming year!
Enjoy sweets from around the world
Spring World Cafe
On April 5th, the Niseko FRIENDS office held a "World Cafe" at the Community Center, where participants enjoyed sweets from all over the world.
The event was held in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan (fasting), and as it is customary to enjoy desserts at this time of year, participants tasted a variety of desserts from around the world.
Enjoy delicious snacks and lively conversation
Everybody's page
This is a participation page for all town residents.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Public Relations Planning & Environment Division
TEL.44-2121 FAX.44-3500
Niseko Fan News vol.88
Corner for townspeople by townspeople
Would you like to work as a reporter too? We look forward to your participation.
This month's reporter is "Maiko Sakurai." She is a supporter of the Wednesday Post Office Research Room.
A breath of exploration after school
~ "Wednesday Houkago Research Room" has started in Niseko Town
Starting in January, a new learning time was started after school as part of an initiative adopted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Classroom of the Future" demonstration project for fiscal 2024. It is called "Wednesday Houkago Research Room." Every other Wednesday from 3:30 p.m., for a total of six sessions, children and adults from the town gathered to have fun learning from each other.
In this class, we value the desire of children (and adults) to "know" and "try!", regardless of age, school, or region. The class is taught by Yasunobu Takatsuki of Tankyu Gakusha, known as a "cram school that doesn't teach exam preparation," and Ken Fukui, who has taught in Niseko Town many times. You can have a fun "learning" experience through a variety of themes, including art, arithmetic, science, history, living things, and Japanese. We plan to continue this class in cooperation with the town's Board of Education and many others, aiming to create an after-school experience where "play" and "learning" come together.
We want to provide a more free and creative learning environment for the children who will create the future. We would be delighted if this "Exploration Room" is the first step towards that goal.
The new fiscal year will start in May! Please feel free to contact us.
Afterschool Research Room Instagram
Niseko High School Student Council
As a student council
2nd Year Accountant Issei Sawada
Hello everyone. My name is Issei Sawada and I'm from Kutchan Town.
Starting this year, we have officially started our activities as a "Student Council." Unlike the agricultural club we have had up until now, we will be taking on a variety of challenges. We held a Student Council orientation to help new students get to know the new Student Council. We have also started working on the school festival in April, and are considering holding an event that will be open to the townspeople.
We are planning to undertake some new initiatives this year as well, so keep an eye out!
Niseko Tanka Association
The snow continues to fall in the middle of the night. It's been a while since I've driven a dump truck. I feel good in the sweat. Shizuko
Living alone means not having to talk, so I just watch TV or talk to the flowers in my pots.
Niseko Haiku Association
Hurry and enjoy decorating Hina dolls by Taiko Sato
The spring wind carries the scent of the trees. Ayako Shimizu
Spring melancholy: the distant mountains seen from the sick window by Yoshie Koshino
Snowy Wind, Ezo Fuji Donto, Enshrined Clover, Masako Hakinoshita
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Public Relations Planning & Environment Division
TEL.44-2121 FAX.44-3500
Niseko Fan News vol.88
Corner for townspeople by townspeople
Would you like to work as a reporter too? We look forward to your participation.
This month's reporter is "Maiko Sakurai." She is a supporter of the Wednesday Post Office Research Room.
A breath of exploration after school
~ "Wednesday Houkago Research Room" has started in Niseko Town
Starting in January, a new learning time was started after school as part of an initiative adopted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Classroom of the Future" demonstration project for fiscal 2024. It is called "Wednesday Houkago Research Room." Every other Wednesday from 3:30 p.m., for a total of six sessions, children and adults from the town gathered to have fun learning from each other.
In this class, we value the desire of children (and adults) to "know" and "try!", regardless of age, school, or region. The class is taught by Yasunobu Takatsuki of Tankyu Gakusha, known as a "cram school that doesn't teach exam preparation," and Ken Fukui, who has taught in Niseko Town many times. You can have a fun "learning" experience through a variety of themes, including art, arithmetic, science, history, living things, and Japanese. We plan to continue this class in cooperation with the town's Board of Education and many others, aiming to create an after-school experience where "play" and "learning" come together.
We want to provide a more free and creative learning environment for the children who will create the future. We would be delighted if this "Exploration Room" is the first step towards that goal.
The new fiscal year will start in May! Please feel free to contact us.
Afterschool Research Room Instagram
Niseko High School Student Council
As a student council
2nd Year Accountant Issei Sawada
Hello everyone. My name is Issei Sawada and I'm from Kutchan Town.
Starting this year, we have officially started our activities as a "Student Council." Unlike the agricultural club we have had up until now, we will be taking on a variety of challenges. We held a Student Council orientation to help new students get to know the new Student Council. We have also started working on the school festival in April, and are considering holding an event that will be open to the townspeople.
We are planning to undertake some new initiatives this year as well, so keep an eye out!
Niseko Tanka Association
The snow continues to fall in the middle of the night. It's been a while since I've driven a dump truck. I feel good in the sweat. Shizuko
Living alone means not having to talk, so I just watch TV or talk to the flowers in my pots.
Niseko Haiku Association
Hurry and enjoy decorating Hina dolls by Taiko Sato
The spring wind carries the scent of the trees. Ayako Shimizu
Spring melancholy: the distant mountains seen from the sick window by Yoshie Koshino
Snowy Wind, Ezo Fuji Donto, Enshrined Clover, Masako Hakinoshita
Playbook Newsletter No.266
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
Silver Needle
A new cloth picture book has been completed. This time too, it is a masterpiece with attention to detail. Please look forward to the opportunity to show it off.
Small House
Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m., we read books and play hand games for preschool children. Please come and play with your children.
Important Notice
We look forward to your visit
People who moved to Niseko Town this spring due to relocation or work transfers are starting to get used to the town. The town's library, "Asobuku," has about 40,000 books in various genres. There is also a space where you can relax and read or study, and in the picture book corner you can take off your shoes and relax while enjoying a picture book.
We look forward to your visit, whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular visitor.
Recruiting members for the "Asobuku Club"
The NPO Asobook Association is carrying out a variety of activities with the aim of providing high-quality books, information, and opportunities for interaction so that people can live richer, more enjoyable, and more meaningful lives.
We are recruiting members for 2025. If you are interested or would like to support us, please feel free to contact us.
Please take a look at our activities on our website, Facebook and Instagram.
Book Introduction
"Kafune" by Akiko Abe, published by Kodansha
This is the winner of the 2025 Bookstore Awards Grand Prize. The work that was the staff's top pick won the award.
The protagonist, who lost his beloved younger brother, meets his ex-girlfriend through his brother's will. While helping out his ex-girlfriend at her housekeeping service "Kafune," the two of them learn to live with their grief, which is never easily healed, through food.
"Cafune" means "the gesture of gently running your fingers through the hair of a loved one" in Portuguese. It is by no means a happy story, but the story is full of kindness and sadness, and it is a book that will leave you immersed in the afterglow of the story after reading it.
Exhibition
book display
4/28～5/30 "My Favorite Author"
The staff will be exhibiting novels by 12 of their favorite authors. We have borrowed books that are not available at Asobook from the Hokkaido Prefectural Library. Please come and see them during this period.
hobby exhibition
5/7～5/15
Flower arrangement by Chieko Sugawara
New arrival book introduction
practical book
Non-cognitive abilities Yoshikazu Nakayama
Those symptoms may be "carbohydrate fatigue" Takafumi Kudo
Understand in 60 minutes! A super introduction to iDeCo individual-type defined contribution pension plans by Shunsuke Yamazaki
Reading material
Aria on the C String Kanae Minato
Three stars for the company cafeteria - Yukihisa Yamamoto
An eye for an eye - Shinkawa Scallops
Children's books and picture books
Working Animal Hospital Yoshida Akito
Meat Queen Hungry Glasses
Easy to make by yourself! Filling Recipe Rice by Ryo Imai
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
Silver Needle
A new cloth picture book has been completed. This time too, it is a masterpiece with attention to detail. Please look forward to the opportunity to show it off.
Small House
Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m., we read books and play hand games for preschool children. Please come and play with your children.
Important Notice
We look forward to your visit
People who moved to Niseko Town this spring due to relocation or work transfers are starting to get used to the town. The town's library, "Asobuku," has about 40,000 books in various genres. There is also a space where you can relax and read or study, and in the picture book corner you can take off your shoes and relax while enjoying a picture book.
We look forward to your visit, whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular visitor.
Recruiting members for the "Asobuku Club"
The NPO Asobook Association is carrying out a variety of activities with the aim of providing high-quality books, information, and opportunities for interaction so that people can live richer, more enjoyable, and more meaningful lives.
We are recruiting members for 2025. If you are interested or would like to support us, please feel free to contact us.
Please take a look at our activities on our website, Facebook and Instagram.
Book Introduction
"Kafune" by Akiko Abe, published by Kodansha
This is the winner of the 2025 Bookstore Awards Grand Prize. The work that was the staff's top pick won the award.
The protagonist, who lost his beloved younger brother, meets his ex-girlfriend through his brother's will. While helping out his ex-girlfriend at her housekeeping service "Kafune," the two of them learn to live with their grief, which is never easily healed, through food.
"Cafune" means "the gesture of gently running your fingers through the hair of a loved one" in Portuguese. It is by no means a happy story, but the story is full of kindness and sadness, and it is a book that will leave you immersed in the afterglow of the story after reading it.
Exhibition
book display
4/28～5/30 "My Favorite Author"
The staff will be exhibiting novels by 12 of their favorite authors. We have borrowed books that are not available at Asobook from the Hokkaido Prefectural Library. Please come and see them during this period.
hobby exhibition
5/7～5/15
Flower arrangement by Chieko Sugawara
New arrival book introduction
practical book
Non-cognitive abilities Yoshikazu Nakayama
Those symptoms may be "carbohydrate fatigue" Takafumi Kudo
Understand in 60 minutes! A super introduction to iDeCo individual-type defined contribution pension plans by Shunsuke Yamazaki
Reading material
Aria on the C String Kanae Minato
Three stars for the company cafeteria - Yukihisa Yamamoto
An eye for an eye - Shinkawa Scallops
Children's books and picture books
Working Animal Hospital Yoshida Akito
Meat Queen Hungry Glasses
Easy to make by yourself! Filling Recipe Rice by Ryo Imai
There are many other new books. Please take a look at the Playbook.
Niseko Town Area Development Cooperation Team
Report daily activities from the members!
My Neighborhood Cooperation Team 44.
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> Risa Ito
<2nd year> Kyoka Sato, 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)
<Scheduled performers in May>
5/5 Keima Sato and Daigo Kizawa
12 Saori Nakahara and Rie Sudo
19 Nanami Takagi and Ayaka Saito
26 Takako Itami and Tomoho Kobayashi
website
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Facebook
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Instagram
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Overall activity report
2. March implementation
event support
An original photo spot is born
In front of Niseko Station, you often see tourists taking commemorative photos with the nostalgic station building in the background. Especially when there are two people, they take turns taking photos of each person, or passersby and tourist association staff take photos. After seeing this scene, I thought, "It would be great to set up a selfie stand and create a frame that is unique to Niseko," and after a year, I decided to create it. Looking back, I realize that it is all thanks to the tourist association, the business operators who provided the workshop, and the three volunteer volunteers, but if you wish for it, it will come true!
We installed them during the Scenic Night lighting in February and at the Niseko Village event in March, and it made me very happy to see people taking photos in the frames. We think they will also be installed during the green season and Halloween in the fall, so please be sure to check out the original photo frames and hand-held panels! (Ito Risa)
"The 4th Minna no Shokudo" is being held!
On March 7th, we held the 4th Minna no Shokudo (Everybody's Dining Hall) at the Community Center. Many people came and we saw many smiling faces.
This time, we tried something new and wanted to make the event more accessible to foreigners, so we had a Nepalese person make Nepalese curry and serve it. The Nepalese curry, made with daikon radish and carrots from Niseko Town, was very popular. In addition, the 10 Grandma's family served dishes made with plenty of local vegetables.
I hope this will continue to be a place for local people to interact! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped out. (Takagi Nanami)
Mystery solving & snowshoeing
In early March, an event was held at Niseko Village that combined snowshoe walking with solving puzzles themed on animals in Niseko. The volunteers helped set up the venue, guided people to the points where the puzzles were set up, and took photos. Friends and families could be seen trying their hand at solving the puzzles in a friendly atmosphere.
Photo frames made by volunteers were also set up at the venue, making it a great photo spot for visitors to the event! (Sato Kyoka)
Niseko Cup GS Tournament held
The Niseko Cup GS competition was held at Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort for three days on March 16th, 22nd, and 23rd. We supported the venue and course setup, time measurement, course maintenance, etc. It was exciting to see the ski competition up close. We were impressed by the passionate skiing of the athletes.
The sight of them racing down the slopes was overwhelming, and we were able to see a fantastic performance that demonstrated the results of their practice. Thank you to all the people involved in the competition and the athletes. (Kizawa Daigo)
- Announcement - New Captain's Greetings
I've become the new captain!
2nd year: Nanami Takagi (from Sapporo) Assigned to Kiranoyu
I took over the baton from my fellow volunteer, Shimizu, who worked with great passion, and became the captain for the first half of this year.
During my year of volunteer work, I took on many challenges and was able to discover even more of the charms of the town. I hope to be able to spread that charm to many people and further engage with the local community. Thank you for your support.
My Neighborhood Cooperation Team 44.
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> Risa Ito
<2nd year> Kyoka Sato, 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)
<Scheduled performers in May>
5/5 Keima Sato and Daigo Kizawa
12 Saori Nakahara and Rie Sudo
19 Nanami Takagi and Ayaka Saito
26 Takako Itami and Tomoho Kobayashi
website
▼
▼
▼
Overall activity report
2. March implementation
event support
An original photo spot is born
In front of Niseko Station, you often see tourists taking commemorative photos with the nostalgic station building in the background. Especially when there are two people, they take turns taking photos of each person, or passersby and tourist association staff take photos. After seeing this scene, I thought, "It would be great to set up a selfie stand and create a frame that is unique to Niseko," and after a year, I decided to create it. Looking back, I realize that it is all thanks to the tourist association, the business operators who provided the workshop, and the three volunteer volunteers, but if you wish for it, it will come true!
We installed them during the Scenic Night lighting in February and at the Niseko Village event in March, and it made me very happy to see people taking photos in the frames. We think they will also be installed during the green season and Halloween in the fall, so please be sure to check out the original photo frames and hand-held panels! (Ito Risa)
"The 4th Minna no Shokudo" is being held!
On March 7th, we held the 4th Minna no Shokudo (Everybody's Dining Hall) at the Community Center. Many people came and we saw many smiling faces.
This time, we tried something new and wanted to make the event more accessible to foreigners, so we had a Nepalese person make Nepalese curry and serve it. The Nepalese curry, made with daikon radish and carrots from Niseko Town, was very popular. In addition, the 10 Grandma's family served dishes made with plenty of local vegetables.
I hope this will continue to be a place for local people to interact! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped out. (Takagi Nanami)
Mystery solving & snowshoeing
In early March, an event was held at Niseko Village that combined snowshoe walking with solving puzzles themed on animals in Niseko. The volunteers helped set up the venue, guided people to the points where the puzzles were set up, and took photos. Friends and families could be seen trying their hand at solving the puzzles in a friendly atmosphere.
Photo frames made by volunteers were also set up at the venue, making it a great photo spot for visitors to the event! (Sato Kyoka)
Niseko Cup GS Tournament held
The Niseko Cup GS competition was held at Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort for three days on March 16th, 22nd, and 23rd. We supported the venue and course setup, time measurement, course maintenance, etc. It was exciting to see the ski competition up close. We were impressed by the passionate skiing of the athletes.
The sight of them racing down the slopes was overwhelming, and we were able to see a fantastic performance that demonstrated the results of their practice. Thank you to all the people involved in the competition and the athletes. (Kizawa Daigo)
- Announcement - New Captain's Greetings
I've become the new captain!
2nd year: Nanami Takagi (from Sapporo) Assigned to Kiranoyu
I took over the baton from my fellow volunteer, Shimizu, who worked with great passion, and became the captain for the first half of this year.
During my year of volunteer work, I took on many challenges and was able to discover even more of the charms of the town. I hope to be able to spread that charm to many people and further engage with the local community. Thank you for your support.
smiling square
In this corner,
Introducing various activities and information!
Parenting topics
Yoji Centre
A new semester has started
This year we welcomed 34 new students, starting with 134 students in total, including continuing students.
Every spring, the center is filled with the sounds of lively voices, but little by little the children become accustomed to life at the center, build relationships of trust, and begin to enjoy coming here.
When the children come to school with a smile on their face, the homeroom teacher and all the other staff members are filled with joy. We want to make this a place where the children can find lots of fun things to do and laugh happily together with their friends and teachers.
Let's play together a lot!
Sun
Child-rearing course "Yoga class"
We held a yoga class entitled "Everyday is busy and it's hard to find time for yourself, but why not use this time for yourself today - Self-healing Yoga" with Mr. Otomo, a local resident, as the instructor.
Participants commented, "My body felt loosened and relaxed," and "I felt refreshed and relieved of fatigue." It was a time that healed both the mind and body.
Relax your mind and body
"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 talk to us about your concerns and questions regarding child rearing, such as child development, vaccinations, and weaning food?
Date and time: May 13th (Tuesday) 10:00 AM
◆ Place: Child-rearing Support Center “Ohisama”
<Inquiries about this page>
Niseko Town Yoji Center "Kiratto" (Childcare Facility)
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
correction
There was an error in the back cover of the April issue Koho Niseko Newsletter, in the section titled "People Movement (as of the end of February)."
We apologize and will correct it.
Population (incorrect) 5,578 people (-71 compared to the previous month)
(Positive) 5,507 people (-71 compared to the previous month)
Number of households (incorrect): 3,290 (-63 from previous month)
(Positive) 3,227 (-63 compared to previous month)
Introducing various activities and information!
Parenting topics
Yoji Centre
A new semester has started
This year we welcomed 34 new students, starting with 134 students in total, including continuing students.
Every spring, the center is filled with the sounds of lively voices, but little by little the children become accustomed to life at the center, build relationships of trust, and begin to enjoy coming here.
When the children come to school with a smile on their face, the homeroom teacher and all the other staff members are filled with joy. We want to make this a place where the children can find lots of fun things to do and laugh happily together with their friends and teachers.
Let's play together a lot!
Sun
Child-rearing course "Yoga class"
We held a yoga class entitled "Everyday is busy and it's hard to find time for yourself, but why not use this time for yourself today - Self-healing Yoga" with Mr. Otomo, a local resident, as the instructor.
Participants commented, "My body felt loosened and relaxed," and "I felt refreshed and relieved of fatigue." It was a time that healed both the mind and body.
Relax your mind and body
"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 talk to us about your concerns and questions regarding child rearing, such as child development, vaccinations, and weaning food?
Date and time: May 13th (Tuesday) 10:00 AM
◆ Place: Child-rearing Support Center “Ohisama”
<Inquiries about this page>
Niseko Town Yoji Center "Kiratto" (Childcare Facility)
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
correction
There was an error in the back cover of the April issue Koho Niseko Newsletter, in the section titled "People Movement (as of the end of February)."
We apologize and will correct it.
Population (incorrect) 5,578 people (-71 compared to the previous month)
(Positive) 5,507 people (-71 compared to the previous month)
Number of households (incorrect): 3,290 (-63 from previous month)
(Positive) 3,227 (-63 compared to previous month)
Ikiiki Social Welfare Council Newsletter by Secretary Takishita vol.31
This is an announcement from Niseko Town Social Welfare Council, which serves as the secretariat for the organization operating within the town, and Niseko Town Social Welfare Council.
★ Niseko Town Senior Citizens Club Association
If you are over 65 years old and live in Niseko Town, why not join the Senior Citizens Club? We are looking for new members to join our activities in the town.
★ Niseko Town Welfare Association for the Disabled
If you live in Niseko Town and have a disability certificate, let's work together. In addition to our own activities, we also participate in events and training sessions held by various associations in the Yotei and Shiribeshi areas, with the aim of promoting interaction between people with disabilities and providing the necessary assistance and welfare.
★Niseko Town Volunteer Liaison Council
Niseko Town Volunteer Liaison Council, together with its 12 member organizations, works in cooperation with Shiribeshi and Hokkaido to provide cooperation and support through information provision, training sessions, and volunteer activity insurance.
★ Niseko Town Community Chest Committee
Thank you for your cooperation with the Red Feather Community Chest, the Year-End Mutual Aid Fund, and the Pin Badge Fund. A new design of Niseko Town limited edition pin badge will be available around May.
◎Please join us!
Health Promotion Support
・Walking Club
This year it will resume on Tuesday, May 13th.
On the 13th, we plan to depart from the Community Center at 9:30 a.m. and head to Tokeien Garden. We will be holding a cherry blossom viewing party at Tokeien Garden, so please come and join us.
・Fumanet
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
It will be held at the Community Center from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
This exercise involves walking carefully to avoid stepping on a "net" made of 50cm squares. It is said that thinking while exercising is effective in maintaining walking ability and cognitive function.
・Lively Health Classes
The group meets every Friday on a members-only basis with the aim of creating a system where residents can actively participate and live healthy lives with peace of mind, and to prevent functional decline in walking and cognition, as well as frailty. They also hold events that the general public can participate in, such as exercise classes and bus excursions.
・Make use of the social welfare council!
The Social Welfare Council lends out wheelchairs and event tents free of charge. We also provide safety canes and rubber tips at low cost. If you are unable to replace your cane yourself, please bring your own cane and we will replace it for you.
■Inquiries: Niseko Town Social Welfare Council
TEL 0136-44-2234
★ Niseko Town Senior Citizens Club Association
If you are over 65 years old and live in Niseko Town, why not join the Senior Citizens Club? We are looking for new members to join our activities in the town.
★ Niseko Town Welfare Association for the Disabled
If you live in Niseko Town and have a disability certificate, let's work together. In addition to our own activities, we also participate in events and training sessions held by various associations in the Yotei and Shiribeshi areas, with the aim of promoting interaction between people with disabilities and providing the necessary assistance and welfare.
★Niseko Town Volunteer Liaison Council
Niseko Town Volunteer Liaison Council, together with its 12 member organizations, works in cooperation with Shiribeshi and Hokkaido to provide cooperation and support through information provision, training sessions, and volunteer activity insurance.
★ Niseko Town Community Chest Committee
Thank you for your cooperation with the Red Feather Community Chest, the Year-End Mutual Aid Fund, and the Pin Badge Fund. A new design of Niseko Town limited edition pin badge will be available around May.
◎Please join us!
Health Promotion Support
・Walking Club
This year it will resume on Tuesday, May 13th.
On the 13th, we plan to depart from the Community Center at 9:30 a.m. and head to Tokeien Garden. We will be holding a cherry blossom viewing party at Tokeien Garden, so please come and join us.
・Fumanet
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
It will be held at the Community Center from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
This exercise involves walking carefully to avoid stepping on a "net" made of 50cm squares. It is said that thinking while exercising is effective in maintaining walking ability and cognitive function.
・Lively Health Classes
The group meets every Friday on a members-only basis with the aim of creating a system where residents can actively participate and live healthy lives with peace of mind, and to prevent functional decline in walking and cognition, as well as frailty. They also hold events that the general public can participate in, such as exercise classes and bus excursions.
・Make use of the social welfare council!
The Social Welfare Council lends out wheelchairs and event tents free of charge. We also provide safety canes and rubber tips at low cost. If you are unable to replace your cane yourself, please bring your own cane and we will replace it for you.
■Inquiries: Niseko Town Social Welfare Council
TEL 0136-44-2234
News from Niseko Town Information on living
Important Notice
Government office holidays during Golden Week
The office will be closed on calendar days. If you have any necessary applications or documents, please come to the counter as soon as possible.
■Closed: Saturday, May 3rd to Tuesday, May 6th
Medical institution closures during Golden Week
【Niseko clinic】
■Closed days: May 3rd (Sat) - May 6th (Tue)
[Kikuchi Dental Clinic]
■Closed days: May 3rd (Sat) - May 6th (Tue)
[Niseko Dental]
■Closed days: May 3rd (Sat) - May 6th (Tue)
Golden Week dental holiday turntable
Date Clinic Address Phone number
5月3日（土） ふじ歯科クリニック 喜茂別 0136-31-2141
4日（日） ぶなの森レインボー歯科クリニック 黒松内 0136-77-2216
5日（月） 京極ようてい歯科 京極 0136-41-2222
Agricultural labor wages for this year have been decided
Every year, agricultural organizations and farmers hold discussions to determine wages and working conditions for farm work.
This year's wages and working conditions are as follows. If you have any problems regarding wages or working conditions, please contact Agricultural Committee Secretariat.
■Working hours: Set the working hours to be between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm, totalling 8 hours of actual work.
■ Break time/
[Lunch] 1 hour 15 minutes
[Morning/Afternoon] 15 minutes each
■交通費／雇用主負担（支払金額は当事者間で協議してください）員会事務局 TEL 0136-44-2121
■Other/
If you work overtime, you will be paid 25% extra per hour.
If you arrive late or leave early, your hourly wage will be deducted for each hour you are late or leave early.
- For those with no experience, wages should not be lower than the minimum wage, and wages should be increased from the second year onwards, and the wages to be paid should be negotiated according to factors such as years of experience.
- Liaison allowances will be determined through mutual consultation.
- Employers should endeavor to enroll their employees in workers' accident compensation insurance.
(Consultation / JA Youtei Niseko Branch)
■問合せ／ニセコ町農業委員会事務局 TEL 0136-44-2121
Agricultural labor wage agreement amount for fiscal year 2025
Category Reiwa 7 (2025) Working conditions, etc.
Daily wage Hourly wage Overtime hourly wage Snacks
8,080 yen or more 1,010 yen or more 1,263 yen or more Up to 300 yen
Field 8,080 yen or more 1,010 yen or more 1,263 yen or more 300 yen or less
* Wages for part-time workers are calculated by dividing the daily wage by the number of hours worked in a day (8 hours of actual work).
*If you have more than two years of experience, wages should be decided between the employer and employee according to the years of experience.
*Please be careful not to pay less than the minimum wage.
Provision of information on individuals involved in SDF recruitment affairs
The recruitment of SDF personnel is stipulated as a legally entrusted task of municipalities, and the Self-Defense Forces Act and the Enforcement Order of the Self-Defense Forces Act stipulate that the Minister of Defense may request the mayors of municipalities to submit necessary reports or materials. In addition, the Personal Information Protection Act and the Basic Resident Registration Act stipulate that the provision of information must be made in an appropriate manner.
This year, we will provide the JSDF with information on 18-year-old and 22-year-old residents (address, name, sex, date of birth). The information provided will not be used for any other purposes than recruitment.
■ Target /
・Born between April 2, 2003 and April 1, 2004 ・Born between April 2, 2007 and April 1, 2008
If you do not wish to receive this information, please contact us by Tuesday, May 20th.
■Inquiries: Resident Affairs Division
TEL 0136-44-2121
* Varies by car type
Light vehicle tax procedure
Light vehicle tax is a tax paid by individuals and businesses who own light vehicles, two-wheeled vehicles, small special vehicles, etc. in the town as of April 1 every year. Procedures are required when the vehicle is scrapped, moved out of town, or transferred.
Light vehicle tax reduction system
Light motor vehicles used by people with physical disabilities that meet certain requirements may be eligible for a reduction in the light motor vehicle tax upon application. However, if you are already receiving a reduction in the motor vehicle tax (road tax), you will not be eligible. Please contact us for more information on the conditions for the reduction.
■ Required documents for the procedure: Disability certificate, light vehicle tax payment notice, driver's license (or minor license)
■ Application period: May 12th (Monday) to May 26th (Monday)
■Inquiries/ Tax Division
TEL 0136-44-2121
News from Hokkaido
The deadline for paying the automobile tax category is Monday, June 2nd. The automobile tax category is a road tax paid by the owner or user of the automobile as of April 1st each year. This year, the tax notice will be issued on Wednesday, May 7th, so please pay the tax by the deadline.
Taxes can be paid at convenience stores or financial institutions, or cashlessly via the Local Tax Payment Site, which also accepts smartphone payment apps and credit cards. If you have not received your tax notice, please contact us.
■Inquiries: Tax Division Shiribeshi General Bureau
TEL 0136-23-1331
Attorney Sato's
Lifestyle worries
We will solve it!
●This month's theme
Towards a childcare- and nursing-friendly workplace
The Child Care and Family Care Leave Act was revised in April 2025. Until now, the law allowed employees to take time off work to care for children or the elderly, but the scope of leave has been expanded.
For example, in the case of childcare, nursing leave for sick or injured children was previously available only until the child entered elementary school, but the amendments have expanded this to cover the period up to the end of the third grade of elementary school, and the exemption from overtime has also been expanded to include those raising children who have not yet entered elementary school. In addition, a telework system that allows employees to work from home has been added to the reduced-hours system for childcare. Furthermore, in the case of elderly care, workers with less than six months of continuous employment were not eligible, but this condition was abolished after the amendments, and systems have been put in place to help employees balance work and elderly care.
A little over 20 years ago, when I first became a lawyer, there was a male court employee who took childcare leave and took several months off work, and I was surprised at the time that there were such ikumen. Perhaps my sensibilities were old-fashioned at the time, but at the time it was unusual for men to take childcare leave. Time has passed since then, and now it has become commonplace. I hope that this revision will make it even easier to balance work and family life in the world.
Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX 0136-44-3801
★Obligations of dog owners
Rabies vaccinations
Dog owners are required to have their dogs vaccinated against rabies once a year.
The town will be administering rabies vaccinations on the dates shown in the table on the left, so please go to the nearest vaccination center and get your vaccination. Please be sure to bring the rabies vaccination information sheet that will be sent to you in late May on the day of the vaccination.
If this schedule is inconvenient and you cannot get vaccinations, please be sure to get vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian at a nearby animal hospital.
If you have a dog, you are required to register it with the town.
■ Immunization fee/3,240 yen per head
■Registration fee for unregistered dogs: 3,000 yen per dog
■Inquiries: Resident Affairs Division Citizen Life Division
TEL 0136-44-2121
Rabies vaccination schedule
*Please prepare the exact amount.
June 4 (Tuesday)
a.m.
Parking lot in front of Yateru Shrine (Arishima)
9：15～
In front of the former Arishima 2 Assembly Hall
9：25～
In front of Mr. Kajita's house (Kondo)
9：40～
Next to No Track
9：50～
Kondo Community Center
10：05～
Motomachi Community Center
10：20～
In front of Shokakuji Temple
10：35～
In front of Hinoura-san's house (Satomi)
10：50～
In front of Mr. Hori's house (Tomikawa)
11：00～
Afternoon
In front of Nishitomi Community Center
13：30～
In front of Fukui District Community Center
13：45～
In front of Bucheon Assembly Hall
14：25～
Miyata Assembly Hall
14：05～
Niseko Regional Community Center
14：45～
In front of Nakano Industry
15：15～
June 5 (Wednesday)
a.m.
In front of Pension Milky House
9：15～
Higashiyama Pension Village Garbage Station
9：30～
In front of OAC (Soga)
9：40～
In front of Imai Zorin's office
9：50～
In front of Soga Revitalization Center
10：10～
Next to Ishizuka Construction (Hondori)
10：20～
In front of Yatari Motors
10：35～
Before the performance at Sakura Danchi
10：55～
In front of Niseko Town Heavy Vehicle Garage (in front of Niseko Dental Clinic)
11：15～
no afternoon
Disaster prevention radio automatic start training
In conjunction with the nationwide simultaneous information transmission test of the J-ALERT nationwide instantaneous warning system, the town will be conducting automatic start-up drills for disaster prevention radios. In order to quickly inform residents of emergency information announced by the national government, the disaster prevention radios will be automatically activated in conjunction with J-ALERT.
When it is time for the drill, a loud voice will be broadcast from the disaster prevention radio. Please be careful not to make a mistake as this is a drill.
■ Date and time: Wednesday, May 28th, 11:00 AM
■Inquiries: General Affairs Division Disaster Prevention Section
TEL 0136-44-2121
Introduction of automatic water meter reading system
The town will introduce an automatic water meter reading system to automate the reading of water meters.
Currently, water meters installed in your home are read by a meter reader who visits the site in person, but the introduction of an automatic water meter reading system will enable meters to be read remotely via mobile phone lines.The automatic water meter reading system will make it possible to collect data such as meter readings, leak warnings, and abnormal water volume signals, leading to more efficient meter readings and early detection of water leaks within the home.
■ Installation work period: From around June 2025
・We will install the water meter even if you are not at home, as soon as we have confirmed the location of the water meter display. We may visit you on a holiday, so we ask for your cooperation.
There will be no water outages due to construction.
- There will be no charge to users for the installation of the automatic meter reading system.
The transition to automatic water meter reading is scheduled to take place from April 2026.
An example of a smart meter installation is shown on the left. The installation method varies depending on the installation location.
■Inquiries: Water & Sewage Division Maintenance Section
TEL 0136-44-2121
After construction Before construction
Boosting local industries
We support efforts to secure human resources!
Under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Promotion Ordinance enacted in December 2022, the town is working to support businesses with the aim of revitalizing the economy, promoting local circulation, securing employment, and improving the lives of townspeople.
The subsidy system, which was launched in fiscal year 2024 as a model project for the region, will continue to support efforts by businesses to resolve labor shortages and improve working environments. For more information, please check the town's website and contact us.
Emergency Measures for Securing Human Resources Model Project Subsidy Scheme
This system supports a wide range of initiatives undertaken by business operators, such as strengthening recruitment activities and improving employee benefits.
We will select initiatives that can serve as models for the region and then, once implemented, aim to roll them out to the rest of the region.
■ Subsidy rate: Within 4/5 (within 1/2 from the second time onwards)
■ Subsidy limit: Up to 2 million yen (depending on number of employees)
■Target audience: Members of Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organizations mainly composed of chamber of commerce members, etc.
■ Eligible projects/Projects that implement one or both of the following:
*However, this must be carried out with the support of a chamber of commerce or a financial institution.
1. Projects aimed at resolving labor shortages
2. Projects aimed at improving the working environment
<Image of the target business>
・Creating videos for recruitment activities, using social media, and conducting internships
・Cross-industry collaboration to ensure year-round employment (employment sharing, etc.)
・Enhancing employee benefits such as providing ski and activity tickets that take advantage of the town's characteristics
・Measures to address housing shortages through collaboration between multiple businesses (renting out vacant company housing, joint leasing, etc.)
・A vacation system that makes it easy for seniors and those raising children to work
■ Eligible expenses: Staff allowances, subsidy expenses, employee benefits expenses (only for new expansion), travel expenses, commission fees, etc.
*A wide range of expenses necessary for the initiative are covered.
Contact us for more information
■ Target period: 3 years from fiscal year 2024
*Multi-year projects are also eligible. However, applications are accepted every year.
■ Procedures/ContentsPreliminary consultation/screening → Application → Selection → Decision
*Decision will be made within the budget.
■Priority Selection/The following initiatives will be given priority in selection:
・Initiatives to implement both target projects 1 and 2
- Long-term, continuous efforts
・Multi-business collaboration initiatives
・Initiatives to collaborate with businesses from different industries
・Initiatives that are expected to be expanded horizontally within the town, etc.
■Pre-consultation deadline: Monday, June 30th
■問合せ／商工観光課 TEL 0136-44-2121
heart gift
We received your donation. thanks for the goodwill
《Niseko Town Office Reception》
We would like to thank all the companies who donated.
・Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation
Patagonia International Inc.
・Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC
・Aoyama REAX Co., Ltd.
・List Development Co., Ltd.
・Able Co., Ltd.
・Able & Partners Co., Ltd.
・CHINTAI Co., Ltd.
・Nakayamagumi Co., Ltd.
・AC Service Co., Ltd.
・Ines Corporation
・Sanyu Shoji Co., Ltd.
・Takeo Co., Ltd.
・Secoma Corporation
・Toho Leo Holdings Co., Ltd.
・Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association
・Oji・Itochu Enex Power Sales Co., Ltd.
・Sanko Co., Ltd.
・Chuo Computer Services Co., Ltd.
(In order of donation receipt)
《Niseko Town Social Welfare Council Reception》
“As a thank you for taking care of my husband when he was alive.”
Kondo Friendship Association, Ms. Shuko Homma
“Please use it for social welfare.”
Ms. Yuko Sano, Kondo Friendship Association
“As a thank you for taking care of my mother during her life.”
Hondori 4 Mr. Takao Konishi
Don't forget to get the pneumococcal vaccine for the elderly
■ Target /
1. People aged 65 or older (from the day before their birthday to the day before they turn 66)
2. Those aged 60 to 64 who have impaired cardiac, renal, or respiratory function, or immune function due to the human immunodeficiency virus
■ Self-payment amount: 3,000 yen
■ Designated medical institution: Niseko Clinic (please make your own reservation)
TEL 0136-44-2201
If you are getting vaccinated at a medical institution outside of the town, please pay the full fee once and apply to the town hall's Health & Welfare Division bringing your receipt, personal seal, proof of account number, and My Number Card. The amount minus your copayment of 3,000 yen will be transferred to your account at a later date (vaccination fees vary depending on the medical institution, so please check before getting vaccinated).
Those who are eligible for routine vaccinations will be notified individually from time to time, so please check.
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Advance preparation using "early warning information"
The Meteorological Observatory publishes early warning information (possibility of warning level) on the Japan Meteorological Agency's website and elsewhere, in two levels: "High" or "Medium," based on the possibility of the occurrence, within the next five days, of warning-level phenomena that could pose a danger to life and have a major impact on society, such as heavy rain, heavy snow, strong winds (snow), high waves, and high tides.
``High'' is issued when there is a high possibility of an alert-level phenomenon occurring, and ``Medium'' is issued when the possibility is not as high as ``High'' but is still recognized to a certain extent. You can use this as a reference for travel, events, outdoor work, etc.
When a "high" or "medium" storm level is announced, please pay attention to the latest information released by the meteorological observatory and take extra measures to prepare for a disaster.
■ Early warning information for Ishikari, Sorachi and Shiribeshi regions (possibility of warning level)
Tracking! vol.52
Activities of a town development company!
Introducing the Niseko Town members!
My name is Hideki Hinoura and I joined the company in April this year. I moved to Niseko Town in September 2023. I worked as a volunteer for a year and a half after that. I was worried about whether to continue as a volunteer for the rest of my time, but I decided to graduate because I wanted to continue to be involved in the future city of Niseko Mirai.
As a volunteer, I mainly supported events in the town, and last year I was a team leader. It was a very busy time, but through the volunteer and event team, I was able to interact with many people, which has become an invaluable asset.
I think that moving to Niseko can bring a little anxiety along with dreams and goals. I myself could not hide my confusion in the different environment. I think that moving to Niseko Town as a volunteer helped me to wipe away some of my anxiety. I am where I am today thanks to the help of the volunteers and all the people involved. Thank you very much.
Before moving here, I worked in the food and beverage industry for about 20 years in Tokyo and Yokohama. My main focus was on service and cooking, mainly wine, and I have always valued hospitality. Niseko Town will be a completely different world from before, but I will continue to value hospitality as before and would like to help with relationships such as "people and people," "people and things," "people and society," and "people and nature." If you see me around town, please feel free to say hello. I look forward to your continued support.
■Inquiries: Niseko Town Co., Ltd.
TEL 0136-55-6087
Email:info@nisekomachi.co.jp
May 31st is World No Tobacco Day
No Smoking Week is from May 31st to June 6th
No smoking slogan
Clean air belongs to everyone
No smoking, happy home and work
It's not too late to quit smoking now
Town Crime Files Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
倶知安警察署／TEL 0136-22-0110
Incident
-An incident occurred at a residential home in which a plastic container was thrown at a victim, resulting in head injuries.
- An incident occurred in which a fire extinguisher was damaged within the station.
Traffic accident
There were no traffic accidents in Niseko Town during March.
★Please support
Red Cross Society contributions
The Japanese Red Cross Society is a public institution established by the Civil Protection Act and other laws, and its activities, such as disaster relief both domestically and internationally and blood services, are primarily funded by donations, known as social funds.
May is Red Cross Campaign Month. The Japanese Red Cross Society is asking for donations to carry out activities to protect people's health and happiness. We ask each administrative promoter to make donations, but we also welcome individual support.
We would appreciate your support and cooperation.
■問合せ／保健福祉課福祉係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Stop the illegal radio waves!
Radio waves from unlicensed radio stations (illegal radio waves) not only have a negative impact on our daily lives, such as interfering with mobile phones, televisions, and radios, but also threaten our lives by disrupting important wireless communications that affect human life and property, such as those for police, fire departments, emergency services, disaster prevention, and traffic.
The Hokkaido Regional Bureau of Telecommunications, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, monitors radio waves and strives to maintain a proper radio environment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any problems or concerns regarding radio waves.
■問合せ／総務省北海道総合通信局 TEL 011-737-0099
Emergency radio rental
The town lends out disaster prevention radios, with one set per household and per business within the town. The radios have a function that automatically switches on and provides information in the event of a disaster or other emergency.
If any households or businesses in the town do not yet have one, please apply at the Town Hall Planning & Environment Division and receive a disaster prevention radio.
■問合せ／企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Note
Be careful of accidents
Many people get lost while picking wild vegetables in May and June. Please be sure to take note of the following points and be fully prepared.
Precautions when picking edible wild plants
○ Be sure to let your family and friends know where you are going and what time you will be home.
○ Don't go alone, go out with more than one person.
○ Wear bright, eye-catching clothing and prepare for the cold when going out.
○ Carry bear bells, etc., and never enter areas indicated by caution signs.
Carry a compass and a cell phone (including spare batteries), as well as a whistle, radio, emergency food, lighting equipment, etc. just in case.
Let people know your location
We recommend carrying tools (mirrors, towels, flares, etc.) (reflecting light during a search and waving a towel as a signal are particularly effective)
if you lose your way
If you get lost, try to conserve your energy by remaining motionless (it is especially dangerous in dark places).
○Wait for rescue in a safe place, such as behind a rock, out of the wind and rain.
■問合せ／総務課防災係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Outdoor burning at home is prohibited!
Burning garbage outdoors, such as in yards or vacant lots, or incinerating it in drums is prohibited under the Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Law, with some exceptions. Anyone who violates the law and burns garbage is subject to penalties of up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 10 million yen, or both.
[Some exceptions]
1. Waste produced as an unavoidable part of running agriculture and forestry
2. Waste necessary for carrying out community and religious events
3, wood chips, etc. when doing bonfires and campfires
If you wish to incinerate as an exception, you must notify the fire department in advance. You can also notify by phone, so please call the Niseko Fire Department Branch and notify them. In addition, please take into consideration the wind direction, time, amount of waste, etc., pay close attention to the fire and do not leave the area until the fire is extinguished. In addition, please be considerate of the surrounding residential environment by calling out to neighbors, etc.
■Inquiries: Yotei Sanroku Fire Department Niseko Branch
TEL 0136-44-2354
Town house
Vacancy Information
There are no public housing applications in May.
■問合せ／都市建設課住宅管理係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Radio Niseko News vol.14
"Open Studio" is broadcast every Friday and Saturday.
A variety of local personalities will be presenting a different program each week.
New programs will start in April and we will be broadcasting some fun shows, so please be sure to tune in!
The Open Studio also has special programs. Every year, they broadcast a Golden Week special in May, a summer vacation special in mid-August, and a year-end special in December. Different faces will appear than in the regular Open Studio. The Golden Week special will be broadcast on May 2nd and 3rd, so please look forward to it!
We are currently looking for performers for our special programs in August and December!
Why not tell us about the music you would like us to listen to, your hobbies, or anything else you'd like us to hear?
If you're thinking, "I want to try it, but how do I do it?" or "I'm interested, but..." feel free to contact Radio Niseko!
〇New program "Wonderful △ (triangle) Where is the fuwaku?"
Saori Aizawa
Friday Open Studio Week 3 6:00pm - 6:50pm
■問合せ／ラジオニセコ TEL 0136-55-5762
Email:niseok762@radioniseko.jp
Recruitment
We are looking for town development support project
In the town, based on the purpose of the town development basic regulations, we support town development activities by townspeople.
The Town Development Support Project is a system that subsidizes part of the costs required for proactive town development activities carried out by organizations centered around town residents. Applications for the 2025 fiscal year have begun, so if you are interested, please submit the relevant documents.
For more details, please check the project outline on the town's website.
■Eligible organizations: Organizations that meet all of the following requirements are eligible.
(1)Niseko Town organization that has a generally five or more members in the center of the people
(2) An organization with an activity base in the town
(3) Groups that are willing to work on community development, actively engage in the revitalization of the region
■ Eligible projects: Lectures and discussion meetings, events to invigorate the local community, projects that utilize local resources to revitalize the community, community development activities carried out within the scope of the neighborhood association, etc.
■Subsidy amount: Up to two-thirds of the eligible expenses, with a maximum of 200,000 yen.
■ Eligible expenses: Honoraria, transportation costs, consumables, printing and binding costs, food costs (deemed necessary for the project), postage, rental fees, raw materials costs, and equipment purchase costs (up to 20% of the total eligible expenses)
However, even for the target expenses, the following expenses are not covered.
(1) Regular operation, maintenance and management costs of organizations, etc.
(2) Labor costs, honorarium, food and beverage expenses, and transportation expenses for members of organizations, etc.
(3) Subsidies and grants to other organizations
(4) Expenses relating to sales of goods, etc.
(5) Other expenses that are not considered appropriate for the business
■Subsidy period: FY2025
■The selection method/support decision will be made by the Mayor, taking into consideration the following five points.
1. Profitability of the whole region 2. Feasibility 3. Effectiveness 4. Autonomy 5. Relevance
■How to apply/Please submit the following documents.
(1) Application form, proposal form, business account budget form (designated form)
(2) Membership list of organizations, etc.
(3) Documents showing the activity history of an organization or other entity
(4) If a general meeting has been held, the agenda and minutes of the most recent general meeting.
(5) If the organization or other entity has established rules, etc., those rules, etc.
(6) Other necessary documents and explanatory materials
■Inquiries: Business Planning Planning & Environment Division
TEL 0136-44-2121
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
● Assistant Reserve SDF Officer
■Eligibility to take the exam/General: 18 years old or older and under 52 years old/Skills: 18 years old or older and with a national license or other qualification (upper age limit is 53 to 55 years old depending on the qualification)
■ Application period: Saturday, May 24th to Thursday, September 11th
■Exam date: Any one of the following dates: September 13th (Saturday) to September 29th (Monday)
■問合せ／自衛隊札幌地方協力本部倶知安地域事務所 TEL 0136-23-3540
または自衛官募集相談員 TEL 0136-44-2177
Contract Results
The contract results are posted on Niseko Town official website.
Summer Overseas Training and Exchange Program for Elementary School Students to High School Students Participants Wanted
The International Youth Training Association, a public interest incorporated foundation, is recruiting participants for its summer vacation overseas training and exchange program.
The aim of this program is to deepen mutual understanding and exchanges and to foster internationalism through overseas experiences.
For many participants, this will be their first time traveling abroad, and one of the things to look forward to is meeting friends from all over the country.
You can participate with peace of mind, as we will provide you with thorough guidance from the pre-briefing session to the orientation and pre-training sessions.
■ Schedule: July 26th (Sat) - August 14th (Thu)
*7 to 17 days. Varies depending on the course.
■ Target audience: 3rd grade elementary school students to 3rd grade high school students
■Contents: Homestay, school experience, English training, cultural exchange, local tours, outdoor activities, etc.
■Training locations: UK, Australia, Canada, Hawaii, Saipan
■Participation fee: 300,000 yen to 800,000 yen
*Including travel expenses, training expenses, homestay expenses, advance training expenses, exchange expenses, and overseas travel insurance.
■Application deadline: Thursday, June 5th
■Inquiries and requests for information/Public Interest Incorporated Foundation International Youth Training Association
TEL 03-6825-3130
email:info@kskk.or.jp
Sports
Park golf course open!
The Sports Park Park Golf Course, which was closed for the winter, will reopen on Thursday, May 15th.
In addition, park golf season passes are on sale at the General Gymnasium. Please purchase one and enjoy the game.
■Usage fee: 300 yen during the day, 100 yen in the early morning and evening, 200 yen for club rental
■ Season ticket / 5,000 yen (town residents)
■問合せ／総合教育課スポーツ係 TEL 0136-44-2034
Why not join the opening sports tournament at the sports park?
Come join us as we celebrate the start of the outdoor sports season.
Baseball requires team registration, but park golf can be participated in individually.
■ Date and time: Sunday, May 25th, 9:00am - Opening Ceremony (cancelled in case of rain)
■ Place/Athletic Park
■ Events: Baseball and park golf
■ Application deadline: Thursday, May 15th
■申し込み・問合せ／総合教育課スポーツ係 TEL 0136-44-2034
International Exchange Communication vol.25
Spring World Cafe
We held our Spring World Cafe at the Community Center on April 5th!
This time, it was a special event to coincide with the Islamic holiday "Eid al-Fitr". This day to celebrate the end of Ramadan is an important time to gather with family and friends. I am happy to have been able to spend such a special day with everyone in Niseko Town.
Also, since it is customary to enjoy desserts at this time of year, we enjoyed cross-cultural exchange while tasting various desserts from around the world. Thank you very much to everyone who participated!
〈TEL〉 0136-44-2121
〈EMAIL〉 kokusai@town.niseko.lg.jp
culture
Zodiac signature concert
Takeo Arishima passed away on June 9, 1923. Seizaiki is a memorial service to commemorate his death.
This year, please enjoy vocal and piano performances. Details of the programs will be announced on Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum 's official social media accounts.
■ Date and time: Saturday, June 7th, doors open at 1:30pm, performance begins at 2pm
■ Place / Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
■Price/Admission is free on the day due to constellation mourning
■ Cast: Maya Takahashi (soprano), Sota Aoyama (tenor), Masashi Ohno (baritone), Yuka Yamada (piano)
*No prior application required
Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition Oh, it's just paper pasted on
This exhibition features works depicting the four seasons of Hokkaido using only paper. This exhibition will also feature new acquisitions this year.
■Date and time: Saturday, April 26th to Sunday, June 29th
■ Place / Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
*For inquiries about the "Culture" section of the Living Information section, please contact Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
TEL 0136-44-3245
Personnel affairs of the town staff
■ April 1 date
◎Town mayor department
[General Affairs Division]
▽ Disaster Prevention Specialist Hirohiro Yuya (new hire)
[Information Management Office] (newly established)
▽ Information Management Office Manager, Section Chief, Kazuhiro Fukumura
[Fire Department Building Maintenance Office]
▽ Fire Department Building Maintenance Officer and Director, Toshio Kurotaki (Director of the Fire Department Building Maintenance Division)
[Planning & Environment Division]
▽ Manager of Corporate Planning and Regional Collaboration, Masuo Kawano (Manager of Commerce and Tourism Division, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)
▽ Atsuko Matsui, Chief of Eco-Model City Promotion Section (Chief of the Management Planning Section)
▽ Fumika Sato, Chief of the Corporate Planning Section and Regional Collaboration Section (dispatched from Hokkaido)
[Tax Division]
▽ Taxation Section Chief Inabe Issei (returned from the Hokkaido Association of Medical Care for the Elderly)
▽Taxation Section Chief Sumika Iwata (Newly Hired) (Abolished) Accommodation Tax Section
[Resident Affairs Division]
▽Town Resident Life Section Chief Takuya Nakagawa (Health & Welfare Division Welfare Section Chief)
▽Chief of the Resident Affairs Section: Akiya Akagi (Chief of Tax Division)
[Health & Welfare Division]
▽ Welfare Section Chief Nagafune Aio (new hire)
▽ Insurance and Medical Affairs Section and Information Management Section Chief, Kota Oguro (new hire)
[Agricultural Policy Division]
▽ Agricultural Policy Division Director and Agricultural Committee Secretary General and Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Livestock Production Section Takeshi Yamaguchi (Goshi Wide-area Union General Affairs Division Director)
▽Forestry Regeneration Section Chief Affairs Officer Yosuke Nagata
[Commerce and Tourism Division]
▽ Toshiki Ichihara, Counselor of Commerce and Tourism Division (seconded from JTB Corporation)
▽ Shun Yoneda, Chief of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division (Chief of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)
▽ Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section Chief Tomoya Kubo (Civil Engineering Management Municipal Infrastructure Division Division)
▽ Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section Chief, Katsuki Hoshinobu (new hire)
[Municipal Infrastructure Division]
▽ Housing Management Section Chief Sato Atsushi (Agricultural Committee Farmland Section Chief)
▽Civil Engineering Management Section Chief Kaneko Raiga (Resident Affairs Division Chief, Citizen Life Division) ▽Housing Management Section Chief Osawa Akari (Newly Hired)
[Water & Sewage Division]
▽Counselor Water & Sewage Division and Counselor Planning & Environment Division Reiko Mori (Counselor General Affairs Division)
◎Board of Education
[General Education Division]
▽ Hiromi Nakagawa, Counselor of the General Education Division and Director of the Gymnasium (Agricultural Policy Division and Secretary-General Agricultural Committee)
▽Chief of the Citizens' Education Section and Chief of Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Yuki Kameyama (Chief of the Citizens' Education Section)
▽ Sports Section Chief Noriyuki Higuchi relieved of his duties as Section Chief Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
▽High School Education Section Chief, Masahiro Matsuda (Tax Division Accommodation Tax Section Chief)
▽ Chief of High School Education Section Tomoki Arakawa (Chief of High School Education Section)
[Children's Future Division]
▽Toru Saito, Chief of the Children's Future Section
▽Children's Future Section and Yoji Centre Administrative Section Chief, Eri Suzuki (Commerce and Tourism Division Chief, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)
[Yoji Centre]
▽ Childcare worker Mao Yamazaki (new hire)
◎ Agricultural Committee
▽Agricultural Land Section Chief Naoto Onuki (Chief of Housing Management Municipal Infrastructure Division)
◎Secondment (3 years)
▽Shiribeshi Regional Association Nursing Care Support Section Chief Ayano Tanii (Children's Future Section Chief)
▽General Affairs Section Chief Wang Yongchun (Health & Welfare Division, Insurance and Medical Care Section)
◎ End of secondment
▽ Susumu Mikami, Counselor Commerce and Tourism Division Division (returning to All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.)
■Retirement
▽Yuki Miyasaka, General Affairs Division
▽Takayoshi Shimazaki, Chief of the Regional Cooperation Section and Chief of the High School Education Section Planning & Environment Division
▽Tomoya Yoshida, Manager of the Management Planning & Environment Division
▽Shoma Hasebe, Chief of the Environmental Eco-Model City Promotion Section Planning & Environment Division and Environment Division
▽ Tanaka Tomoaki, General Affairs Division Division, Shiribeshi Regional Association Dispatch Staff
▽ Yoji Centre Nursery Teacher Chiyu Okita
▽ Yoji Centre Nursery Teacher Suzuka Tada
▽ Resident Affairs Division
Personnel changes of faculty and staff
◎Transfer staff
* ( ) indicates previous post
[Niseko Elementary School]
▽Teacher Kyohei Takagishi (Rankoshi Town Rankoshi Elementary School)
▽Teacher Hidetoshi Kurashige (Rankoshi Town Rankoshi Elementary School)
▽Teacher Atsushi Suginai (Kimobetsu Town Kimobetsu Elementary School)
▽Teacher Takahiko Nakamura (Kutchan Town Nishi Elementary School, Kabayama Branch)
▽Nutrition teacher: Miku Omoto (Iwanai Town Iwanai Nishi Elementary School)
▽Nutrition teacher Maito Yoshikawa (temporary)
[Kondo Elementary School]
▽Principal: Rika Yamamoto (Akaigawa Village Miyako Elementary School)
▽Administrative staff: Maki Obuchi (new hire)
[Niseko Junior High School]
▽Principal Kazuaki Noguchi (Niseko Town Niseko Junior High School)
▽ Vice-Principal Masashi Moriyama (Makkari Village Makkari Junior High School)
▽ Head teacher: Chikako Shoji (Niseko Town Niseko Junior High School)
▽ Teacher: Saito Daiten (Yoichi Town Asahi Junior High School)
▽ Teacher: Ryo Fukui (Otaru City Nagahashi Junior High School)
▽ Teacher Tomoyuki Takeda (new hire)
▽ School nurse Ayaka Watanabe (Iwanai Town Iwanai Nishi Elementary School)
▽Administrative staff member: Shun Terashima (Suttsu Town Suttsu Junior High School)
[Niseko High School]
▽ Vice Principal Hiroshi Takai (Rumoi Education Bureau)
▽ Teacher: Yuki Yanase (new hire)
▽Teacher: Tsuneyuki Kato (Hakodate Municipal High School)
◎ Transferred staff
* ( ) indicates new post
[Niseko Elementary School]
▽ Teacher Yuka Kanamaru (Otaru Municipal Inaho Elementary School)
▽ Teacher Shun Oyamauchi (retired)
▽Assistant Professor Azuma Masanobu (term expired)
▽ Nutrition teacher: Shiori Mori (Iwamizawa City Shimon Elementary School)
[Kondo Elementary School]
▽Principal Junichi Shibuya (retired)
▽ Teacher: Tetsuko Iwasa (Makkari Village Makkari Elementary School)
▽Administrative staff member Shun Suzuki (term expired)
[Niseko Junior High School]
▽Principal Jun Sasaki (Kutchan Town Kutchan Junior High School)
▽ Teacher Mutsumi Omi (Kutchan Town Kutchan Junior High School)
▽Teacher Ken Yanagihara (Kyogoku Town Kyogoku Junior High School)
▽ Teacher: Riko Hoshino (term expired)
▽ School nurse Shizu Itashiki (Rusutsu Village Rusutsu Elementary School)
▽Administrative staff member: Rika Tsunamoto (Yoichi Town Higashi Junior High School)
[Niseko High School]
▽ Vice Principal Shinhama Korehiko (Nakashibetsu High School, Hokkaido)
▽ Teacher Fumiko Yamada (retired)
pension news
Exemption and deferral applications must be made every year.
The national pension insurance premium for fiscal year 2025 is 17,510 yen per month.
The National Pension has a system that exempts or defers the payment of premiums when income is low or when it is financially difficult to pay premiums due to unemployment, etc. When using these systems, in principle, applications must be made every year, except for those who have already received a full exemption or payment postponement and wish to continue applying.
Exemption applications can be made going back up to the past two years (two years and one month) (the same applies to the student payment exemption).
Please note that if you delay your application, you may not be able to receive your disability pension in the event of an emergency, or you may not be able to receive special exemptions such as unemployment benefits.
For more information, please contact the Pension Dial.
■問合せ／ねんきんダイヤル TEL 0570-05-1165
町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Niseko Town Official LINE Account
We will send you event information two or three times a month.
In the event of a disaster, we will provide information on the disaster situation.
Add "Niseko Town" as a friend using the QR code or the search box on the home page with "@nisekochou".
■問合せ／企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL 0136-44-2121
hello mayor
Wishes for the adults of the future
Graduation and entrance ceremonies for elementary, junior high and high schools in the town were held at each school, making use of their respective traditions and characteristics, with the attendance of all parents. Graduation and entrance ceremonies have different atmospheres and convey different emotions, but if you watch closely, you can see the tension and excitement of the children from their gestures and expressions.
I believe that the key to creating a society where we respect and help each other is the teachings of "mutual aid" left by the literary master Takeo Arishima in Niseko. A society in which basic human rights and human dignity are ignored and slander is rampant is expanding. I hope that the children who leave the beautiful scenery and rich natural environment of Niseko Town will become "adults who are kind to people and nature" who are filled with tolerance and compassion.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
Nice to meet you. I look forward to meeting you.
Staff
Disaster Prevention Specialist, General Affairs Division
Hirohiro Yuya (from Ishikawa Prefecture)
I will continue to work hard to create peacetime support that will be useful in times of emergency. I am an old rookie who enjoys working up a sweat with Aikido, rehydrating with Hannya-yu, and calming my mind with calligraphy.
税務課税務係
Sumika Iwata (from Niki Town)
There is still a lot I don't know about Niseko Town, but I want to learn more and more. I will do my best to be of service to the townspeople.
Health & Welfare Division Health and Welfare Division
Aio Nagafune (from Hidaka Town)
I am very happy to be a staff member. Thanks to the kind guidance from everyone in my department, I am enjoying my days! I will do my best to be of help to you as soon as possible!
Health & Welfare Division Insurance and Medical Affairs Section and Information Management Office
情報管理係
Kota Oguro (from Hokuto City)
I majored in IT at university and learned about programming and networks.
In Niseko Town, I will strive to contribute to the local community by utilizing my expertise in IT technology.
Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
Hoshin Katsuki (from Toyoura Town)
I'm originally from Toyoura Town, but I went to a university in the Kanto region until last year, and have now returned to Hokkaido for the first time in four years. I will work hard every day to help the townspeople quickly remember my face and name.
Municipal Infrastructure Division Housing Management Section
Akari Osawa (from Eniwa City)
I have been put in charge of housing managed by Niseko Town. Although I am unfamiliar with this, I will do my best to contribute to the creation of a livable town.
Early Yoji Centre Childcare Officer
Mao Yamazaki (from Yoichi Town)
I am looking forward to experiencing the changing seasons of Niseko. I will use my experience in childcare to create a safe and secure environment for the children.
Temporary staff
Commerce and Tourism Division Counselor
Toshiki Ichihara (from Iwamizawa City)
(Seconded from JTB Corporation)
I am honored to work in the world-renowned Niseko Town. I feel a sense of responsibility in working at the town office, but I will do my best to combine the experience I have cultivated and contribute to the development of the town.
Planning & Environment Division
Fumika Sato (from Sapporo)
(Dispatched from Hokkaido)
This is my first time living in Niseko Town, so everything is new to me. I will do my best to contribute to the development of Niseko Town while learning a lot about the town.
Regional Ocean Cooperation Vol.
Children's Future Division
Kaito Kida (from Sapporo)
I am happy to be able to move to my favorite town, which I have visited often since I was a child. I would like to work on "town development" together with the energetic children of Niseko Town.
My hobby is outdoor activities, Niseko Town Niseko Town discovering its charm!
Government office holidays during Golden Week
The office will be closed on calendar days. If you have any necessary applications or documents, please come to the counter as soon as possible.
■Closed: Saturday, May 3rd to Tuesday, May 6th
Medical institution closures during Golden Week
【Niseko clinic】
■Closed days: May 3rd (Sat) - May 6th (Tue)
[Kikuchi Dental Clinic]
■Closed days: May 3rd (Sat) - May 6th (Tue)
[Niseko Dental]
■Closed days: May 3rd (Sat) - May 6th (Tue)
Golden Week dental holiday turntable
Date Clinic Address Phone number
5月3日（土） ふじ歯科クリニック 喜茂別 0136-31-2141
4日（日） ぶなの森レインボー歯科クリニック 黒松内 0136-77-2216
5日（月） 京極ようてい歯科 京極 0136-41-2222
Agricultural labor wages for this year have been decided
Every year, agricultural organizations and farmers hold discussions to determine wages and working conditions for farm work.
This year's wages and working conditions are as follows. If you have any problems regarding wages or working conditions, please contact Agricultural Committee Secretariat.
■Working hours: Set the working hours to be between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm, totalling 8 hours of actual work.
■ Break time/
[Lunch] 1 hour 15 minutes
[Morning/Afternoon] 15 minutes each
■交通費／雇用主負担（支払金額は当事者間で協議してください）員会事務局 TEL 0136-44-2121
■Other/
If you work overtime, you will be paid 25% extra per hour.
If you arrive late or leave early, your hourly wage will be deducted for each hour you are late or leave early.
- For those with no experience, wages should not be lower than the minimum wage, and wages should be increased from the second year onwards, and the wages to be paid should be negotiated according to factors such as years of experience.
- Liaison allowances will be determined through mutual consultation.
- Employers should endeavor to enroll their employees in workers' accident compensation insurance.
(Consultation / JA Youtei Niseko Branch)
■問合せ／ニセコ町農業委員会事務局 TEL 0136-44-2121
Agricultural labor wage agreement amount for fiscal year 2025
Category Reiwa 7 (2025) Working conditions, etc.
Daily wage Hourly wage Overtime hourly wage Snacks
8,080 yen or more 1,010 yen or more 1,263 yen or more Up to 300 yen
Field 8,080 yen or more 1,010 yen or more 1,263 yen or more 300 yen or less
* Wages for part-time workers are calculated by dividing the daily wage by the number of hours worked in a day (8 hours of actual work).
*If you have more than two years of experience, wages should be decided between the employer and employee according to the years of experience.
*Please be careful not to pay less than the minimum wage.
Provision of information on individuals involved in SDF recruitment affairs
The recruitment of SDF personnel is stipulated as a legally entrusted task of municipalities, and the Self-Defense Forces Act and the Enforcement Order of the Self-Defense Forces Act stipulate that the Minister of Defense may request the mayors of municipalities to submit necessary reports or materials. In addition, the Personal Information Protection Act and the Basic Resident Registration Act stipulate that the provision of information must be made in an appropriate manner.
This year, we will provide the JSDF with information on 18-year-old and 22-year-old residents (address, name, sex, date of birth). The information provided will not be used for any other purposes than recruitment.
■ Target /
・Born between April 2, 2003 and April 1, 2004 ・Born between April 2, 2007 and April 1, 2008
If you do not wish to receive this information, please contact us by Tuesday, May 20th.
■Inquiries: Resident Affairs Division
TEL 0136-44-2121
* Varies by car type
Light vehicle tax procedure
Light vehicle tax is a tax paid by individuals and businesses who own light vehicles, two-wheeled vehicles, small special vehicles, etc. in the town as of April 1 every year. Procedures are required when the vehicle is scrapped, moved out of town, or transferred.
Light vehicle tax reduction system
Light motor vehicles used by people with physical disabilities that meet certain requirements may be eligible for a reduction in the light motor vehicle tax upon application. However, if you are already receiving a reduction in the motor vehicle tax (road tax), you will not be eligible. Please contact us for more information on the conditions for the reduction.
■ Required documents for the procedure: Disability certificate, light vehicle tax payment notice, driver's license (or minor license)
■ Application period: May 12th (Monday) to May 26th (Monday)
■Inquiries/ Tax Division
TEL 0136-44-2121
News from Hokkaido
The deadline for paying the automobile tax category is Monday, June 2nd. The automobile tax category is a road tax paid by the owner or user of the automobile as of April 1st each year. This year, the tax notice will be issued on Wednesday, May 7th, so please pay the tax by the deadline.
Taxes can be paid at convenience stores or financial institutions, or cashlessly via the Local Tax Payment Site, which also accepts smartphone payment apps and credit cards. If you have not received your tax notice, please contact us.
■Inquiries: Tax Division Shiribeshi General Bureau
TEL 0136-23-1331
Attorney Sato's
Lifestyle worries
We will solve it!
●This month's theme
Towards a childcare- and nursing-friendly workplace
The Child Care and Family Care Leave Act was revised in April 2025. Until now, the law allowed employees to take time off work to care for children or the elderly, but the scope of leave has been expanded.
For example, in the case of childcare, nursing leave for sick or injured children was previously available only until the child entered elementary school, but the amendments have expanded this to cover the period up to the end of the third grade of elementary school, and the exemption from overtime has also been expanded to include those raising children who have not yet entered elementary school. In addition, a telework system that allows employees to work from home has been added to the reduced-hours system for childcare. Furthermore, in the case of elderly care, workers with less than six months of continuous employment were not eligible, but this condition was abolished after the amendments, and systems have been put in place to help employees balance work and elderly care.
A little over 20 years ago, when I first became a lawyer, there was a male court employee who took childcare leave and took several months off work, and I was surprised at the time that there were such ikumen. Perhaps my sensibilities were old-fashioned at the time, but at the time it was unusual for men to take childcare leave. Time has passed since then, and now it has become commonplace. I hope that this revision will make it even easier to balance work and family life in the world.
Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX 0136-44-3801
★Obligations of dog owners
Rabies vaccinations
Dog owners are required to have their dogs vaccinated against rabies once a year.
The town will be administering rabies vaccinations on the dates shown in the table on the left, so please go to the nearest vaccination center and get your vaccination. Please be sure to bring the rabies vaccination information sheet that will be sent to you in late May on the day of the vaccination.
If this schedule is inconvenient and you cannot get vaccinations, please be sure to get vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian at a nearby animal hospital.
If you have a dog, you are required to register it with the town.
■ Immunization fee/3,240 yen per head
■Registration fee for unregistered dogs: 3,000 yen per dog
■Inquiries: Resident Affairs Division Citizen Life Division
TEL 0136-44-2121
Rabies vaccination schedule
*Please prepare the exact amount.
June 4 (Tuesday)
a.m.
Parking lot in front of Yateru Shrine (Arishima)
9：15～
In front of the former Arishima 2 Assembly Hall
9：25～
In front of Mr. Kajita's house (Kondo)
9：40～
Next to No Track
9：50～
Kondo Community Center
10：05～
Motomachi Community Center
10：20～
In front of Shokakuji Temple
10：35～
In front of Hinoura-san's house (Satomi)
10：50～
In front of Mr. Hori's house (Tomikawa)
11：00～
Afternoon
In front of Nishitomi Community Center
13：30～
In front of Fukui District Community Center
13：45～
In front of Bucheon Assembly Hall
14：25～
Miyata Assembly Hall
14：05～
Niseko Regional Community Center
14：45～
In front of Nakano Industry
15：15～
June 5 (Wednesday)
a.m.
In front of Pension Milky House
9：15～
Higashiyama Pension Village Garbage Station
9：30～
In front of OAC (Soga)
9：40～
In front of Imai Zorin's office
9：50～
In front of Soga Revitalization Center
10：10～
Next to Ishizuka Construction (Hondori)
10：20～
In front of Yatari Motors
10：35～
Before the performance at Sakura Danchi
10：55～
In front of Niseko Town Heavy Vehicle Garage (in front of Niseko Dental Clinic)
11：15～
no afternoon
Disaster prevention radio automatic start training
In conjunction with the nationwide simultaneous information transmission test of the J-ALERT nationwide instantaneous warning system, the town will be conducting automatic start-up drills for disaster prevention radios. In order to quickly inform residents of emergency information announced by the national government, the disaster prevention radios will be automatically activated in conjunction with J-ALERT.
When it is time for the drill, a loud voice will be broadcast from the disaster prevention radio. Please be careful not to make a mistake as this is a drill.
■ Date and time: Wednesday, May 28th, 11:00 AM
■Inquiries: General Affairs Division Disaster Prevention Section
TEL 0136-44-2121
Introduction of automatic water meter reading system
The town will introduce an automatic water meter reading system to automate the reading of water meters.
Currently, water meters installed in your home are read by a meter reader who visits the site in person, but the introduction of an automatic water meter reading system will enable meters to be read remotely via mobile phone lines.The automatic water meter reading system will make it possible to collect data such as meter readings, leak warnings, and abnormal water volume signals, leading to more efficient meter readings and early detection of water leaks within the home.
■ Installation work period: From around June 2025
・We will install the water meter even if you are not at home, as soon as we have confirmed the location of the water meter display. We may visit you on a holiday, so we ask for your cooperation.
There will be no water outages due to construction.
- There will be no charge to users for the installation of the automatic meter reading system.
The transition to automatic water meter reading is scheduled to take place from April 2026.
An example of a smart meter installation is shown on the left. The installation method varies depending on the installation location.
■Inquiries: Water & Sewage Division Maintenance Section
TEL 0136-44-2121
After construction Before construction
Boosting local industries
We support efforts to secure human resources!
Under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Promotion Ordinance enacted in December 2022, the town is working to support businesses with the aim of revitalizing the economy, promoting local circulation, securing employment, and improving the lives of townspeople.
The subsidy system, which was launched in fiscal year 2024 as a model project for the region, will continue to support efforts by businesses to resolve labor shortages and improve working environments. For more information, please check the town's website and contact us.
Emergency Measures for Securing Human Resources Model Project Subsidy Scheme
This system supports a wide range of initiatives undertaken by business operators, such as strengthening recruitment activities and improving employee benefits.
We will select initiatives that can serve as models for the region and then, once implemented, aim to roll them out to the rest of the region.
■ Subsidy rate: Within 4/5 (within 1/2 from the second time onwards)
■ Subsidy limit: Up to 2 million yen (depending on number of employees)
■Target audience: Members of Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organizations mainly composed of chamber of commerce members, etc.
■ Eligible projects/Projects that implement one or both of the following:
*However, this must be carried out with the support of a chamber of commerce or a financial institution.
1. Projects aimed at resolving labor shortages
2. Projects aimed at improving the working environment
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・Creating videos for recruitment activities, using social media, and conducting internships
・Cross-industry collaboration to ensure year-round employment (employment sharing, etc.)
・Enhancing employee benefits such as providing ski and activity tickets that take advantage of the town's characteristics
・Measures to address housing shortages through collaboration between multiple businesses (renting out vacant company housing, joint leasing, etc.)
・A vacation system that makes it easy for seniors and those raising children to work
■ Eligible expenses: Staff allowances, subsidy expenses, employee benefits expenses (only for new expansion), travel expenses, commission fees, etc.
*A wide range of expenses necessary for the initiative are covered.
Contact us for more information
■ Target period: 3 years from fiscal year 2024
*Multi-year projects are also eligible. However, applications are accepted every year.
■ Procedures/ContentsPreliminary consultation/screening → Application → Selection → Decision
*Decision will be made within the budget.
■Priority Selection/The following initiatives will be given priority in selection:
・Initiatives to implement both target projects 1 and 2
- Long-term, continuous efforts
・Multi-business collaboration initiatives
・Initiatives to collaborate with businesses from different industries
・Initiatives that are expected to be expanded horizontally within the town, etc.
■Pre-consultation deadline: Monday, June 30th
■問合せ／商工観光課 TEL 0136-44-2121
heart gift
We received your donation. thanks for the goodwill
《Niseko Town Office Reception》
We would like to thank all the companies who donated.
・Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation
Patagonia International Inc.
・Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC
・Aoyama REAX Co., Ltd.
・List Development Co., Ltd.
・Able Co., Ltd.
・Able & Partners Co., Ltd.
・CHINTAI Co., Ltd.
・Nakayamagumi Co., Ltd.
・AC Service Co., Ltd.
・Ines Corporation
・Sanyu Shoji Co., Ltd.
・Takeo Co., Ltd.
・Secoma Corporation
・Toho Leo Holdings Co., Ltd.
・Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association
・Oji・Itochu Enex Power Sales Co., Ltd.
・Sanko Co., Ltd.
・Chuo Computer Services Co., Ltd.
(In order of donation receipt)
《Niseko Town Social Welfare Council Reception》
“As a thank you for taking care of my husband when he was alive.”
Kondo Friendship Association, Ms. Shuko Homma
“Please use it for social welfare.”
Ms. Yuko Sano, Kondo Friendship Association
“As a thank you for taking care of my mother during her life.”
Hondori 4 Mr. Takao Konishi
Don't forget to get the pneumococcal vaccine for the elderly
■ Target /
1. People aged 65 or older (from the day before their birthday to the day before they turn 66)
2. Those aged 60 to 64 who have impaired cardiac, renal, or respiratory function, or immune function due to the human immunodeficiency virus
■ Self-payment amount: 3,000 yen
■ Designated medical institution: Niseko Clinic (please make your own reservation)
TEL 0136-44-2201
If you are getting vaccinated at a medical institution outside of the town, please pay the full fee once and apply to the town hall's Health & Welfare Division bringing your receipt, personal seal, proof of account number, and My Number Card. The amount minus your copayment of 3,000 yen will be transferred to your account at a later date (vaccination fees vary depending on the medical institution, so please check before getting vaccinated).
Those who are eligible for routine vaccinations will be notified individually from time to time, so please check.
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Advance preparation using "early warning information"
The Meteorological Observatory publishes early warning information (possibility of warning level) on the Japan Meteorological Agency's website and elsewhere, in two levels: "High" or "Medium," based on the possibility of the occurrence, within the next five days, of warning-level phenomena that could pose a danger to life and have a major impact on society, such as heavy rain, heavy snow, strong winds (snow), high waves, and high tides.
``High'' is issued when there is a high possibility of an alert-level phenomenon occurring, and ``Medium'' is issued when the possibility is not as high as ``High'' but is still recognized to a certain extent. You can use this as a reference for travel, events, outdoor work, etc.
When a "high" or "medium" storm level is announced, please pay attention to the latest information released by the meteorological observatory and take extra measures to prepare for a disaster.
■ Early warning information for Ishikari, Sorachi and Shiribeshi regions (possibility of warning level)
Tracking! vol.52
Activities of a town development company!
Introducing the Niseko Town members!
My name is Hideki Hinoura and I joined the company in April this year. I moved to Niseko Town in September 2023. I worked as a volunteer for a year and a half after that. I was worried about whether to continue as a volunteer for the rest of my time, but I decided to graduate because I wanted to continue to be involved in the future city of Niseko Mirai.
As a volunteer, I mainly supported events in the town, and last year I was a team leader. It was a very busy time, but through the volunteer and event team, I was able to interact with many people, which has become an invaluable asset.
I think that moving to Niseko can bring a little anxiety along with dreams and goals. I myself could not hide my confusion in the different environment. I think that moving to Niseko Town as a volunteer helped me to wipe away some of my anxiety. I am where I am today thanks to the help of the volunteers and all the people involved. Thank you very much.
Before moving here, I worked in the food and beverage industry for about 20 years in Tokyo and Yokohama. My main focus was on service and cooking, mainly wine, and I have always valued hospitality. Niseko Town will be a completely different world from before, but I will continue to value hospitality as before and would like to help with relationships such as "people and people," "people and things," "people and society," and "people and nature." If you see me around town, please feel free to say hello. I look forward to your continued support.
■Inquiries: Niseko Town Co., Ltd.
TEL 0136-55-6087
Email:info@nisekomachi.co.jp
May 31st is World No Tobacco Day
No Smoking Week is from May 31st to June 6th
No smoking slogan
Clean air belongs to everyone
No smoking, happy home and work
It's not too late to quit smoking now
Town Crime Files Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
倶知安警察署／TEL 0136-22-0110
Incident
-An incident occurred at a residential home in which a plastic container was thrown at a victim, resulting in head injuries.
- An incident occurred in which a fire extinguisher was damaged within the station.
Traffic accident
There were no traffic accidents in Niseko Town during March.
★Please support
Red Cross Society contributions
The Japanese Red Cross Society is a public institution established by the Civil Protection Act and other laws, and its activities, such as disaster relief both domestically and internationally and blood services, are primarily funded by donations, known as social funds.
May is Red Cross Campaign Month. The Japanese Red Cross Society is asking for donations to carry out activities to protect people's health and happiness. We ask each administrative promoter to make donations, but we also welcome individual support.
We would appreciate your support and cooperation.
■問合せ／保健福祉課福祉係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Stop the illegal radio waves!
Radio waves from unlicensed radio stations (illegal radio waves) not only have a negative impact on our daily lives, such as interfering with mobile phones, televisions, and radios, but also threaten our lives by disrupting important wireless communications that affect human life and property, such as those for police, fire departments, emergency services, disaster prevention, and traffic.
The Hokkaido Regional Bureau of Telecommunications, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, monitors radio waves and strives to maintain a proper radio environment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any problems or concerns regarding radio waves.
■問合せ／総務省北海道総合通信局 TEL 011-737-0099
Emergency radio rental
The town lends out disaster prevention radios, with one set per household and per business within the town. The radios have a function that automatically switches on and provides information in the event of a disaster or other emergency.
If any households or businesses in the town do not yet have one, please apply at the Town Hall Planning & Environment Division and receive a disaster prevention radio.
■問合せ／企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Note
Be careful of accidents
Many people get lost while picking wild vegetables in May and June. Please be sure to take note of the following points and be fully prepared.
Precautions when picking edible wild plants
○ Be sure to let your family and friends know where you are going and what time you will be home.
○ Don't go alone, go out with more than one person.
○ Wear bright, eye-catching clothing and prepare for the cold when going out.
○ Carry bear bells, etc., and never enter areas indicated by caution signs.
Carry a compass and a cell phone (including spare batteries), as well as a whistle, radio, emergency food, lighting equipment, etc. just in case.
Let people know your location
We recommend carrying tools (mirrors, towels, flares, etc.) (reflecting light during a search and waving a towel as a signal are particularly effective)
if you lose your way
If you get lost, try to conserve your energy by remaining motionless (it is especially dangerous in dark places).
○Wait for rescue in a safe place, such as behind a rock, out of the wind and rain.
■問合せ／総務課防災係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Outdoor burning at home is prohibited!
Burning garbage outdoors, such as in yards or vacant lots, or incinerating it in drums is prohibited under the Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Law, with some exceptions. Anyone who violates the law and burns garbage is subject to penalties of up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 10 million yen, or both.
[Some exceptions]
1. Waste produced as an unavoidable part of running agriculture and forestry
2. Waste necessary for carrying out community and religious events
3, wood chips, etc. when doing bonfires and campfires
If you wish to incinerate as an exception, you must notify the fire department in advance. You can also notify by phone, so please call the Niseko Fire Department Branch and notify them. In addition, please take into consideration the wind direction, time, amount of waste, etc., pay close attention to the fire and do not leave the area until the fire is extinguished. In addition, please be considerate of the surrounding residential environment by calling out to neighbors, etc.
■Inquiries: Yotei Sanroku Fire Department Niseko Branch
TEL 0136-44-2354
Town house
Vacancy Information
There are no public housing applications in May.
■問合せ／都市建設課住宅管理係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Radio Niseko News vol.14
"Open Studio" is broadcast every Friday and Saturday.
A variety of local personalities will be presenting a different program each week.
New programs will start in April and we will be broadcasting some fun shows, so please be sure to tune in!
The Open Studio also has special programs. Every year, they broadcast a Golden Week special in May, a summer vacation special in mid-August, and a year-end special in December. Different faces will appear than in the regular Open Studio. The Golden Week special will be broadcast on May 2nd and 3rd, so please look forward to it!
We are currently looking for performers for our special programs in August and December!
Why not tell us about the music you would like us to listen to, your hobbies, or anything else you'd like us to hear?
If you're thinking, "I want to try it, but how do I do it?" or "I'm interested, but..." feel free to contact Radio Niseko!
〇New program "Wonderful △ (triangle) Where is the fuwaku?"
Saori Aizawa
Friday Open Studio Week 3 6:00pm - 6:50pm
■問合せ／ラジオニセコ TEL 0136-55-5762
Email:niseok762@radioniseko.jp
Recruitment
We are looking for town development support project
In the town, based on the purpose of the town development basic regulations, we support town development activities by townspeople.
The Town Development Support Project is a system that subsidizes part of the costs required for proactive town development activities carried out by organizations centered around town residents. Applications for the 2025 fiscal year have begun, so if you are interested, please submit the relevant documents.
For more details, please check the project outline on the town's website.
■Eligible organizations: Organizations that meet all of the following requirements are eligible.
(1)Niseko Town organization that has a generally five or more members in the center of the people
(2) An organization with an activity base in the town
(3) Groups that are willing to work on community development, actively engage in the revitalization of the region
■ Eligible projects: Lectures and discussion meetings, events to invigorate the local community, projects that utilize local resources to revitalize the community, community development activities carried out within the scope of the neighborhood association, etc.
■Subsidy amount: Up to two-thirds of the eligible expenses, with a maximum of 200,000 yen.
■ Eligible expenses: Honoraria, transportation costs, consumables, printing and binding costs, food costs (deemed necessary for the project), postage, rental fees, raw materials costs, and equipment purchase costs (up to 20% of the total eligible expenses)
However, even for the target expenses, the following expenses are not covered.
(1) Regular operation, maintenance and management costs of organizations, etc.
(2) Labor costs, honorarium, food and beverage expenses, and transportation expenses for members of organizations, etc.
(3) Subsidies and grants to other organizations
(4) Expenses relating to sales of goods, etc.
(5) Other expenses that are not considered appropriate for the business
■Subsidy period: FY2025
■The selection method/support decision will be made by the Mayor, taking into consideration the following five points.
1. Profitability of the whole region 2. Feasibility 3. Effectiveness 4. Autonomy 5. Relevance
■How to apply/Please submit the following documents.
(1) Application form, proposal form, business account budget form (designated form)
(2) Membership list of organizations, etc.
(3) Documents showing the activity history of an organization or other entity
(4) If a general meeting has been held, the agenda and minutes of the most recent general meeting.
(5) If the organization or other entity has established rules, etc., those rules, etc.
(6) Other necessary documents and explanatory materials
■Inquiries: Business Planning Planning & Environment Division
TEL 0136-44-2121
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
● Assistant Reserve SDF Officer
■Eligibility to take the exam/General: 18 years old or older and under 52 years old/Skills: 18 years old or older and with a national license or other qualification (upper age limit is 53 to 55 years old depending on the qualification)
■ Application period: Saturday, May 24th to Thursday, September 11th
■Exam date: Any one of the following dates: September 13th (Saturday) to September 29th (Monday)
■問合せ／自衛隊札幌地方協力本部倶知安地域事務所 TEL 0136-23-3540
または自衛官募集相談員 TEL 0136-44-2177
Contract Results
The contract results are posted on Niseko Town official website.
Summer Overseas Training and Exchange Program for Elementary School Students to High School Students Participants Wanted
The International Youth Training Association, a public interest incorporated foundation, is recruiting participants for its summer vacation overseas training and exchange program.
The aim of this program is to deepen mutual understanding and exchanges and to foster internationalism through overseas experiences.
For many participants, this will be their first time traveling abroad, and one of the things to look forward to is meeting friends from all over the country.
You can participate with peace of mind, as we will provide you with thorough guidance from the pre-briefing session to the orientation and pre-training sessions.
■ Schedule: July 26th (Sat) - August 14th (Thu)
*7 to 17 days. Varies depending on the course.
■ Target audience: 3rd grade elementary school students to 3rd grade high school students
■Contents: Homestay, school experience, English training, cultural exchange, local tours, outdoor activities, etc.
■Training locations: UK, Australia, Canada, Hawaii, Saipan
■Participation fee: 300,000 yen to 800,000 yen
*Including travel expenses, training expenses, homestay expenses, advance training expenses, exchange expenses, and overseas travel insurance.
■Application deadline: Thursday, June 5th
■Inquiries and requests for information/Public Interest Incorporated Foundation International Youth Training Association
TEL 03-6825-3130
email:info@kskk.or.jp
Sports
Park golf course open!
The Sports Park Park Golf Course, which was closed for the winter, will reopen on Thursday, May 15th.
In addition, park golf season passes are on sale at the General Gymnasium. Please purchase one and enjoy the game.
■Usage fee: 300 yen during the day, 100 yen in the early morning and evening, 200 yen for club rental
■ Season ticket / 5,000 yen (town residents)
■問合せ／総合教育課スポーツ係 TEL 0136-44-2034
Why not join the opening sports tournament at the sports park?
Come join us as we celebrate the start of the outdoor sports season.
Baseball requires team registration, but park golf can be participated in individually.
■ Date and time: Sunday, May 25th, 9:00am - Opening Ceremony (cancelled in case of rain)
■ Place/Athletic Park
■ Events: Baseball and park golf
■ Application deadline: Thursday, May 15th
■申し込み・問合せ／総合教育課スポーツ係 TEL 0136-44-2034
International Exchange Communication vol.25
Spring World Cafe
We held our Spring World Cafe at the Community Center on April 5th!
This time, it was a special event to coincide with the Islamic holiday "Eid al-Fitr". This day to celebrate the end of Ramadan is an important time to gather with family and friends. I am happy to have been able to spend such a special day with everyone in Niseko Town.
Also, since it is customary to enjoy desserts at this time of year, we enjoyed cross-cultural exchange while tasting various desserts from around the world. Thank you very much to everyone who participated!
〈TEL〉 0136-44-2121
〈EMAIL〉 kokusai@town.niseko.lg.jp
culture
Zodiac signature concert
Takeo Arishima passed away on June 9, 1923. Seizaiki is a memorial service to commemorate his death.
This year, please enjoy vocal and piano performances. Details of the programs will be announced on Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum 's official social media accounts.
■ Date and time: Saturday, June 7th, doors open at 1:30pm, performance begins at 2pm
■ Place / Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
■Price/Admission is free on the day due to constellation mourning
■ Cast: Maya Takahashi (soprano), Sota Aoyama (tenor), Masashi Ohno (baritone), Yuka Yamada (piano)
*No prior application required
Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition Oh, it's just paper pasted on
This exhibition features works depicting the four seasons of Hokkaido using only paper. This exhibition will also feature new acquisitions this year.
■Date and time: Saturday, April 26th to Sunday, June 29th
■ Place / Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
■Fee: Admission fee only (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger and townspeople aged 65 and older)
*For inquiries about the "Culture" section of the Living Information section, please contact Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
TEL 0136-44-3245
Personnel affairs of the town staff
■ April 1 date
◎Town mayor department
[General Affairs Division]
▽ Disaster Prevention Specialist Hirohiro Yuya (new hire)
[Information Management Office] (newly established)
▽ Information Management Office Manager, Section Chief, Kazuhiro Fukumura
[Fire Department Building Maintenance Office]
▽ Fire Department Building Maintenance Officer and Director, Toshio Kurotaki (Director of the Fire Department Building Maintenance Division)
[Planning & Environment Division]
▽ Manager of Corporate Planning and Regional Collaboration, Masuo Kawano (Manager of Commerce and Tourism Division, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)
▽ Atsuko Matsui, Chief of Eco-Model City Promotion Section (Chief of the Management Planning Section)
▽ Fumika Sato, Chief of the Corporate Planning Section and Regional Collaboration Section (dispatched from Hokkaido)
[Tax Division]
▽ Taxation Section Chief Inabe Issei (returned from the Hokkaido Association of Medical Care for the Elderly)
▽Taxation Section Chief Sumika Iwata (Newly Hired) (Abolished) Accommodation Tax Section
[Resident Affairs Division]
▽Town Resident Life Section Chief Takuya Nakagawa (Health & Welfare Division Welfare Section Chief)
▽Chief of the Resident Affairs Section: Akiya Akagi (Chief of Tax Division)
[Health & Welfare Division]
▽ Welfare Section Chief Nagafune Aio (new hire)
▽ Insurance and Medical Affairs Section and Information Management Section Chief, Kota Oguro (new hire)
[Agricultural Policy Division]
▽ Agricultural Policy Division Director and Agricultural Committee Secretary General and Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Livestock Production Section Takeshi Yamaguchi (Goshi Wide-area Union General Affairs Division Director)
▽Forestry Regeneration Section Chief Affairs Officer Yosuke Nagata
[Commerce and Tourism Division]
▽ Toshiki Ichihara, Counselor of Commerce and Tourism Division (seconded from JTB Corporation)
▽ Shun Yoneda, Chief of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division (Chief of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)
▽ Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section Chief Tomoya Kubo (Civil Engineering Management Municipal Infrastructure Division Division)
▽ Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section Chief, Katsuki Hoshinobu (new hire)
[Municipal Infrastructure Division]
▽ Housing Management Section Chief Sato Atsushi (Agricultural Committee Farmland Section Chief)
▽Civil Engineering Management Section Chief Kaneko Raiga (Resident Affairs Division Chief, Citizen Life Division) ▽Housing Management Section Chief Osawa Akari (Newly Hired)
[Water & Sewage Division]
▽Counselor Water & Sewage Division and Counselor Planning & Environment Division Reiko Mori (Counselor General Affairs Division)
◎Board of Education
[General Education Division]
▽ Hiromi Nakagawa, Counselor of the General Education Division and Director of the Gymnasium (Agricultural Policy Division and Secretary-General Agricultural Committee)
▽Chief of the Citizens' Education Section and Chief of Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Yuki Kameyama (Chief of the Citizens' Education Section)
▽ Sports Section Chief Noriyuki Higuchi relieved of his duties as Section Chief Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
▽High School Education Section Chief, Masahiro Matsuda (Tax Division Accommodation Tax Section Chief)
▽ Chief of High School Education Section Tomoki Arakawa (Chief of High School Education Section)
[Children's Future Division]
▽Toru Saito, Chief of the Children's Future Section
▽Children's Future Section and Yoji Centre Administrative Section Chief, Eri Suzuki (Commerce and Tourism Division Chief, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)
[Yoji Centre]
▽ Childcare worker Mao Yamazaki (new hire)
◎ Agricultural Committee
▽Agricultural Land Section Chief Naoto Onuki (Chief of Housing Management Municipal Infrastructure Division)
◎Secondment (3 years)
▽Shiribeshi Regional Association Nursing Care Support Section Chief Ayano Tanii (Children's Future Section Chief)
▽General Affairs Section Chief Wang Yongchun (Health & Welfare Division, Insurance and Medical Care Section)
◎ End of secondment
▽ Susumu Mikami, Counselor Commerce and Tourism Division Division (returning to All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.)
■Retirement
▽Yuki Miyasaka, General Affairs Division
▽Takayoshi Shimazaki, Chief of the Regional Cooperation Section and Chief of the High School Education Section Planning & Environment Division
▽Tomoya Yoshida, Manager of the Management Planning & Environment Division
▽Shoma Hasebe, Chief of the Environmental Eco-Model City Promotion Section Planning & Environment Division and Environment Division
▽ Tanaka Tomoaki, General Affairs Division Division, Shiribeshi Regional Association Dispatch Staff
▽ Yoji Centre Nursery Teacher Chiyu Okita
▽ Yoji Centre Nursery Teacher Suzuka Tada
▽ Resident Affairs Division
Personnel changes of faculty and staff
◎Transfer staff
* ( ) indicates previous post
[Niseko Elementary School]
▽Teacher Kyohei Takagishi (Rankoshi Town Rankoshi Elementary School)
▽Teacher Hidetoshi Kurashige (Rankoshi Town Rankoshi Elementary School)
▽Teacher Atsushi Suginai (Kimobetsu Town Kimobetsu Elementary School)
▽Teacher Takahiko Nakamura (Kutchan Town Nishi Elementary School, Kabayama Branch)
▽Nutrition teacher: Miku Omoto (Iwanai Town Iwanai Nishi Elementary School)
▽Nutrition teacher Maito Yoshikawa (temporary)
[Kondo Elementary School]
▽Principal: Rika Yamamoto (Akaigawa Village Miyako Elementary School)
▽Administrative staff: Maki Obuchi (new hire)
[Niseko Junior High School]
▽Principal Kazuaki Noguchi (Niseko Town Niseko Junior High School)
▽ Vice-Principal Masashi Moriyama (Makkari Village Makkari Junior High School)
▽ Head teacher: Chikako Shoji (Niseko Town Niseko Junior High School)
▽ Teacher: Saito Daiten (Yoichi Town Asahi Junior High School)
▽ Teacher: Ryo Fukui (Otaru City Nagahashi Junior High School)
▽ Teacher Tomoyuki Takeda (new hire)
▽ School nurse Ayaka Watanabe (Iwanai Town Iwanai Nishi Elementary School)
▽Administrative staff member: Shun Terashima (Suttsu Town Suttsu Junior High School)
[Niseko High School]
▽ Vice Principal Hiroshi Takai (Rumoi Education Bureau)
▽ Teacher: Yuki Yanase (new hire)
▽Teacher: Tsuneyuki Kato (Hakodate Municipal High School)
◎ Transferred staff
* ( ) indicates new post
[Niseko Elementary School]
▽ Teacher Yuka Kanamaru (Otaru Municipal Inaho Elementary School)
▽ Teacher Shun Oyamauchi (retired)
▽Assistant Professor Azuma Masanobu (term expired)
▽ Nutrition teacher: Shiori Mori (Iwamizawa City Shimon Elementary School)
[Kondo Elementary School]
▽Principal Junichi Shibuya (retired)
▽ Teacher: Tetsuko Iwasa (Makkari Village Makkari Elementary School)
▽Administrative staff member Shun Suzuki (term expired)
[Niseko Junior High School]
▽Principal Jun Sasaki (Kutchan Town Kutchan Junior High School)
▽ Teacher Mutsumi Omi (Kutchan Town Kutchan Junior High School)
▽Teacher Ken Yanagihara (Kyogoku Town Kyogoku Junior High School)
▽ Teacher: Riko Hoshino (term expired)
▽ School nurse Shizu Itashiki (Rusutsu Village Rusutsu Elementary School)
▽Administrative staff member: Rika Tsunamoto (Yoichi Town Higashi Junior High School)
[Niseko High School]
▽ Vice Principal Shinhama Korehiko (Nakashibetsu High School, Hokkaido)
▽ Teacher Fumiko Yamada (retired)
pension news
Exemption and deferral applications must be made every year.
The national pension insurance premium for fiscal year 2025 is 17,510 yen per month.
The National Pension has a system that exempts or defers the payment of premiums when income is low or when it is financially difficult to pay premiums due to unemployment, etc. When using these systems, in principle, applications must be made every year, except for those who have already received a full exemption or payment postponement and wish to continue applying.
Exemption applications can be made going back up to the past two years (two years and one month) (the same applies to the student payment exemption).
Please note that if you delay your application, you may not be able to receive your disability pension in the event of an emergency, or you may not be able to receive special exemptions such as unemployment benefits.
For more information, please contact the Pension Dial.
■問合せ／ねんきんダイヤル TEL 0570-05-1165
町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Niseko Town Official LINE Account
We will send you event information two or three times a month.
In the event of a disaster, we will provide information on the disaster situation.
Add "Niseko Town" as a friend using the QR code or the search box on the home page with "@nisekochou".
■問合せ／企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL 0136-44-2121
hello mayor
Wishes for the adults of the future
Graduation and entrance ceremonies for elementary, junior high and high schools in the town were held at each school, making use of their respective traditions and characteristics, with the attendance of all parents. Graduation and entrance ceremonies have different atmospheres and convey different emotions, but if you watch closely, you can see the tension and excitement of the children from their gestures and expressions.
I believe that the key to creating a society where we respect and help each other is the teachings of "mutual aid" left by the literary master Takeo Arishima in Niseko. A society in which basic human rights and human dignity are ignored and slander is rampant is expanding. I hope that the children who leave the beautiful scenery and rich natural environment of Niseko Town will become "adults who are kind to people and nature" who are filled with tolerance and compassion.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
Nice to meet you. I look forward to meeting you.
Staff
Disaster Prevention Specialist, General Affairs Division
Hirohiro Yuya (from Ishikawa Prefecture)
I will continue to work hard to create peacetime support that will be useful in times of emergency. I am an old rookie who enjoys working up a sweat with Aikido, rehydrating with Hannya-yu, and calming my mind with calligraphy.
税務課税務係
Sumika Iwata (from Niki Town)
There is still a lot I don't know about Niseko Town, but I want to learn more and more. I will do my best to be of service to the townspeople.
Health & Welfare Division Health and Welfare Division
Aio Nagafune (from Hidaka Town)
I am very happy to be a staff member. Thanks to the kind guidance from everyone in my department, I am enjoying my days! I will do my best to be of help to you as soon as possible!
Health & Welfare Division Insurance and Medical Affairs Section and Information Management Office
情報管理係
Kota Oguro (from Hokuto City)
I majored in IT at university and learned about programming and networks.
In Niseko Town, I will strive to contribute to the local community by utilizing my expertise in IT technology.
Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
Hoshin Katsuki (from Toyoura Town)
I'm originally from Toyoura Town, but I went to a university in the Kanto region until last year, and have now returned to Hokkaido for the first time in four years. I will work hard every day to help the townspeople quickly remember my face and name.
Municipal Infrastructure Division Housing Management Section
Akari Osawa (from Eniwa City)
I have been put in charge of housing managed by Niseko Town. Although I am unfamiliar with this, I will do my best to contribute to the creation of a livable town.
Early Yoji Centre Childcare Officer
Mao Yamazaki (from Yoichi Town)
I am looking forward to experiencing the changing seasons of Niseko. I will use my experience in childcare to create a safe and secure environment for the children.
Temporary staff
Commerce and Tourism Division Counselor
Toshiki Ichihara (from Iwamizawa City)
(Seconded from JTB Corporation)
I am honored to work in the world-renowned Niseko Town. I feel a sense of responsibility in working at the town office, but I will do my best to combine the experience I have cultivated and contribute to the development of the town.
Planning & Environment Division
Fumika Sato (from Sapporo)
(Dispatched from Hokkaido)
This is my first time living in Niseko Town, so everything is new to me. I will do my best to contribute to the development of Niseko Town while learning a lot about the town.
Regional Ocean Cooperation Vol.
Children's Future Division
Kaito Kida (from Sapporo)
I am happy to be able to move to my favorite town, which I have visited often since I was a child. I would like to work on "town development" together with the energetic children of Niseko Town.
My hobby is outdoor activities, Niseko Town Niseko Town discovering its charm!
Town Calendar 5MAY
Top left box article
May is the deadline for the first period of property tax
May is the deadline for light vehicle tax
The deadline for payment is the 26th (Monday)
If you use bank transfer, please check your balance.
固定資産税・軽自動車税の問合せ／税務課 TEL 0136-44-2121
Emergency and sudden illness response at night and on holidays
倶倶知安厚生病院 電話0136-22-1141
Niseko Town Official SNS
7th (Wednesday)
8th (Thu)
●Cancer Association Health Checkup/Town: 5:30~
● Play Club (reservation required) / A: 15:00~
Open at night
9th (Friday)
●Cancer Association Health Checkup/Town: 5:30~
●Administrative Promotion Committee Meeting/Town: 19:00~
10th (Sat)
11th (Sun)
12th (Monday)
●After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
13th (Tuesday)
●Ohisama Nico Nico Consultation / Kindergarten: 10:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
14th (Wed)
●Dental checkup/fluoridation/Town: 14:00~
15th (Thursday)
● Play Club (reservation required) / A: 15:00~
●Park golf course opening/Living information see p18
Open at night
16th (Friday)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
17th (Sat)
18th (Sun)
19th (Monday)
●After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
●Oban desu Mayor's Office / Role: 17:00-19:00
Playbook closed day
20th (Tuesday)
● Free legal consultation with a lawyer / Town: From 13:00 (Reservation required by noon the previous day)
Central warehouse group closed days
21st (Wed)
●Radio Niseko Interruption Broadcast/Role: 10:50~
●Dental checkup/fluoridation/Town: 14:00~
22nd (Thursday)
● Play Club (reservation required) / A: 15:00~
Open at night
23rd (Friday)
●Echinococcus extermination measures/town: 9:00~
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
●Cartoon Workshop/Niseko High School World Village: 15:30~
24th (Sat)
●Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00~
25th (Sun)
●Niseko Morning Market/Maeda Shoten: 8:00~
● Sports Park Opening Sports Tournament / Late: 9:00 ~ See information on daily life on p18
26th (Monday)
●After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
27th (Tuesday)
●Health check-up for 18-month-old and 3-year-old children/Town: 12:45~
Central warehouse group closed days
28th (Wed)
● Emergency radio automatic start training / Neighborhood: 11:00~ See Living Information, p. 13
● 4th Niseko Town Extraordinary Session (scheduled) / Role: 10:00 ~
29th (Thursday)
●Mama Cafe/Town: 10:00~
●Magic Carpet/A: 15:00~
Open at night
30th (Fri)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
31st (Sat)
●Dragon Boat Festival Culture Lecture (application required) / Town: 14:00-16:00
June 1st (Sunday)
2nd (Monday)
●After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
3rd (Tue)
Infant health check/town: 12:45~
Central warehouse group closed days
4th (Wednesday)
5th (Thu)
●Parent Seminar/Town: 10:00~
● Play Club (reservation required) / A: 15:00~
Open at night
6th (Friday)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
7th (Sat)
● Concert for the constellation anniversary / Yes: 14:00~ See page 19 of the information for daily life
May is the deadline for the first period of property tax
May is the deadline for light vehicle tax
The deadline for payment is the 26th (Monday)
If you use bank transfer, please check your balance.
固定資産税・軽自動車税の問合せ／税務課 TEL 0136-44-2121
Emergency and sudden illness response at night and on holidays
倶倶知安厚生病院 電話0136-22-1141
Niseko Town Official SNS
7th (Wednesday)
8th (Thu)
●Cancer Association Health Checkup/Town: 5:30~
● Play Club (reservation required) / A: 15:00~
Open at night
9th (Friday)
●Cancer Association Health Checkup/Town: 5:30~
●Administrative Promotion Committee Meeting/Town: 19:00~
10th (Sat)
11th (Sun)
12th (Monday)
●After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
13th (Tuesday)
●Ohisama Nico Nico Consultation / Kindergarten: 10:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
14th (Wed)
●Dental checkup/fluoridation/Town: 14:00~
15th (Thursday)
● Play Club (reservation required) / A: 15:00~
●Park golf course opening/Living information see p18
Open at night
16th (Friday)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
17th (Sat)
18th (Sun)
19th (Monday)
●After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
●Oban desu Mayor's Office / Role: 17:00-19:00
Playbook closed day
20th (Tuesday)
● Free legal consultation with a lawyer / Town: From 13:00 (Reservation required by noon the previous day)
Central warehouse group closed days
21st (Wed)
●Radio Niseko Interruption Broadcast/Role: 10:50~
●Dental checkup/fluoridation/Town: 14:00~
22nd (Thursday)
● Play Club (reservation required) / A: 15:00~
Open at night
23rd (Friday)
●Echinococcus extermination measures/town: 9:00~
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
●Cartoon Workshop/Niseko High School World Village: 15:30~
24th (Sat)
●Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00~
25th (Sun)
●Niseko Morning Market/Maeda Shoten: 8:00~
● Sports Park Opening Sports Tournament / Late: 9:00 ~ See information on daily life on p18
26th (Monday)
●After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
27th (Tuesday)
●Health check-up for 18-month-old and 3-year-old children/Town: 12:45~
Central warehouse group closed days
28th (Wed)
● Emergency radio automatic start training / Neighborhood: 11:00~ See Living Information, p. 13
● 4th Niseko Town Extraordinary Session (scheduled) / Role: 10:00 ~
29th (Thursday)
●Mama Cafe/Town: 10:00~
●Magic Carpet/A: 15:00~
Open at night
30th (Fri)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
31st (Sat)
●Dragon Boat Festival Culture Lecture (application required) / Town: 14:00-16:00
June 1st (Sunday)
2nd (Monday)
●After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
3rd (Tue)
Infant health check/town: 12:45~
Central warehouse group closed days
4th (Wednesday)
5th (Thu)
●Parent Seminar/Town: 10:00~
● Play Club (reservation required) / A: 15:00~
Open at night
6th (Friday)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
7th (Sat)
● Concert for the constellation anniversary / Yes: 14:00~ See page 19 of the information for daily life
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.niseko.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。
Mt. Yotei in winter (Tomikawa, Niseko Town) Photographer: Mori-chan
Presents from the day care center staff to Yoji Centre Photo by Public Relations Section
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.niseko.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。
Mt. Yotei in winter (Tomikawa, Niseko Town) Photographer: Mori-chan
Presents from the day care center staff to Yoji Centre Photo by Public Relations Section
Food and Nutrition Vol.32
The importance of eating breakfast
Do you eat a good breakfast every day?
Some people don't eat breakfast in the morning because they're busy and don't have time, they don't have an appetite, or they're on a diet. In Niseko Town, it has been reported that 7.6% of men and 5.3% of women skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast can have a variety of effects on the body, including "not being able to concentrate," "being irritable," and "being prone to constipation." In order to be active in the morning, it's important to make sure you eat breakfast every day.
[Nutrition guidance at Yoji Centre]
In order to let children know the importance of breakfast, we held a seminar on the nutritional status of children in the middle and senior years Yoji Centre.
I also spoke at the "Infant Nutrition Class" held monthly with the aim of improving morale. When I told the children that there are many benefits to eating breakfast, such as "being able to play energetically," "not getting irritated," and "being able to listen to the teacher properly," I heard a variety of responses from the children, such as "I eat breakfast every day," and "I had rice balls today." However, some children answered, "I don't eat in the morning because I want to sleep," so I also talked about the importance of going to bed early and getting up early. I promised the children to tell their families to eat something, even if it's just a banana or yogurt, before coming to Yoji Centre, and to try to go to bed early and get up early.
[Food Education Month]
Every June is Food Education Month. This year too, we will be displaying posters at the Community Center and Asobook about the importance of eating breakfast, so please take a look.
■Inquiries: Health & Welfare Division Health Promotion Section
TEL 0136-44-2121 FAX 0136-44-3500
MAIL：kenko@town.niseko.lg.jp
Do you eat a good breakfast every day?
Some people don't eat breakfast in the morning because they're busy and don't have time, they don't have an appetite, or they're on a diet. In Niseko Town, it has been reported that 7.6% of men and 5.3% of women skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast can have a variety of effects on the body, including "not being able to concentrate," "being irritable," and "being prone to constipation." In order to be active in the morning, it's important to make sure you eat breakfast every day.
[Nutrition guidance at Yoji Centre]
In order to let children know the importance of breakfast, we held a seminar on the nutritional status of children in the middle and senior years Yoji Centre.
I also spoke at the "Infant Nutrition Class" held monthly with the aim of improving morale. When I told the children that there are many benefits to eating breakfast, such as "being able to play energetically," "not getting irritated," and "being able to listen to the teacher properly," I heard a variety of responses from the children, such as "I eat breakfast every day," and "I had rice balls today." However, some children answered, "I don't eat in the morning because I want to sleep," so I also talked about the importance of going to bed early and getting up early. I promised the children to tell their families to eat something, even if it's just a banana or yogurt, before coming to Yoji Centre, and to try to go to bed early and get up early.
[Food Education Month]
Every June is Food Education Month. This year too, we will be displaying posters at the Community Center and Asobook about the importance of eating breakfast, so please take a look.
■Inquiries: Health & Welfare Division Health Promotion Section
TEL 0136-44-2121 FAX 0136-44-3500
MAIL：kenko@town.niseko.lg.jp
DATA OF NISEKO TOWN
The situation of radiation dose in the town
Measurement date: One month until April 15th
Maximum value 0.033μGy/h
Minimum value: 0.019μGy/h
Average value: 0.023μGy/h
The spatial radiation dose rate is
normal level
Movement of people (as of the end of March)
Population: 5,161
(-346 compared to the previous month)
Men: 2,624
(-188 compared to the previous month)
Women: 2,537
(-158 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,896
(-331 compared to the previous month)
Of these, 733 are foreigners.
Of these, 571 are foreign households
Measurement date: One month until April 15th
Maximum value 0.033μGy/h
Minimum value: 0.019μGy/h
Average value: 0.023μGy/h
The spatial radiation dose rate is
normal level
Movement of people (as of the end of March)
Population: 5,161
(-346 compared to the previous month)
Men: 2,624
(-188 compared to the previous month)
Women: 2,537
(-158 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,896
(-331 compared to the previous month)
Of these, 733 are foreigners.
Of these, 571 are foreign households
Editor's Note
A seasonal feature of May is the "May Sickness." I feel like I get all out of sorts every year around this time. Looking at recent events, I've found my own way of dealing with this May Sickness.
The other day, a friend invited me to go to an artist's live concert. This concert was in a new genre for me, so everything was fresh to me. From the singing and dancing to the venue's production, I was able to experience a different kind of excitement and unity from any concert I've ever been to, and I feel like my worldview has expanded.
Diving into a new environment or experience may make you feel anxious or nervous, but taking that first step will give you new stimulation, refresh your mind and body, and enrich your life.
I hope that in the coming season, I will consciously try new things and spend the time with a calm mind. (M)
The other day, a friend invited me to go to an artist's live concert. This concert was in a new genre for me, so everything was fresh to me. From the singing and dancing to the venue's production, I was able to experience a different kind of excitement and unity from any concert I've ever been to, and I feel like my worldview has expanded.
Diving into a new environment or experience may make you feel anxious or nervous, but taking that first step will give you new stimulation, refresh your mind and body, and enrich your life.
I hope that in the coming season, I will consciously try new things and spend the time with a calm mind. (M)
Inquiries
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500