Koho Niseko Newsletter September Issue [No. 761] Text Version
Special Feature: Landscape Ordinance procedures will change from October!
Niseko Town is seeing an increase in large-scale developments and complex architecture that has never been seen before.
In order to respond to this development, the town established goals, policies, and standards for landscape formation in April 2024, and formulated architectural guidelines that summarize points to consider.
The revised Landscape Ordinance will finally come into effect in October.
This month, we will be announcing the main changes to Landscape Ordinance.
問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-56-8846
Landscape Ordinance: Rules to protect the town's landscape
Landscape Ordinance applies to the entire town and requires businesses planning to develop land or build buildings above a certain size to hold prior consultations with the town and briefing sessions for residents living near the proposed construction site. What makes this ordinance unique is that it does not impose numerical restrictions, but instead places emphasis on prior consultations with the town and dialogue with local residents.
It came into effect in October 2004, and this is the seventh revision.
Subject to prior consultation under Landscape Ordinance
Niseko Annupuri and Mount Moiwa foothills area: Change of plot characteristics for land over 3,000 square meters
・All areas of Niseko Town other than those mentioned above: Changes to the plot characteristics of land of 5,000 square meters or more
・Construction of buildings and structures over 10m in height
・Construction of buildings and structures with a total floor area of more than 1,000 square meters (including those with a combined total exceeding this amount)
Major revisions to Landscape Ordinance to date
2008 (Heisei 20)
・Changes to the subject of consultations to ensure consistency with road landscape plans, etc.
2009
・In line with the introduction of quasi-urban planning and the designation of specific use restricted areas and scenic districts, changes were made to the subjects of consultation in scenic districts.
2018
・Changed the hearing body from the Environmental Council to the Urban Planning Council
Revised twice in 2020
- Added designers and builders to the list of people whose names are to be made public as part of the penal provisions.
・Wind power generation facilities and solar power generation facilities have been added to the scope of consultations.
・Regarding the treatment of the same business operator, the criteria for judging a group of development projects will be established to prevent evasion of consultations.
・Additional materials will be made public in conjunction with the briefing session.
-Added a provision that projects that have not been started for a certain period of time after the town's consent will be subject to renegotiation.
2021 (Reiwa 3)
- Added a provision requiring businesses to make efforts to disclose business plans from the concept stage.
Quasi-city plan
The quasi-urban plan designates parts of Niseko, Soga, and Higashiyama, areas where development is active, as quasi-urban planning areas, and sets out rules regarding buildings and land use within the areas in order to preserve the natural environment and landscape and ensure orderly land use.
In quasi-urban planning areas, specific numerical values are set for the setback distance from neighboring land, building height, color, etc. The area is also designated as a specific use restriction area, and it is forbidden to build buildings or structures that may disrupt a good environment, such as industrial waste treatment facilities.
This rule was introduced in March 2009 and applies to everyone living in this area.
Building guidelines
The building guidelines compile the town's urban development policies and various considerations for planning and designing all homes and buildings constructed within the town, regardless of size or purpose.
Based on the landscape goal of "protecting and nurturing the beautiful and majestic scenery of Niseko and creating a landscape through mutual cooperation," the town has set out common matters for the entire town and also determined matters to be considered for each district.
In addition, new considerations regarding snow disposal have been established, and water resources and environmental conservation have also been included.
Of these, considerations regarding landscape and snow disposal have been included in the review criteria for Landscape Ordinance since April, ahead of its implementation in October 2025.
Hometown Viewpoint (designated by Landscape Ordinance)
Rules within quasi-urban planning areas
Building height must be no more than 15 metres
On a sloping roof
The exterior is a subdued color
The site is over 330 square meters
Set back at least 5 meters from prefectural and town roads Set back at least 3 meters from adjacent properties
Background to the revision of Landscape Ordinance
Increase in large-scale land transactions
The number of land transactions in towns of 10,000 square meters or more, which are subject to notification under the National Land Use Planning Act, is shown on the left. In addition to asset ownership, many of these transactions are aimed at developing resorts such as hotels.
Multiple public information sessions held
The number of consultations based on Landscape Ordinance has remained at around 15 per year, but since around 2016, multiple public information sessions have been held for a single project.
In particular, from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2022, there were cases where businesses and residents were unable to reach an agreement even after holding four or five public information sessions on a single project, and the town sought opinions from the Urban Planning Council.
The reason for this is that, because the briefing sessions are held after the development plan has already been decided, it is difficult for the developer to change the plan no matter how many requests residents make at the sessions, or even if the developer makes changes in response to residents' requests, it is difficult for the changes to be communicated to the residents.In addition, it is difficult to judge whether the developer's response to residents' requests, such as tree planting, consideration for views, and snow removal, is appropriate, and opinions and advice from a professional perspective are now being sought.
● Illegal acts occurring below the scope of the Landscape Ordinance consultation
In 2024, a resident reported that part of a building under construction in the town was located on a town road. The town then coordinated with the construction company to remove the building on the road and restore the area.
The companies and parties involved in this case are also engaged in forest cutting in the surrounding area, and the town has requested that they submit a report of the incident, including a plan to restore the forest to its original state, and is providing guidance on reforestation.
The project in question involved land development of less than 5,000 square meters, a building of less than 10 meters in height, and a total floor area of less than 1,000 square meters, and was therefore not subject to discussion under Landscape Ordinance.
This is not just a case in point; there are multiple development projects in other areas that are being carried out below the level of consultation so that they do not have to go through the procedures for Landscape Ordinance. We are now in a situation where we need to respond to such developments.
Large-scale land acquisitions by fiscal year (land transactions of 10,000 square meters or more under the National Land Law)
■ Foreign currency included ■ Area
Source: Niseko Town Municipal Infrastructure Division
Content of consultations based on Landscape Ordinance and the number of public information sessions
Land, Buildings, Structures, Residents' Information Session
Land development Houses and villas (individual gatherings) Hotels and condominiums Factories, offices, warehouses, restaurants, etc. Steel towers, lifts, etc. Total Projects subject to information sessions Number of information sessions
*The fiscal year is divided by the date of receipt of the agreement. If the plan is cancelled or scaled down after the briefing session, the fiscal year is divided by the date of the briefing session.
Source: Niseko Town Municipal Infrastructure Division
Main changes from October
● Holding a preliminary opinion exchange meeting at the basic concept stage
Once the location and use of the proposed development project has been decided, the developer will be required to hold a discussion with relevant residents (the project manager must attend). The developer will decide on land development and the size of the building through dialogue with residents.
● Use of construction guideline checklists
When business operators submit a preliminary landscape survey report, they are also required to submit a checklist of considerations regarding landscape and snow disposal as stipulated in the Building Guidelines. Discussions will be held at the expert committee and public information session based on this checklist.
● Establishment of a specialist committee within the City Planning Council
Once the business operator has submitted the preliminary landscape survey report and checklist, the town will hold a specialist committee meeting established within the Urban Planning Council to seek opinions and advice from experts regarding the content of the opinion exchange and business plan submitted by the business operator. The specialist committee will be made up of five experts in landscape, urban planning, architecture, and forestry, and will meet approximately six times a year.
● Support for the conclusion of landscape agreements
Even if the development is not subject to consultation under Landscape Ordinance, if the residents of a district have concluded an agreement (landscape agreement) regarding landscape creation, such as standards for the size and form of land and buildings, the business operator must abide by that agreement.
The town will provide support for the conclusion of a landscape agreement.
Businesses, concerned residents, etc. * Niseko Town Special Committee
Basic concept
Prior consultation
(Notification 10 days in advance) Pre-event opinion exchange meeting (attended by project manager) added
Acceptance
Report on the results of the preliminary opinion exchange meeting Resident opinion [generally open to the public (Town)] (within 14 days of the exchange meeting) Addition [Submission/Explanation] Urban Planning Council Specialist Subcommittee (held when necessary) Addition [Opinion] Opinion for preliminary consultation [generally open to the public (Town)]
basic design
Preliminary Landscape Survey Report [Publicly Open (Town)]
・Added checklist
Changes and responses to opinions from the expert committee [Report] Understand changes [Written communication] Understand changes
If a public information session is held again, the meeting will be repeated.
(Notification 10 days in advance) Public information session (attended by project manager) Materials will be made public (for 14 days after the information session)
Changes and responses to opinions expressed at the residents' information session, etc. ← Resident opinion letter (within 14 days after the information session)
→Reply received
↓
Report on the results of the residents' briefing session etc. [Public in principle (Town)]
→ Understand the changes
・Judgment on holding a public information session again → Understanding the changes and decision results
・Added advice on deciding whether to hold a subcommittee meeting or whether to re-hold a subcommittee meeting
↓
Submission of consultation document → Agreed/disagreed decision
Expert Committee Addition of advice on consent/disagreement
Acceptance ← Notification of consent or disagreement within 14 days (after the meeting if a subcommittee meeting is held)
Various applications, permits, etc.
Business commencement notification → acceptance
Pre-consultation flow chart [Additional items due to ordinance amendments effective from October 2025 onwards]
*Relevant residents: Owners and occupants of land and buildings adjacent to the proposed project site, residents of the neighborhood association to which the proposed project site belongs, residents of neighborhood associations adjacent to the neighborhood association of the proposed project site who are recognized by the mayor as having concerns about the impact of the project, and residents of areas with which landscape agreements and community agreements have been concluded.
Comments from stakeholders
Masayuki Makino
(Chairman of the Urban Planning Council)
The Urban Planning Council was established as an organization to convey opinions to the town when the town requests its opinion on applications within quasi-urban planning areas or development projects that are subject to discussion under Landscape Ordinance. Previously, the town asked the council for its opinion on a project for which multiple public meetings had been held, but I felt that it was an issue that the town had no choice but to "agree" as long as the developer was following the rules, no matter how much contention there was at the meetings.
I think it's a great idea that this revision will make the architectural guidelines the screening standard and require developers to exchange opinions at the basic concept stage. Also, listening to the discussions at the residents' information sessions, there were many times when I wanted to hear the opinions of experts, so I have high hopes for the expert committee.
On the other hand, while the project manager is now required to attend opinion exchange meetings and public information sessions, this alone is not enough. There is a risk that the development project will be transferred to a different company, or if the development is for investment purposes, the contents may not be passed on to those who purchase the property after development. Another issue is how to ensure cleanup, such as restoring the property to its original state if the development is stalled.
Many people, including foreigners, will continue to come to Niseko Town. Even as that happens, I hope that the town will continue to be one where local communities such as neighborhood associations function and survive.
Masaki Tagawa
(Professor, Department of Regional Creation, Faculty of International Studies, Tokai University, Member of the Special Committee) Photo: Provided by
After working at architectural design firms in Japan and the United States, he joined Hokkaido Tokai University in Asahikawa in 2000. He currently conducts research and education at Tokai University's Sapporo campus. He received his PhD for comparative research on Japanese and American environmental reviews (a system for assessing the impact of development plans and construction on the environment and landscape), and his research focuses on architectural design and landscape planning. He also specializes in children's environmental studies.
I spoke about environmental reviews of architecture at the Niseko Landscape Study Group, which led me to become involved in the architectural guidelines formulation committee.
Any development that does not gain the support of the local community will not produce good results for tourists, stakeholders, or the local community.Landscape review is a mechanism that leads to harmonious planning by sharing information with the local community as early as possible in the development plan and by making the accumulated case studies public.
The expert committee hopes to help business owners and designers create systems that gain the sympathy and acceptance of the local community and contribute positively to the landscape. We want to help building owners and businesses understand that contributing to the local environment will bring long-term benefits.
I graduated from Kutchan Town Hirafu Elementary School and Kutchan Junior High School. When I was in elementary and junior high school, I saw cute Dolly Varden trout swimming in the nearby stream. Like Rachel Carson's "The Sense of Wonder," I hope that Niseko will be an environment where the beauty and blessings of nature celebrate the lives of many living creatures.
Masae Lefko
(Representative of the Niseko Landscape Research Group)
The Niseko Landscape Study Group participates in meetings as a committee member for architectural guidelines, submits opinions to the town hall on issues related to development, etc. Last year and this year, they held workshops to learn about Landscape Ordinance and how to create forums for discussion.
When I first read Landscape Ordinance, it didn't have any numerical values and was very difficult to understand. Recently, I feel like I'm finally beginning to understand the kind of society Niseko Town is trying to achieve with this ordinance. While landscape conservation is important, I've come to believe that building relationships through dialogue that are welcoming and acceptable to both residents and businesses is also important. While this may be impossible in a densely populated city, it may be possible in a small municipality like Niseko Town.
Landscape Ordinance was created about 20 years ago to enable those involved to "mutually cooperate" and "pass on to future generations" the landscapes that "are born from activities in harmony with nature," as stated in the preamble. I believe that this latest revision is also intended to help our generation pass on this to future generations.
This amendment means that a forum for discussion will be held before planning begins.
I think we residents should continue to communicate the good points and charms of Niseko Town to developers. If the charms of Niseko Town residents feel are conveyed to developers, I think the development content will also be better.
Reading the preamble to Landscape Ordinance while watching a video of Niseko Town (July 2025)
Walking around the town with children and creating a landscape map (September 2024)
It has been 21 years since Landscape Ordinance came into effect.
As time goes by, the mindset of business owners has changed, and the diversity of residents and immigrants has increased. Furthermore, the Niseko area is now attracting a lot of domestic and international capital, and for better or worse, it is attracting attention from all over the country.
In addition to the existing public information sessions, this revision newly requires pre-exchange meetings, expanding the opportunities for dialogue between businesses and residents. Dialogue with businesses also requires our willingness to listen. We must listen carefully to what the other party has to say and convey our own thoughts. This is a time-consuming and labor-intensive task, but the accumulation of such efforts will strengthen "resident autonomy" and contribute to the charm of Niseko Town.
In order to respond to this development, the town established goals, policies, and standards for landscape formation in April 2024, and formulated architectural guidelines that summarize points to consider.
The revised Landscape Ordinance will finally come into effect in October.
This month, we will be announcing the main changes to Landscape Ordinance.
問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-56-8846
Landscape Ordinance: Rules to protect the town's landscape
Landscape Ordinance applies to the entire town and requires businesses planning to develop land or build buildings above a certain size to hold prior consultations with the town and briefing sessions for residents living near the proposed construction site. What makes this ordinance unique is that it does not impose numerical restrictions, but instead places emphasis on prior consultations with the town and dialogue with local residents.
It came into effect in October 2004, and this is the seventh revision.
Subject to prior consultation under Landscape Ordinance
Niseko Annupuri and Mount Moiwa foothills area: Change of plot characteristics for land over 3,000 square meters
・All areas of Niseko Town other than those mentioned above: Changes to the plot characteristics of land of 5,000 square meters or more
・Construction of buildings and structures over 10m in height
・Construction of buildings and structures with a total floor area of more than 1,000 square meters (including those with a combined total exceeding this amount)
Major revisions to Landscape Ordinance to date
2008 (Heisei 20)
・Changes to the subject of consultations to ensure consistency with road landscape plans, etc.
2009
・In line with the introduction of quasi-urban planning and the designation of specific use restricted areas and scenic districts, changes were made to the subjects of consultation in scenic districts.
2018
・Changed the hearing body from the Environmental Council to the Urban Planning Council
Revised twice in 2020
- Added designers and builders to the list of people whose names are to be made public as part of the penal provisions.
・Wind power generation facilities and solar power generation facilities have been added to the scope of consultations.
・Regarding the treatment of the same business operator, the criteria for judging a group of development projects will be established to prevent evasion of consultations.
・Additional materials will be made public in conjunction with the briefing session.
-Added a provision that projects that have not been started for a certain period of time after the town's consent will be subject to renegotiation.
2021 (Reiwa 3)
- Added a provision requiring businesses to make efforts to disclose business plans from the concept stage.
Quasi-city plan
The quasi-urban plan designates parts of Niseko, Soga, and Higashiyama, areas where development is active, as quasi-urban planning areas, and sets out rules regarding buildings and land use within the areas in order to preserve the natural environment and landscape and ensure orderly land use.
In quasi-urban planning areas, specific numerical values are set for the setback distance from neighboring land, building height, color, etc. The area is also designated as a specific use restriction area, and it is forbidden to build buildings or structures that may disrupt a good environment, such as industrial waste treatment facilities.
This rule was introduced in March 2009 and applies to everyone living in this area.
Building guidelines
The building guidelines compile the town's urban development policies and various considerations for planning and designing all homes and buildings constructed within the town, regardless of size or purpose.
Based on the landscape goal of "protecting and nurturing the beautiful and majestic scenery of Niseko and creating a landscape through mutual cooperation," the town has set out common matters for the entire town and also determined matters to be considered for each district.
In addition, new considerations regarding snow disposal have been established, and water resources and environmental conservation have also been included.
Of these, considerations regarding landscape and snow disposal have been included in the review criteria for Landscape Ordinance since April, ahead of its implementation in October 2025.
Hometown Viewpoint (designated by Landscape Ordinance)
Rules within quasi-urban planning areas
Building height must be no more than 15 metres
On a sloping roof
The exterior is a subdued color
The site is over 330 square meters
Set back at least 5 meters from prefectural and town roads Set back at least 3 meters from adjacent properties
Background to the revision of Landscape Ordinance
Increase in large-scale land transactions
The number of land transactions in towns of 10,000 square meters or more, which are subject to notification under the National Land Use Planning Act, is shown on the left. In addition to asset ownership, many of these transactions are aimed at developing resorts such as hotels.
Multiple public information sessions held
The number of consultations based on Landscape Ordinance has remained at around 15 per year, but since around 2016, multiple public information sessions have been held for a single project.
In particular, from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2022, there were cases where businesses and residents were unable to reach an agreement even after holding four or five public information sessions on a single project, and the town sought opinions from the Urban Planning Council.
The reason for this is that, because the briefing sessions are held after the development plan has already been decided, it is difficult for the developer to change the plan no matter how many requests residents make at the sessions, or even if the developer makes changes in response to residents' requests, it is difficult for the changes to be communicated to the residents.In addition, it is difficult to judge whether the developer's response to residents' requests, such as tree planting, consideration for views, and snow removal, is appropriate, and opinions and advice from a professional perspective are now being sought.
● Illegal acts occurring below the scope of the Landscape Ordinance consultation
In 2024, a resident reported that part of a building under construction in the town was located on a town road. The town then coordinated with the construction company to remove the building on the road and restore the area.
The companies and parties involved in this case are also engaged in forest cutting in the surrounding area, and the town has requested that they submit a report of the incident, including a plan to restore the forest to its original state, and is providing guidance on reforestation.
The project in question involved land development of less than 5,000 square meters, a building of less than 10 meters in height, and a total floor area of less than 1,000 square meters, and was therefore not subject to discussion under Landscape Ordinance.
This is not just a case in point; there are multiple development projects in other areas that are being carried out below the level of consultation so that they do not have to go through the procedures for Landscape Ordinance. We are now in a situation where we need to respond to such developments.
Large-scale land acquisitions by fiscal year (land transactions of 10,000 square meters or more under the National Land Law)
■ Foreign currency included ■ Area
Source: Niseko Town Municipal Infrastructure Division
Content of consultations based on Landscape Ordinance and the number of public information sessions
Land, Buildings, Structures, Residents' Information Session
Land development Houses and villas (individual gatherings) Hotels and condominiums Factories, offices, warehouses, restaurants, etc. Steel towers, lifts, etc. Total Projects subject to information sessions Number of information sessions
*The fiscal year is divided by the date of receipt of the agreement. If the plan is cancelled or scaled down after the briefing session, the fiscal year is divided by the date of the briefing session.
Source: Niseko Town Municipal Infrastructure Division
Main changes from October
● Holding a preliminary opinion exchange meeting at the basic concept stage
Once the location and use of the proposed development project has been decided, the developer will be required to hold a discussion with relevant residents (the project manager must attend). The developer will decide on land development and the size of the building through dialogue with residents.
● Use of construction guideline checklists
When business operators submit a preliminary landscape survey report, they are also required to submit a checklist of considerations regarding landscape and snow disposal as stipulated in the Building Guidelines. Discussions will be held at the expert committee and public information session based on this checklist.
● Establishment of a specialist committee within the City Planning Council
Once the business operator has submitted the preliminary landscape survey report and checklist, the town will hold a specialist committee meeting established within the Urban Planning Council to seek opinions and advice from experts regarding the content of the opinion exchange and business plan submitted by the business operator. The specialist committee will be made up of five experts in landscape, urban planning, architecture, and forestry, and will meet approximately six times a year.
● Support for the conclusion of landscape agreements
Even if the development is not subject to consultation under Landscape Ordinance, if the residents of a district have concluded an agreement (landscape agreement) regarding landscape creation, such as standards for the size and form of land and buildings, the business operator must abide by that agreement.
The town will provide support for the conclusion of a landscape agreement.
Businesses, concerned residents, etc. * Niseko Town Special Committee
Basic concept
Prior consultation
(Notification 10 days in advance) Pre-event opinion exchange meeting (attended by project manager) added
Acceptance
Report on the results of the preliminary opinion exchange meeting Resident opinion [generally open to the public (Town)] (within 14 days of the exchange meeting) Addition [Submission/Explanation] Urban Planning Council Specialist Subcommittee (held when necessary) Addition [Opinion] Opinion for preliminary consultation [generally open to the public (Town)]
basic design
Preliminary Landscape Survey Report [Publicly Open (Town)]
・Added checklist
Changes and responses to opinions from the expert committee [Report] Understand changes [Written communication] Understand changes
If a public information session is held again, the meeting will be repeated.
(Notification 10 days in advance) Public information session (attended by project manager) Materials will be made public (for 14 days after the information session)
Changes and responses to opinions expressed at the residents' information session, etc. ← Resident opinion letter (within 14 days after the information session)
→Reply received
↓
Report on the results of the residents' briefing session etc. [Public in principle (Town)]
→ Understand the changes
・Judgment on holding a public information session again → Understanding the changes and decision results
・Added advice on deciding whether to hold a subcommittee meeting or whether to re-hold a subcommittee meeting
↓
Submission of consultation document → Agreed/disagreed decision
Expert Committee Addition of advice on consent/disagreement
Acceptance ← Notification of consent or disagreement within 14 days (after the meeting if a subcommittee meeting is held)
Various applications, permits, etc.
Business commencement notification → acceptance
Pre-consultation flow chart [Additional items due to ordinance amendments effective from October 2025 onwards]
*Relevant residents: Owners and occupants of land and buildings adjacent to the proposed project site, residents of the neighborhood association to which the proposed project site belongs, residents of neighborhood associations adjacent to the neighborhood association of the proposed project site who are recognized by the mayor as having concerns about the impact of the project, and residents of areas with which landscape agreements and community agreements have been concluded.
Comments from stakeholders
Masayuki Makino
(Chairman of the Urban Planning Council)
The Urban Planning Council was established as an organization to convey opinions to the town when the town requests its opinion on applications within quasi-urban planning areas or development projects that are subject to discussion under Landscape Ordinance. Previously, the town asked the council for its opinion on a project for which multiple public meetings had been held, but I felt that it was an issue that the town had no choice but to "agree" as long as the developer was following the rules, no matter how much contention there was at the meetings.
I think it's a great idea that this revision will make the architectural guidelines the screening standard and require developers to exchange opinions at the basic concept stage. Also, listening to the discussions at the residents' information sessions, there were many times when I wanted to hear the opinions of experts, so I have high hopes for the expert committee.
On the other hand, while the project manager is now required to attend opinion exchange meetings and public information sessions, this alone is not enough. There is a risk that the development project will be transferred to a different company, or if the development is for investment purposes, the contents may not be passed on to those who purchase the property after development. Another issue is how to ensure cleanup, such as restoring the property to its original state if the development is stalled.
Many people, including foreigners, will continue to come to Niseko Town. Even as that happens, I hope that the town will continue to be one where local communities such as neighborhood associations function and survive.
Masaki Tagawa
(Professor, Department of Regional Creation, Faculty of International Studies, Tokai University, Member of the Special Committee) Photo: Provided by
After working at architectural design firms in Japan and the United States, he joined Hokkaido Tokai University in Asahikawa in 2000. He currently conducts research and education at Tokai University's Sapporo campus. He received his PhD for comparative research on Japanese and American environmental reviews (a system for assessing the impact of development plans and construction on the environment and landscape), and his research focuses on architectural design and landscape planning. He also specializes in children's environmental studies.
I spoke about environmental reviews of architecture at the Niseko Landscape Study Group, which led me to become involved in the architectural guidelines formulation committee.
Any development that does not gain the support of the local community will not produce good results for tourists, stakeholders, or the local community.Landscape review is a mechanism that leads to harmonious planning by sharing information with the local community as early as possible in the development plan and by making the accumulated case studies public.
The expert committee hopes to help business owners and designers create systems that gain the sympathy and acceptance of the local community and contribute positively to the landscape. We want to help building owners and businesses understand that contributing to the local environment will bring long-term benefits.
I graduated from Kutchan Town Hirafu Elementary School and Kutchan Junior High School. When I was in elementary and junior high school, I saw cute Dolly Varden trout swimming in the nearby stream. Like Rachel Carson's "The Sense of Wonder," I hope that Niseko will be an environment where the beauty and blessings of nature celebrate the lives of many living creatures.
Masae Lefko
(Representative of the Niseko Landscape Research Group)
The Niseko Landscape Study Group participates in meetings as a committee member for architectural guidelines, submits opinions to the town hall on issues related to development, etc. Last year and this year, they held workshops to learn about Landscape Ordinance and how to create forums for discussion.
When I first read Landscape Ordinance, it didn't have any numerical values and was very difficult to understand. Recently, I feel like I'm finally beginning to understand the kind of society Niseko Town is trying to achieve with this ordinance. While landscape conservation is important, I've come to believe that building relationships through dialogue that are welcoming and acceptable to both residents and businesses is also important. While this may be impossible in a densely populated city, it may be possible in a small municipality like Niseko Town.
Landscape Ordinance was created about 20 years ago to enable those involved to "mutually cooperate" and "pass on to future generations" the landscapes that "are born from activities in harmony with nature," as stated in the preamble. I believe that this latest revision is also intended to help our generation pass on this to future generations.
This amendment means that a forum for discussion will be held before planning begins.
I think we residents should continue to communicate the good points and charms of Niseko Town to developers. If the charms of Niseko Town residents feel are conveyed to developers, I think the development content will also be better.
Reading the preamble to Landscape Ordinance while watching a video of Niseko Town (July 2025)
Walking around the town with children and creating a landscape map (September 2024)
It has been 21 years since Landscape Ordinance came into effect.
As time goes by, the mindset of business owners has changed, and the diversity of residents and immigrants has increased. Furthermore, the Niseko area is now attracting a lot of domestic and international capital, and for better or worse, it is attracting attention from all over the country.
In addition to the existing public information sessions, this revision newly requires pre-exchange meetings, expanding the opportunities for dialogue between businesses and residents. Dialogue with businesses also requires our willingness to listen. We must listen carefully to what the other party has to say and convey our own thoughts. This is a time-consuming and labor-intensive task, but the accumulation of such efforts will strengthen "resident autonomy" and contribute to the charm of Niseko Town.
Town Development Information Room
Work correction budget that you want to know more
01 Protecting Niseko's natural environment
Subsidy for agricultural land use efficiency support project: 12.7 million yen
The town has been notified of its selection for the FY2025 Agricultural Land Use Efficiency Support Grant Project, which is being implemented with national funding, and will carry out the work as an indirect subsidy operator.
*What is the Agricultural Land Use Efficiency Support Project?
This system provides support for efforts aimed at improving the efficiency of agricultural land use and productivity. It supports the introduction of agricultural machinery and facilities necessary for core regional players to improve their management.
Financial resources
・Subsidy from the prefecture: 12.7 million yen
Thermal energy potential survey commission fee: 135 million yen
Experts will conduct surveys and investigations into the town's heat source potential to understand the feasibility of using thermal energy. Specific methods for utilizing heat within the town will then be considered.
Financial resources
・Government subsidy: 131.15 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 3.85 million yen
02 Let's learn together and connect to the future
Automatic allowance: 6.13 million yen
Due to the amendment of the Child Allowance Act in accordance with the Act amending the Child and Child-rearing Support Act, etc., a drastic expansion of child allowances has been decided. As a result, child allowances will be paid to new recipients and those whose allowance amounts have been revised.
Financial resources
・Subsidies from the national and prefectural governments: 5.11 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 1.02 million yen
03 Circulating Niseko's economy
Agricultural product added value improvement promotion project commission fee
5.6 million yen
In carrying out a branding project to increase the value of Niseko Town vegetables, which will start with the Niseko View Plaza Direct Sales Event, we will utilize a Regional Strength Creation Advisor, an external expert in regional strength creation, to clarify and increase the value of Niseko vegetables.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned): 5.6 million yen
Subsidy for agricultural product sales promotion measures
6.04 million yen
Led by the newly established "Niseko Town Industry Collaboration Promotion Council for Tourism Revitalization," the council will provide subsidies for projects that bring together primary industry (farmers) and tertiary industry (restaurants, vegetable shops, etc.) to solve the challenges facing agriculture and tourism, such as the aging of customers for agricultural products and the lower proportion of young tourists in summer compared to winter.
Financial resources
・Subsidy from the prefecture (planned) 3.02 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 3.02 million yen
Subsidy for projects to promote added value improvement of agricultural products
3.9 million yen
As part of a branding project to increase the value of Niseko Town vegetables, which began with the Niseko View Plaza Direct Sales Event, we will work to clarify and increase the value of Niseko vegetables by providing subsidies for the creation of products (brand marks and posters) that symbolize the value of Niseko vegetables and disseminate information.
Financial resources
・Subsidy from the prefecture (planned) 1.95 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 1.95 million yen
04 Improving safety and security in everyday life
Niseko Heights Day Service Center Equipment Renewal Project Subsidy 1.76 million yen
Niseko Heights, a special nursing home for the elderly run by Niseko Welfare Association, will be installing an automatic tablet dispenser to ensure proper medication management for residents. By introducing this device, it will be possible to read the two-dimensional code displayed on the label and confirm and record the information of users taking their medication, preventing medication errors and addressing staff shortages.
Public housing repair work
4.17 million yen
Between the end of last year and January, some of the metal roofing at Hondori A and Hondori B housing complexes shifted due to snow, so repairs will be carried out.
In addition, repairs will be carried out to address a water leak in one of the units in Nishitomi Housing Complex Building No. 4. This building also had a water leak repaired about five years ago, but this time the repairs will be carried out on the entire building, two units in total.
Financial resources
・ Niseko Town 's share: 4.17 million yen
Disaster recovery work commission fee for town roads, etc.
3.34 million yen
Following the heavy rains that occurred in April, we repaired areas damaged by town roads and other roads.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned): 3.34 million yen
Town Hall Parking Lot Improvement Project
14.41 million yen
The town center parking lot is usually overcrowded with cars, and there is a shortage of space during events.
As a result, the gateball court behind the community center is no longer used, so the site will be developed into a parking lot. Completion of the development is scheduled for the end of September 2025.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned): 10.09 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 4.32 million yen
Kiranoyu repair work: 2.14 million yen
At Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu, we will be repairing the ventilation fans in both the Japanese and Western-style bathrooms due to abnormal noises caused by deterioration over time.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned): 1.5 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 640,000 yen
Kiranoyu repair work: 2.16 million yen
The heating expansion tank at Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu was damaged due to aging around the end of March, and will be repaired before this year's snow season.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned) 1.51 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 650,000 yen
Health app for National Health Insurance subscribers
Kencom is now operational! ▼For details, please visit Niseko Town website
Niseko Town supports its residents in proactively promoting their health so that everyone can continue to live healthy lives in the areas they are familiar with. As part of this initiative, the town has launched a health app called "kencom" for National Health Insurance subscribers aged 19 and over.
kencom is a health support app that allows you to easily record your weight, number of steps, blood pressure, and other information, as well as check the results of specific health checkups (for people aged 40 to 74) on your smartphone, and earn "Niseko Town Health Points" by taking daily healthy actions.
Please use kencom and aim for a healthy life while having fun!
Eligible users
Niseko Town National Health Insurance subscribers aged 19 to 74
Key features of kencom
◆ Record and manage health data (weight, steps, blood pressure, sleep time)
◆ Viewing specific health checkup results (for people aged 40 to 74)
◆ View personalized health columns
◆ Notifications of town health events, etc.
◆Predicting future disease risks (Hisayama Health Forecast)
[Niseko Town Health Points]
Those who download kencom and complete identity verification can earn "Niseko Town Health Points" by engaging in daily healthy behaviors.
Niseko Town Health Points can be exchanged for Kira Point Deposit Vouchers (equivalent to 500 points) in increments of 500 points by applying within the app (Health & Welfare Division will send the voucher to your home from the month following the application). Daily accumulation will help you stay healthy and save money!
[Example of Niseko Town Health Points]
New registration & identity verification (first time only) 1,000 points
Weight record (once/day) 4pt
Blood pressure record (once/day) 4pt
Blood glucose record (once/day) 4pt
Action menu record (once/day) 3pt
Recording 4,000 or more steps (once per day) 2 points
Step count of 6,000 steps or more (once/day) 4 points
Specific health checkup results collaboration (once a year) * 1,000 points
Specific health checkup result "Physical measurement" A grade ※ 300 points
Specific health checkup result "blood pressure" A grade ※ 300 points
Specific health checkup result "lipid" A grade ※ 300 points
Specific health check result "Blood sugar" A grade ※ 300 points
Participate in a town-designated health event 100 points
(*The results of the specific health checkup are for people aged 40 to 74.)
Download kencom here
Activate your smartphone camera and scan the QR code (or search for "kencom" in the app store to go to the download page).
*Identity verification is required to collect Niseko Town Health Points.
Important: Please be sure to verify your identity.
After registering with your email address, select "Niseko Town Hokkaido" from the menu tab at the bottom right of the app home screen, then click "Identity Verification" and then "Next."
Insurance card information 1. Insurer number "010876" 2. Symbol "Ni (full-width katakana)" number "001234 (six half-width numbers)" 3. Enter your "Name (full-width katakana)" and "Date of birth" to complete identity verification.
We will be holding a kencom registration event!
Specialist staff will provide individual instructions on how to register and use the app.
Please bring a photo ID such as a driver's license to participate.
Location: Community Center
Date: Wednesday, November 26th
Reception hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Don't forget to take the specific health checkup (※)!
Specific health checkups are a good opportunity to check your health status. Niseko Town will be holding group health checkups on the following dates, so if you haven't had a checkup yet, please make a reservation.
Location: Patrol Mini-Dock (Town Residents Center)
Date: Wednesday, November 26th
Reception hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
◆We also offer individual health checkups (Niseko Clinic) and comprehensive medical checkups (Chian Kosei Hospital/Sapporo Health Checkup Center). Please contact us using the details below.
■ Specific health checkup reservations and inquiries
保健福祉課 保険医療係・健康づくり係 TEL 0136-56-8840
Cultural transmission
Continuing in Niseko Town
traditional events
"Niseko Karita Shrine Annual Festival"
Niseko Town holds a variety of events and festivals throughout the year. Each one is uniquely Niseko Town and reflects the season, attracting many people of all ages. One of these is the Niseko Karifuto Shrine Annual Festival (formerly the Karifuto Shrine Annual Festival), which has been held since the town's pioneering days.
The "History" of Niseko Karita Shrine
Its history is long, dating back more than 100 years to when pioneers first settled in this area. When they first settled in 1896, they began praying for "successful development, peace and prosperity in life." In 1904, Rikuzo Matsuoka dedicated the grounds and shrine building.
It was originally called "Karifuto Shrine" after the village name of Karifuto Village. It remained the same even after Karifu Town was renamed Niseko Town in 1964, but on January 1, 2023, the name was changed to "Niseko Karifuto Shrine" with the addition of "Niseko." It is the first and only shrine in Japan to have a name that includes katakana.
The "tradition" of Niseko Karita Shrine's annual festival
The shrine festival has a long history, dating back to when Niseko Town was still called Karifuto Village.
Every year, people who are in their 60th year of misfortune dress up as Sarutahiko and Okame (Amanouzume), wear masks and parade through the town in a portable shrine procession. You can see the Akasaka Yakko procession, which has been designated as an intangible folk cultural property of the town, as well as the parades of portable shrines from various groups and the dancing Yama dancers.
Announcement of Niseko Karita Shrine Annual Festival
◆Festival: Tuesday, September 9th, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
◆Shinto ritual: Tuesday, September 9th, 7pm - Yoimiya Festival
September 10th (Wednesday) 9:00 AM - Annual Festival
September 11th (Thursday) 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Party
Dedication Ceremony: September 9th (Tue) - 11th (Thu), 4pm - 9pm
From time to time, there will be a dedication music festival on the stage, and lion dances will be performed within the grounds.
◆Free sake (sacred sake) Thursday, September 11th, 4pm - 9pm
01 Protecting Niseko's natural environment
Subsidy for agricultural land use efficiency support project: 12.7 million yen
The town has been notified of its selection for the FY2025 Agricultural Land Use Efficiency Support Grant Project, which is being implemented with national funding, and will carry out the work as an indirect subsidy operator.
*What is the Agricultural Land Use Efficiency Support Project?
This system provides support for efforts aimed at improving the efficiency of agricultural land use and productivity. It supports the introduction of agricultural machinery and facilities necessary for core regional players to improve their management.
Financial resources
・Subsidy from the prefecture: 12.7 million yen
Thermal energy potential survey commission fee: 135 million yen
Experts will conduct surveys and investigations into the town's heat source potential to understand the feasibility of using thermal energy. Specific methods for utilizing heat within the town will then be considered.
Financial resources
・Government subsidy: 131.15 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 3.85 million yen
02 Let's learn together and connect to the future
Automatic allowance: 6.13 million yen
Due to the amendment of the Child Allowance Act in accordance with the Act amending the Child and Child-rearing Support Act, etc., a drastic expansion of child allowances has been decided. As a result, child allowances will be paid to new recipients and those whose allowance amounts have been revised.
Financial resources
・Subsidies from the national and prefectural governments: 5.11 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 1.02 million yen
03 Circulating Niseko's economy
Agricultural product added value improvement promotion project commission fee
5.6 million yen
In carrying out a branding project to increase the value of Niseko Town vegetables, which will start with the Niseko View Plaza Direct Sales Event, we will utilize a Regional Strength Creation Advisor, an external expert in regional strength creation, to clarify and increase the value of Niseko vegetables.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned): 5.6 million yen
Subsidy for agricultural product sales promotion measures
6.04 million yen
Led by the newly established "Niseko Town Industry Collaboration Promotion Council for Tourism Revitalization," the council will provide subsidies for projects that bring together primary industry (farmers) and tertiary industry (restaurants, vegetable shops, etc.) to solve the challenges facing agriculture and tourism, such as the aging of customers for agricultural products and the lower proportion of young tourists in summer compared to winter.
Financial resources
・Subsidy from the prefecture (planned) 3.02 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 3.02 million yen
Subsidy for projects to promote added value improvement of agricultural products
3.9 million yen
As part of a branding project to increase the value of Niseko Town vegetables, which began with the Niseko View Plaza Direct Sales Event, we will work to clarify and increase the value of Niseko vegetables by providing subsidies for the creation of products (brand marks and posters) that symbolize the value of Niseko vegetables and disseminate information.
Financial resources
・Subsidy from the prefecture (planned) 1.95 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 1.95 million yen
04 Improving safety and security in everyday life
Niseko Heights Day Service Center Equipment Renewal Project Subsidy 1.76 million yen
Niseko Heights, a special nursing home for the elderly run by Niseko Welfare Association, will be installing an automatic tablet dispenser to ensure proper medication management for residents. By introducing this device, it will be possible to read the two-dimensional code displayed on the label and confirm and record the information of users taking their medication, preventing medication errors and addressing staff shortages.
Public housing repair work
4.17 million yen
Between the end of last year and January, some of the metal roofing at Hondori A and Hondori B housing complexes shifted due to snow, so repairs will be carried out.
In addition, repairs will be carried out to address a water leak in one of the units in Nishitomi Housing Complex Building No. 4. This building also had a water leak repaired about five years ago, but this time the repairs will be carried out on the entire building, two units in total.
Financial resources
・ Niseko Town 's share: 4.17 million yen
Disaster recovery work commission fee for town roads, etc.
3.34 million yen
Following the heavy rains that occurred in April, we repaired areas damaged by town roads and other roads.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned): 3.34 million yen
Town Hall Parking Lot Improvement Project
14.41 million yen
The town center parking lot is usually overcrowded with cars, and there is a shortage of space during events.
As a result, the gateball court behind the community center is no longer used, so the site will be developed into a parking lot. Completion of the development is scheduled for the end of September 2025.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned): 10.09 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 4.32 million yen
Kiranoyu repair work: 2.14 million yen
At Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu, we will be repairing the ventilation fans in both the Japanese and Western-style bathrooms due to abnormal noises caused by deterioration over time.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned): 1.5 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 640,000 yen
Kiranoyu repair work: 2.16 million yen
The heating expansion tank at Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu was damaged due to aging around the end of March, and will be repaired before this year's snow season.
Financial resources
・Government grant (planned) 1.51 million yen
・ Niseko Town 's share: 650,000 yen
Health app for National Health Insurance subscribers
Kencom is now operational! ▼For details, please visit Niseko Town website
Niseko Town supports its residents in proactively promoting their health so that everyone can continue to live healthy lives in the areas they are familiar with. As part of this initiative, the town has launched a health app called "kencom" for National Health Insurance subscribers aged 19 and over.
kencom is a health support app that allows you to easily record your weight, number of steps, blood pressure, and other information, as well as check the results of specific health checkups (for people aged 40 to 74) on your smartphone, and earn "Niseko Town Health Points" by taking daily healthy actions.
Please use kencom and aim for a healthy life while having fun!
Eligible users
Niseko Town National Health Insurance subscribers aged 19 to 74
Key features of kencom
◆ Record and manage health data (weight, steps, blood pressure, sleep time)
◆ Viewing specific health checkup results (for people aged 40 to 74)
◆ View personalized health columns
◆ Notifications of town health events, etc.
◆Predicting future disease risks (Hisayama Health Forecast)
[Niseko Town Health Points]
Those who download kencom and complete identity verification can earn "Niseko Town Health Points" by engaging in daily healthy behaviors.
Niseko Town Health Points can be exchanged for Kira Point Deposit Vouchers (equivalent to 500 points) in increments of 500 points by applying within the app (Health & Welfare Division will send the voucher to your home from the month following the application). Daily accumulation will help you stay healthy and save money!
[Example of Niseko Town Health Points]
New registration & identity verification (first time only) 1,000 points
Weight record (once/day) 4pt
Blood pressure record (once/day) 4pt
Blood glucose record (once/day) 4pt
Action menu record (once/day) 3pt
Recording 4,000 or more steps (once per day) 2 points
Step count of 6,000 steps or more (once/day) 4 points
Specific health checkup results collaboration (once a year) * 1,000 points
Specific health checkup result "Physical measurement" A grade ※ 300 points
Specific health checkup result "blood pressure" A grade ※ 300 points
Specific health checkup result "lipid" A grade ※ 300 points
Specific health check result "Blood sugar" A grade ※ 300 points
Participate in a town-designated health event 100 points
(*The results of the specific health checkup are for people aged 40 to 74.)
Download kencom here
Activate your smartphone camera and scan the QR code (or search for "kencom" in the app store to go to the download page).
*Identity verification is required to collect Niseko Town Health Points.
Important: Please be sure to verify your identity.
After registering with your email address, select "Niseko Town Hokkaido" from the menu tab at the bottom right of the app home screen, then click "Identity Verification" and then "Next."
Insurance card information 1. Insurer number "010876" 2. Symbol "Ni (full-width katakana)" number "001234 (six half-width numbers)" 3. Enter your "Name (full-width katakana)" and "Date of birth" to complete identity verification.
We will be holding a kencom registration event!
Specialist staff will provide individual instructions on how to register and use the app.
Please bring a photo ID such as a driver's license to participate.
Location: Community Center
Date: Wednesday, November 26th
Reception hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Don't forget to take the specific health checkup (※)!
Specific health checkups are a good opportunity to check your health status. Niseko Town will be holding group health checkups on the following dates, so if you haven't had a checkup yet, please make a reservation.
Location: Patrol Mini-Dock (Town Residents Center)
Date: Wednesday, November 26th
Reception hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
◆We also offer individual health checkups (Niseko Clinic) and comprehensive medical checkups (Chian Kosei Hospital/Sapporo Health Checkup Center). Please contact us using the details below.
■ Specific health checkup reservations and inquiries
保健福祉課 保険医療係・健康づくり係 TEL 0136-56-8840
Cultural transmission
Continuing in Niseko Town
traditional events
"Niseko Karita Shrine Annual Festival"
Niseko Town holds a variety of events and festivals throughout the year. Each one is uniquely Niseko Town and reflects the season, attracting many people of all ages. One of these is the Niseko Karifuto Shrine Annual Festival (formerly the Karifuto Shrine Annual Festival), which has been held since the town's pioneering days.
The "History" of Niseko Karita Shrine
Its history is long, dating back more than 100 years to when pioneers first settled in this area. When they first settled in 1896, they began praying for "successful development, peace and prosperity in life." In 1904, Rikuzo Matsuoka dedicated the grounds and shrine building.
It was originally called "Karifuto Shrine" after the village name of Karifuto Village. It remained the same even after Karifu Town was renamed Niseko Town in 1964, but on January 1, 2023, the name was changed to "Niseko Karifuto Shrine" with the addition of "Niseko." It is the first and only shrine in Japan to have a name that includes katakana.
The "tradition" of Niseko Karita Shrine's annual festival
The shrine festival has a long history, dating back to when Niseko Town was still called Karifuto Village.
Every year, people who are in their 60th year of misfortune dress up as Sarutahiko and Okame (Amanouzume), wear masks and parade through the town in a portable shrine procession. You can see the Akasaka Yakko procession, which has been designated as an intangible folk cultural property of the town, as well as the parades of portable shrines from various groups and the dancing Yama dancers.
Announcement of Niseko Karita Shrine Annual Festival
◆Festival: Tuesday, September 9th, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
◆Shinto ritual: Tuesday, September 9th, 7pm - Yoimiya Festival
September 10th (Wednesday) 9:00 AM - Annual Festival
September 11th (Thursday) 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Party
Dedication Ceremony: September 9th (Tue) - 11th (Thu), 4pm - 9pm
From time to time, there will be a dedication music festival on the stage, and lion dances will be performed within the grounds.
◆Free sake (sacred sake) Thursday, September 11th, 4pm - 9pm
Topic of town
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"The stage is back after several years! The 45th Tanabata Evening Fireworks Festival"
The "Small Hometown Building Tanabata Evening Fireworks Festival" began with hand-held fireworks in the elementary school playground. This year, the 45th annual event was held on August 2nd under clear skies at the Sports Park.
The event kicked off with a lively opening speech by the children Yoji Centre, and this year saw the return of stage events for the first time in several years. There was a wide variety of activities, including dancing, candy throwing, and band performances. Niseko Town Tourism Ambassador B.B. also made an appearance as a guest, livening up the venue.
The finale of the festival was a fireworks display, with 1,500 fireworks launched into the night sky in collaboration with music selected by the students of Niseko Junior High School. This year, the fireworks were once again met with cheers and applause from the crowd as they watched them up close.
Take a commemorative photo with Fighters mascot B.B.!
The dance team "FLASH" livened up the stage
Handheld fireworks were a big hit with children again this year
"Niconico Summer Festival: Food & Music Summer Festival"
The Nico Nico Summer Festival was held at Niseko Village Niseko 2 on July 19th and 20th.
Following on from last year, Niseko Town and Niseko Village collaborative project "Niseko Town Quiz Battle" was a huge success. The venue was filled with excitement with performances such as music stage, and the finale ended with a joint performance of Japanese drums and fireworks.
Press the button quickly to get the right to answer!
"With Wishes for the Reiwa Era: Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead in 2025"
The Niseko Town War Dead Memorial Ceremony was held on July 19th. Thirteen people, including members of the bereaved families' association and related parties, attended to console the spirits of the approximately 170 Niseko Town war dead who lost their lives in the wars from the Manchurian Incident to the Pacific War.
At the memorial service, bereaved families offered flowers, recorded the devastation of war, passed on memories, and shared their hopes for a world free from the horrors of war.
Renewing our commitment to international peace
"Challenge to Create a Community Map" by the Elementary and Junior High School Students' Community Development Committee
On July 13th, the Elementary and Junior High School Student Town Planning Committee and the Kondo District Friendship Association jointly created a disaster prevention and attractions map.
This is the third district to be implemented, following the Chuo and Fukui districts, in which dangerous and attractive areas of the city are identified by walking around and then mapped. Instructors from Hokkai-Gakuen University assisted in the creation of the map, and Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (HBC) acted as a coordinator.
The Disaster Prevention and Attraction Map will be bound and completed by the end of the year.
"Consadole Festival: A great time interacting with former players!
On July 19th, a soccer workshop sponsored by the Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo Niseko Supporters Association was held at the General Gymnasium.
Due to rain, the originally planned outdoor practice was canceled and the event was held indoors, but about 50 parents and children from within and outside the town participated.
Participants worked up a sweat and beamed with smiles on their faces under the guidance of Ryuji Kawai and Shunta Awaga, both former players of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.
During the talk show, which also served as a food education session, the participants spent valuable time with the players, asking them questions about training methods to improve their soccer skills and taking commemorative photos.
Experience a training program taught directly by a professional for the first time!
"Shiribeshi Museum Road Concert 2025"
A music concert was held at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum on July 26th in conjunction with the Shiribeshi Museum Road joint exhibition, which is being held at five art and literature museums in the Shiribeshi region.
The theme of the concert was "A Journey Through Music and the Changing Times." Pirikanage, an unusual group consisting of violin, trumpet, and marimba, performed classical pieces.
In addition, in keeping with the theme of the joint exhibition, "Showa," a medley of Showa-era pop songs was performed. The venue was filled with nostalgia as the audience listened to a number of well-known hits.
I had a wonderful time with a great performance
"Summer Cooking Class for Children: Learning About Food Waste"
The town held a "Summer Vacation Children's Cooking Class" for children over six days during the elementary school summer vacation, with the theme "Learn about food waste."
The menu for this event consisted of two items that were highly requested by the children: gyoza and fizzy jelly. When making the gyoza, the children tried various wrapping methods, such as rolling them up and tying them into hats, and had a lot of fun cooking them.
While waiting for the food to be cooked, the children also learned about food waste and what they can do to prevent it.
It was also an opportunity to learn about the town's efforts to combat food waste.
I'll wrap it carefully. I wonder if I did it well?
Enjoy breakfast from around the world in summer at World Cafe
A World Cafe hosted by the Coordinator for International Relations (Niseko FRIENDS Office) was held at the Town Hall on July 26th.
We tried German sandwiches, Taiwanese morning crepes, Indonesian roti mesus, and Chinese tangyuan (soup dumplings). We enjoyed delicious food and lively conversation, making for a fun and enjoyable exchange.
Breakfast from around the world lined up
"The 51st Town-wide Softball Tournament, the first regional competition in two years"
The town-wide softball tournament was held at the Sports Park Baseball Stadium and Multipurpose Field on July 27th. Eight teams from each region participated and played in heated matches.
The rain got heavier midway through the second match, so the semi-finals and finals were decided by rock-paper-scissors.
The final was a battle between the Fujimi team and the Hondori team, with the Fujimi team emerging victorious.
In the pouring rain, the match was decided by rock-paper-scissors.
"Katakana Town Names Connect Children and Students from Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture"
For two days from July 29th to 30th, elementary and junior high school students from Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, visited Niseko Town and interacted with local elementary and junior high school students.
Niseko Town and Takashima City (formerly Makino Town) signed a sister city agreement in 1978, due to the fact that they share only two town names in katakana in Japan. Exchange events are held every other year. This year, the two towns deepened their friendship through a park golf tournament and yakiniku at the sports park.
Take a swing while your friends watch quietly!
"The stage is back after several years! The 45th Tanabata Evening Fireworks Festival"
The "Small Hometown Building Tanabata Evening Fireworks Festival" began with hand-held fireworks in the elementary school playground. This year, the 45th annual event was held on August 2nd under clear skies at the Sports Park.
The event kicked off with a lively opening speech by the children Yoji Centre, and this year saw the return of stage events for the first time in several years. There was a wide variety of activities, including dancing, candy throwing, and band performances. Niseko Town Tourism Ambassador B.B. also made an appearance as a guest, livening up the venue.
The finale of the festival was a fireworks display, with 1,500 fireworks launched into the night sky in collaboration with music selected by the students of Niseko Junior High School. This year, the fireworks were once again met with cheers and applause from the crowd as they watched them up close.
Take a commemorative photo with Fighters mascot B.B.!
The dance team "FLASH" livened up the stage
Handheld fireworks were a big hit with children again this year
"Niconico Summer Festival: Food & Music Summer Festival"
The Nico Nico Summer Festival was held at Niseko Village Niseko 2 on July 19th and 20th.
Following on from last year, Niseko Town and Niseko Village collaborative project "Niseko Town Quiz Battle" was a huge success. The venue was filled with excitement with performances such as music stage, and the finale ended with a joint performance of Japanese drums and fireworks.
Press the button quickly to get the right to answer!
"With Wishes for the Reiwa Era: Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead in 2025"
The Niseko Town War Dead Memorial Ceremony was held on July 19th. Thirteen people, including members of the bereaved families' association and related parties, attended to console the spirits of the approximately 170 Niseko Town war dead who lost their lives in the wars from the Manchurian Incident to the Pacific War.
At the memorial service, bereaved families offered flowers, recorded the devastation of war, passed on memories, and shared their hopes for a world free from the horrors of war.
Renewing our commitment to international peace
"Challenge to Create a Community Map" by the Elementary and Junior High School Students' Community Development Committee
On July 13th, the Elementary and Junior High School Student Town Planning Committee and the Kondo District Friendship Association jointly created a disaster prevention and attractions map.
This is the third district to be implemented, following the Chuo and Fukui districts, in which dangerous and attractive areas of the city are identified by walking around and then mapped. Instructors from Hokkai-Gakuen University assisted in the creation of the map, and Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (HBC) acted as a coordinator.
The Disaster Prevention and Attraction Map will be bound and completed by the end of the year.
"Consadole Festival: A great time interacting with former players!
On July 19th, a soccer workshop sponsored by the Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo Niseko Supporters Association was held at the General Gymnasium.
Due to rain, the originally planned outdoor practice was canceled and the event was held indoors, but about 50 parents and children from within and outside the town participated.
Participants worked up a sweat and beamed with smiles on their faces under the guidance of Ryuji Kawai and Shunta Awaga, both former players of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.
During the talk show, which also served as a food education session, the participants spent valuable time with the players, asking them questions about training methods to improve their soccer skills and taking commemorative photos.
Experience a training program taught directly by a professional for the first time!
"Shiribeshi Museum Road Concert 2025"
A music concert was held at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum on July 26th in conjunction with the Shiribeshi Museum Road joint exhibition, which is being held at five art and literature museums in the Shiribeshi region.
The theme of the concert was "A Journey Through Music and the Changing Times." Pirikanage, an unusual group consisting of violin, trumpet, and marimba, performed classical pieces.
In addition, in keeping with the theme of the joint exhibition, "Showa," a medley of Showa-era pop songs was performed. The venue was filled with nostalgia as the audience listened to a number of well-known hits.
I had a wonderful time with a great performance
"Summer Cooking Class for Children: Learning About Food Waste"
The town held a "Summer Vacation Children's Cooking Class" for children over six days during the elementary school summer vacation, with the theme "Learn about food waste."
The menu for this event consisted of two items that were highly requested by the children: gyoza and fizzy jelly. When making the gyoza, the children tried various wrapping methods, such as rolling them up and tying them into hats, and had a lot of fun cooking them.
While waiting for the food to be cooked, the children also learned about food waste and what they can do to prevent it.
It was also an opportunity to learn about the town's efforts to combat food waste.
I'll wrap it carefully. I wonder if I did it well?
Enjoy breakfast from around the world in summer at World Cafe
A World Cafe hosted by the Coordinator for International Relations (Niseko FRIENDS Office) was held at the Town Hall on July 26th.
We tried German sandwiches, Taiwanese morning crepes, Indonesian roti mesus, and Chinese tangyuan (soup dumplings). We enjoyed delicious food and lively conversation, making for a fun and enjoyable exchange.
Breakfast from around the world lined up
"The 51st Town-wide Softball Tournament, the first regional competition in two years"
The town-wide softball tournament was held at the Sports Park Baseball Stadium and Multipurpose Field on July 27th. Eight teams from each region participated and played in heated matches.
The rain got heavier midway through the second match, so the semi-finals and finals were decided by rock-paper-scissors.
The final was a battle between the Fujimi team and the Hondori team, with the Fujimi team emerging victorious.
In the pouring rain, the match was decided by rock-paper-scissors.
"Katakana Town Names Connect Children and Students from Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture"
For two days from July 29th to 30th, elementary and junior high school students from Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, visited Niseko Town and interacted with local elementary and junior high school students.
Niseko Town and Takashima City (formerly Makino Town) signed a sister city agreement in 1978, due to the fact that they share only two town names in katakana in Japan. Exchange events are held every other year. This year, the two towns deepened their friendship through a park golf tournament and yakiniku at the sports park.
Take a swing while your friends watch quietly!
Everybody's page
This is the participation page for the townspeople. We look forward to hearing from you!
Everybody's page
Public Relations Planning & Environment Division
TEL 56-8837 FAX 44-3500
Niseko Fan News vol.91
Corner for townspeople by townspeople Why don't you try reporting? We look forward to your participation.
This month's reporter is Nozomi Kuwazoe. She runs the flower shop Nonno in front of Niseko Station. As a member of the Niseko Chamber of Commerce, she is active at the Niseko Morning Market and other events.
Start your morning in Niseko with the Niseko Morning Market!
The Niseko Morning Market, which begins with the shout of "Good morning!", first began in October 2019, and resumed again in 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic. Once a month from May to October, from 8am to 9:30am, various businesses in Niseko Town line up in front of Maeda Shoten. Customers line up before the market even starts, and when the bell rings at 8am, it's a space where people can begin shopping while interacting directly with local residents and those who have traveled from far away.
For us business owners, it's also a time when we feel energized and successful. The live feeling of hearing customers' reactions directly is a comfortable experience that we don't usually get to have. At the same time, it's an opportunity to meet business owners that we don't usually have a chance to talk to, and I feel that it's a place where new products, services, and connections with people can easily be born.
The impetus for starting the Niseko Morning Market came when Kira Card Club asked for new proposals and projects. There was a morning market in the area where I was born, and I have fond memories of my parents taking me there every time I was a child. I still vividly recall the candy and bamboo-copter flies I bought there. When I grew up and got a job in Sendai, I found myself selling things at the morning market. I rediscovered the atmosphere of the morning market and the energy of the people buying and selling, and I would look forward to going to work on that day, no matter how early it was.
Even after opening my shop in Niseko Town, I had a strong desire to hold a morning market somewhere, and with Maeda Shoten, Onishi Butcher Shop, Honda Coffee Shop, Cave de Bamboo, Pompon, and Mytorier as core members, the Niseko Morning Market gradually took shape. The number of stall owners has grown to a diverse range, and the market has now become a place where you can rediscover the essence of Niseko Town.
Niseko High School Student Council
What I want to do in the student council
3rd year Vice President Hasegawa Daichi
Hello! I'm Daichi Hasegawa, a third-year student and the new vice president of the student council!
I am about to graduate this year, but I have never been involved in the student council executive committee, including in junior high school, so I decided to run for office because I wanted to experience student council activities as a student council officer before graduating.
As a member of the student council, I would like to aim to create an environment where all students can think, "This school is fun!" To that end, I would like to work while always thinking about how we can make our school even more fun.
Although there is only a short time left until graduation, I will do my best as vice president, so please continue to support me!
Niseko Tanka Association
On weekends, I come to work in the fields. I'd like to give my brother a little paw.
The summer clouds hanging over the foot of Mt. Yotei turn red in the beautiful sunset. Sasaki Sadako
Niseko Haiku Association
Enjoying the irises blooming on the shores of Lake Toya by Taiko Sato
Today, the cloudy sky is raining summer rain. Ayako Shimizu
Walking and waiting for the sun to go down Yuriko Kudo
The scent of grass cutting in the wind blows from the window.
Everybody's page
Public Relations Planning & Environment Division
TEL 56-8837 FAX 44-3500
Niseko Fan News vol.91
Corner for townspeople by townspeople Why don't you try reporting? We look forward to your participation.
This month's reporter is Nozomi Kuwazoe. She runs the flower shop Nonno in front of Niseko Station. As a member of the Niseko Chamber of Commerce, she is active at the Niseko Morning Market and other events.
Start your morning in Niseko with the Niseko Morning Market!
The Niseko Morning Market, which begins with the shout of "Good morning!", first began in October 2019, and resumed again in 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic. Once a month from May to October, from 8am to 9:30am, various businesses in Niseko Town line up in front of Maeda Shoten. Customers line up before the market even starts, and when the bell rings at 8am, it's a space where people can begin shopping while interacting directly with local residents and those who have traveled from far away.
For us business owners, it's also a time when we feel energized and successful. The live feeling of hearing customers' reactions directly is a comfortable experience that we don't usually get to have. At the same time, it's an opportunity to meet business owners that we don't usually have a chance to talk to, and I feel that it's a place where new products, services, and connections with people can easily be born.
The impetus for starting the Niseko Morning Market came when Kira Card Club asked for new proposals and projects. There was a morning market in the area where I was born, and I have fond memories of my parents taking me there every time I was a child. I still vividly recall the candy and bamboo-copter flies I bought there. When I grew up and got a job in Sendai, I found myself selling things at the morning market. I rediscovered the atmosphere of the morning market and the energy of the people buying and selling, and I would look forward to going to work on that day, no matter how early it was.
Even after opening my shop in Niseko Town, I had a strong desire to hold a morning market somewhere, and with Maeda Shoten, Onishi Butcher Shop, Honda Coffee Shop, Cave de Bamboo, Pompon, and Mytorier as core members, the Niseko Morning Market gradually took shape. The number of stall owners has grown to a diverse range, and the market has now become a place where you can rediscover the essence of Niseko Town.
Niseko High School Student Council
What I want to do in the student council
3rd year Vice President Hasegawa Daichi
Hello! I'm Daichi Hasegawa, a third-year student and the new vice president of the student council!
I am about to graduate this year, but I have never been involved in the student council executive committee, including in junior high school, so I decided to run for office because I wanted to experience student council activities as a student council officer before graduating.
As a member of the student council, I would like to aim to create an environment where all students can think, "This school is fun!" To that end, I would like to work while always thinking about how we can make our school even more fun.
Although there is only a short time left until graduation, I will do my best as vice president, so please continue to support me!
Niseko Tanka Association
On weekends, I come to work in the fields. I'd like to give my brother a little paw.
The summer clouds hanging over the foot of Mt. Yotei turn red in the beautiful sunset. Sasaki Sadako
Niseko Haiku Association
Enjoying the irises blooming on the shores of Lake Toya by Taiko Sato
Today, the cloudy sky is raining summer rain. Ayako Shimizu
Walking and waiting for the sun to go down Yuriko Kudo
The scent of grass cutting in the wind blows from the window.
Playbook Newsletter No.271
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/
Niseko Lions Club
We received a donation from the Niseko Lions Club.
80 years since the end of the war
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the war. The exhibition was held under the theme of "War and Peace."
Notice
Book collection inspection
The museum will be closed during the following periods.
■ Period: Monday, September 22nd (normal closing day)
23rd (Tue) - National holiday substitute day
24th (Wed) - 25th (Thu) Book Inspection
26th (Fri) Book sorting day
During the library's closing days, we conduct inventory inspections to check whether books and other valuable assets of the townspeople are missing or properly arranged.
Specifically, the barcodes on all 40,000 books in the library are scanned with a special machine, checked for any missing or incorrect books, and then the books are neatly arranged in the correct shelving locations based on the Japanese Decimal Classification.
During the inspection, counter services such as loans and returns will be suspended in order to fix and confirm data. To return books while the library is closed, please use the book drop box at the front entrance. In addition, Tuesday the 16th will also be a public holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Asobook Puppet Show Information
The "Trunk Machine Theater" will be coming from Sapporo. Reservations are not required, so please come to the venue on time. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date and time: Thursday, September 18th, 2:50pm - 3:50pm
■Location: Community Center Large Hall
■Contents/Screw-up Robot Alpha
~The day I played with the gods~
Recruiting Radio Volunteers
Every Tuesday from 3:30pm on Radio Niseko's "Kira Kira NISEKO" program, we broadcast the "Everyone's Playbook" segment live. We are currently looking for volunteers to read scripts for the program. Is there anyone who can help out about once a month?
Librarian's recommended books
"Yocchibocchi: The Four Lives of a Family of Four" by Harumichi Saito, Kurashi no Techosha
The book describes the daily life of the author, who lives using sign language as his language, and his family.
The beautiful, light-filled photographs were taken by the author, who is also a photographer. The family is seen through the author's eyes. Both are filled with love and make you feel happy while reading, but when you think that this happy family's daily life may have been taken away during the time of the old Eugenic Protection Law, a feeling of helplessness wells up inside you.
Encountering words like deaf family and coda reminded me that there are people living in a variety of environments, and this book made me think that humans can be either a minority or a majority at any time.
(Librarian Ai Sawada)
Exhibition
book display
8/30~9/25 "See, Hear, Feel"
Although we can all say "see, hear, feel," the world is as diverse as the individual. What kind of worlds do other people live in? Experience the many ways we see, hear, and feel through this book.
hobby exhibition
September 2nd to September 30th: Picture Letters by Haruko Takahashi
New arrival book introduction
There are many other new books. Please take a look at the Playbook.
practical book
When Dad's dream came true, the family was filled with love.
Quick and easy pickles using leftover vegetables by Shigenobu Hatsue
Birds of Hokkaido by Koichi Ohashi
Reading material
Oichi Mysterious Story: A Crimson Illusion by Atsuko Asano
The Last Appraiser Keiya Iwai
Shifuku Bento Kikimimido Fuyumori Akari
Children's books and picture books
Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia The Pokémon Company
The Helpful Dwarf and the Naughty Puppy Nakagawa Chihiro
I'm the coolest toilet cleaner in Japan, Tomoyuki Oi
■ 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/
Niseko Lions Club
We received a donation from the Niseko Lions Club.
80 years since the end of the war
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the war. The exhibition was held under the theme of "War and Peace."
Notice
Book collection inspection
The museum will be closed during the following periods.
■ Period: Monday, September 22nd (normal closing day)
23rd (Tue) - National holiday substitute day
24th (Wed) - 25th (Thu) Book Inspection
26th (Fri) Book sorting day
During the library's closing days, we conduct inventory inspections to check whether books and other valuable assets of the townspeople are missing or properly arranged.
Specifically, the barcodes on all 40,000 books in the library are scanned with a special machine, checked for any missing or incorrect books, and then the books are neatly arranged in the correct shelving locations based on the Japanese Decimal Classification.
During the inspection, counter services such as loans and returns will be suspended in order to fix and confirm data. To return books while the library is closed, please use the book drop box at the front entrance. In addition, Tuesday the 16th will also be a public holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Asobook Puppet Show Information
The "Trunk Machine Theater" will be coming from Sapporo. Reservations are not required, so please come to the venue on time. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date and time: Thursday, September 18th, 2:50pm - 3:50pm
■Location: Community Center Large Hall
■Contents/Screw-up Robot Alpha
~The day I played with the gods~
Recruiting Radio Volunteers
Every Tuesday from 3:30pm on Radio Niseko's "Kira Kira NISEKO" program, we broadcast the "Everyone's Playbook" segment live. We are currently looking for volunteers to read scripts for the program. Is there anyone who can help out about once a month?
Librarian's recommended books
"Yocchibocchi: The Four Lives of a Family of Four" by Harumichi Saito, Kurashi no Techosha
The book describes the daily life of the author, who lives using sign language as his language, and his family.
The beautiful, light-filled photographs were taken by the author, who is also a photographer. The family is seen through the author's eyes. Both are filled with love and make you feel happy while reading, but when you think that this happy family's daily life may have been taken away during the time of the old Eugenic Protection Law, a feeling of helplessness wells up inside you.
Encountering words like deaf family and coda reminded me that there are people living in a variety of environments, and this book made me think that humans can be either a minority or a majority at any time.
(Librarian Ai Sawada)
Exhibition
book display
8/30~9/25 "See, Hear, Feel"
Although we can all say "see, hear, feel," the world is as diverse as the individual. What kind of worlds do other people live in? Experience the many ways we see, hear, and feel through this book.
hobby exhibition
September 2nd to September 30th: Picture Letters by Haruko Takahashi
New arrival book introduction
There are many other new books. Please take a look at the Playbook.
practical book
When Dad's dream came true, the family was filled with love.
Quick and easy pickles using leftover vegetables by Shigenobu Hatsue
Birds of Hokkaido by Koichi Ohashi
Reading material
Oichi Mysterious Story: A Crimson Illusion by Atsuko Asano
The Last Appraiser Keiya Iwai
Shifuku Bento Kikimimido Fuyumori Akari
Children's books and picture books
Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia The Pokémon Company
The Helpful Dwarf and the Naughty Puppy Nakagawa Chihiro
I'm the coolest toilet cleaner in Japan, Tomoyuki Oi
Niseko Town Area Development Cooperation Team
Report daily activities from the members!
My neighbor's volunteer 48.
We will send out information every month so that the townspeople can learn about the activities and personalities of our volunteers!
Editor in charge
<2nd year> Saori Nakahara
<First year> Mari Nomura
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)
<September performers>
9/1 Tomoho Kobayashi and Kaito Kida
8. Akyo Miyamae and Megumi Noguchi
15 Risa Kamikawauchi and Daisuke Kudo
22 Rie Sudo and Yosuke Kiyobe
29 Junichi Ohba and Misa Kudo
website
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Facebook
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Instagram
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Overall activity report conducted in July
Original project
Everyone's Dining Hall
On July 7th, the 5th Minna no Shokudo (Everybody's Dining Hall) was held at the Community Center. Many people attended, and it was an event filled with smiling faces.
This time, there were over 10 dishes on the menu. The members of Jyugobaa prepared dishes that were typical of Niseko Town, including dishes that made generous use of local vegetables and dishes that used ostrich eggs.
Thank you to everyone who participated and cooperated. The next event is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd. (Takagi Nanami)
event support
Niconico Summer Festival
This event was held at Niseko Village for two days on July 19th and 20th, and we provided support for setting up the venue. The venue was bustling with activity, with a quiz competition, singing performances by volunteers, and a spectacular fireworks display at night!
Among the many shops lined up is "Vegirilla," a stall set up by a volunteer.
The visitors ranged from children to adults, and there were many scenes that made them feel connected to the local community. The NISEKO photo frames made by the volunteers were also a big hit! (Sato Kyoka)
Graduation special feature
Graduation at the end of September 2025
Misa Kudo (from Ebetsu City)
Assignment / Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce
Thank you for the past 3 years!
I learned about Niseko Town through events and work, and got to know a lot of people, so I hardly felt any loneliness or anxiety after moving here and had a great time.
In my work at the Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce, I was able to gain valuable experience by listening to the restaurant owners' stories and learning about local food and needs through work experience. In addition, I was given many opportunities to take on challenges in my independent activities, which helped me to solidify my footing.
After graduating, I would like to continue working in the restaurant and cleaning industries, and do my best to continue to be a part of Niseko Town 's community. Thank you to everyone who has been involved.
Yosuke Kiyobe (from Sapporo)
Assignment: Forestry Support, Agricultural Policy Division
Graduating in no time!
During my three years as a local revitalization volunteer, I have met and received support from so many people. Living in Niseko Town and the connections I have made with people there are irreplaceable treasures to me. Although my term is coming to an end, I will continue to work in Niseko Town, so I look forward to your continued support! If you see me, please say hello!
Introduction of my assignment
34. Niseko Central Warehouses, 2nd year, Saori Nakahara (from Kanagawa Prefecture)
An event sponsored by the Central Warehouse Group will be held!
At the request of our users, we held a music session event. Because it was decided at short notice, we only announced it a week in advance and were worried about how many people would show up on the day, but about seven people showed up. The only instruments used were piano and ukulele, but some people sang along with the music, making it a fun time!
We received many requests to hold the event again, so we are planning to hold it again! Once a decision is made, we will announce it on the Central Warehouse Group's Instagram, so please check it out.
Activities that connect to the future of Niseko
Sustainable tourism
Second year: Kosuke Ota (from Hyogo Prefecture)
Assignment: Commerce, Commerce and Tourism Division
This month in our series of articles on initiatives that will lead to the future of the town, I, who work in Commerce and Tourism Division Division, will be writing about the theme of sustainable tourism.
In 2023, Niseko Town received the Silver Award from Green Destinations, an international certification organization. This award is given to regions that meet international standards for sustainable tourism, including environmental conservation, respect for local culture, and consideration for the local economy. Certified regions not only improve the appeal of tourism by working on sustainable tourism as responsible tourist destinations, but also contribute to creating a town that is easy for residents to live in. The photo shows us taking part in a bicycle tour designed by Niseko High School students.
I will use the various experiences I have gained in tourism in Niseko Town through my assigned work and volunteer activities to work with Niseko Town Hall and sustainability coordinators to deepen understanding among townspeople and businesses, create opportunities for information dissemination and resident participation, and work towards obtaining certification to even higher standards.
My neighbor's volunteer 48.
We will send out information every month so that the townspeople can learn about the activities and personalities of our volunteers!
Editor in charge
<2nd year> Saori Nakahara
<First year> Mari Nomura
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)
<September performers>
9/1 Tomoho Kobayashi and Kaito Kida
8. Akyo Miyamae and Megumi Noguchi
15 Risa Kamikawauchi and Daisuke Kudo
22 Rie Sudo and Yosuke Kiyobe
29 Junichi Ohba and Misa Kudo
website
▼
▼
▼
Overall activity report conducted in July
Original project
Everyone's Dining Hall
On July 7th, the 5th Minna no Shokudo (Everybody's Dining Hall) was held at the Community Center. Many people attended, and it was an event filled with smiling faces.
This time, there were over 10 dishes on the menu. The members of Jyugobaa prepared dishes that were typical of Niseko Town, including dishes that made generous use of local vegetables and dishes that used ostrich eggs.
Thank you to everyone who participated and cooperated. The next event is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd. (Takagi Nanami)
event support
Niconico Summer Festival
This event was held at Niseko Village for two days on July 19th and 20th, and we provided support for setting up the venue. The venue was bustling with activity, with a quiz competition, singing performances by volunteers, and a spectacular fireworks display at night!
Among the many shops lined up is "Vegirilla," a stall set up by a volunteer.
The visitors ranged from children to adults, and there were many scenes that made them feel connected to the local community. The NISEKO photo frames made by the volunteers were also a big hit! (Sato Kyoka)
Graduation special feature
Graduation at the end of September 2025
Misa Kudo (from Ebetsu City)
Assignment / Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce
Thank you for the past 3 years!
I learned about Niseko Town through events and work, and got to know a lot of people, so I hardly felt any loneliness or anxiety after moving here and had a great time.
In my work at the Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce, I was able to gain valuable experience by listening to the restaurant owners' stories and learning about local food and needs through work experience. In addition, I was given many opportunities to take on challenges in my independent activities, which helped me to solidify my footing.
After graduating, I would like to continue working in the restaurant and cleaning industries, and do my best to continue to be a part of Niseko Town 's community. Thank you to everyone who has been involved.
Yosuke Kiyobe (from Sapporo)
Assignment: Forestry Support, Agricultural Policy Division
Graduating in no time!
During my three years as a local revitalization volunteer, I have met and received support from so many people. Living in Niseko Town and the connections I have made with people there are irreplaceable treasures to me. Although my term is coming to an end, I will continue to work in Niseko Town, so I look forward to your continued support! If you see me, please say hello!
Introduction of my assignment
34. Niseko Central Warehouses, 2nd year, Saori Nakahara (from Kanagawa Prefecture)
An event sponsored by the Central Warehouse Group will be held!
At the request of our users, we held a music session event. Because it was decided at short notice, we only announced it a week in advance and were worried about how many people would show up on the day, but about seven people showed up. The only instruments used were piano and ukulele, but some people sang along with the music, making it a fun time!
We received many requests to hold the event again, so we are planning to hold it again! Once a decision is made, we will announce it on the Central Warehouse Group's Instagram, so please check it out.
Activities that connect to the future of Niseko
Sustainable tourism
Second year: Kosuke Ota (from Hyogo Prefecture)
Assignment: Commerce, Commerce and Tourism Division
This month in our series of articles on initiatives that will lead to the future of the town, I, who work in Commerce and Tourism Division Division, will be writing about the theme of sustainable tourism.
In 2023, Niseko Town received the Silver Award from Green Destinations, an international certification organization. This award is given to regions that meet international standards for sustainable tourism, including environmental conservation, respect for local culture, and consideration for the local economy. Certified regions not only improve the appeal of tourism by working on sustainable tourism as responsible tourist destinations, but also contribute to creating a town that is easy for residents to live in. The photo shows us taking part in a bicycle tour designed by Niseko High School students.
I will use the various experiences I have gained in tourism in Niseko Town through my assigned work and volunteer activities to work with Niseko Town Hall and sustainability coordinators to deepen understanding among townspeople and businesses, create opportunities for information dissemination and resident participation, and work towards obtaining certification to even higher standards.
smiling square
In this corner,
Introducing various activities and information!
Parenting topics
Yoji Centre
I went to the town swimming pool
The children in the 4 and 5 year old classes go swimming at the town-run pool.
After doing some warm-up exercises and getting used to the water in the shallow pool, the children enter the deeper pool. They enjoy swimming in a dynamic way, diving, swimming with friends, and using kickboards.
There have been many hot days this summer, so the children were happy to be able to swim in the large pool.
It's fun to play in a big pool!!
Sun
Ballet Exercise Course
We held a ballet exercise. First, we did some light stretching to loosen up our bodies before starting.
I learned several smooth, ballet-like movement patterns and combined them. The exercises also helped me improve my balance and the flexibility of my back and shoulders, and I sometimes had to use my head to remember the movements.
It was a good exercise for both the body and the mind, and I'm sure it was refreshing.
I worked up a nice sweat!
"Ohisama" is a place where parents and children can play casually and talk to friends about their worries (within Yoji Centre).
Notice
Consultation to Ohisama
We will be holding Ohisama Niko Niko Consultations (consultations with public health nurses and nutritionists) on the following dates. Why not come and ask us about your concerns and questions regarding child rearing, such as child development, vaccinations, and weaning food? We will also measure your child's height and weight.
Date and time: Thursday, September 11th, 10:00 AM
◆ Place: Child-rearing Support Center “Ohisama”
Ohisama autumn excursion
Take the bus to Rusutsu Village Furusato Park.
Date and time: Tuesday, September 9th, 10:00 AM Departure from the Community Center
(Backup day: Wednesday 17th)
◆ Destination: Rusutsu Village "Furusato Park"
What to bring: Lunch, drinks, mat, change of clothes, etc.
◆Application deadline: Wednesday, September 3rd
<Inquiries about this page>
Niseko Town Yoji Center "Kiratto" (Child Care Facility)
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
Introducing various activities and information!
Parenting topics
Yoji Centre
I went to the town swimming pool
The children in the 4 and 5 year old classes go swimming at the town-run pool.
After doing some warm-up exercises and getting used to the water in the shallow pool, the children enter the deeper pool. They enjoy swimming in a dynamic way, diving, swimming with friends, and using kickboards.
There have been many hot days this summer, so the children were happy to be able to swim in the large pool.
It's fun to play in a big pool!!
Sun
Ballet Exercise Course
We held a ballet exercise. First, we did some light stretching to loosen up our bodies before starting.
I learned several smooth, ballet-like movement patterns and combined them. The exercises also helped me improve my balance and the flexibility of my back and shoulders, and I sometimes had to use my head to remember the movements.
It was a good exercise for both the body and the mind, and I'm sure it was refreshing.
I worked up a nice sweat!
"Ohisama" is a place where parents and children can play casually and talk to friends about their worries (within Yoji Centre).
Notice
Consultation to Ohisama
We will be holding Ohisama Niko Niko Consultations (consultations with public health nurses and nutritionists) on the following dates. Why not come and ask us about your concerns and questions regarding child rearing, such as child development, vaccinations, and weaning food? We will also measure your child's height and weight.
Date and time: Thursday, September 11th, 10:00 AM
◆ Place: Child-rearing Support Center “Ohisama”
Ohisama autumn excursion
Take the bus to Rusutsu Village Furusato Park.
Date and time: Tuesday, September 9th, 10:00 AM Departure from the Community Center
(Backup day: Wednesday 17th)
◆ Destination: Rusutsu Village "Furusato Park"
What to bring: Lunch, drinks, mat, change of clothes, etc.
◆Application deadline: Wednesday, September 3rd
<Inquiries about this page>
Niseko Town Yoji Center "Kiratto" (Child Care Facility)
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
Dr. Kawai's Health Memo Vol.32
ニセコ医院 TEL 0136-44-2201
Heart and arrhythmia
Hello everyone. Today I would like to talk about the heart and arrhythmia.
As you know, the heart acts as a pump, sending blood to all organs throughout the body and delivering nutrients and oxygen to each organ. When this pumping function stops working properly, various symptoms appear. The heart's regular beating is caused by electrical signals sent from a part of the heart called the sinus node, which then travels throughout the heart via electrical pathways called the electrical pathways. When the heart's electrical signals are no longer generated at a normal rhythm or are no longer transmitted through the correct pathways, the heart beats irregularly, resulting in a condition known as arrhythmia.
About arrhythmia
The degree of symptoms caused by arrhythmia varies; some may interfere with daily life, while others may be completely asymptomatic, and some may only be noticed during a health check.
Arrhythmia in which the heart rate is much faster than normal often causes symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness, while arrhythmia in which the heart rate is much slower than normal often causes symptoms such as dizziness, unsteadiness, and fatigue. Most arrhythmias do not require treatment, but there are some that can cause a drop in blood pressure, leading to loss of consciousness or shock, and can lead to sudden death. In such cases, early treatment is necessary.
About atrial fibrillation
The most common arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is caused by abnormal electrical signals generated not by the sinus node, but by the pulmonary veins, which cause irregular heartbeats. When atrial fibrillation occurs, blood tends to stagnate in the atria, increasing the likelihood of blood clotting and forming blood clots. These blood clots can block arteries in the head and cause cerebral infarction. Furthermore, because atrial fibrillation puts constant strain on the heart, it can also lead to heart failure.
Arrhythmia is not only caused by heart disease, but also by people with high blood pressure, lung disease, and thyroid abnormalities. It can also be caused by factors unrelated to illness, such as aging, physical constitution, accumulated fatigue and stress, and lack of sleep.
Be mindful of your daily routine and lead a life without disruption.
Heart and arrhythmia
Hello everyone. Today I would like to talk about the heart and arrhythmia.
As you know, the heart acts as a pump, sending blood to all organs throughout the body and delivering nutrients and oxygen to each organ. When this pumping function stops working properly, various symptoms appear. The heart's regular beating is caused by electrical signals sent from a part of the heart called the sinus node, which then travels throughout the heart via electrical pathways called the electrical pathways. When the heart's electrical signals are no longer generated at a normal rhythm or are no longer transmitted through the correct pathways, the heart beats irregularly, resulting in a condition known as arrhythmia.
About arrhythmia
The degree of symptoms caused by arrhythmia varies; some may interfere with daily life, while others may be completely asymptomatic, and some may only be noticed during a health check.
Arrhythmia in which the heart rate is much faster than normal often causes symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness, while arrhythmia in which the heart rate is much slower than normal often causes symptoms such as dizziness, unsteadiness, and fatigue. Most arrhythmias do not require treatment, but there are some that can cause a drop in blood pressure, leading to loss of consciousness or shock, and can lead to sudden death. In such cases, early treatment is necessary.
About atrial fibrillation
The most common arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is caused by abnormal electrical signals generated not by the sinus node, but by the pulmonary veins, which cause irregular heartbeats. When atrial fibrillation occurs, blood tends to stagnate in the atria, increasing the likelihood of blood clotting and forming blood clots. These blood clots can block arteries in the head and cause cerebral infarction. Furthermore, because atrial fibrillation puts constant strain on the heart, it can also lead to heart failure.
Arrhythmia is not only caused by heart disease, but also by people with high blood pressure, lung disease, and thyroid abnormalities. It can also be caused by factors unrelated to illness, such as aging, physical constitution, accumulated fatigue and stress, and lack of sleep.
Be mindful of your daily routine and lead a life without disruption.
News from Niseko Town Information on living
Please cooperate with the census
◎Applicable to everyone, including foreigners living in Japan
The census will be conducted nationwide on October 1st.
Citizens appointed as census takers will visit each household with questionnaires and other materials. Please cooperate as you can easily respond not only on paper but also online.
Your personal information will be kept strictly confidential.
Census takers conduct surveys in their capacity as part-time national civil servants and are obligated to never disclose anything they learn during the survey.
Please cooperate with the survey as the survey contents will not be leaked to others or used for purposes other than statistical purposes.
◎If you do not receive the survey form
If you have not received the survey form by October 1st, please contact your local government office.
■Inquiries: Planning & Environment Division Management Planning Section, TEL 0136-56-8837
"Dementia Day" and "Dementia Month"
It is estimated that by 2025, one in five elderly people and one in 17 people in Japan will suffer from dementia.
The Basic Act on Cognition to Promote the Realization of a Cohesive Society, commonly known as the Dementia Basic Act, which came into effect in January 2024, designates September 21st of each year as Dementia Day and the month of September as Dementia Month in order to raise awareness and deepen understanding of dementia. Around September 21st, dementia-related events are held across the country, including illuminations in orange, the symbolic color for dementia awareness, and exhibitions. In 2024, Hokkaido also held events such as the illumination of the Sapporo TV Tower and a panel exhibition at the Hokkaido Prefectural Government Office.
Niseko Town is taking various measures to ensure that people with dementia and their families can live safely in the areas they are familiar with. Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries regarding dementia or our efforts to address the issue.
■Inquiries: Niseko Town Regional Comprehensive Support Center TEL 0136-56-8840
September 9th is First Aid Day
September 9th of each year is "Emergency Medical Day." The week surrounding Emergency Medical Day is designated "Emergency Medical Week," during which public relations activities are held nationwide to promote the proper use of ambulances and the spread of first aid. If someone close to you collapses, will you act appropriately? It is no exaggeration to say that your actions in the 10 minutes before the ambulance arrives could mean the difference between life and death for that person.
Niseko Fire Department offers free basic lifesaving courses to local residents throughout the year. If you are junior high school students or older, please contact Niseko Fire Department with a group of five or more people. Why not learn CPR and how to use an AED?
Additionally, ambulances are limited in number, so we ask for your cooperation in using them appropriately.
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL 0136-44-2354
Niseko Town elections
The Niseko Town Election will be held on October 8, 2025, due to the expiration of the term of office.
■Voting day/Sunday, September 14th
■ Announcement date: Tuesday, September 9th
■ Voting hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Please note that voting will close at 6:00 PM on the day of the event.
■Vote counting time: 8:00 p.m.
■Vote counting location: Town hall 1st floor multipurpose hall
Acceptance of candidacy
Date and time: Tuesday, September 9th, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
■Location: Town Hall 1st floor, multipurpose hall
Who can vote?
Eligible voters are those who are 18 years of age or older on the voting day, September 14th (those born by September 15th, 2009), who have registered their move to Niseko Town by June 8th, 2025, and have had an address in the town for three months or more. Since this is a mayoral election, those who move out of town by the day before the voting day will lose their right to vote at that point.
Voting before the date
If you think you will not be able to go to the polling station on election day due to work, travel, leisure activities, or ceremonial occasions, you can vote early (you will need to fill out an oath on the back of your voting ticket when voting).
*If you are under 18 years old on the day of the early voting, you will need to vote by absentee ballot.
■ Period: September 10th (Wed) - 13th (Sat)
■ Time / 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
■Location: Town Hall 1st floor, multipurpose hall
■ What to bring: Voting station admission ticket
*Even if you have not received your polling station admission ticket or have lost it, you can still vote as long as you are registered on the voter list. Please inform a polling station staff member.
*We are sending out polling tickets early for this election. Please be aware that polling tickets may arrive to people who have passed away shortly before the election.
Absentee ballot
Absentee voting is available to the following people:
1. Voting by people who are hospitalized (admitted) in designated hospitals, designated nursing homes, etc.
2. Voting by mail from home for people with severe physical disabilities
3. Voting by people staying in municipalities other than Niseko Town on the day of voting
4. Voting by a person under the age of 18 on the day of early voting
About the location of polling stations
The polling stations for each voting district are as shown in the table on the left.
Please check your polling district and polling location on the "Polling Station Admission Ticket" that will be sent to you so that it arrives before the announcement date on September 9th.
■Inquiries: Niseko Town Election Commission
TEL 0136-56-8834
Voting district name Polling place location
Voting District 1: Fujimi Niseko Town Center
2nd Voting District Kondo Kondo District Community Center
3rd Voting District, Nishitomi, Nishitomi Community Center
4th Voting District: Soga, Niseko Town Soga Revitalization Center
Attorney Tsuchiya will solve your daily life problems!
●This month's theme: Adult guardianship system
The Legislative Council, which investigates and deliberates on civil law, criminal law, and other basic legal matters in response to inquiries from the Minister of Justice, is reviewing the adult guardianship system and aims to revise related legislation, including the Civil Code, by fiscal 2026.
The adult guardianship system consists of statutory guardianship and voluntary guardianship, but this review primarily concerns the statutory guardianship system. Under the statutory guardianship system, a guardian appointed by the family court protects and supports an individual after the individual's capacity to make decisions is compromised. This system is divided into three categories based on the individual's capacity: "guardianship," "curatorship," and "assistance." In the case of "guardianship," adult guardians are granted comprehensive rights of revocation and power of representation. The roles of guardians are: 1) to enter into contracts for medical, nursing care, and welfare services on behalf of the individual; and 2) to manage contracts and assets, such as depositing and withdrawing the individual's savings and managing real estate. However, they do not cover tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping for daily necessities, or providing nursing care assistance.
Furthermore, once a guardian is appointed, their duties will continue until the person in question has fully recovered their decision-making ability or the person in question has died, and even if you wish to stop their employment midway, you cannot do so unless your request for cancellation is granted by the family court.
Currently, in light of the expected aging of the population and an increase in single-person households, consideration is being given to making the adult guardianship system more accessible, including limiting the period of time and restricting it to the scope necessary for the individual, and further progress is expected.
Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX.0136-44-3801
Typhoon Preparation
According to statistics, there are about 25 typhoons per year, with the most occurring between August and September.
Although only about two typhoons have approached Hokkaido, they can approach and make landfall while maintaining their strength, and even if they turn into extratropical cyclones, they can cause severe phenomena such as heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issues a variety of disaster prevention weather information, including typhoon information such as typhoon track maps (current conditions and forecasts up to five days in advance), as well as early warning information (possibility of warning level) that is issued when warning-level phenomena are expected up to five days in advance. In preparation for typhoons, it is important to make preparations in advance when a typhoon is forecast to be approaching.
In an emergency, inform people around you and evacuate without hesitation.
■ Typhoon information/
■ Early warning information (possibility of warning level) / Notification is required for land transactions over a certain area
When you enter into a contract for land transactions of a certain area or more, such as buying and selling land, you are required to notify the city, town or village in which the land is located, in accordance with the provisions of the National Land Use Planning Act.
*As of July 1, 2025, the format of the notification form has changed due to the revision of the Enforcement Regulations of the National Land Use Planning Act.
■ Main changes:
・"Nationality" has been added to the list of items.
・Submission by email is now available as a notification method.
If you live overseas, you must report your domestic contact information.
■ Area subject to notification / (in Niseko Town) 10,000 square meters or more
■ Notifier/Land right holder (buyer, etc.)
■ Deadline for notification/within 2 weeks from the date of conclusion of the contract
*Please cooperate by submitting the notification form even if the submission deadline has passed.
■ Required documents/Two copies of each if submitted on paper
・Land sales notification form
・Copy of the contract
- A 1:5,000 scale map of the surrounding area that clarifies the situation of the target area and its surroundings
- A topographical map at a scale of 1:500 to 1:2000 that clearly shows the shape of the target area
■Documents to be submitted as necessary/
・Measurement map (a book showing how to measure land area)
・Business plan (business plan or business summary regarding the purpose of land use)
・Power of attorney (if submitting on representative)
・Attached list of co-owners (if there are multiple transferees and transferors of land)
・Attached list of parcels (if not all parcels can be listed on the land purchase notification form)
・Attachment for overseas residents (if the transferee's address is overseas, please provide their domestic contact information)
■Penalties: Failure to notify may result in legal penalties.
■Town website:
■ Submission and inquiries: Municipal Infrastructure Division, Urban Construction Division
mail:toshikei@town.niseko.lg.jp TEL 0136-56-8846
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Regional Revitalization Center Secondment Report
My name is Konishi and I am currently on a training assignment at the Regional Revitalization Center, a general incorporated foundation. One of the Center's programs is a seminar called "Regional Revitalization Practice Academy." For this seminar, I went to Nichinan Town, located in the mountains of Tottori Prefecture.
Nichinan Town is a town where forests cover approximately 90% of the town's area. Rather than viewing its abundant forest resources as a temporary source of revenue, the town practices a circular forestry business of cutting, using, planting and growing, and views them as a regional asset that should be passed on to the next generation.
Particularly impressive was the initiative of Shiratani Kobo. Using scrap wood from construction sites and waste from the demolition of old houses, they handcraft and sell marquetry and miscellaneous goods. They utilize the knots and insect damage in the wood as the "unique characteristics of the material," creating products that exude warmth. By combining different types of wood and pieces of wood that have outlived their usefulness in new ways, marquetry preserves the scars and textures that have been carved into it over time. This marquetry is very popular, and with a labor shortage, it has also led to job creation in the local area. This Nichinan Town seminar was not just an opportunity to gain knowledge, but also an opportunity to think about "practice and action" - how to perceive, utilize, and connect local resources.
Niseko Town is currently working on decarbonization, climate change countermeasures, and environmentally friendly development. In addition to these efforts, I believe that shining a light on the resources and invisible values that already exist in the region and discovering new value is also essential for future town development. There may be valuable things and events you didn't notice right under your feet (like an SDGs badge made from 17 types of wood?).
JA Hokkaido Welfare Federation Niseko-Yotei Regional Public Lecture at Kutchan Kosei Hospital
The theme of the talk will be "Re-learning about dementia and living together."
Date and time: Friday, October 10th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
■Location: Niseko Yotei Regional Kutchan Kosei Hospital Life Therapy Center
■ Lecturer: Dr. Kei Takada, Department of Psychiatry and Neurology
*No application required
■Inquiries: Niseko Yotei Regional Kutchan Kosei Community Health Center
This time, we will be visiting the Matec ASR Recycling Plant in Ishikari City, which disassembles and processes small household appliances discarded by municipalities and businesses, including Niseko Town. Please apply if you would like to participate.
Date and time: Friday, September 26th, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (scheduled)
Please gather in front of the Community Center.
■ Visitor facilities: Matec ASR Recycling Plant (Ishikari City)
■移動手段／貸切バス連携室 TEL 0136-23-2185
Would you like to participate in a tour of a garbage treatment facility?
The town will hold a tour and training session at its waste treatment facility to raise awareness of waste disposal and other issues.
Niseko Town collects used small appliances for recycling twice a year, and the collected appliances are disassembled to recycle the precious metals (rare metals) contained within.
■ Participation fee / free
■ Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served)
■Application deadline: Monday, September 15th
*There will be a one-hour lunch and break in Sapporo city.
■Applications and inquiries: Resident Affairs Division Citizen Life Division, TEL: 0136-56-8839
★Clean the town!
Implementation of autumn cleanup operation
With your help this fall, we will be picking up trash mainly along the roads.
Please contact us in advance if you are able to help.
■ Date and time: October 3rd (Friday) 9:00 AM Meet in front of Niseko Town Hall
*If it rains on the day, the event will be postponed to Monday the 6th and litter collection will take place along Kira Kaido.
October is "neighborhood clean-up month"
We ask for your cooperation in beautification and cleanup activities organized by each neighborhood association, such as picking up trash in the town. Garbage bags will be distributed during beautification and cleanup activities, so please contact us if you need them. We will also collect the collected trash, so please let us know the collection location and collection date and time.
■問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-56-8839
Radio Niseko News vol.18
Small hometown making evening fireworks festival of Tanabata
The 45th Annual Tanabata Fireworks Festival was held at the Sports Park on August 2nd. All members of Radio Niseko took part in the event.
Last year, there were stretches of heavy rain, but this year the event was held under clear skies. Stage events were also back, with children from Niseko Town doing a blast with dance, yosakoi, band performances, and more! The event was hosted by Kobayashi Mana, with Miyagawa Hiroyuki and Nakabachi Yuzuki giving talks in between. This year, B.B., the mascot for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, also visited the venue and shared information about each segment.
The final fireworks of the event were set off to music selected by Niseko Junior High School students. The fireworks were spectacular and impressive, and I was really moved. I'm looking forward to the upcoming autumn events.
■問合せ／ラジオニセコ TEL 0136-55-5762
Email : niseok762@radioniseko.jp
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We received your donation. thanks for the goodwill
《Niseko Town Social Welfare Council Reception》
“As a thank you for taking care of my mother during her life.”
Hondori 2 Ms. Hiromi Maeda
A letter monument appears at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
As part of its efforts to create a sustainable tourist destination, Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd. has installed a "NISEKO" letter monument at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
It was created by Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd. using 100% larch wood from Niseko Town.
While experiencing the charms of the town and Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, be sure to enjoy this new summer photo spot.
■Inquiries: Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd. TEL 0136-44-2468
Photo courtesy of: Kizawa Daigo, Regional Revitalization Support Team
Recruitment
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
●General Sergeant Candidate (3rd)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Application period: Tuesday, September 16th to Friday, November 21st
・First exam date: Any one of the following dates: November 29th (Saturday) to December 4th (Thursday)
● Self-Defense Force Candidates (4th)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Application period: October 14th (Tuesday) to November 6th (Thursday)
・Exam date: November 16th (Sunday) or 17th (Monday)
Higher technical school students
・Eligibility: Males aged 15 to 17 as of April 1, 2026
・Reception period: October 1st (Wednesday) - January 15th, 2020 (Thursday)
・First exam date: Saturday, January 24th, 2026 or Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Exam dates are subject to change, so please contact us for more information.
■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
Town case book Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
Incident On July 6th, an incident occurred in which someone broke into the open-air bath at a hot spring facility.
Traffic Accidents There were no traffic accidents in Niseko Town during July.
倶知安警察署／TEL 0136-22-0110
Tracking! vol.55
Activities of a town development company!
Morning yoga event held at Niseko Mirai Plaza!
Niseko Mirai residents plan events, and in late July they held a morning yoga event in the Niseko Mirai Plaza! This was the first time a yoga event was held at Niseko Mirai. The fact that a long-time yoga instructor lives in the area led to the planning and hosting of this event. On the day, 14 people, including Niseko Mirai residents and local residents, gathered and enjoyed a very pleasant time.
The yoga session began with slow movements to gently wake up the body after waking up, and gradually loosened up the stiffness in the body, while also trying movements such as balancing on one leg and stretching the back with both arms intertwined. Led by the instructor's flowing, beautiful voice and words, the participants were able to relax both body and mind, and were also taught how to improve concentration through movement. The day coincided with the day of a softball tournament being held in Niseko Town, so it seemed to be a good warm-up for the participants planning to take part in the tournament.
At Niseko Mirai, residents themselves plan events to make their lives more enjoyable and fulfilling, while valuing interaction between residents. We hope to continue these kinds of activities in the future, so we hope that everyone living in the area will join in!
★Mari Nomura, the yoga instructor who organized this morning yoga class, also holds night yoga classes at Niseko Town Center every Wednesday from 7pm! Be sure to check it out!
■問合せ／株式会社ニセコまち TEL 0136-55-6087
Email:info@nisekomachi.co.jp
Event
Lupicia Niseko Marche 2025
We'll be holding an event at the Lupicia Niseko headquarters to enjoy the flavors of autumn. We'll be offering a tasting of 50 different Lupicia teas, dishes made with seasonal local potatoes, and handmade bread and scones baked at the Niseko factory. Yotei Sanroku Beer will also be available. Please come along!
For more information, please search for "Lupicia Niseko Marche 2025."
Date and time: September 13th (Sat) - 15th (Mon) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■ Location: Lupicia Niseko Head Office (Yotei 7)
*Parking space for approximately 140 cars
■ Admission fee: Free
■ Reservation/pre-order benefits available
*Entry is possible without a reservation.
■Inquiries / Lupicia Customer Service Center TEL 0120-112-636 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
culture
We are now accepting submissions for the 37th Takeo Arishima Youth Painting Exhibition
This year marks the 37th annual art exhibition, carrying on the spirit of Takeo Arishima, who supported young artists. We are accepting submissions from junior and senior high school students. For more information, please visit Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum website.
■ Artwork delivery: Saturday, October 11th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■ Exhibition of winning and selected works: Saturday, October 25th - Sunday, November 9th
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum opening hours and closing days in September
In the first, third, and fifth weeks, the museum will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (Tuesdays and Wednesdays if Monday is a public holiday). In the second and fourth weeks, the museum will be closed only on Mondays as usual. For more information, please see the "Town Calendar" on page 26.
From September onwards, opening hours will be 10am - 4:30pm (last entrance at 4pm). Thank you for your understanding.
*For inquiries about the "Culture" section of the Living Information section, please contact Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
TEL 0136-44-3245
* Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum opens at 10:00 AM, with last admission at 4:00 PM. Admission is 500 yen for adults, and free for high school students and younger and town residents aged 65 and older.
International Exchange Newsletter vol.29
World Cafe "Breakfast"
The Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) held a World Cafe on July 26th. The theme of this event was "Breakfast." Participants were able to taste breakfasts from around the world, including Germany, Taiwan, Indonesia, and China.
In Germany, where bread is an essential breakfast food, the menu featured nutritious sandwiches topped with fresh salad, eggs, tomatoes, and more. In Indonesia, breakfast consisted of a slice of bread topped with chocolate sprinkles, known as roti mesus. In addition, Taiwanese morning crepes and traditional Chinese sweets, tangyuan, were also served. The participants enjoyed trying dishes that were a little different from the usual, engaging in lively conversation and appearing to be enjoying themselves with smiles on their faces.
Last month's quiz answer: BAACB
The "Third Niseko Town Autonomy Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy" has been formulated.
The July 2025 issue Koho Niseko Newsletter, in the "Lifestyle Information" section, introduced the Third Niseko Town Autonomy Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy (hereinafter referred to as the "Comprehensive Strategy") as a strategy that outlines the town's current population situation and future prospects, and sets related important goals, policies, and progress targets.
Niseko Town 's population has remained at just over 5,000 in recent years, but trends include an increase in the number of foreigners and a trend of young people and the elderly moving out (a decrease in the number of young people). Taking these factors into consideration, the comprehensive strategy also touches on the need to "create an environment where foreign residents can live with peace of mind," "create opportunities for young people to participate in life events (advance education and employment)," and "address the difficulties faced by the elderly in daily life (transportation, snow removal, etc.)."
For example, for foreign residents, we will provide Japanese language education and multilingual support, such as increasing the number of Japanese support staff at educational institutions. For younger generations, we will create a system for human resource development and employment matching to support local industries. For the elderly, we will track indicators such as the average period of independence and the rate of use of demand buses, and share these as important indicators with related departments to support town development that responds to Niseko Town 's population trends.
The measures and indicators for the comprehensive strategy, including these, will be created by incorporating the opinions of everyone involved in the community, and will be updated annually while tracking the figures. If you have any comments, please use the town's public hearing system to send us your opinions.
The comprehensive strategy can be found here
■問合せ／企画環境課経営企画係 TEL 0136-56-8837
pension news
You can pay back the exempted insurance premiums
The National Pension has various premium exemption/deferral systems, such as those based on income, those applicable to students, and those due to unemployment. However, during the period when these approvals are received, the pension amount received in the future will be less than when the premiums are paid in full.
Therefore, for these periods, you can pay the insurance premiums later (back payments) up to 10 years later.
Please note that additional premiums may be added depending on the amount of time that has passed, so we recommend that you make the payment as soon as possible. If you wish to make a payment, you will need to submit an application form, so please complete the procedure at your local municipal office or office.
You can pay back the exempted insurance premiums
■問合せ／ ねんきんダイヤル TEL 0570-05-1165
町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-56-8839
There is a vacant room in the town house
Type: Specific public rental housing
Apartment name: Hondori A Apartment Complex, Building 1, No. 111
Type: 1LDK (45.26 square meters)
Structure Simple fireproof second floor
Minimum to maximum rent: 38,000 yen (fixed amount) Garage fee: 3,000 yen
Parking space/Yes
There may be other open recruitment opportunities besides those listed above. Please see the town's website for details.
●Application period: September 1st (Monday) to September 15th (Monday)
●Eligibility and application method/Please inquire for details.
■問合せ／都市建設課住宅管理係 TEL 0136-56-8846
Nice to meet you, thank you
Coordinator for International Relations: Chan Mai Chan (Canada)
I'm from Alberta, known for Banff. Alberta and Hokkaido are sister states. I love piano and Kabuki. I hope to contribute to exchanges, however small my contribution may be.
Assistant Language Teacher: Robertson Alex Slade (USA)
Hello! My name is Robertson.
I'm from Tennessee, USA, and I'm looking forward to living in Niseko Town Yotei, as it feels like home.
hello mayor
Passing on a rich environment and landscape to future generations
Twenty-seven years ago, when Niseko Town began full-scale environmental and landscape initiatives, it was in the midst of a severe economic downturn, a prolonged economic downturn that saw a continued decline in population and a halving of the number of overnight guests. Despite these difficult times, many residents rallied around the town, believing that the value of the town's agriculture and tourism lies in its excellent environment and landscape, and sympathizing with the idea of "town development that prevents and prevents uncontrolled development." After more than two years of research and consideration, the "Niseko Basic Environmental Plan" was created in March 2001, titled "Niseko: A Town of Water Environment." This led to the enactment of the later "Basic Environmental Ordinance" and the unique "Landscape Ordinance" in Japan. Large-scale development unrelated to town development and high-rise buildings that damage views were abandoned at an early stage, and the town's environment and landscape have been protected.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
◎Applicable to everyone, including foreigners living in Japan
The census will be conducted nationwide on October 1st.
Citizens appointed as census takers will visit each household with questionnaires and other materials. Please cooperate as you can easily respond not only on paper but also online.
Your personal information will be kept strictly confidential.
Census takers conduct surveys in their capacity as part-time national civil servants and are obligated to never disclose anything they learn during the survey.
Please cooperate with the survey as the survey contents will not be leaked to others or used for purposes other than statistical purposes.
◎If you do not receive the survey form
If you have not received the survey form by October 1st, please contact your local government office.
■Inquiries: Planning & Environment Division Management Planning Section, TEL 0136-56-8837
"Dementia Day" and "Dementia Month"
It is estimated that by 2025, one in five elderly people and one in 17 people in Japan will suffer from dementia.
The Basic Act on Cognition to Promote the Realization of a Cohesive Society, commonly known as the Dementia Basic Act, which came into effect in January 2024, designates September 21st of each year as Dementia Day and the month of September as Dementia Month in order to raise awareness and deepen understanding of dementia. Around September 21st, dementia-related events are held across the country, including illuminations in orange, the symbolic color for dementia awareness, and exhibitions. In 2024, Hokkaido also held events such as the illumination of the Sapporo TV Tower and a panel exhibition at the Hokkaido Prefectural Government Office.
Niseko Town is taking various measures to ensure that people with dementia and their families can live safely in the areas they are familiar with. Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries regarding dementia or our efforts to address the issue.
■Inquiries: Niseko Town Regional Comprehensive Support Center TEL 0136-56-8840
September 9th is First Aid Day
September 9th of each year is "Emergency Medical Day." The week surrounding Emergency Medical Day is designated "Emergency Medical Week," during which public relations activities are held nationwide to promote the proper use of ambulances and the spread of first aid. If someone close to you collapses, will you act appropriately? It is no exaggeration to say that your actions in the 10 minutes before the ambulance arrives could mean the difference between life and death for that person.
Niseko Fire Department offers free basic lifesaving courses to local residents throughout the year. If you are junior high school students or older, please contact Niseko Fire Department with a group of five or more people. Why not learn CPR and how to use an AED?
Additionally, ambulances are limited in number, so we ask for your cooperation in using them appropriately.
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL 0136-44-2354
Niseko Town elections
The Niseko Town Election will be held on October 8, 2025, due to the expiration of the term of office.
■Voting day/Sunday, September 14th
■ Announcement date: Tuesday, September 9th
■ Voting hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Please note that voting will close at 6:00 PM on the day of the event.
■Vote counting time: 8:00 p.m.
■Vote counting location: Town hall 1st floor multipurpose hall
Acceptance of candidacy
Date and time: Tuesday, September 9th, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
■Location: Town Hall 1st floor, multipurpose hall
Who can vote?
Eligible voters are those who are 18 years of age or older on the voting day, September 14th (those born by September 15th, 2009), who have registered their move to Niseko Town by June 8th, 2025, and have had an address in the town for three months or more. Since this is a mayoral election, those who move out of town by the day before the voting day will lose their right to vote at that point.
Voting before the date
If you think you will not be able to go to the polling station on election day due to work, travel, leisure activities, or ceremonial occasions, you can vote early (you will need to fill out an oath on the back of your voting ticket when voting).
*If you are under 18 years old on the day of the early voting, you will need to vote by absentee ballot.
■ Period: September 10th (Wed) - 13th (Sat)
■ Time / 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
■Location: Town Hall 1st floor, multipurpose hall
■ What to bring: Voting station admission ticket
*Even if you have not received your polling station admission ticket or have lost it, you can still vote as long as you are registered on the voter list. Please inform a polling station staff member.
*We are sending out polling tickets early for this election. Please be aware that polling tickets may arrive to people who have passed away shortly before the election.
Absentee ballot
Absentee voting is available to the following people:
1. Voting by people who are hospitalized (admitted) in designated hospitals, designated nursing homes, etc.
2. Voting by mail from home for people with severe physical disabilities
3. Voting by people staying in municipalities other than Niseko Town on the day of voting
4. Voting by a person under the age of 18 on the day of early voting
About the location of polling stations
The polling stations for each voting district are as shown in the table on the left.
Please check your polling district and polling location on the "Polling Station Admission Ticket" that will be sent to you so that it arrives before the announcement date on September 9th.
■Inquiries: Niseko Town Election Commission
TEL 0136-56-8834
Voting district name Polling place location
Voting District 1: Fujimi Niseko Town Center
2nd Voting District Kondo Kondo District Community Center
3rd Voting District, Nishitomi, Nishitomi Community Center
4th Voting District: Soga, Niseko Town Soga Revitalization Center
Attorney Tsuchiya will solve your daily life problems!
●This month's theme: Adult guardianship system
The Legislative Council, which investigates and deliberates on civil law, criminal law, and other basic legal matters in response to inquiries from the Minister of Justice, is reviewing the adult guardianship system and aims to revise related legislation, including the Civil Code, by fiscal 2026.
The adult guardianship system consists of statutory guardianship and voluntary guardianship, but this review primarily concerns the statutory guardianship system. Under the statutory guardianship system, a guardian appointed by the family court protects and supports an individual after the individual's capacity to make decisions is compromised. This system is divided into three categories based on the individual's capacity: "guardianship," "curatorship," and "assistance." In the case of "guardianship," adult guardians are granted comprehensive rights of revocation and power of representation. The roles of guardians are: 1) to enter into contracts for medical, nursing care, and welfare services on behalf of the individual; and 2) to manage contracts and assets, such as depositing and withdrawing the individual's savings and managing real estate. However, they do not cover tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping for daily necessities, or providing nursing care assistance.
Furthermore, once a guardian is appointed, their duties will continue until the person in question has fully recovered their decision-making ability or the person in question has died, and even if you wish to stop their employment midway, you cannot do so unless your request for cancellation is granted by the family court.
Currently, in light of the expected aging of the population and an increase in single-person households, consideration is being given to making the adult guardianship system more accessible, including limiting the period of time and restricting it to the scope necessary for the individual, and further progress is expected.
Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX.0136-44-3801
Typhoon Preparation
According to statistics, there are about 25 typhoons per year, with the most occurring between August and September.
Although only about two typhoons have approached Hokkaido, they can approach and make landfall while maintaining their strength, and even if they turn into extratropical cyclones, they can cause severe phenomena such as heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issues a variety of disaster prevention weather information, including typhoon information such as typhoon track maps (current conditions and forecasts up to five days in advance), as well as early warning information (possibility of warning level) that is issued when warning-level phenomena are expected up to five days in advance. In preparation for typhoons, it is important to make preparations in advance when a typhoon is forecast to be approaching.
In an emergency, inform people around you and evacuate without hesitation.
■ Typhoon information/
■ Early warning information (possibility of warning level) / Notification is required for land transactions over a certain area
When you enter into a contract for land transactions of a certain area or more, such as buying and selling land, you are required to notify the city, town or village in which the land is located, in accordance with the provisions of the National Land Use Planning Act.
*As of July 1, 2025, the format of the notification form has changed due to the revision of the Enforcement Regulations of the National Land Use Planning Act.
■ Main changes:
・"Nationality" has been added to the list of items.
・Submission by email is now available as a notification method.
If you live overseas, you must report your domestic contact information.
■ Area subject to notification / (in Niseko Town) 10,000 square meters or more
■ Notifier/Land right holder (buyer, etc.)
■ Deadline for notification/within 2 weeks from the date of conclusion of the contract
*Please cooperate by submitting the notification form even if the submission deadline has passed.
■ Required documents/Two copies of each if submitted on paper
・Land sales notification form
・Copy of the contract
- A 1:5,000 scale map of the surrounding area that clarifies the situation of the target area and its surroundings
- A topographical map at a scale of 1:500 to 1:2000 that clearly shows the shape of the target area
■Documents to be submitted as necessary/
・Measurement map (a book showing how to measure land area)
・Business plan (business plan or business summary regarding the purpose of land use)
・Power of attorney (if submitting on representative)
・Attached list of co-owners (if there are multiple transferees and transferors of land)
・Attached list of parcels (if not all parcels can be listed on the land purchase notification form)
・Attachment for overseas residents (if the transferee's address is overseas, please provide their domestic contact information)
■Penalties: Failure to notify may result in legal penalties.
■Town website:
■ Submission and inquiries: Municipal Infrastructure Division, Urban Construction Division
mail:toshikei@town.niseko.lg.jp TEL 0136-56-8846
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Regional Revitalization Center Secondment Report
My name is Konishi and I am currently on a training assignment at the Regional Revitalization Center, a general incorporated foundation. One of the Center's programs is a seminar called "Regional Revitalization Practice Academy." For this seminar, I went to Nichinan Town, located in the mountains of Tottori Prefecture.
Nichinan Town is a town where forests cover approximately 90% of the town's area. Rather than viewing its abundant forest resources as a temporary source of revenue, the town practices a circular forestry business of cutting, using, planting and growing, and views them as a regional asset that should be passed on to the next generation.
Particularly impressive was the initiative of Shiratani Kobo. Using scrap wood from construction sites and waste from the demolition of old houses, they handcraft and sell marquetry and miscellaneous goods. They utilize the knots and insect damage in the wood as the "unique characteristics of the material," creating products that exude warmth. By combining different types of wood and pieces of wood that have outlived their usefulness in new ways, marquetry preserves the scars and textures that have been carved into it over time. This marquetry is very popular, and with a labor shortage, it has also led to job creation in the local area. This Nichinan Town seminar was not just an opportunity to gain knowledge, but also an opportunity to think about "practice and action" - how to perceive, utilize, and connect local resources.
Niseko Town is currently working on decarbonization, climate change countermeasures, and environmentally friendly development. In addition to these efforts, I believe that shining a light on the resources and invisible values that already exist in the region and discovering new value is also essential for future town development. There may be valuable things and events you didn't notice right under your feet (like an SDGs badge made from 17 types of wood?).
JA Hokkaido Welfare Federation Niseko-Yotei Regional Public Lecture at Kutchan Kosei Hospital
The theme of the talk will be "Re-learning about dementia and living together."
Date and time: Friday, October 10th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
■Location: Niseko Yotei Regional Kutchan Kosei Hospital Life Therapy Center
■ Lecturer: Dr. Kei Takada, Department of Psychiatry and Neurology
*No application required
■Inquiries: Niseko Yotei Regional Kutchan Kosei Community Health Center
This time, we will be visiting the Matec ASR Recycling Plant in Ishikari City, which disassembles and processes small household appliances discarded by municipalities and businesses, including Niseko Town. Please apply if you would like to participate.
Date and time: Friday, September 26th, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (scheduled)
Please gather in front of the Community Center.
■ Visitor facilities: Matec ASR Recycling Plant (Ishikari City)
■移動手段／貸切バス連携室 TEL 0136-23-2185
Would you like to participate in a tour of a garbage treatment facility?
The town will hold a tour and training session at its waste treatment facility to raise awareness of waste disposal and other issues.
Niseko Town collects used small appliances for recycling twice a year, and the collected appliances are disassembled to recycle the precious metals (rare metals) contained within.
■ Participation fee / free
■ Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served)
■Application deadline: Monday, September 15th
*There will be a one-hour lunch and break in Sapporo city.
■Applications and inquiries: Resident Affairs Division Citizen Life Division, TEL: 0136-56-8839
★Clean the town!
Implementation of autumn cleanup operation
With your help this fall, we will be picking up trash mainly along the roads.
Please contact us in advance if you are able to help.
■ Date and time: October 3rd (Friday) 9:00 AM Meet in front of Niseko Town Hall
*If it rains on the day, the event will be postponed to Monday the 6th and litter collection will take place along Kira Kaido.
October is "neighborhood clean-up month"
We ask for your cooperation in beautification and cleanup activities organized by each neighborhood association, such as picking up trash in the town. Garbage bags will be distributed during beautification and cleanup activities, so please contact us if you need them. We will also collect the collected trash, so please let us know the collection location and collection date and time.
■問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-56-8839
Radio Niseko News vol.18
Small hometown making evening fireworks festival of Tanabata
The 45th Annual Tanabata Fireworks Festival was held at the Sports Park on August 2nd. All members of Radio Niseko took part in the event.
Last year, there were stretches of heavy rain, but this year the event was held under clear skies. Stage events were also back, with children from Niseko Town doing a blast with dance, yosakoi, band performances, and more! The event was hosted by Kobayashi Mana, with Miyagawa Hiroyuki and Nakabachi Yuzuki giving talks in between. This year, B.B., the mascot for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, also visited the venue and shared information about each segment.
The final fireworks of the event were set off to music selected by Niseko Junior High School students. The fireworks were spectacular and impressive, and I was really moved. I'm looking forward to the upcoming autumn events.
■問合せ／ラジオニセコ TEL 0136-55-5762
Email : niseok762@radioniseko.jp
heart gift
We received your donation. thanks for the goodwill
《Niseko Town Social Welfare Council Reception》
“As a thank you for taking care of my mother during her life.”
Hondori 2 Ms. Hiromi Maeda
A letter monument appears at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
As part of its efforts to create a sustainable tourist destination, Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd. has installed a "NISEKO" letter monument at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
It was created by Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd. using 100% larch wood from Niseko Town.
While experiencing the charms of the town and Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, be sure to enjoy this new summer photo spot.
■Inquiries: Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd. TEL 0136-44-2468
Photo courtesy of: Kizawa Daigo, Regional Revitalization Support Team
Recruitment
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
●General Sergeant Candidate (3rd)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Application period: Tuesday, September 16th to Friday, November 21st
・First exam date: Any one of the following dates: November 29th (Saturday) to December 4th (Thursday)
● Self-Defense Force Candidates (4th)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Application period: October 14th (Tuesday) to November 6th (Thursday)
・Exam date: November 16th (Sunday) or 17th (Monday)
Higher technical school students
・Eligibility: Males aged 15 to 17 as of April 1, 2026
・Reception period: October 1st (Wednesday) - January 15th, 2020 (Thursday)
・First exam date: Saturday, January 24th, 2026 or Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Exam dates are subject to change, so please contact us for more information.
■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
Town case book Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
Incident On July 6th, an incident occurred in which someone broke into the open-air bath at a hot spring facility.
Traffic Accidents There were no traffic accidents in Niseko Town during July.
倶知安警察署／TEL 0136-22-0110
Tracking! vol.55
Activities of a town development company!
Morning yoga event held at Niseko Mirai Plaza!
Niseko Mirai residents plan events, and in late July they held a morning yoga event in the Niseko Mirai Plaza! This was the first time a yoga event was held at Niseko Mirai. The fact that a long-time yoga instructor lives in the area led to the planning and hosting of this event. On the day, 14 people, including Niseko Mirai residents and local residents, gathered and enjoyed a very pleasant time.
The yoga session began with slow movements to gently wake up the body after waking up, and gradually loosened up the stiffness in the body, while also trying movements such as balancing on one leg and stretching the back with both arms intertwined. Led by the instructor's flowing, beautiful voice and words, the participants were able to relax both body and mind, and were also taught how to improve concentration through movement. The day coincided with the day of a softball tournament being held in Niseko Town, so it seemed to be a good warm-up for the participants planning to take part in the tournament.
At Niseko Mirai, residents themselves plan events to make their lives more enjoyable and fulfilling, while valuing interaction between residents. We hope to continue these kinds of activities in the future, so we hope that everyone living in the area will join in!
★Mari Nomura, the yoga instructor who organized this morning yoga class, also holds night yoga classes at Niseko Town Center every Wednesday from 7pm! Be sure to check it out!
■問合せ／株式会社ニセコまち TEL 0136-55-6087
Email:info@nisekomachi.co.jp
Event
Lupicia Niseko Marche 2025
We'll be holding an event at the Lupicia Niseko headquarters to enjoy the flavors of autumn. We'll be offering a tasting of 50 different Lupicia teas, dishes made with seasonal local potatoes, and handmade bread and scones baked at the Niseko factory. Yotei Sanroku Beer will also be available. Please come along!
For more information, please search for "Lupicia Niseko Marche 2025."
Date and time: September 13th (Sat) - 15th (Mon) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■ Location: Lupicia Niseko Head Office (Yotei 7)
*Parking space for approximately 140 cars
■ Admission fee: Free
■ Reservation/pre-order benefits available
*Entry is possible without a reservation.
■Inquiries / Lupicia Customer Service Center TEL 0120-112-636 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
culture
We are now accepting submissions for the 37th Takeo Arishima Youth Painting Exhibition
This year marks the 37th annual art exhibition, carrying on the spirit of Takeo Arishima, who supported young artists. We are accepting submissions from junior and senior high school students. For more information, please visit Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum website.
■ Artwork delivery: Saturday, October 11th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■ Exhibition of winning and selected works: Saturday, October 25th - Sunday, November 9th
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum opening hours and closing days in September
In the first, third, and fifth weeks, the museum will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (Tuesdays and Wednesdays if Monday is a public holiday). In the second and fourth weeks, the museum will be closed only on Mondays as usual. For more information, please see the "Town Calendar" on page 26.
From September onwards, opening hours will be 10am - 4:30pm (last entrance at 4pm). Thank you for your understanding.
*For inquiries about the "Culture" section of the Living Information section, please contact Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
TEL 0136-44-3245
* Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum opens at 10:00 AM, with last admission at 4:00 PM. Admission is 500 yen for adults, and free for high school students and younger and town residents aged 65 and older.
International Exchange Newsletter vol.29
World Cafe "Breakfast"
The Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) held a World Cafe on July 26th. The theme of this event was "Breakfast." Participants were able to taste breakfasts from around the world, including Germany, Taiwan, Indonesia, and China.
In Germany, where bread is an essential breakfast food, the menu featured nutritious sandwiches topped with fresh salad, eggs, tomatoes, and more. In Indonesia, breakfast consisted of a slice of bread topped with chocolate sprinkles, known as roti mesus. In addition, Taiwanese morning crepes and traditional Chinese sweets, tangyuan, were also served. The participants enjoyed trying dishes that were a little different from the usual, engaging in lively conversation and appearing to be enjoying themselves with smiles on their faces.
Last month's quiz answer: BAACB
The "Third Niseko Town Autonomy Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy" has been formulated.
The July 2025 issue Koho Niseko Newsletter, in the "Lifestyle Information" section, introduced the Third Niseko Town Autonomy Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy (hereinafter referred to as the "Comprehensive Strategy") as a strategy that outlines the town's current population situation and future prospects, and sets related important goals, policies, and progress targets.
Niseko Town 's population has remained at just over 5,000 in recent years, but trends include an increase in the number of foreigners and a trend of young people and the elderly moving out (a decrease in the number of young people). Taking these factors into consideration, the comprehensive strategy also touches on the need to "create an environment where foreign residents can live with peace of mind," "create opportunities for young people to participate in life events (advance education and employment)," and "address the difficulties faced by the elderly in daily life (transportation, snow removal, etc.)."
For example, for foreign residents, we will provide Japanese language education and multilingual support, such as increasing the number of Japanese support staff at educational institutions. For younger generations, we will create a system for human resource development and employment matching to support local industries. For the elderly, we will track indicators such as the average period of independence and the rate of use of demand buses, and share these as important indicators with related departments to support town development that responds to Niseko Town 's population trends.
The measures and indicators for the comprehensive strategy, including these, will be created by incorporating the opinions of everyone involved in the community, and will be updated annually while tracking the figures. If you have any comments, please use the town's public hearing system to send us your opinions.
The comprehensive strategy can be found here
■問合せ／企画環境課経営企画係 TEL 0136-56-8837
pension news
You can pay back the exempted insurance premiums
The National Pension has various premium exemption/deferral systems, such as those based on income, those applicable to students, and those due to unemployment. However, during the period when these approvals are received, the pension amount received in the future will be less than when the premiums are paid in full.
Therefore, for these periods, you can pay the insurance premiums later (back payments) up to 10 years later.
Please note that additional premiums may be added depending on the amount of time that has passed, so we recommend that you make the payment as soon as possible. If you wish to make a payment, you will need to submit an application form, so please complete the procedure at your local municipal office or office.
You can pay back the exempted insurance premiums
■問合せ／ ねんきんダイヤル TEL 0570-05-1165
町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-56-8839
There is a vacant room in the town house
Type: Specific public rental housing
Apartment name: Hondori A Apartment Complex, Building 1, No. 111
Type: 1LDK (45.26 square meters)
Structure Simple fireproof second floor
Minimum to maximum rent: 38,000 yen (fixed amount) Garage fee: 3,000 yen
Parking space/Yes
There may be other open recruitment opportunities besides those listed above. Please see the town's website for details.
●Application period: September 1st (Monday) to September 15th (Monday)
●Eligibility and application method/Please inquire for details.
■問合せ／都市建設課住宅管理係 TEL 0136-56-8846
Nice to meet you, thank you
Coordinator for International Relations: Chan Mai Chan (Canada)
I'm from Alberta, known for Banff. Alberta and Hokkaido are sister states. I love piano and Kabuki. I hope to contribute to exchanges, however small my contribution may be.
Assistant Language Teacher: Robertson Alex Slade (USA)
Hello! My name is Robertson.
I'm from Tennessee, USA, and I'm looking forward to living in Niseko Town Yotei, as it feels like home.
hello mayor
Passing on a rich environment and landscape to future generations
Twenty-seven years ago, when Niseko Town began full-scale environmental and landscape initiatives, it was in the midst of a severe economic downturn, a prolonged economic downturn that saw a continued decline in population and a halving of the number of overnight guests. Despite these difficult times, many residents rallied around the town, believing that the value of the town's agriculture and tourism lies in its excellent environment and landscape, and sympathizing with the idea of "town development that prevents and prevents uncontrolled development." After more than two years of research and consideration, the "Niseko Basic Environmental Plan" was created in March 2001, titled "Niseko: A Town of Water Environment." This led to the enactment of the later "Basic Environmental Ordinance" and the unique "Landscape Ordinance" in Japan. Large-scale development unrelated to town development and high-rise buildings that damage views were abandoned at an early stage, and the town's environment and landscape have been protected.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
Town Calendar / September SEPTEMBER
Upper right box article
September is
Long-term care insurance premiums and property taxes (3rd term)
It is the deadline for the National Health Insurance tax (4th term)
Deadline for delivery is the 25th (Thursday)
It is the delivery date of water supply, the sewer
Direct debit date is the 29th (Monday)
If you use bank transfer, please check your balance.
固定資産税・国民健康保険税の問合せ／税務課 TEL 0136-56-8838
水道・下水道の問合せ／上下水道課 TEL 0136-56-8847
Top left box article
Emergency and sudden illness response at night and on holidays
倶倶知安厚生病院 TEL 0136-22-1141
3rd (Wed)
4th (Thu)
Respect for the Aged Day/Town: 10:30~
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
●Obanana Mayor's Office / Role: 17:00~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
Open at night
5th (Friday)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
6th (Sat)
● Yoji Centre Sports Day/Niseko Elementary School Grounds: 9:30~
●Great Harvest Festival / Niseko View Plaza Roadside Station: 8:30-14:00
7th (Sun)
Batik Workshop/Town: 13:00-16:30
8th (Monday)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Echinococcosis screening/town: 18:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
9th (Tuesday)
●Ohisama Autumn Excursion/Town: 10:00~ See page 17 of the Smiling Square
●Health exercise class/Town: 19:00~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
● Niseko Town Election Announcement Date Living Information See p20
Central warehouse group closed days
10th (Wednesday)
● Niseko Town Election Early Voting (until the 13th) / Hours: 8:30-20:00 See Living Information p20
11th (Thu)
●Ohisama Nico Nico Consultation / Kindergarten: 10:00 ~ Nico Nico Hiroba (see page 17)
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
12th (Fri)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
13th (Sat)
●English conversation circle/o: 10:00~
Lupicia Marche 2025 / Lupicia Niseko Head Office: 10:00~ See page 24 for lifestyle information
14th (Sun)
Niseko Town Election Voting Day / Town: 7:00-18:00 See Living Information p20
Lupicia Niseko Marche 2025 / Lupicia Niseko Head Office: 10:00~ See page 24 for lifestyle information
15th (Monday) [Respect for the Aged Day]
Lupicia Niseko Marche 2025 / Lupicia Niseko Head Office: 10:00~ See page 24 for lifestyle information
Playbook closed day
16th (Tuesday)
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~
●Dental checkup and fluoride application/Town: From 13:00
Playbook closed day
Central warehouse group closed days
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
17th (Wednesday)
●6th Niseko Town Regular Meeting (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
●Radio Niseko Interruption Broadcast/Role: 10:50~
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
18th (Thursday)
●Muscle storage class/Town: 10:30~
● Playbook Puppet Show / Town: 14:50~
Open at night
19th (Friday)
Dairy Cattle Show/Show Venue: 9:00am
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Central warehouse group closed days
20th (Sat)
21st (Sun)
Niseko Marathon Festival / Town Sports Ground Start: 10:20
22nd (Monday)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
23rd (Tue) [Autumnal Equinox Day]
Central warehouse group closed days
Playbook closed day
24th (Wednesday)
●6th Niseko Town Regular Meeting (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
Playbook closed day
25th (Thursday)
●6th Niseko Town Regular Meeting (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
●Nursing prevention cooking class/Town: 10:30~
Playbook closed day
26th (Friday)
●Echinococcus extermination measures/town: 9:00~
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Karucha Workshop "Housing" / Niseko High School: 15:30-17:30
Playbook closed day
27th (Sat)
●English conversation circle/o: 10:00~
●Traditional costume dressing experience / Town: 14:00-17:00
28th (Sun)
●Niseko Morning Market/Maeda Shoten: 8:00~
29th (Monday)
●Nursing prevention cooking class/Town: 10:30~
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
30th (Tuesday)
●Health exercise class/Town: 19:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
Wednesday, October 1st
●Japanese Salon/Kura: 16:00-17:30
2nd (Thu)
●Mama Cafe/Town: 10:00~
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
3rd (Fri)
Autumn Clean-up Campaign / Meeting time: 9:00
●Muscle storage class/Town: 10:30~
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
4th (Sat)
Niseko Junior High School Cultural Festival / Niseko Junior High School: 8:50am
September is
Long-term care insurance premiums and property taxes (3rd term)
It is the deadline for the National Health Insurance tax (4th term)
Deadline for delivery is the 25th (Thursday)
It is the delivery date of water supply, the sewer
Direct debit date is the 29th (Monday)
If you use bank transfer, please check your balance.
固定資産税・国民健康保険税の問合せ／税務課 TEL 0136-56-8838
水道・下水道の問合せ／上下水道課 TEL 0136-56-8847
Top left box article
Emergency and sudden illness response at night and on holidays
倶倶知安厚生病院 TEL 0136-22-1141
3rd (Wed)
4th (Thu)
Respect for the Aged Day/Town: 10:30~
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
●Obanana Mayor's Office / Role: 17:00~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
Open at night
5th (Friday)
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
6th (Sat)
● Yoji Centre Sports Day/Niseko Elementary School Grounds: 9:30~
●Great Harvest Festival / Niseko View Plaza Roadside Station: 8:30-14:00
7th (Sun)
Batik Workshop/Town: 13:00-16:30
8th (Monday)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Echinococcosis screening/town: 18:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
9th (Tuesday)
●Ohisama Autumn Excursion/Town: 10:00~ See page 17 of the Smiling Square
●Health exercise class/Town: 19:00~
●Karifuto Shrine Dance Practice/Town Community Center: 19:00~
● Niseko Town Election Announcement Date Living Information See p20
Central warehouse group closed days
10th (Wednesday)
● Niseko Town Election Early Voting (until the 13th) / Hours: 8:30-20:00 See Living Information p20
11th (Thu)
●Ohisama Nico Nico Consultation / Kindergarten: 10:00 ~ Nico Nico Hiroba (see page 17)
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
12th (Fri)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
13th (Sat)
●English conversation circle/o: 10:00~
Lupicia Marche 2025 / Lupicia Niseko Head Office: 10:00~ See page 24 for lifestyle information
14th (Sun)
Niseko Town Election Voting Day / Town: 7:00-18:00 See Living Information p20
Lupicia Niseko Marche 2025 / Lupicia Niseko Head Office: 10:00~ See page 24 for lifestyle information
15th (Monday) [Respect for the Aged Day]
Lupicia Niseko Marche 2025 / Lupicia Niseko Head Office: 10:00~ See page 24 for lifestyle information
Playbook closed day
16th (Tuesday)
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~
●Dental checkup and fluoride application/Town: From 13:00
Playbook closed day
Central warehouse group closed days
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
17th (Wednesday)
●6th Niseko Town Regular Meeting (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
●Radio Niseko Interruption Broadcast/Role: 10:50~
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
18th (Thursday)
●Muscle storage class/Town: 10:30~
● Playbook Puppet Show / Town: 14:50~
Open at night
19th (Friday)
Dairy Cattle Show/Show Venue: 9:00am
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Central warehouse group closed days
20th (Sat)
21st (Sun)
Niseko Marathon Festival / Town Sports Ground Start: 10:20
22nd (Monday)
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
23rd (Tue) [Autumnal Equinox Day]
Central warehouse group closed days
Playbook closed day
24th (Wednesday)
●6th Niseko Town Regular Meeting (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
Playbook closed day
25th (Thursday)
●6th Niseko Town Regular Meeting (Scheduled to Open) / Role: 10:00~
●Nursing prevention cooking class/Town: 10:30~
Playbook closed day
26th (Friday)
●Echinococcus extermination measures/town: 9:00~
After-school children's class/physical education: 13:30~
Karucha Workshop "Housing" / Niseko High School: 15:30-17:30
Playbook closed day
27th (Sat)
●English conversation circle/o: 10:00~
●Traditional costume dressing experience / Town: 14:00-17:00
28th (Sun)
●Niseko Morning Market/Maeda Shoten: 8:00~
29th (Monday)
●Nursing prevention cooking class/Town: 10:30~
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
30th (Tuesday)
●Health exercise class/Town: 19:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
Wednesday, October 1st
●Japanese Salon/Kura: 16:00-17:30
2nd (Thu)
●Mama Cafe/Town: 10:00~
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
3rd (Fri)
Autumn Clean-up Campaign / Meeting time: 9:00
●Muscle storage class/Town: 10:30~
After-school children's class/town: 13:30~
4th (Sat)
Niseko Junior High School Cultural Festival / Niseko Junior High School: 8:50am
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。
Fireworks that lit up the Niseko night sky
Photographer: Public Relations Section
Mount Yotei in the blazing day
Photographer: Mori-chan
At the Fighters baseball clinic
Commemorative photo with the players!
Photographer: Sports Section, General Education Division
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。
Fireworks that lit up the Niseko night sky
Photographer: Public Relations Section
Mount Yotei in the blazing day
Photographer: Mori-chan
At the Fighters baseball clinic
Commemorative photo with the players!
Photographer: Sports Section, General Education Division
Food and Nutrition Vol.34
[Summer vacation children's cooking class]
"Let's learn about food waste"
We will be holding a summer cooking class for students.
"Gyoza" and "Cold" were the most requested dishes last year.
I made two desserts that I would like to try.
When I introduced three easy ways to wrap gyoza,
Comments included, "I'll try it at home," and "It's easy and fun!"
For cold desserts, try the "Sparkling Jelly" made with carbonated drinks.
I made this and it was also very well received.
We also conducted a simple talk and quiz on "What is food waste?"
The quiz was a big hit. The participating children received a gift from the town and Niseko Co., Ltd.
The Resort Tourism Association conducted a demonstration project as part of its efforts to reduce food waste.
"Doggy bags" (bags for taking leftover food home)
We distributed the leftovers to the children, promising to eat them by the end of the day.
Some children went home.
We will introduce some of the dishes on the menu, so please try making them at home.
It's lame.
Gyoza (vegetables and curry cheese)
◆Ingredients (for 8 pieces)
Gyoza skins: 8 pieces
Sesame oil.....just under 1 teaspoon
★Basic seeds
Minced pork: 30g
Cabbage: 80g
Green onion: 10g
[A]
Ginger: A little
Soy sauce: 1/2 teaspoon
Chicken stock powder...a little
[Curry Cheese]
★Basic seeds...half
curry powder...a little
Sliced cheese: 1/2 slice
◆How to make
1. Finely chop the cabbage and green onions and rub them with salt. Leave for about 5 minutes to release the water, then squeeze it out.
2. Put the ground pork and seasonings (A) into a bowl and mix well until sticky. Add the vegetables (1) and mix well again to complete the basic mixture.
3. Divide the basic mixture into "for vegetables" and "for curry cheese."
4. Place the filling into the gyoza skin and wrap it up (if making curry cheese, wrap the cheese in it too).
5. Place the wrapped dumplings on a hot plate with sesame oil, and when the bottoms are lightly browned, add water and steam.
6. When the skin becomes transparent and the meat is cooked through, remove the lid and let the water evaporate. Once browned, it is done.
■Inquiries: Health & Welfare Division Health Promotion Section, Nutritionist
TEL 0136-56-8840 FAX 0136-44-3500
MAIL：kenko@town.niseko.lg.jp
"Let's learn about food waste"
We will be holding a summer cooking class for students.
"Gyoza" and "Cold" were the most requested dishes last year.
I made two desserts that I would like to try.
When I introduced three easy ways to wrap gyoza,
Comments included, "I'll try it at home," and "It's easy and fun!"
For cold desserts, try the "Sparkling Jelly" made with carbonated drinks.
I made this and it was also very well received.
We also conducted a simple talk and quiz on "What is food waste?"
The quiz was a big hit. The participating children received a gift from the town and Niseko Co., Ltd.
The Resort Tourism Association conducted a demonstration project as part of its efforts to reduce food waste.
"Doggy bags" (bags for taking leftover food home)
We distributed the leftovers to the children, promising to eat them by the end of the day.
Some children went home.
We will introduce some of the dishes on the menu, so please try making them at home.
It's lame.
Gyoza (vegetables and curry cheese)
◆Ingredients (for 8 pieces)
Gyoza skins: 8 pieces
Sesame oil.....just under 1 teaspoon
★Basic seeds
Minced pork: 30g
Cabbage: 80g
Green onion: 10g
[A]
Ginger: A little
Soy sauce: 1/2 teaspoon
Chicken stock powder...a little
[Curry Cheese]
★Basic seeds...half
curry powder...a little
Sliced cheese: 1/2 slice
◆How to make
1. Finely chop the cabbage and green onions and rub them with salt. Leave for about 5 minutes to release the water, then squeeze it out.
2. Put the ground pork and seasonings (A) into a bowl and mix well until sticky. Add the vegetables (1) and mix well again to complete the basic mixture.
3. Divide the basic mixture into "for vegetables" and "for curry cheese."
4. Place the filling into the gyoza skin and wrap it up (if making curry cheese, wrap the cheese in it too).
5. Place the wrapped dumplings on a hot plate with sesame oil, and when the bottoms are lightly browned, add water and steam.
6. When the skin becomes transparent and the meat is cooked through, remove the lid and let the water evaporate. Once browned, it is done.
■Inquiries: Health & Welfare Division Health Promotion Section, Nutritionist
TEL 0136-56-8840 FAX 0136-44-3500
MAIL：kenko@town.niseko.lg.jp
DATA OF NISEKO TOWN
The situation of radiation dose in the town
Measurement date: 1 month until August 15th
Maximum value 0.039μGy/h
Minimum value 0.034μGy/h
Average value 0.035μGy/h
Space radiation dose rate is normal level
Movement of people (as of the end of July)
Population: 5,025 people
(-29 compared to the previous month)
2,544 men
(-21 compared to the previous month)
2,481 women
(-8 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,762
(-20 compared to the previous month)
Of these, 592 are foreigners.
Of these, 414 are foreign households
Correction: There was an error in the "People Movement" section of the August issue Koho Niseko Newsletter.
(Incorrect) Female 2,496 people (-7 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,789 (-7 from the previous month)
(Positive) Female: 2,489 (-7 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,782 (-7 from the previous month)
Measurement date: 1 month until August 15th
Maximum value 0.039μGy/h
Minimum value 0.034μGy/h
Average value 0.035μGy/h
Space radiation dose rate is normal level
Movement of people (as of the end of July)
Population: 5,025 people
(-29 compared to the previous month)
2,544 men
(-21 compared to the previous month)
2,481 women
(-8 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,762
(-20 compared to the previous month)
Of these, 592 are foreigners.
Of these, 414 are foreign households
Correction: There was an error in the "People Movement" section of the August issue Koho Niseko Newsletter.
(Incorrect) Female 2,496 people (-7 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,789 (-7 from the previous month)
(Positive) Female: 2,489 (-7 compared to the previous month)
Number of households: 2,782 (-7 from the previous month)
Editor's Note
As a child, I secretly admired the taiko drums used in Bon Odori dances. At summer festivals, I would dance the Bon Odori dance while enviously watching the drummers.
Then, an unexpected opportunity came my way. There was a shortage of drummers, and as I was active in a local Japanese drumming team, I was allowed to volunteer and help out. I was finally able to play the drums that I had only ever watched from below, and it was the moment my little childhood dream came true.
It was my first time seeing the view from the stage. Watching the smiling faces of the participants dancing to the rhythm of the drums, I pounded the drums with all my might, feeling a sense of unity with the other participants. After I finished beating the drums, I was showered with applause and cheers, which was very satisfying. It became a wonderful summer memory. (M)
Then, an unexpected opportunity came my way. There was a shortage of drummers, and as I was active in a local Japanese drumming team, I was allowed to volunteer and help out. I was finally able to play the drums that I had only ever watched from below, and it was the moment my little childhood dream came true.
It was my first time seeing the view from the stage. Watching the smiling faces of the participants dancing to the rhythm of the drums, I pounded the drums with all my might, feeling a sense of unity with the other participants. After I finished beating the drums, I was showered with applause and cheers, which was very satisfying. It became a wonderful summer memory. (M)
Inquiries regarding information on this page
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500