Koho Niseko Newsletter May Issue [No. 769] (Text Version)
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Oath of the First Graduating Class of Niseko International High School
(Niseko International High School Entrance Ceremony)
Oath of the First Graduating Class of Niseko International High School
(Niseko International High School Entrance Ceremony)
Community Development Information Office to begin operations this fall – New fire station open to the community
With the temporary fencing removed, the exterior of the new fire station has been revealed. Many people are probably wondering, "When will it begin operations?" and "What kind of building is it?" So, in this month's issue of the Community Development Information Section, we will introduce the new fire station.
Background leading to construction
The current Niseko Fire Station, built in 1976, is showing signs of aging after approximately 50 years. Buildings constructed before the new seismic standards were implemented pose a risk of collapse during major earthquakes, posing a challenge to its role as a disaster prevention base. There was also a need to install state-of-the-art equipment and improve the working environment for firefighters. To address these issues, a basic plan was implemented starting in 2022, leading to the construction of the new station.
Concept of the new fire station
In this renovation project, the design was based on the concept of "an open fire station that the community can rely on in times of need," aiming not only to solve the aforementioned problems but also to create a fire station that can engage with local residents and foster trust.
Construction was completed in March of this year, and since April, work has been underway on exterior landscaping around the fire station, as well as the installation of communication equipment and other supplies. Operation is scheduled to begin around this fall.
Overview of the new fire station
Site area: 2,923.34 square meters
Scale: Building area 1,521.72 square meters
Total area: 3,094.98 square meters
Structure: Reinforced concrete, partially steel frame
Number of floors: 1 basement floor, 3 above-ground floors
Configuration: Basement 1st floor: Parking lot for town hall official vehicles
Ground floor: Fire station, ambulance station, visitor parking, etc.
Equipment storage room on the 2nd floor (above ground)
3rd floor above ground: Offices, conference rooms, etc.
Things that will "change" with the new fire station
1. When a disaster occurs
Because the office is located on the main road, Niseko Station Road, it is easier to dispatch personnel, allowing them to quickly reach the scene in case of an emergency.
2. Preparing for disasters
A disaster preparedness warehouse is located on the first basement floor. This warehouse stores equipment, supplies, and food to prepare for disasters.
3. Improvement of facility functions
The facility will be equipped with meeting rooms and other facilities, and will be used for disaster prevention education, fire extinguishing training, and first aid courses for local residents.
4. Towards facilities that are friendly to people and the environment.
This facility is designed to be user-friendly for all members and staff, regardless of gender. Furthermore, it is an environmentally friendly facility, having received ZEB-Ready certification (BEI value 0.45) under the Building Energy Efficiency Labeling System (BELS).
By centralizing and managing fire and ambulance vehicles and equipment, and improving the working environment for firefighters, unified and efficient management and operation are achieved, enabling a rapid response in emergencies.
As a presence that "watches over" the community
The bricks used for the exterior walls of the new fire station were made by children from Yoji Centre, mixing soil they collected from the construction site. Furthermore, the bricks and the glass doors of the station are adorned with images of rowan trees. The rowan tree is known for its fire resistance and its flower meaning, "I will watch over you," symbolizing the fire station's role in watching over the townspeople.
Background leading to construction
The current Niseko Fire Station, built in 1976, is showing signs of aging after approximately 50 years. Buildings constructed before the new seismic standards were implemented pose a risk of collapse during major earthquakes, posing a challenge to its role as a disaster prevention base. There was also a need to install state-of-the-art equipment and improve the working environment for firefighters. To address these issues, a basic plan was implemented starting in 2022, leading to the construction of the new station.
Concept of the new fire station
In this renovation project, the design was based on the concept of "an open fire station that the community can rely on in times of need," aiming not only to solve the aforementioned problems but also to create a fire station that can engage with local residents and foster trust.
Construction was completed in March of this year, and since April, work has been underway on exterior landscaping around the fire station, as well as the installation of communication equipment and other supplies. Operation is scheduled to begin around this fall.
Overview of the new fire station
Site area: 2,923.34 square meters
Scale: Building area 1,521.72 square meters
Total area: 3,094.98 square meters
Structure: Reinforced concrete, partially steel frame
Number of floors: 1 basement floor, 3 above-ground floors
Configuration: Basement 1st floor: Parking lot for town hall official vehicles
Ground floor: Fire station, ambulance station, visitor parking, etc.
Equipment storage room on the 2nd floor (above ground)
3rd floor above ground: Offices, conference rooms, etc.
Things that will "change" with the new fire station
1. When a disaster occurs
Because the office is located on the main road, Niseko Station Road, it is easier to dispatch personnel, allowing them to quickly reach the scene in case of an emergency.
2. Preparing for disasters
A disaster preparedness warehouse is located on the first basement floor. This warehouse stores equipment, supplies, and food to prepare for disasters.
3. Improvement of facility functions
The facility will be equipped with meeting rooms and other facilities, and will be used for disaster prevention education, fire extinguishing training, and first aid courses for local residents.
4. Towards facilities that are friendly to people and the environment.
This facility is designed to be user-friendly for all members and staff, regardless of gender. Furthermore, it is an environmentally friendly facility, having received ZEB-Ready certification (BEI value 0.45) under the Building Energy Efficiency Labeling System (BELS).
By centralizing and managing fire and ambulance vehicles and equipment, and improving the working environment for firefighters, unified and efficient management and operation are achieved, enabling a rapid response in emergencies.
As a presence that "watches over" the community
The bricks used for the exterior walls of the new fire station were made by children from Yoji Centre, mixing soil they collected from the construction site. Furthermore, the bricks and the glass doors of the station are adorned with images of rowan trees. The rowan tree is known for its fire resistance and its flower meaning, "I will watch over you," symbolizing the fire station's role in watching over the townspeople.
Topic of town
3/16
Niseko Town 's tourism education program was recognized.
Principal Motoya and teacher Nakatani report the award.
Niseko High School's tourism education initiative has been selected as the second-best in the "Thriving Communities" category of the "Green Destinations Top 100 Stories" international tourism awards program. Niseko High School conducts education that allows students to learn about the region through tourism and think about the future of the region, in collaboration with the town and local businesses. At the awards ceremony held in Berlin, Germany, the initiative was highly praised as a sustainable tourism development effort that integrates education and community building.
(Photo caption) Town's initiative ranked second in the world
3/19
Together with friends
Kotobuki University Learning Event / Closing Ceremony
The Board of Education held the March study session and closing ceremony for the 2025 Kotobuki University at the town community center.
At the study session, the Pikinini Music Band performed, and the participants were seen enjoying themselves while clapping along. Over the past year, the Kotobuki University study sessions have included a total of 12 activities, such as training trips, sports days, litter cleanup activities, and interactions with elementary school students. At the closing ceremony, the Superintendent of Education (President of Kotobuki University) and the town mayor offered words of appreciation to the students for their active participation throughout the year.
(Photo caption) Performance by the Pikinini Music Ensemble
3/23
In recognition of their contributions to community development.
A letter of appreciation was presented.
Based on the Niseko Town Construction Business Regional Contribution Commendation Regulations, which stipulate the recognition of construction businesses that have made contributions to the community, such as the voluntary development of public facilities, Mayor Tanaka presented a letter of appreciation to Nippon Marking Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City).
As part of its social contribution activities, the company carried out repair work on the parking lot lines at three public facilities in the town. This activity, carried out to ensure the safety of users, has made a significant contribution to community development.
(Photo caption) Thank you for your contribution to community development.
3/24
Full of smiles
Yoji Centre Graduation Ceremony
A graduation ceremony was held at Yoji Centre, and 37 children from the Bear Class graduated.
At the graduation ceremony, each child's name was called by their teacher, and they responded loudly as they went up to the stage to receive their graduation certificate from the principal.
At the end of the ceremony, the children spent their last moments with their homeroom teachers and parents, leaving Yoji Centre with big smiles on their faces and looking so much more grown up.
(Photo caption) High five with the principal!
3/24
With a big goal in mind
I went to Tonga as a volunteer for overseas cooperation.
Ms. Kikuko Okamoto, a resident of our town, came to pay us a courtesy visit before being dispatched to Tonga for two years starting in May as a JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteer.
Ms. Okamoto will be assigned to the Tonga Table Tennis Federation, where she will be responsible for teaching techniques and tactics. "I want to work hard to establish a coaching system and create a sustainable foundation so that we can meet the demand for producing Olympic and Paralympic athletes. I also want to convey Japanese culture while experiencing the spirit of mutual assistance in Niseko Town," she said emphatically.
(Photo caption) We look forward to your success in Tonga.
3/24
B.B., thank you for the past year!
Retirement Ceremony for Niseko Town Tourism Ambassadors
The town held a retirement ceremony for B.B., the mascot of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, as a tourism ambassador. Mayor Tanaka presented B.B. with a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative gift. Members of the Niseko Supporters Association and the youth baseball team also came to express their gratitude to B.B.
For one year, B.B. served as the town's tourism ambassador, visiting 25 locations including schools and tourist facilities, and widely promoting the town's charm through the B.B. Blog. Thank you for interacting with so many people and helping to enliven the town.
(Photo caption) Thank you for the past year.
4/7～9
With anticipation for school life
Entrance ceremony at each school in the town
As the new school year begins, entrance ceremonies were held at schools throughout the town. This spring, 32 new students started their school lives at Niseko Elementary School, 11 at Kondo Elementary School, 47 at Niseko Junior High School, and 56 at Niseko International High School. Prior to the entrance ceremony at Niseko International High School, Established ceremony was also held, where the school emblem and school song were unveiled.
The new students seemed nervous about starting a new school life, but smiles were also seen on their faces as they listened to the welcoming speeches from the principal and upperclassmen.
(Photo caption) New first-year students in their new uniforms (Niseko Junior High School entrance ceremony)
Niseko Town 's tourism education program was recognized.
Principal Motoya and teacher Nakatani report the award.
Niseko High School's tourism education initiative has been selected as the second-best in the "Thriving Communities" category of the "Green Destinations Top 100 Stories" international tourism awards program. Niseko High School conducts education that allows students to learn about the region through tourism and think about the future of the region, in collaboration with the town and local businesses. At the awards ceremony held in Berlin, Germany, the initiative was highly praised as a sustainable tourism development effort that integrates education and community building.
(Photo caption) Town's initiative ranked second in the world
3/19
Together with friends
Kotobuki University Learning Event / Closing Ceremony
The Board of Education held the March study session and closing ceremony for the 2025 Kotobuki University at the town community center.
At the study session, the Pikinini Music Band performed, and the participants were seen enjoying themselves while clapping along. Over the past year, the Kotobuki University study sessions have included a total of 12 activities, such as training trips, sports days, litter cleanup activities, and interactions with elementary school students. At the closing ceremony, the Superintendent of Education (President of Kotobuki University) and the town mayor offered words of appreciation to the students for their active participation throughout the year.
(Photo caption) Performance by the Pikinini Music Ensemble
3/23
In recognition of their contributions to community development.
A letter of appreciation was presented.
Based on the Niseko Town Construction Business Regional Contribution Commendation Regulations, which stipulate the recognition of construction businesses that have made contributions to the community, such as the voluntary development of public facilities, Mayor Tanaka presented a letter of appreciation to Nippon Marking Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City).
As part of its social contribution activities, the company carried out repair work on the parking lot lines at three public facilities in the town. This activity, carried out to ensure the safety of users, has made a significant contribution to community development.
(Photo caption) Thank you for your contribution to community development.
3/24
Full of smiles
Yoji Centre Graduation Ceremony
A graduation ceremony was held at Yoji Centre, and 37 children from the Bear Class graduated.
At the graduation ceremony, each child's name was called by their teacher, and they responded loudly as they went up to the stage to receive their graduation certificate from the principal.
At the end of the ceremony, the children spent their last moments with their homeroom teachers and parents, leaving Yoji Centre with big smiles on their faces and looking so much more grown up.
(Photo caption) High five with the principal!
3/24
With a big goal in mind
I went to Tonga as a volunteer for overseas cooperation.
Ms. Kikuko Okamoto, a resident of our town, came to pay us a courtesy visit before being dispatched to Tonga for two years starting in May as a JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteer.
Ms. Okamoto will be assigned to the Tonga Table Tennis Federation, where she will be responsible for teaching techniques and tactics. "I want to work hard to establish a coaching system and create a sustainable foundation so that we can meet the demand for producing Olympic and Paralympic athletes. I also want to convey Japanese culture while experiencing the spirit of mutual assistance in Niseko Town," she said emphatically.
(Photo caption) We look forward to your success in Tonga.
3/24
B.B., thank you for the past year!
Retirement Ceremony for Niseko Town Tourism Ambassadors
The town held a retirement ceremony for B.B., the mascot of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, as a tourism ambassador. Mayor Tanaka presented B.B. with a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative gift. Members of the Niseko Supporters Association and the youth baseball team also came to express their gratitude to B.B.
For one year, B.B. served as the town's tourism ambassador, visiting 25 locations including schools and tourist facilities, and widely promoting the town's charm through the B.B. Blog. Thank you for interacting with so many people and helping to enliven the town.
(Photo caption) Thank you for the past year.
4/7～9
With anticipation for school life
Entrance ceremony at each school in the town
As the new school year begins, entrance ceremonies were held at schools throughout the town. This spring, 32 new students started their school lives at Niseko Elementary School, 11 at Kondo Elementary School, 47 at Niseko Junior High School, and 56 at Niseko International High School. Prior to the entrance ceremony at Niseko International High School, Established ceremony was also held, where the school emblem and school song were unveiled.
The new students seemed nervous about starting a new school life, but smiles were also seen on their faces as they listened to the welcoming speeches from the principal and upperclassmen.
(Photo caption) New first-year students in their new uniforms (Niseko Junior High School entrance ceremony)
Welfare and health promotion
Takishita's Lively Community Council Newsletter, Vol. 33
■ニセコ町社会福祉協議会（町民センター内） TEL 0136-44-2234
[Starting in May] Participate in the Social Welfare Council's programs and get health benefits and points!
Participate in health promotion programs and other eligible activities offered by Niseko Town Social Welfare Council and receive 1 Kira Point for each session! Enjoying physical activity and socializing with others is the first step in preventing frailty. Take this opportunity to enjoy social participation and stay healthy in both mind and body!
■ An invitation from Niseko Town Senior Citizens' Club Federation
Staying home and relaxing is nice, but why not get out and have some fun and laugh together once in a while? Couples are also welcome to join. If you're interested, we can introduce you to a club in your area.
■ An invitation from Niseko Town Association for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities
Are there any members with a disability certificate? Our organization fosters camaraderie among members through events, activities, and training trips. Things that are difficult to do alone can become enjoyable when you have friends to share them with.
■ Health promotion support
・Walking Club
This year, the event will resume on Tuesday, May 26th. The route departs from the Community Center at 9:30 a.m., covers a course of 3-5 kilometers, and returns by 11:30 a.m. Please gather at the main entrance of the Community Center by 9:20 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
・Ikiiki Salon
Every second and fourth Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, the town community center holds internet-based recreational activities (such as "Fumanet" and "Square Step") with the aim of maintaining and improving cognitive function and walking ability.
・Lively Health Classes
We engage in activities to maintain good health for life by encouraging daily walking and health checks. Sessions are held at Kirano-yu on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and at the Town Community Center on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come and join us!
The Story of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 38
[Starting a new life]
A month has passed since the start of the new fiscal year. During this time, many people accumulate fatigue from adjusting to their new routines, and their nutritional balance in their diets tends to be disrupted.
This month, I'll introduce a simple keema curry that can be made in just one frying pan. It can also be frozen, so it's a good idea to make a large batch for when you're short on time. It's also versatile, and you can add ingredients like burdock root or mushrooms to get some much-needed fiber. It also pairs well with beans, cheese, bread, and udon noodles, so try customizing it to your liking.
keema curry
605 kcal
Salt equivalent: 1.5 grams
<Ingredients> (for 4 people)
Ground beef and pork mix, 240 grams
200 grams of onion
100 grams of carrots
Canned chopped tomatoes (400 grams)
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
A pinch of salt and pepper
A. Mixed seasoning
4 teaspoons of curry powder
2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
Consommé 1 teaspoon
<How to make>
1. Finely chop the onion and carrot.
2. Add olive oil to a frying pan, add garlic, and once it becomes fragrant, add the ground meat, season with salt and pepper, and sauté.
3. Once the ground meat is cooked through, add the onion and carrot and sauté until the onion is softened.
4. Add the canned crushed tomatoes and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add A and sauté for another 5 minutes until done.
*If you don't like spicy food, please adjust the amount of curry powder.
Welfare and Health Notices
Don't forget to get the pneumococcal vaccine for the elderly
■ Target /
1. Persons aged 65 (from the day before their birthday until the day before they turn 66)
2. Individuals aged 60 to 64 with impaired heart, kidney, or respiratory function, or impaired immune function due to HIV.
■ Out-of-pocket expense: 3,000 yen
■指定医療機関／ニセコ医院TEL0136-44-2201（ご自身でご予約ください）
■When receiving vaccination at a medical institution outside of town/
Please pay the full fee upfront, then bring your receipt, seal, proof of bank account number, and My Number Card to the Health & Welfare Division of the town hall to apply. Later, the amount minus your 3,000 yen co-payment will be transferred to your account. Vaccination fees vary depending on the medical institution, so please check before getting vaccinated.
Those eligible for routine vaccinations will be notified individually as needed, so please check your notifications.
■担当／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL0136-56-8840
We ask for your support.
Red Cross Society contributions
The Japanese Red Cross Society is a public institution established under laws such as the National Protection Law, and its activities, including disaster relief efforts both domestically and internationally, and blood services, are primarily funded by donations known as "corporate funds."
May is Red Cross Awareness Month. The Japanese Red Cross Society is requesting donations to support its activities aimed at protecting people's health and well-being. While we ask local government promoters to collect donations, we also welcome individual supporters.
We ask for your support and cooperation.
■問合せ／保健福祉課福祉係 TEL0136-56-8840
Medical institution closures during Golden Week
【Niseko clinic】
Closed on: May 3rd (Sun) - 6th (Wed)
[Kikuchi Dental Clinic]
Closed on: Saturday, May 2nd to Wednesday, May 6th
[Niseko Dental]
Closed on: May 3rd (Sun) - 6th (Wed)
Golden Week dental holiday turntable
5月3日（日） ロイヤル歯科医院 TEL0136-22-5585
5月4日（月） 留寿都歯科 TEL0136-46-3203
5月5日（火） ニセコ歯科 TEL0136-43-2225
*Medical hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
May 31st is "World No Tobacco Day".
No Smoking Week is from May 31st to June 6th
No smoking slogan
Clean air belongs to everyone.
○Smoking ban brings smiles to both home and workplace.
○You can do it. It's not too late to quit smoking now.
■ニセコ町社会福祉協議会（町民センター内） TEL 0136-44-2234
[Starting in May] Participate in the Social Welfare Council's programs and get health benefits and points!
Participate in health promotion programs and other eligible activities offered by Niseko Town Social Welfare Council and receive 1 Kira Point for each session! Enjoying physical activity and socializing with others is the first step in preventing frailty. Take this opportunity to enjoy social participation and stay healthy in both mind and body!
■ An invitation from Niseko Town Senior Citizens' Club Federation
Staying home and relaxing is nice, but why not get out and have some fun and laugh together once in a while? Couples are also welcome to join. If you're interested, we can introduce you to a club in your area.
■ An invitation from Niseko Town Association for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities
Are there any members with a disability certificate? Our organization fosters camaraderie among members through events, activities, and training trips. Things that are difficult to do alone can become enjoyable when you have friends to share them with.
■ Health promotion support
・Walking Club
This year, the event will resume on Tuesday, May 26th. The route departs from the Community Center at 9:30 a.m., covers a course of 3-5 kilometers, and returns by 11:30 a.m. Please gather at the main entrance of the Community Center by 9:20 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
・Ikiiki Salon
Every second and fourth Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, the town community center holds internet-based recreational activities (such as "Fumanet" and "Square Step") with the aim of maintaining and improving cognitive function and walking ability.
・Lively Health Classes
We engage in activities to maintain good health for life by encouraging daily walking and health checks. Sessions are held at Kirano-yu on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, and at the Town Community Center on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come and join us!
The Story of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 38
[Starting a new life]
A month has passed since the start of the new fiscal year. During this time, many people accumulate fatigue from adjusting to their new routines, and their nutritional balance in their diets tends to be disrupted.
This month, I'll introduce a simple keema curry that can be made in just one frying pan. It can also be frozen, so it's a good idea to make a large batch for when you're short on time. It's also versatile, and you can add ingredients like burdock root or mushrooms to get some much-needed fiber. It also pairs well with beans, cheese, bread, and udon noodles, so try customizing it to your liking.
keema curry
605 kcal
Salt equivalent: 1.5 grams
<Ingredients> (for 4 people)
Ground beef and pork mix, 240 grams
200 grams of onion
100 grams of carrots
Canned chopped tomatoes (400 grams)
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
A pinch of salt and pepper
A. Mixed seasoning
4 teaspoons of curry powder
2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
Consommé 1 teaspoon
<How to make>
1. Finely chop the onion and carrot.
2. Add olive oil to a frying pan, add garlic, and once it becomes fragrant, add the ground meat, season with salt and pepper, and sauté.
3. Once the ground meat is cooked through, add the onion and carrot and sauté until the onion is softened.
4. Add the canned crushed tomatoes and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add A and sauté for another 5 minutes until done.
*If you don't like spicy food, please adjust the amount of curry powder.
Welfare and Health Notices
Don't forget to get the pneumococcal vaccine for the elderly
■ Target /
1. Persons aged 65 (from the day before their birthday until the day before they turn 66)
2. Individuals aged 60 to 64 with impaired heart, kidney, or respiratory function, or impaired immune function due to HIV.
■ Out-of-pocket expense: 3,000 yen
■指定医療機関／ニセコ医院TEL0136-44-2201（ご自身でご予約ください）
■When receiving vaccination at a medical institution outside of town/
Please pay the full fee upfront, then bring your receipt, seal, proof of bank account number, and My Number Card to the Health & Welfare Division of the town hall to apply. Later, the amount minus your 3,000 yen co-payment will be transferred to your account. Vaccination fees vary depending on the medical institution, so please check before getting vaccinated.
Those eligible for routine vaccinations will be notified individually as needed, so please check your notifications.
■担当／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL0136-56-8840
We ask for your support.
Red Cross Society contributions
The Japanese Red Cross Society is a public institution established under laws such as the National Protection Law, and its activities, including disaster relief efforts both domestically and internationally, and blood services, are primarily funded by donations known as "corporate funds."
May is Red Cross Awareness Month. The Japanese Red Cross Society is requesting donations to support its activities aimed at protecting people's health and well-being. While we ask local government promoters to collect donations, we also welcome individual supporters.
We ask for your support and cooperation.
■問合せ／保健福祉課福祉係 TEL0136-56-8840
Medical institution closures during Golden Week
【Niseko clinic】
Closed on: May 3rd (Sun) - 6th (Wed)
[Kikuchi Dental Clinic]
Closed on: Saturday, May 2nd to Wednesday, May 6th
[Niseko Dental]
Closed on: May 3rd (Sun) - 6th (Wed)
Golden Week dental holiday turntable
5月3日（日） ロイヤル歯科医院 TEL0136-22-5585
5月4日（月） 留寿都歯科 TEL0136-46-3203
5月5日（火） ニセコ歯科 TEL0136-43-2225
*Medical hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
May 31st is "World No Tobacco Day".
No Smoking Week is from May 31st to June 6th
No smoking slogan
Clean air belongs to everyone.
○Smoking ban brings smiles to both home and workplace.
○You can do it. It's not too late to quit smoking now.
Childcare・ Education
Sun
The Asobukku Puppet Troupe has arrived!
The Asobukku Puppet Troupe came and showed us stories such as the puppet show "The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Niseko's Nico-chan)" and the panel theater "Let's Warm Up."
The Hungry Caterpillar was presented in a Niseko version, featuring vegetables and other familiar items that can be harvested in Niseko. The other stories were also easy for the children to understand, and they seemed to enjoy watching them. Even after it was over, they were talking about things like, "We watched the caterpillar story, didn't we?"
(Photo caption) That was fun!
"Ohisama" is a place where parents and children can play casually and talk to each other about their worries. (Inside Yoji Centre)
Yoji Centre
School lunch is delicious!
With the arrival of new students, the 125 children who have advanced to the next grade or entered the nursery school have started their lives at Yoji Centre in high spirits.
Some new children are confused and anxious because they are not used to the environment, and they may even cry. But when they smell the delicious aroma of the school lunch being prepared in Yoji Centre, they start having cheerful conversations like, "What's for lunch today?" and "I like curry rice."
I've discovered the joy of eating with friends, and I look forward to school lunches.
(Photo caption) Eat lots and grow big!
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 talk to us about your concerns and questions regarding child development, vaccinations, weaning, and other matters related to child rearing?
◆Date and Time: Tuesday, May 12th, 10:00 AM
◆ Place: Child-rearing Support Center “Ohisama”
Traveling Ohisama & Mama Cafe
We will prepare toys, tea, and snacks.
◆Date and Time: June 4th (Thursday), 10:00 AM
◆Location: Kondo Community Center
◆Target audience: Children who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten and their guardians
◆問合せ・予約先／役場保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL0136-56-8840
子育て支援センター TEL0136-44-2700
*Please register at least one week before the event date.
Support program for infants and other children attending kindergarten
The (All Children Can Attend Preschool) system is starting.
The "All Children Can Attend Daycare" system allows children who are not currently attending daycare or similar facilities, from 6 months old to under 3 years old, to temporarily use such facilities regardless of their parents' employment status.
This new benefit system will be implemented in municipalities nationwide starting in fiscal year 2026.
For more information, please visit the Agency for Children and Families website under "Support Program for Infants and Others Attending Daycare (commonly known as: Daycare System for All Children)" or Niseko Town website.
■ Niseko Town Yoji Centre "Kiratto"
TEL(代表)0136-44-2700 FAX0136-44-2725
Niseko High School / Niseko International High School Student Council
Our school life
Design your ideal school with our student charter.
Chairperson: 3rd year student, Pirika Kunii
Hello everyone. With the warm breezes starting to blow, we can really feel the arrival of spring. How are you all doing?
It's been a while since we last spoke to you all in our newsletter. Last month, in preparation for the graduation ceremony of our beloved seniors, we collected messages from current students and teachers and created a message board on a large sheet of paper. We hope that our gratitude to our seniors was conveyed.
Despite the tearful farewells, new first-year students full of hope have now joined our school community. The school rules have also changed significantly, and a new life begins as the two schools coexist. We anticipate many more challenges than before, but we hope to guide things in a better direction based on the student charter that we, as the students, have worked together to create.
My term as a student council member ends in six months. I will give it my all until the very end, so I would appreciate your continued support.
The Asobukku Puppet Troupe has arrived!
The Asobukku Puppet Troupe came and showed us stories such as the puppet show "The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Niseko's Nico-chan)" and the panel theater "Let's Warm Up."
The Hungry Caterpillar was presented in a Niseko version, featuring vegetables and other familiar items that can be harvested in Niseko. The other stories were also easy for the children to understand, and they seemed to enjoy watching them. Even after it was over, they were talking about things like, "We watched the caterpillar story, didn't we?"
(Photo caption) That was fun!
"Ohisama" is a place where parents and children can play casually and talk to each other about their worries. (Inside Yoji Centre)
Yoji Centre
School lunch is delicious!
With the arrival of new students, the 125 children who have advanced to the next grade or entered the nursery school have started their lives at Yoji Centre in high spirits.
Some new children are confused and anxious because they are not used to the environment, and they may even cry. But when they smell the delicious aroma of the school lunch being prepared in Yoji Centre, they start having cheerful conversations like, "What's for lunch today?" and "I like curry rice."
I've discovered the joy of eating with friends, and I look forward to school lunches.
(Photo caption) Eat lots and grow big!
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 talk to us about your concerns and questions regarding child development, vaccinations, weaning, and other matters related to child rearing?
◆Date and Time: Tuesday, May 12th, 10:00 AM
◆ Place: Child-rearing Support Center “Ohisama”
Traveling Ohisama & Mama Cafe
We will prepare toys, tea, and snacks.
◆Date and Time: June 4th (Thursday), 10:00 AM
◆Location: Kondo Community Center
◆Target audience: Children who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten and their guardians
◆問合せ・予約先／役場保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL0136-56-8840
子育て支援センター TEL0136-44-2700
*Please register at least one week before the event date.
Support program for infants and other children attending kindergarten
The (All Children Can Attend Preschool) system is starting.
The "All Children Can Attend Daycare" system allows children who are not currently attending daycare or similar facilities, from 6 months old to under 3 years old, to temporarily use such facilities regardless of their parents' employment status.
This new benefit system will be implemented in municipalities nationwide starting in fiscal year 2026.
For more information, please visit the Agency for Children and Families website under "Support Program for Infants and Others Attending Daycare (commonly known as: Daycare System for All Children)" or Niseko Town website.
■ Niseko Town Yoji Centre "Kiratto"
TEL(代表)0136-44-2700 FAX0136-44-2725
Niseko High School / Niseko International High School Student Council
Our school life
Design your ideal school with our student charter.
Chairperson: 3rd year student, Pirika Kunii
Hello everyone. With the warm breezes starting to blow, we can really feel the arrival of spring. How are you all doing?
It's been a while since we last spoke to you all in our newsletter. Last month, in preparation for the graduation ceremony of our beloved seniors, we collected messages from current students and teachers and created a message board on a large sheet of paper. We hope that our gratitude to our seniors was conveyed.
Despite the tearful farewells, new first-year students full of hope have now joined our school community. The school rules have also changed significantly, and a new life begins as the two schools coexist. We anticipate many more challenges than before, but we hope to guide things in a better direction based on the student charter that we, as the students, have worked together to create.
My term as a student council member ends in six months. I will give it my all until the very end, so I would appreciate your continued support.
Culture, Arts, and Sports
No. 279 Asobukku Newsletter
■Learning and Exchange Center Asobukku
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays, the last Friday of the month, national holidays, and during the New Year's holiday period.
TEL 0136-43-2155 FAX 0136-43-2156
https://asobook-lib.com/
book display
April 25th - May 28th: "Many Wonders"
We will be exhibiting a collection of "Many Wonders," a science magazine for elementary school students published by Fukuinkan Shoten.
hobby exhibition
May 7th - May 14th: Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) / Chieko Sugawara
May 15th - May 31st: Patchwork / Yuko Maekawa
INFORMATION
Sign language rakugo
On April 3rd, we held a sign language rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling) event at the town community center. The laughter of over 60 children filled the venue.
Children's Reading Week
This year we held a sleepover party for stuffed animals. Photos and related books are on display until May 12th. Please come and see!
Important Notice
We're starting a board game rental service.
Board games can now be experienced in the Asobook Community Room and are also available for general rental. We have nine different games available, including "Yotei," which originated in Niseko. Each family can rent up to two games for a period of two weeks. Please be careful not to damage or lose any small parts.
Reading accessibility
In June 2019, the "Act on the Promotion of the Improvement of Reading Environments for Visually Impaired Persons (Reading Barrier-Free Act)" was enacted with the aim of realizing a society where everyone can read. At Asobook, we have also started exhibiting books and tools designed to be easy to read. Please feel free to use them.
New arrival book introduction
There are many more examples.
General Book: 100-Year-Old Eyes by Takashi Iseya
A Moon Encyclopedia You'll Want to Gaze Upon Longer - Hidehiko Agata
Gunkanjima Flight espinas3
Reading Material: Everything is for You - Eiji Natsuhara
The Huntress at Dawn by Akiko Kawasaki
Clear Sky Masayasu Wakabayashi
Children's book/picture book: The Eyeball Spot by Tatsuya Tanaka
Communication Magic by Kuniyasu Fujiwara
A Tiny, Tiny Great Adventure by Mayu Kuroiwa
Librarian's recommended books
"I'm a Doctor for Birds of Prey" by Keisuke Saito, published by KADOKAWA.
The author is the director of the Raptor Medical Research Institute in Kushiro City. Most of the birds brought there are injured in their relationship with human society (lead poisoning, collisions with wind turbines, traffic accidents, etc.). As I read about the daily life at the institute and the environment surrounding the raptors, I felt that we need to be more aware of the issue of "coexistence" with wild animals as a more immediate concern.
(Librarian Yoko Hamabe)
Hello, this is Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, Vol. 45
■有島記念館 TEL 0136-44-3245
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum has been open to the public as usual since April 22nd.
The director of the Arishima Enaga Museum is also looking forward to your visit!
Does anyone have any old issues (issues 1 onwards) of "Kaributo Public Relations" or "Koho Niseko Newsletter"?
I collect these kinds of things.
[Regardless of time]
Public Relations Kaributo, Koho Niseko Newsletter, town handbooks, leaflets and posters of sightseeing and accommodation facilities in Niseko area, souvenirs with store names, farm tools and various daily necessities from Meiji period to present, old tractors, items, photos and videos related to the Hakodate Main Line between Nagamanbe and Otaru, photos and videos showing the townscape of Niseko area, etc. Niseko Town All items related to Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, books and magazines offered at the book café in general
Karuspo Newsletter
Niseko Tanka Association
A light snow falls, covering even the tulips peeking out from the garden corner. - Sadako Sasaki
Spring is near, snow is falling in the March sky, the pussy willow buds look cold. - Hayashi Miyo
Niseko Haiku Association
A lively conversation takes place in the Hina doll room. - Yoshie Koshino
The snow melts, dyeing the mountain range in the evening light. - Yuriko Kudo
The gentle melody of the violon, spring is approaching. - Yasuko Shigemori
A Hina doll display welcomes visitors to the library. - Masako Kinshita
Nishikawa-ryu Komasho-kai (Japanese Dance Association)
The Nishikawa-ryu Komasho-kai Japanese Dance Association joined Niseko Town Cultural Association in 2007. Prioritizing camaraderie among its members, the group practices weekly at the town community center.
While cherishing Japanese traditions, we also perform dances that appeal to the masses, participate in various town events, and strive to make them enjoyable for everyone. Young children will naturally learn proper movements, adults can deepen their understanding of traditional culture, and it can even serve as rehabilitation for the elderly.
I want to continue striving forward through my love of dance. I would appreciate your continued support and guidance.
■Learning and Exchange Center Asobukku
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays, the last Friday of the month, national holidays, and during the New Year's holiday period.
TEL 0136-43-2155 FAX 0136-43-2156
https://asobook-lib.com/
book display
April 25th - May 28th: "Many Wonders"
We will be exhibiting a collection of "Many Wonders," a science magazine for elementary school students published by Fukuinkan Shoten.
hobby exhibition
May 7th - May 14th: Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) / Chieko Sugawara
May 15th - May 31st: Patchwork / Yuko Maekawa
INFORMATION
Sign language rakugo
On April 3rd, we held a sign language rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling) event at the town community center. The laughter of over 60 children filled the venue.
Children's Reading Week
This year we held a sleepover party for stuffed animals. Photos and related books are on display until May 12th. Please come and see!
Important Notice
We're starting a board game rental service.
Board games can now be experienced in the Asobook Community Room and are also available for general rental. We have nine different games available, including "Yotei," which originated in Niseko. Each family can rent up to two games for a period of two weeks. Please be careful not to damage or lose any small parts.
Reading accessibility
In June 2019, the "Act on the Promotion of the Improvement of Reading Environments for Visually Impaired Persons (Reading Barrier-Free Act)" was enacted with the aim of realizing a society where everyone can read. At Asobook, we have also started exhibiting books and tools designed to be easy to read. Please feel free to use them.
New arrival book introduction
There are many more examples.
General Book: 100-Year-Old Eyes by Takashi Iseya
A Moon Encyclopedia You'll Want to Gaze Upon Longer - Hidehiko Agata
Gunkanjima Flight espinas3
Reading Material: Everything is for You - Eiji Natsuhara
The Huntress at Dawn by Akiko Kawasaki
Clear Sky Masayasu Wakabayashi
Children's book/picture book: The Eyeball Spot by Tatsuya Tanaka
Communication Magic by Kuniyasu Fujiwara
A Tiny, Tiny Great Adventure by Mayu Kuroiwa
Librarian's recommended books
"I'm a Doctor for Birds of Prey" by Keisuke Saito, published by KADOKAWA.
The author is the director of the Raptor Medical Research Institute in Kushiro City. Most of the birds brought there are injured in their relationship with human society (lead poisoning, collisions with wind turbines, traffic accidents, etc.). As I read about the daily life at the institute and the environment surrounding the raptors, I felt that we need to be more aware of the issue of "coexistence" with wild animals as a more immediate concern.
(Librarian Yoko Hamabe)
Hello, this is Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, Vol. 45
■有島記念館 TEL 0136-44-3245
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum has been open to the public as usual since April 22nd.
The director of the Arishima Enaga Museum is also looking forward to your visit!
Does anyone have any old issues (issues 1 onwards) of "Kaributo Public Relations" or "Koho Niseko Newsletter"?
I collect these kinds of things.
[Regardless of time]
Public Relations Kaributo, Koho Niseko Newsletter, town handbooks, leaflets and posters of sightseeing and accommodation facilities in Niseko area, souvenirs with store names, farm tools and various daily necessities from Meiji period to present, old tractors, items, photos and videos related to the Hakodate Main Line between Nagamanbe and Otaru, photos and videos showing the townscape of Niseko area, etc. Niseko Town All items related to Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, books and magazines offered at the book café in general
Karuspo Newsletter
Niseko Tanka Association
A light snow falls, covering even the tulips peeking out from the garden corner. - Sadako Sasaki
Spring is near, snow is falling in the March sky, the pussy willow buds look cold. - Hayashi Miyo
Niseko Haiku Association
A lively conversation takes place in the Hina doll room. - Yoshie Koshino
The snow melts, dyeing the mountain range in the evening light. - Yuriko Kudo
The gentle melody of the violon, spring is approaching. - Yasuko Shigemori
A Hina doll display welcomes visitors to the library. - Masako Kinshita
Nishikawa-ryu Komasho-kai (Japanese Dance Association)
The Nishikawa-ryu Komasho-kai Japanese Dance Association joined Niseko Town Cultural Association in 2007. Prioritizing camaraderie among its members, the group practices weekly at the town community center.
While cherishing Japanese traditions, we also perform dances that appeal to the masses, participate in various town events, and strive to make them enjoyable for everyone. Young children will naturally learn proper movements, adults can deepen their understanding of traditional culture, and it can even serve as rehabilitation for the elderly.
I want to continue striving forward through my love of dance. I would appreciate your continued support and guidance.
No. 279 Asobukku Newsletter
■Learning and Exchange Center Asobukku
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays, the last Friday of the month, national holidays, and during the New Year's holiday period.
TEL 0136-43-2155 FAX 0136-43-2156
https://asobook-lib.com/
hobby exhibition
May 7th - May 14th: Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) / Chieko Sugawara
May 15th - May 31st: Patchwork / Yuko Maekawa
INFORMATION
Sign language rakugo
On April 3rd, we held a sign language rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling) event at the town community center. The laughter of over 60 children filled the venue.
Children's Reading Week
This year we held a sleepover party for stuffed animals. Photos and related books are on display until May 12th. Please come and see!
Important Notice
We're starting a board game rental service.
Board games can now be experienced in the Asobook Community Room and are also available for general rental. We have nine different games available, including "Yotei," which originated in Niseko. Each family can rent up to two games for a period of two weeks. Please be careful not to damage or lose any small parts.
Reading accessibility
In June 2019, the "Act on the Promotion of the Improvement of Reading Environments for Visually Impaired Persons (Reading Barrier-Free Act)" was enacted with the aim of realizing a society where everyone can read. At Asobook, we have also started exhibiting books and tools designed to be easy to read. Please feel free to use them.
New arrival book introduction
There are many more examples.
General Book: 100-Year-Old Eyes by Takashi Iseya
A Moon Encyclopedia You'll Want to Gaze Upon Longer - Hidehiko Agata
Gunkanjima Flight espinas3
Reading Material: Everything is for You - Eiji Natsuhara
The Huntress at Dawn by Akiko Kawasaki
Clear Sky Masayasu Wakabayashi
Children's book/picture book: The Eyeball Spot by Tatsuya Tanaka
Communication Magic by Kuniyasu Fujiwara
A Tiny, Tiny Great Adventure by Mayu Kuroiwa
Librarian's recommended books
"I'm a Doctor for Birds of Prey" by Keisuke Saito, published by KADOKAWA.
The author is the director of the Raptor Medical Research Institute in Kushiro City. Most of the birds brought there are injured in their relationship with human society (lead poisoning, collisions with wind turbines, traffic accidents, etc.). As I read about the daily life at the institute and the environment surrounding the raptors, I felt that we need to be more aware of the issue of "coexistence" with wild animals as a more immediate concern.
(Librarian Yoko Hamabe)
Hello, this is Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, Vol. 45
■有島記念館 TEL 0136-44-3245
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum has been open to the public as usual since April 22nd.
The director of the Arishima Enaga Museum is also looking forward to your visit!
Does anyone have any old issues (issues 1 onwards) of "Kaributo Public Relations" or "Koho Niseko Newsletter"?
I collect these kinds of things.
[Regardless of time]
Public Relations Kaributo, Koho Niseko Newsletter, town handbooks, leaflets and posters of sightseeing and accommodation facilities in Niseko area, souvenirs with store names, farm tools and various daily necessities from Meiji period to present, old tractors, items, photos and videos related to the Hakodate Main Line between Nagamanbe and Otaru, photos and videos showing the townscape of Niseko area, etc. Niseko Town All items related to Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, books and magazines offered at the book café in general
Karuspo Newsletter
Niseko Tanka Association
A light snow falls, covering even the tulips peeking out from the garden corner. - Sadako Sasaki
Spring is near, snow is falling in the March sky, the pussy willow buds look cold. - Hayashi Miyo
Niseko Haiku Association
A lively conversation takes place in the Hina doll room. - Yoshie Koshino
The snow melts, dyeing the mountain range in the evening light. - Yuriko Kudo
The gentle melody of the violon, spring is approaching. - Yasuko Shigemori
A Hina doll display welcomes visitors to the library. - Masako Kinshita
Nishikawa-ryu Komasho-kai (Japanese Dance Association)
The Nishikawa-ryu Komasho-kai Japanese Dance Association joined Niseko Town Cultural Association in 2007. Prioritizing camaraderie among its members, the group practices weekly at the town community center.
While cherishing Japanese traditions, we also perform dances that appeal to the masses, participate in various town events, and strive to make them enjoyable for everyone. Young children will naturally learn proper movements, adults can deepen their understanding of traditional culture, and it can even serve as rehabilitation for the elderly.
I want to continue striving forward through my love of dance. I would appreciate your continued support and guidance.
■Learning and Exchange Center Asobukku
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays, the last Friday of the month, national holidays, and during the New Year's holiday period.
TEL 0136-43-2155 FAX 0136-43-2156
https://asobook-lib.com/
hobby exhibition
May 7th - May 14th: Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) / Chieko Sugawara
May 15th - May 31st: Patchwork / Yuko Maekawa
INFORMATION
Sign language rakugo
On April 3rd, we held a sign language rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling) event at the town community center. The laughter of over 60 children filled the venue.
Children's Reading Week
This year we held a sleepover party for stuffed animals. Photos and related books are on display until May 12th. Please come and see!
Important Notice
We're starting a board game rental service.
Board games can now be experienced in the Asobook Community Room and are also available for general rental. We have nine different games available, including "Yotei," which originated in Niseko. Each family can rent up to two games for a period of two weeks. Please be careful not to damage or lose any small parts.
Reading accessibility
In June 2019, the "Act on the Promotion of the Improvement of Reading Environments for Visually Impaired Persons (Reading Barrier-Free Act)" was enacted with the aim of realizing a society where everyone can read. At Asobook, we have also started exhibiting books and tools designed to be easy to read. Please feel free to use them.
New arrival book introduction
There are many more examples.
General Book: 100-Year-Old Eyes by Takashi Iseya
A Moon Encyclopedia You'll Want to Gaze Upon Longer - Hidehiko Agata
Gunkanjima Flight espinas3
Reading Material: Everything is for You - Eiji Natsuhara
The Huntress at Dawn by Akiko Kawasaki
Clear Sky Masayasu Wakabayashi
Children's book/picture book: The Eyeball Spot by Tatsuya Tanaka
Communication Magic by Kuniyasu Fujiwara
A Tiny, Tiny Great Adventure by Mayu Kuroiwa
Librarian's recommended books
"I'm a Doctor for Birds of Prey" by Keisuke Saito, published by KADOKAWA.
The author is the director of the Raptor Medical Research Institute in Kushiro City. Most of the birds brought there are injured in their relationship with human society (lead poisoning, collisions with wind turbines, traffic accidents, etc.). As I read about the daily life at the institute and the environment surrounding the raptors, I felt that we need to be more aware of the issue of "coexistence" with wild animals as a more immediate concern.
(Librarian Yoko Hamabe)
Hello, this is Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, Vol. 45
■有島記念館 TEL 0136-44-3245
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum has been open to the public as usual since April 22nd.
The director of the Arishima Enaga Museum is also looking forward to your visit!
Does anyone have any old issues (issues 1 onwards) of "Kaributo Public Relations" or "Koho Niseko Newsletter"?
I collect these kinds of things.
[Regardless of time]
Public Relations Kaributo, Koho Niseko Newsletter, town handbooks, leaflets and posters of sightseeing and accommodation facilities in Niseko area, souvenirs with store names, farm tools and various daily necessities from Meiji period to present, old tractors, items, photos and videos related to the Hakodate Main Line between Nagamanbe and Otaru, photos and videos showing the townscape of Niseko area, etc. Niseko Town All items related to Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, books and magazines offered at the book café in general
Karuspo Newsletter
Niseko Tanka Association
A light snow falls, covering even the tulips peeking out from the garden corner. - Sadako Sasaki
Spring is near, snow is falling in the March sky, the pussy willow buds look cold. - Hayashi Miyo
Niseko Haiku Association
A lively conversation takes place in the Hina doll room. - Yoshie Koshino
The snow melts, dyeing the mountain range in the evening light. - Yuriko Kudo
The gentle melody of the violon, spring is approaching. - Yasuko Shigemori
A Hina doll display welcomes visitors to the library. - Masako Kinshita
Nishikawa-ryu Komasho-kai (Japanese Dance Association)
The Nishikawa-ryu Komasho-kai Japanese Dance Association joined Niseko Town Cultural Association in 2007. Prioritizing camaraderie among its members, the group practices weekly at the town community center.
While cherishing Japanese traditions, we also perform dances that appeal to the masses, participate in various town events, and strive to make them enjoyable for everyone. Young children will naturally learn proper movements, adults can deepen their understanding of traditional culture, and it can even serve as rehabilitation for the elderly.
I want to continue striving forward through my love of dance. I would appreciate your continued support and guidance.
Community development
International Exchange Newsletter vol.38
On March 14th, we held the second lecture and workshop in our "Discovering World Art" series. This time, we explained Surrealism, an art movement that originated in France in the early 20th century, and René Magritte, a famous Belgian painter who was active within that movement. Participants created strange and subtly skewed works of art, experiencing Surrealism (the surreal).
event information
■ International Radio
Every Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
■Japanese Salon
Every first and third Wednesday of the month, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Central warehouse group
*Only on the 20th in May
■ Online English Conversation Circle (Zoom)
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
For information on other events, please scan the QR code or contact the International Relations Coordinator.
International Newsletter
In Germany, Easter is celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring, and it's a public holiday. That morning, you might encounter some unusual surprises…
For more details, please scan the QR code on the right or search for "Niseko Friends Newspaper".
Recommended Recipes
Chibai
This month's recipe is for "Chibai," an Indonesian street food snack. It's made by wrapping a tapioca flour dough in spring roll wrappers and deep-frying it, resulting in a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
Please see the QR code above for the recipe.
Niseko FRIENDS
■Niseko Friends Office
Niseko Town Town Hall Planning & Environment Division Management Planning Section
TEL 0136-56-8837
Email：kokusai@town.niseko.lg.jp
Tracking the Activities of Community Development Companies! Vol. 64
We will strive to create a decarbonized city!
At the end of February, we held Niseko Machi's shareholders' meeting. Thanks to the cooperation of everyone involved, we were able to report that we had achieved a profit for our sixth fiscal year. Immediately after the shareholders' meeting, we also held a board of directors meeting and elected Yuki Miyasaka, our youngest director, as our new Representative Director.
That evening, we held a meeting to report on our activities for fiscal year 2025, including our financial statements, and a greeting from our new representative. The details of the meeting, along with the financial statements and business reports, are available on the Niseko Machi website. We will continue our activities as a highly transparent public-private partnership town development company.
To date, five apartment buildings have been constructed in Niseko Mirai, housing 41 households and approximately 60 people. All residents live a life with zero CO2 emissions. We will continue to strive for decarbonization, where even rising kerosene prices are not a concern.
■Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.
TEL 0136-55-6087 Email：info@nisekomachi.co.jp
Radio Niseko Newsletter Vol. 25
New staff introductions & town hall announcements broadcast time
Introducing our new staff
Radio Niseko has a new system in place since April. This time, we'd like to introduce two new staff members.
〇New Director Hirohiro Yutani (64)
Until March, I worked in the town hall's disaster prevention department for one year, and before that, I spent 39 years at a broadcasting station in Sapporo. I look forward to continuing to work with you.
New staff member: Rei Maeda (20)
I'm in charge of Niseko Morning (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM). I'm still inexperienced, but I would appreciate your kind support. Thank you.
Town hall announcement broadcast times
Monday to Friday
7:50 AM, 9:50 AM, 12:10 PM, 3:50 PM, 6:50 PM
<Saturday>
7:50 AM, 9:50 AM, 11:50 AM, 6:50 PM
<Sunday>
9:50 AM, 11:50 AM, 6:50 PM
*Please note that Saturday and Sunday broadcasts are pre-recorded. The information may not be up-to-date.
■Radio Niseko
TEL 0136-55-5762 Email：niseko762@radioniseko.jp
Niseko Snow Forest Study Group vol.1
Creating value together with the forest
Niseko Yukimori Kosha is engaged in activities that connect forests and people. Through forest maintenance, support for timber utilization, and opportunities for experiences and learning, they bring the concept of "living in harmony with the forest" to the local community.
This year, we have planned events such as the Moribito course, Niseko Wood Park, and wood education events. We are also working on initiatives to utilize felled trees as rescue materials. "Bringing forests closer to you, and making them more enjoyable." We are putting these ideas into practice.
<From the forest>
There are plants that can only be seen for a short period of time, from the melting snow to the time of new growth, when sunlight penetrates the forest floor. These are called "spring ephemerals," and well-known examples include Anemone pseudoaltaica, Corydalis ambigua, and Erythronium japonicum. They are a joy to see while walking in the forest and are also an important source of spring energy for insects.
<From the scene>
We use a small sawmill to carefully mill each piece of wood, inspecting each one individually.
■Niseko Snow Forest Research Institute
TEL 050-5527-3109
On March 14th, we held the second lecture and workshop in our "Discovering World Art" series. This time, we explained Surrealism, an art movement that originated in France in the early 20th century, and René Magritte, a famous Belgian painter who was active within that movement. Participants created strange and subtly skewed works of art, experiencing Surrealism (the surreal).
event information
■ International Radio
Every Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
■Japanese Salon
Every first and third Wednesday of the month, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Central warehouse group
*Only on the 20th in May
■ Online English Conversation Circle (Zoom)
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
For information on other events, please scan the QR code or contact the International Relations Coordinator.
International Newsletter
In Germany, Easter is celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring, and it's a public holiday. That morning, you might encounter some unusual surprises…
For more details, please scan the QR code on the right or search for "Niseko Friends Newspaper".
Recommended Recipes
Chibai
This month's recipe is for "Chibai," an Indonesian street food snack. It's made by wrapping a tapioca flour dough in spring roll wrappers and deep-frying it, resulting in a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
Please see the QR code above for the recipe.
Niseko FRIENDS
■Niseko Friends Office
Niseko Town Town Hall Planning & Environment Division Management Planning Section
TEL 0136-56-8837
Email：kokusai@town.niseko.lg.jp
Tracking the Activities of Community Development Companies! Vol. 64
We will strive to create a decarbonized city!
At the end of February, we held Niseko Machi's shareholders' meeting. Thanks to the cooperation of everyone involved, we were able to report that we had achieved a profit for our sixth fiscal year. Immediately after the shareholders' meeting, we also held a board of directors meeting and elected Yuki Miyasaka, our youngest director, as our new Representative Director.
That evening, we held a meeting to report on our activities for fiscal year 2025, including our financial statements, and a greeting from our new representative. The details of the meeting, along with the financial statements and business reports, are available on the Niseko Machi website. We will continue our activities as a highly transparent public-private partnership town development company.
To date, five apartment buildings have been constructed in Niseko Mirai, housing 41 households and approximately 60 people. All residents live a life with zero CO2 emissions. We will continue to strive for decarbonization, where even rising kerosene prices are not a concern.
■Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.
TEL 0136-55-6087 Email：info@nisekomachi.co.jp
Radio Niseko Newsletter Vol. 25
New staff introductions & town hall announcements broadcast time
Introducing our new staff
Radio Niseko has a new system in place since April. This time, we'd like to introduce two new staff members.
〇New Director Hirohiro Yutani (64)
Until March, I worked in the town hall's disaster prevention department for one year, and before that, I spent 39 years at a broadcasting station in Sapporo. I look forward to continuing to work with you.
New staff member: Rei Maeda (20)
I'm in charge of Niseko Morning (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM). I'm still inexperienced, but I would appreciate your kind support. Thank you.
Town hall announcement broadcast times
Monday to Friday
7:50 AM, 9:50 AM, 12:10 PM, 3:50 PM, 6:50 PM
<Saturday>
7:50 AM, 9:50 AM, 11:50 AM, 6:50 PM
<Sunday>
9:50 AM, 11:50 AM, 6:50 PM
*Please note that Saturday and Sunday broadcasts are pre-recorded. The information may not be up-to-date.
■Radio Niseko
TEL 0136-55-5762 Email：niseko762@radioniseko.jp
Niseko Snow Forest Study Group vol.1
Creating value together with the forest
Niseko Yukimori Kosha is engaged in activities that connect forests and people. Through forest maintenance, support for timber utilization, and opportunities for experiences and learning, they bring the concept of "living in harmony with the forest" to the local community.
This year, we have planned events such as the Moribito course, Niseko Wood Park, and wood education events. We are also working on initiatives to utilize felled trees as rescue materials. "Bringing forests closer to you, and making them more enjoyable." We are putting these ideas into practice.
<From the forest>
There are plants that can only be seen for a short period of time, from the melting snow to the time of new growth, when sunlight penetrates the forest floor. These are called "spring ephemerals," and well-known examples include Anemone pseudoaltaica, Corydalis ambigua, and Erythronium japonicum. They are a joy to see while walking in the forest and are also an important source of spring energy for insects.
<From the scene>
We use a small sawmill to carefully mill each piece of wood, inspecting each one individually.
■Niseko Snow Forest Research Institute
TEL 050-5527-3109
Neighboring volunteer team
Team members report on their daily activities!
Neighborhood Cooperation Team Vol. 56
We will be sharing information every month to let the townspeople know about the activities and personalities of us volunteers!
Editor (2nd year): Mai Ikeda
Introducing the activities of the cooperation team
[Kira 綺羅Niseko] Inside: "I love Niseko, the place where the volunteer corps works~"
(Every Monday from 3:20pm to 50pm)
Performers scheduled for May
5/4 Nomura, Takagi
5/11 Nomura/Ikeda
5/18 Nomura, Kizawa
5/25 Nomura, Kida
Introduction of my assignment
41. Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd.
Third year student: Junichi Oba (from Kanagawa Prefecture)
A company that considers the forests and timber of Niseko.
Our activities mainly include forest maintenance, timber rescue, wood processing, and supporting events organized by Yukimori Kosha.
Forest maintenance involves creating access roads in untouched forests, thinning trees, and working to improve forest health, supporting the maintenance and growth of trees. Wood rescue involves collecting timber that would otherwise become waste from development sites and other locations. Wood processing involves sawing and processing the rescued timber to create products.
42. Radio Niseko
Second year student: Mari Nomura (from Sapporo)
Conveying the warmth of human connection through voice
This spring, I was transferred from the town hall's Commerce and Tourism Division to Radio Niseko. I'm currently undergoing daily training in "communication." By summer, I plan to host Niseko Morning and a program featuring the volunteer corps. From the studio, I want to connect with your daily lives and deliver moments that feel as if I'm talking to you right next to you, creating a sense of connection. I'll share Niseko Town 's rich nature and current events with my own genuine feelings and inspiration.
I would be grateful if you would quietly listen to the new challenges that are about to begin.
43. Niseko International High School
Second year student: Chiho Kobayashi (from Aichi Prefecture)
Taking a new step forward as "Niseko International High School"!
On April 9th, Niseko International High School Established its doors. For three years, the three schools will work together: second and third-year students will be Niseko High School students, and new first-year students will be Niseko International High School students, a comprehensive, credit-based high school focused on college preparation. Through learning that fosters a love for the region and connections with the world, I will be involved in entrepreneurship education, the newly established Japanese language education, and language support. I hope you will warmly support the students as they co-create with the community, solve local problems using data and generative AI, and create new value without fear of failure.
Overall activity report for March
event support
Find Salman! "The Forest Mystery"
A snowshoeing event was held at Niseko Village on March 7th, and the volunteer corps participated to support the event. An event was also scheduled for the 8th, but unfortunately, it was canceled due to bad weather.
I was in charge of giving the starting announcements and patrolling the venue. I also assisted participants with solving the puzzles. Participants put on snowshoes and set off into the forest of Niseko Village. They tackled five puzzle-solving missions to find "Phantom Thief Salman" and recover the stolen coins. The children worked hard to solve the puzzles together with their friends and parents.
At the venue, a relaxation yoga session was held led by volunteer Nomura, allowing participants to soothe their tired feet after snowshoeing. Warm cocoa was also provided to warm the participants who had grown cold walking in the snow. At the end of the event, there was a grand raffle with fantastic prizes.
(Kaito Kida)
Last support event of the 2025 fiscal year: "Niseko Cup GS Tournament"
The first three rounds, the "Niseko Town Cup," the second round, the "HEAD & Niseko Mountain Cup," and the third round, the "Moiwa Cup," were all fiercely contested. The organizing team supported the smooth running of the events by setting up the venue and creating certificates. The second and third rounds were shortened due to a lift malfunction, but the participants competed with all their might, making it a tournament that enlivened winter in Niseko Town.
This tournament marked the final event support for the 2025 fiscal year. Next year, the entire Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team will continue to support town events!
(Kyoka Sato)
Neighborhood Cooperation Team Vol. 56
We will be sharing information every month to let the townspeople know about the activities and personalities of us volunteers!
Editor (2nd year): Mai Ikeda
Introducing the activities of the cooperation team
[Kira 綺羅Niseko] Inside: "I love Niseko, the place where the volunteer corps works~"
(Every Monday from 3:20pm to 50pm)
Performers scheduled for May
5/4 Nomura, Takagi
5/11 Nomura/Ikeda
5/18 Nomura, Kizawa
5/25 Nomura, Kida
Introduction of my assignment
41. Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd.
Third year student: Junichi Oba (from Kanagawa Prefecture)
A company that considers the forests and timber of Niseko.
Our activities mainly include forest maintenance, timber rescue, wood processing, and supporting events organized by Yukimori Kosha.
Forest maintenance involves creating access roads in untouched forests, thinning trees, and working to improve forest health, supporting the maintenance and growth of trees. Wood rescue involves collecting timber that would otherwise become waste from development sites and other locations. Wood processing involves sawing and processing the rescued timber to create products.
42. Radio Niseko
Second year student: Mari Nomura (from Sapporo)
Conveying the warmth of human connection through voice
This spring, I was transferred from the town hall's Commerce and Tourism Division to Radio Niseko. I'm currently undergoing daily training in "communication." By summer, I plan to host Niseko Morning and a program featuring the volunteer corps. From the studio, I want to connect with your daily lives and deliver moments that feel as if I'm talking to you right next to you, creating a sense of connection. I'll share Niseko Town 's rich nature and current events with my own genuine feelings and inspiration.
I would be grateful if you would quietly listen to the new challenges that are about to begin.
43. Niseko International High School
Second year student: Chiho Kobayashi (from Aichi Prefecture)
Taking a new step forward as "Niseko International High School"!
On April 9th, Niseko International High School Established its doors. For three years, the three schools will work together: second and third-year students will be Niseko High School students, and new first-year students will be Niseko International High School students, a comprehensive, credit-based high school focused on college preparation. Through learning that fosters a love for the region and connections with the world, I will be involved in entrepreneurship education, the newly established Japanese language education, and language support. I hope you will warmly support the students as they co-create with the community, solve local problems using data and generative AI, and create new value without fear of failure.
Overall activity report for March
event support
Find Salman! "The Forest Mystery"
A snowshoeing event was held at Niseko Village on March 7th, and the volunteer corps participated to support the event. An event was also scheduled for the 8th, but unfortunately, it was canceled due to bad weather.
I was in charge of giving the starting announcements and patrolling the venue. I also assisted participants with solving the puzzles. Participants put on snowshoes and set off into the forest of Niseko Village. They tackled five puzzle-solving missions to find "Phantom Thief Salman" and recover the stolen coins. The children worked hard to solve the puzzles together with their friends and parents.
At the venue, a relaxation yoga session was held led by volunteer Nomura, allowing participants to soothe their tired feet after snowshoeing. Warm cocoa was also provided to warm the participants who had grown cold walking in the snow. At the end of the event, there was a grand raffle with fantastic prizes.
(Kaito Kida)
Last support event of the 2025 fiscal year: "Niseko Cup GS Tournament"
The first three rounds, the "Niseko Town Cup," the second round, the "HEAD & Niseko Mountain Cup," and the third round, the "Moiwa Cup," were all fiercely contested. The organizing team supported the smooth running of the events by setting up the venue and creating certificates. The second and third rounds were shortened due to a lift malfunction, but the participants competed with all their might, making it a tournament that enlivened winter in Niseko Town.
This tournament marked the final event support for the 2025 fiscal year. Next year, the entire Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team will continue to support town events!
(Kyoka Sato)
Information of living
Notice: Town hall holidays during Golden Week
The town hall will be closed on holidays according to the calendar. If you need to submit any applications or documents, please come to the office on a regular business day.
●Closed days: Saturday, May 2nd to Wednesday, May 6th
Important Notice
It starts this month.
Automatic water meter reading system
The town has been installing terminals for an automatic water meter reading system in each household since last year. With the introduction of the automatic meter reading system, the "Water Usage Notice" that was previously delivered to each household at the time of meter reading will be discontinued.
Please check your water usage for this month and beyond using the following method.
[Users of direct debit payments]
Please register an account on your computer or smartphone using the QR code, login ID, and password provided in the "Water Look Service Guide" mailed to you by the town in early March of this year.
*If you are unsure how to register, please contact Water & Sewage Division.
[Users paying by payment slip]
Please check your water usage and other details on the "Water and Sewerage Charges Payment Notice" that will be sent to you after meter reading.
*Customers paying by payment slip cannot use the "Mizurukku Service".
■問合せ 上下水道課維持係 TEL0136-56-8847
Notice: New disaster prevention and weather information
A new disaster prevention weather information system is scheduled to begin operation on May 28th.
Evacuation information issued by local governments and disaster prevention weather information released by the Japan Meteorological Agency are presented using a five-level "alert level" system to make it easier for residents to intuitively understand what actions they should take. Be aware that Level 3 is for the elderly and others who may need more time to evacuate, while Level 4 is when everyone should evacuate. Level 5, on the other hand, indicates that there is already an imminent danger to life.
If a Level 3 or Level 4 disaster prevention weather warning is issued, check the information on Kikikuru (Japan Meteorological Agency website) and take action as soon as possible.
Notice: The revised Industrial Safety and Health Act will come into effect.
From April 1st, the revised Industrial Safety and Health Act will come into effect, mandating: 1) protection of individual business owners and other workers for clients, and 2) measures to prevent industrial accidents involving older workers for employers. For more details, please visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website.
Announcement: This year's agricultural labor wages have been determined.
Every year, agricultural organizations and farmers hold discussions to determine wages and working conditions for farm work. This year's wages and working conditions are as follows:
For any issues regarding labor costs, wages, or working conditions, please contact Agricultural Committee Secretariat.
●Working hours: The working hours should be set to be 8 hours within the time frame of 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
●Break times: [Lunch] 1 hour 15 minutes [Morning and afternoon] 15 minutes each
●Transportation expenses: Covered by the employer (the amount to be paid should be discussed between the parties involved).
●Other/
Overtime work will be compensated at a 25 percent premium per hour.
If you arrive late or leave early, your hourly wage will be deducted for each hour you are late or leave early.
For inexperienced workers, wages should not fall below the minimum wage, and wages should be increased from the second year onward. Wages should be discussed according to years of experience and other factors.
- Liaison allowances will be determined through mutual consultation.
Employers should endeavor to enroll their employees in workers' compensation insurance. (For inquiries, please contact JA Yotei Niseko Branch.)
■問合せ 農業委員会事務局 TEL0136-56-8841
Amount of agricultural labor wage agreement for fiscal year 2026
Daily wage: 8,600 yen or more
Farmland: 8,600 yen or more
Hourly wage: 1,075 yen or more
Farmland: 1,075 yen or more
Overtime pay per hour: 1,340 yen or more
Farmland: 1,340 yen or more
Working conditions, etc. Snacks under 300 yen
* Wages for part-time workers are calculated by dividing the daily wage by the number of hours worked in a day (8 hours of actual work).
*If you have more than two years of experience, wages should be decided between the employer and employee according to the years of experience.
*Please be careful not to pay less than the minimum wage.
Would you like to place an advertisement in Koho Niseko Newsletter?
Starting this year, we are accepting advertisements to be published in "Koho Niseko Newsletter."
Koho Niseko Newsletter is a public relations medium that residents of the town often see.
Please feel free to use this for promoting your business or activities.
The revenue generated from our advertising business will be used for public relations activities to improve services for citizens.
■Ad size and placement fee
1. One frame size (90mm wide x 52mm high), listing fee: 11,000 yen (tax included) per month.
2 sizes, 2 frames (184mm wide x 52mm high), listing fee: 22,000 yen (tax included) per month.
■How to apply
Submit the application form and advertisement data posted on the website.
*Advertisement copy data
Resolution: 350 pixels
Data: JPG, ESP, PDF files
In addition, there are advertising guidelines, so please check our website for details.
Important Notice
It is the responsibility of dog owners.
Rabies vaccinations
Dog owners are required to have their dogs vaccinated against rabies once a year. The town will administer rabies vaccinations on the dates shown in the table below, so please have your dog vaccinated at the nearest venue. Please be sure to bring the rabies vaccination information sheet that will be sent to you in late May.
If this schedule is inconvenient and you cannot get vaccinations, please be sure to get vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian at a nearby animal hospital.
If you have a dog, you are required to register it with the town.
● Vaccination / 3,240 yen per animal
●Registration fee for unregistered dogs: 3,000 yen per dog
■問合せ 町民生活課町民生活係 TEL0136-56-8839
Rabies vaccination schedule
June 2nd (Tuesday)
Parking lot in front of Yashiro Shrine (Arishima area) 9:15 AM onwards
In front of the former Arishima 2nd Community Center, 9:25 AM
In front of Mr. Kajita's house (Kondo area) 9:40~
Next to No-Track, 9:50 AM
In front of Kondo Community Center, 10:05 AM
In front of Motomachi Community Center, 10:20 AM
In front of Shokaku-ji Temple, 10:35 AM
In front of Mr. Hori's house (Tomikawa area) 10:55~
In front of Nishitomi Community Center 13:30~
In front of Fukui District Community Center, 13:45~
In front of Tomikawa Community Center, 14:05~
In front of Miyata Community Center, 14:25~
In front of Niseko Regional Community Center, 14:45~
In front of Nakano Sangyo, 15:15~
Wednesday, June 3rd
In front of Pension Milky House, from 9:15 AM
In front of OAC (Azasoga) 9:35~
In front of Imai Forestry's office, 9:45 AM
In front of Soga Revitalization Center, 10:05 AM
Next to Ishizuka Construction (Hon-dori) 10:15~
In front of Hachiriki Motors, 10:30 AM
In front of Sakura Housing Complex Park, 10:55 AM
In front of Niseko Town Heavy Vehicle Depot (in front of Niseko Dental Clinic) 11:15~
*Please prepare the exact amount.
Announcement from Hokkaido
The deadline for paying automobile tax is Monday, June 1st. Automobile tax is a prefectural tax paid annually by the owner or user of a vehicle as of April 1st. This year, tax notices will be issued on Thursday, May 7th, so please pay your tax by the deadline. If you do not receive a tax notice, please contact us.
In addition to paying automobile tax at convenience stores and financial institutions, the "Local Tax Payment Site," which allows you to pay cashless taxes via smartphone or computer, is a convenient option.
■問合せ 後志総合振興局税務課 TEL 0136-23-1331
Notice: June is "Foreign Worker Employment Awareness Month".
Slogan: "Know, follow, and let's all thrive – Foreign employment should be conducted properly and according to the rules."
If you are hiring a foreign national, please check the following three points.
1. Before hiring, please confirm whether the applicant is eligible to work and verify their residence status.
2. When hiring or terminating the employment of a foreign national, you must report it to Hello Work (public employment security office).
3. Ensure proper employment management, including enrollment in labor insurance and social insurance programs.
■問合せ ハローワーク倶知安 TEL0136-22-0248
Important Notice
It depends on the type of car.
Light vehicle tax procedure
Light vehicle tax is a tax paid annually by individuals and businesses who own light vehicles, motorcycles, small special vehicles, etc., within the town as of April 1st. Procedures are required when scrapping a vehicle, moving out of town, or transferring ownership.
● Tax reduction/exemption system for light vehicles
If a light vehicle used by a person with a physical disability meets certain requirements, they may be eligible for a reduction or exemption of light vehicle tax upon application. However, this does not apply if you are already receiving a reduction or exemption of automobile tax (prefectural tax). Please contact us for more details regarding the reduction or exemption.
●Items required for the procedure: Disability certificate, light vehicle tax payment notice, driver's license (My Number license)
■Period: May 11th (Mon) - May 25th (Mon)
■問合せ 税務課 TEL0136-56-8838
Notice: June 1st is "Radio Wave Day".
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications designates June 1st as Radio Wave Day and the period until June 10th as a period for strengthening awareness and education regarding the protection of the radio wave environment, during which activities will be conducted to raise awareness of rules related to radio waves. The Hokkaido Regional Bureau of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications monitors radio waves and strives to maintain a proper radio wave environment. Please contact them if you have any problems or concerns regarding radio waves.
■問合せ 総務省北海道総合通信局 TEL011-737-0099
Attorney Tsuchiya will solve your daily life problems!
●This month's theme
Online casinos are dangerous!
Online casinos are places where you can play games via smartphones or computers and bet cash, cryptocurrencies, or electronic money on the results. These include not only common games like slots and poker, but also puzzle games and sports games where you compete for victory or defeat. Even if an online casino is legal overseas, accessing it and gambling from within Japan constitutes a gambling offense (Article 185 of the Penal Code) or a habitual gambling offense (Article 186 of the Penal Code). This is because Japanese criminal law applies to those who commit crimes within Japan (Article 1 of the Penal Code).
Incidentally, "gambling" refers to the act of competing for the gain or loss of property or financial benefits based on the outcome of a chance game. The court precedents that have prohibited gambling state that "competing to acquire property through gambling, without any legitimate cause such as labor, based solely on chance, not only creates a harmful habit of negligence and waste among the people and harms the virtue of hard work, which forms the basis of a healthy and cultured society, but also risks inducing other secondary crimes such as assault, intimidation, murder or injury, theft, etc., or causing serious disruption to the national economy."
Furthermore, in June of last year, a new law was enacted making it illegal to advertise or promote online casinos (amended Basic Act on Measures Against Gambling Addiction). It is important to share accurate knowledge and information about online casinos.
■Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800
FAX 0136-44-3801
Notice: Automatic activation training for disaster prevention radios
In conjunction with the nationwide simultaneous information transmission test of the National Instant Warning System (J-ALERT), the town will conduct an automatic activation drill for disaster prevention radios. To quickly inform residents of emergency information announced by the national government, the disaster prevention radios will be automatically activated in conjunction with J-ALERT.
When it is time for the drill, a loud voice will be broadcast from the disaster prevention radio. Please be careful not to make a mistake as this is a drill.
■Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3rd, 11:00 AM
■問合せ 総務課防災係 TEL0136-56-8835
Notice: Do you have a disaster preparedness radio?
The town provides disaster prevention radios on a loan basis, with one unit per household and one per business within the town. These radios have a function that automatically switches on and broadcasts information in the event of a disaster or other emergency.
If your household or business does not yet have one, please apply at Planning & Environment Division of the town hall to receive a disaster prevention radio.
Furthermore, if your household or business has a disaster prevention radio and experiences problems such as being unable to adjust the volume or switch channels, it may be malfunctioning. We will replace the radio, so please come to the Planning & Environment Division counter at the town hall.
■問合せ 企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL0136-56-8837
Notice: Provision of information regarding eligible candidates for Self-Defense Forces recruitment.
The recruitment of Self-Defense Force members is defined as a statutory entrusted task of municipalities, and the Self-Defense Forces Act and the Enforcement Order of the Self-Defense Forces Act stipulate that the Minister of Defense may request mayors of municipalities to submit necessary reports or materials.
Additionally, under the Personal Information Protection Act and the Basic Resident Register Act, this is considered appropriate provision of information.
This year, we will again provide the Self-Defense Forces with the personal information (address, name, gender, and date of birth) of eligible residents who are 18 years of age. The information provided will not be used for any purpose other than recruitment.
●Target individuals: Those born between April 2, 2008 and April 1, 2009
If you do not wish to receive this information, please contact us by Wednesday, May 20th.
■問合せ 町民生活課住民係 TEL0136-56-8839
Announcement: Implementation of the 2026 Cook's Examination
The 2026 Cook's License Examination will be held as follows. Please check our website for details.
■Date and Time: August 25th (Tue), 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
■Location: Sapporo City (For those residing in the Shiribeshi region, Sapporo City will be the test site.)
■問合せ 北海道倶知安保健所 TEL0136-23-1952
または北海道倶知安保健所 TEL0135-23-3104
または北海道岩内保健所 TEL0135-62-1537
pension news
Exemption and deferral applications must be made every year.
The monthly National Pension insurance premium for fiscal year 2026 is 17,920 yen. The National Pension system offers exemptions or deferrals for those who face financial difficulties in paying premiums. To utilize these systems, an application is generally required annually, except for those already receiving full exemption or deferral who wish to continue the application. Exemption applications can be submitted retroactively for up to two years (the same applies to the student payment exemption).
Please note that if you delay your application, you may not be able to receive disability pension benefits in the event of an emergency, or you may not be eligible for special exemptions such as unemployment benefits.
■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
Public housing vacancy information
We will be carrying over the rooms that were not rented in the April public offering, and will be adding four more vacant rooms that have been renovated, and will be putting them up for public offering. Please see our website for details.
■ Deadline: May 1st (Fri) - May 15th (Fri)
■ How to apply: Please contact us for details.
■問合せ 都市建設課住宅管理係 TEL0136-56-8846
Caution: Be careful to avoid getting lost or injured.
Accidents involving people getting lost while gathering wild vegetables occur particularly frequently in May and June. Please keep the following points in mind and make thorough preparations.
Precautions when picking edible wild plants
Be sure to inform your family and those around you about your destination and expected return time.
・Don't go out alone; go out in groups.
Wear bright, eye-catching clothing and be prepared for the cold weather.
Carry a bear bell or similar item, and absolutely do not enter areas indicated by warning signs.
In addition to carrying a compass and a mobile phone (including a spare battery), be sure to prepare a whistle, radio, emergency food, and lighting equipment just in case.
We recommend carrying items to signal your location (such as a mirror, towel, or flare) (using reflective light or waving a towel is especially effective during a search).
if you lose your way
If you get lost, conserve your energy by not moving around unnecessarily (moving around in dark places is especially dangerous).
・Wait for rescue in a safe place, such as behind a rock, where you can shelter from the rain and wind.
■問合せ 総務課防災係 TEL0136-56-8835
Caution: Burning in the open at private homes is prohibited!
Burning waste outdoors in gardens or vacant lots, or using drums or other containers for burning, is prohibited under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act, with a few exceptions. Violating this law by burning waste can result in penalties of imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to 10 million yen, or both.
[Some exceptions]
1. Waste generated as an unavoidable circumstance in the course of agricultural and forestry activities.
2. Waste necessary for conducting local or religious events.
3. Wood chips and other waste when making a bonfire or campfire.
If you plan to burn waste as an exception, you must notify the fire department in advance. You can also notify them by phone, so please call the Niseko branch of the fire department. In addition, please take into consideration the wind direction, time, and amount of waste, and do not leave the area until the fire is extinguished, taking sufficient precautions against fire. Also, be considerate of the surrounding residential environment by informing your neighbors.
■問合せ 羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL0136-44-2354
I've returned from my assignment!
Final report from my assignment to the Regional Revitalization Center
My name is Konishi, and I was seconded to the Regional Revitalization Center (a general incorporated foundation) from April 2024. I have now returned to Japan after completing my two-year term. During my secondment, I had the opportunity to learn about fascinating initiatives and examples of community development in various parts of the country. What I realized while visiting many regions is that "regional revitalization" is not about creating something new and extraordinary, but rather about how to make the most of the charm and resources that a region already possesses.
Looking at Niseko Town again from this perspective, I reaffirmed its great strengths, such as its rich natural environment, globally acclaimed tourist resources, and the diverse character of the region that attracts people from all walks of life. At the same time, I learned that for a region to develop sustainably, it is crucial to create a town that values the perspective of the people who live there. Furthermore, in many advanced regions across the country, we saw many examples where not only the government but also private businesses and local residents took the lead, dividing roles amongst themselves to promote community development. I believe that the government can expand the potential of a region by playing a role in connecting people with each other and with various systems.
Drawing on the lessons learned over the past two years and the connections made with people from all over Japan, I want to work towards creating a town that will continue to be loved by both future visitors and those who live here.
We are currently recruiting for our community development support project.
In accordance with the spirit of the Basic Ordinance on Community Development, the town supports community development activities by its residents. The Community Development Support Program is a system that provides subsidies for a portion of the costs incurred by community development activities carried out by organizations primarily composed of residents.
Applications for the 2026 fiscal year are now open. If you are interested, please submit the necessary documents.
●Eligible Organizations (Organizations that meet all of the following requirements are eligible)
1. An organization consisting of 5 or more members, mainly Niseko Town
2. Organizations with activity bases within the town
3. Organizations that are motivated to engage in community development and actively work towards revitalizing the region.
*Organizations that engage in continuous and planned initiatives may be eligible for a maximum of three years (reviewed annually).
●Target projects: Lectures and discussions, events to energize the community, projects that utilize local resources to revitalize the community, community development activities conducted within the scope of neighborhood associations, etc.
●Subsidy amount: Up to two-thirds of eligible expenses, with a maximum of 300,000 yen and a minimum of 50,000 yen.
*The subsidy amount has been revised since fiscal year 2026.
●Eligible expenses include honoraria, transportation expenses, consumables, and printing and binding costs. However, some expenses that are eligible may not be covered, so please check the website for details.
● Subsidy period: FY2026
●Selection Method/The decision on support will be made by the town mayor, taking into consideration the overall benefit, feasibility, effectiveness, self-sufficiency, and appropriateness of the region.
Details of the project and application forms to be submitted before starting the project are available on our website. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
■問合せ 企画環境課経営企画係 TEL0136-56-8837
Recruitment Notice for Self-Defense Force Personnel
Reserve Self-Defense Force Officer
●Eligibility requirements/
General: People aged 18 to 52
Skills: Individuals aged 18 or older who possess national licenses or qualifications (age limit varies depending on the qualification, ranging from 53 to under 55 years old).
●Application period: May 23rd (Sat) - September 10th (Thu)
● Exam date /
Online exam: September 12th (Sat) - October 2nd (Fri)
Interview and physical examination: Either Saturday, October 3rd or Sunday, October 4th.
■問合せ 自衛隊札幌地方協力本部倶知安地域事務所 TEL0136-23-3540
または自衛官募集相談員 TEL0136-44-2177
Photo album of this month
With the cooperation of the Hokkaido Yellow Stars, a youth volleyball team went to support the team at an official match. Photographer: Public Relations and Public Affairs Section
・Haruki Nishiguchi, who received an Encouragement Award at the 2025 National Koto Competition. We look forward to his continued success in competitions this year as well. Photographer: Public Relations and Public Affairs Section
The school emblem was unveiled at Established ceremony of Niseko International High School. Photographer: Public Relations and Public Affairs Section
Why not share some photos of your everyday life?
Please submit your photos along with a brief description of the date and location of the shoot, and your name (photo name).
■広報広聴係／koho@town.niseko.lg.jp
Please observe proper etiquette when using the children's play area.
The Children's Plaza is a park designed to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for young children to play in. To ensure a comfortable, safe, and pleasant park experience for all users, please cooperate with the following points:
Avoid rough play or ball games near young children.
Please share the grassy area with others.
Please do not litter or throw away cigarette butts; always take them home with you.
Pet owners are responsible for properly disposing of their pets' waste.
Please refrain from actions that may disturb others, such as shouting or occupying a space for an extended period of time.
Please treat the playground equipment and facilities with care.
Your consideration will protect the safety of the children and the pleasant atmosphere of the park. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
■問合せ 都市建設課 TEL0136-56-8846
Sports Park Golf Course Opens
The sports park golf course, which was closed for the winter, will reopen on Friday, May 15th.
In addition, park golf season passes are on sale at the General Gymnasium. Please purchase one and enjoy the game.
■Fees: 300 yen during the day, 100 yen early morning/evening, club rental 200 yen, season pass 5,000 yen (for town residents)
■問合せ 総合教育課スポーツ係 TEL0136-44-2034
Why not participate in the opening sports tournament at the sports park?
Why not join us for the start of the outdoor sports season? Baseball requires team registration, but park golf is open to individual participants.
■Date and Time: Sunday, May 31st, 9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony (cancelled in case of rain)
■Location: Sports Park
●Sports: Baseball, Park Golf
■ Deadline: May 15th (Friday)
■申し込み・問合せ 総合教育課スポーツ係 TEL0136-44-2034
Culture: Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition
Oh, it's just paper pasted on. 2026 The northern land also changes its clothes.
You can view the landscapes of Hokkaido as depicted by Hideyuki Fujikura. Enjoy his works that vividly portray the ever-changing beauty of nature.
■Date and time: Until June 28th (Sunday)
■ Admission Fees: Special Exhibition Room Admission (Adults: 600 yen, Group rate: 500 yen, High school students and younger, and town residents aged 65 and over: Free)
■問合せ 有島記念館 TEL0136-44-3245
We are grateful for the generosity of everyone who has made a donation.
Applications received by Niseko Town Social Welfare Council
"Please use this for social welfare." Yoshiko Sato, Hon-dori 5
"As a token of gratitude for the kindness shown to my husband during his lifetime" Hon-dori 4, Mr. Ko Onuki
"Please use this for social welfare purposes." - Watanabe Shoji Co., Ltd.
Corporate Furusato Tax Donation Acceptance
Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd.
・Able Co., Ltd.
・CHINTAI Co., Ltd.
・AC Service Co., Ltd.
Able & Partners Co., Ltd.
Panaracer Corporation
MSY Co., Ltd.
・Nakayamagumi Co., Ltd.
・List Development Co., Ltd.
・Toho Leo Holdings Co., Ltd.
・Secoma Corporation
・Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association
・Oji・Itochu Enex Power Sales Co., Ltd.
・Sanko Co., Ltd.
Air Water East Japan Co., Ltd.
Chitose Forestry Co., Ltd.
・Chuo Computer Services Co., Ltd.
・Alock Sanwa Co., Ltd.
(In order of donation receipt)
Personnel affairs of the town staff
● Effective April 1st
Town mayor department
[General Affairs Division]
▽Section Chief, Head of Information Management Office, and Acting Head of Fire Station Building Maintenance Office: Toru Saito (Head of Children's Future Section)
▽Councilor: Kazuhiro Fukumura (General Affairs Division)
▽Councillor, Director of Disaster Prevention Measures Office, and Acting Director of Disaster Prevention Section: Fumiya Ozaki
▽Finance Section Chief Momoe Ohno (Municipal Infrastructure Division, Urban Construction Division)
▽ General Affairs Division Division: Momoko Shimada (Chief Specialist, General Education Division, Board of Education)
(Newly established) Disaster Prevention Measures Office
[Fire Department Building Maintenance Office]
▽Chief Officer: Toshio Kurotaki (Expiration of special appointment as Fire Station Building Maintenance Officer (management position))
[Planning & Environment Division]
▽Councilor, Director of Policy Coordination Office, and Acting Chief of Policy Coordination Section: Masuo Kawano (Chief of Management Planning & Environment Division)
▽Chief of Management Planning Section: Rito Asai (Chief General Affairs Division Affairs Division)
▽Chief Specialist, Management Planning Section: Atsuko Matsui (Head of Eco-Model City Promotion Section)
▽Chief of Management Planning Section: Kaori Nagasawa (Chief of Eco-Model City Promotion Section)
▽Manager in the Management Planning Section and Policy Coordination Section: Yuki Konishi (Returned from assignment at the Regional Revitalization Center)
Peng Y. Katsuki, Director, Public Relations and Public Hearing Section (Commerce and Tourism Division, Director, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section)
(Newly established) Policy Coordination Section, Policy Coordination Office
(Abolished) Eco-Model City Promotion Section, Regional Cooperation Section (integrated into Management Planning Section)
[Tax Division]
Ryo Yokoyama, Chief of Taxation Section (Agricultural Policy Division Forestry Reclamation Section and Chief of Livestock Production Section)
▽Tax Section Clerk Nonoka Matsuo (Clerk of the School Education Section, General Education Division, Board of Education)
[Resident Affairs Division]
▽Section Chief: Atsuko Kudo (Chief Resident Affairs Division Residents' Life Division)
▽Resident Affairs Section Chief: Tomoki Arakawa (Chief Specialist, High School Education Section, General Education Division, Board of Education)
▽Chief Clerk of the Town Residents' Affairs Section: Maiko Miyai (Chief Clerk of the Management Planning Planning & Environment Division)
[Health & Welfare Division]
▽Section Chief: Tadashi Tominaga (Resident Affairs Division)
▽Health Promotion Section Chief: Yukie Aoki (Care Support Section Chief)
▽Community-based Integrated Care Center, Care Support Section Chief: Satomi Kamisen (Health Promotion Section Chief)
▽Head of Health Insurance Section Chief: Saki Maekawa (Head Tax Division Chief for Taxation)
[Agricultural Policy Division]
▽Section Chief and Director Agricultural Committee Secretariat: Naoto Onuki (Chief of Agricultural Committee)
▽Chief Kaho Fujisawa (regional revitalization company dispatch)
▽Livestock Section Chief and Forestry Revitalization Section Chief: Yoshihiko Tanii (Returned to his position after serving as a full-time union official for the Hokkaido Prefectural Federation of Prefectural and Municipal Workers' Unions)
▽Agricultural Policy Section Clerk: Sumika Iwata (Tax Division Clerk for the Tax Department)
▽Agricultural Policy Section Chief: Shuhei Suzuki (dispatched from Hokkaido)
[Office of National Farmland Restructuring]
▽Acting Chief of Farmland Reorganization Section: Satoshi Ishiyama
▽Chief Clerk of Farmland Reorganization Section: Takeshi Abe (Newly Hired)
[Commerce and Tourism Division]
▽Section Chief: Atsushi Mabuchi (Water & Sewage Division Division)
▽Councilor (dispatched to Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd.) Kenji Tsuchida (Dispatched as a business professional for regional revitalization)
▽ Commerce and Tourism Section Chief: Mio Yagi (Health & Welfare Division Health and Medical Care Section Chief)
▽ Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section Chief: Keishiro Tsuji (dispatched from Hokkaido)
▽Fumiya Hirai, Chief of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section (retired and seconded from the Japan Tourism Agency)
[Municipal Infrastructure Division]
▽Acting Chief of Management Section: Keiji Hashimoto (Municipal Infrastructure Division)
▽Civil Engineering Section Chief Yohei Seki (Civil Engineering Management Section Chief)
▽Chief of Urban Planning Section: Reiji Kanazawa (Chief of Architecture Section)
▽Chief of the Architecture Section: Kento Yoshinaga (Chief of the Architecture Section and Chief of the Urban Planning Section)
▽Architectural and Urban Planning Engineer: Nahoko Iwasaki (Newly Hired)
Yuhi Kawajiri, Housing Management Section Chief (Agricultural Policy Division Agricultural Administration Section Chief)
▽Civil engineering and management manager Raiga Kaneko (Civil engineering management manager)
▽Administrative Section and Civil Engineering Section Chief: Shunto Ogawa (Newly Hired)
(Separation) The Civil Engineering Management Section will be separated into the Civil Engineering Section and the Management Section.
[Water & Sewage Division]
▽Section Chief and Acting Section Chief of Public Enterprises: Shigehiro Shigemori (Health & Welfare Division)
▽Chief Manager and Management Section Chief: Yasuyuki Ishiyama (Water & Sewage Division)
▽Maintenance Section Chief: Kaoru Tsuruma (Management Section Chief)
Congress secretariat
▽Secretary-General: Yuka Mabuchi (Commerce and Tourism Division)
Agriculture Committee
▽Chief Officer and Head of Farmland Section: Nobuyuki Abe (Councilor, General Education Division, Board of Education)
Board of Education
[General Education Division]
▽Councilor, General Education Division (In charge of organizational reform) Noritaka Kato (Director of the Assembly Secretariat)
▽General Education Division Counselor (in charge of Niseko International High School) Koichi Mihashi (Director of School Lunch Center)
▽School Education Section and Community Learning Section Chief: Rinki Onishi (Newly appointed)
▽Sports Section Chief: Shuichi Okubo (Office of National Farmland Restructuring)
▽High School Education Section Chief: Miho Yanome (Planning & Environment Division)
[School Lunch Center]
▽Director of the School Lunch Center: Takeo Yamaguchi (Agricultural Policy Division and Secretary-General Agricultural Committee)
[Children's Future Division/ Yoji Centre]
▽Section Chief, Director Yoji Centre, and Acting Chief of Children's Future Section: Noriyuki Higuchi (Chief of Sports Section, General Education Division)
▽Childcare worker: Momoka Kukue (newly hired)
Secondment ends
▽Fumihiko Nakano, Senior Specialist Commerce and Tourism Division (dispatched by Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd.) (Returning to JTBF)
▽ Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section Chief Shun Yoneda (reinstated to the Tourism Agency)
Term expires
▽Disaster Prevention Specialist: Hiroyuki Abutani
retirement
▽ Municipal Infrastructure Division Housing Management Section Chief Kazusei Inabe
Personnel changes for faculty and staff
Newly transferred staff member * ( ) indicates previous assignment location
[Niseko Elementary School]
▽Vice Principal Daisuke Nakagoshi (Kurokawa Elementary School, Yoichi Town)
▽Teacher: Yuka Kudo (Inaho Elementary School, Otaru City)
▽School Nurse Kanayo Beppu (Rankoshi Town Municipal Rankoshi Elementary School)
▽Fixed-term teacher: Takayuki Miyamoto (Kutchan Elementary School, Kutchan Town)
▽Fixed-term administrative staff member: Yuho Oki (newly hired)
[Kondo Elementary School]
▽Vice Principal: Naofumi Tanaka (Suttsu Town Shioji Elementary School)
▽Teacher Yuka Watanabe (Kyowa Town Kitashin Elementary School)
▽Teacher Atsushi Sugiuchi (Niseko Town Niseko Elementary School)
[Niseko Junior High School]
▽Teacher Mitsuko Oe (Shiraikawa Junior High School, Kuromatsunai Town)
▽Teacher Yoko Sakai (Sapporo Higashi High School)
▽Teacher Reo Hyodo (Newly appointed)
▽Teacher Ayumu Onodera (Newly hired)
▽Special Support Lecturer Yui Sato (newly hired)
▽Special Needs Education Instructor: Rie Ito (Newly Hired)
▽Fixed-term school nurse: Mika Oi (newly hired)
[Niseko High School]
▽Teacher: Seiji Sakai (Sapporo Kita High School)
[Niseko International High School]
▽Chief Teacher: Masahiro Hayashi (Ishikari Education Bureau)
▽Teacher Tetsuya Ibarame (Hakodate Nishi High School)
▽Teacher: Miho Yamaguchi (Kitami Ryokuryo High School)
▽Teacher Ryo Ito (Bekkai High School)
▽Teacher Ryotaro Noya (Kushiro Meiki High School)
▽Teacher: Tomoki Yanase (Niseko High School)
▽Teacher: Mei Suzuki (Newly hired)
▽Teacher Takeru Iwatani (Newly hired)
▽Teacher Yuzuha Tomoi (Newly hired)
▽Practical Training Assistant: Yoshiyuki Ishiyama (Newly Hired)
▽Fixed-term teacher: Maya Morigami (newly hired)
Transferred staff member * ( ) indicates new assignment location
[Niseko Elementary School]
▽Vice Principal: Takahiro Hayatsu (Shakotan Town Municipal Bikuni Elementary School)
▽Teacher: Takahiro Iwaki (Rusutsu Village Municipal Rusutsu Junior High School)
[Kondo Elementary School]
▽Vice Principal Hiroshi Kamata (Tomari Village Tomari Elementary School)
[Niseko High School]
▽Teacher Kenji Kawagishi (Sapporo Nishi High School)
▽Teacher Kazuo Takeda (Shibecha High School)
▽Teacher: Tomoki Yanase (Niseko International High School)
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Staff
Naho Iwasaki (from Kushiro City), Municipal Infrastructure Division, Architecture Section and Urban Planning Section
I studied architecture in graduate school. I'm happy to be able to start living in Niseko Town from April. I will do my best while enjoying life in Niseko Town.
Momoka Kukue (from Monbetsu City), Childcare worker Yoji Centre
I am looking forward to living in Niseko Town and experiencing its natural beauty. I will use my experience in childcare to ensure that the children feel safe and have fun, and I would like to share in the joy of their growth with everyone.
Takeshi Abe (from Sobetsu Town) Office of National Farmland Restructuring Farmland Reorganization Section
My hometown was a peaceful town like Niseko Town, so I want to use my experiences there as a reference and do my best as a civil servant. In Shiribeshi, the snow sparkles, and the white Mt. Fuji of Ezo is visible. I am in the midst of my journey.
Shunto Ogawa (from Sapporo City), Municipal Infrastructure Division Management Section and Civil Engineering Section
Living in Niseko Town is incredibly refreshing, as there are so many things I don't know. I will do my best to learn about the town and work wholeheartedly to be of service to the residents.
Rinki Onishi (from Kimobetsu Town) General Education Division, School Education Section and Community Learning Section
I'm 18 years old and I believe my youth is my greatest asset, so I want to challenge myself in various ways and work hard to become a staff member who can support everyone's lives in any way I can.
Temporary staff
Fumiya Hirai (from Tokyo) (seconded from Japan Tourism Agency) Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
I have worked on inbound tourism policies at the Japan Tourism Agency, including supporting the licensed tour guide system. I will contribute to the local community while learning on the ground in Niseko Town.
Shuhei Suzuki (from Rusutsu Village) (dispatched from Hokkaido) Agricultural Policy Division Agricultural Policy Section
I am very happy to be able to live at the foot of Mount Yotei again after seven years. Starting this fiscal year, as a town employee, I will strive to listen to the voices of the townspeople and contribute to the development of agriculture Niseko Town.
Kenji Tsuchida (from Niigata Prefecture) (on secondment from JTB Corporation) Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd.
I feel incredibly honored to be involved in regional revitalization through tourism in Niseko, a place that attracts attention from around the world. I will focus on initiatives to create even more attractions.
Keishiro Tsuji (from Asahikawa City) (dispatched from Hokkaido) Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
I am honored to be able to work in Niseko Town, which is at the forefront of tourism in Japan. I will strive to learn about the region and contribute to the town as soon as possible.
Yoshiho Fujisawa (from Kyoto Prefecture) (dispatched from 830PLANNING LLC) Agricultural Policy Division
As someone who came from the private sector, it feels like I've returned to being a new employee after decades, which is very refreshing. I'm the most clueless old rookie, so please teach me a lot of things.
Regional Ocean Cooperation Vol.
Fumiji Maeshiba (from Hiroshima Prefecture), Niseko Town Educational Exchange Center
Up until now, I have worked in jobs and volunteered in areas related to English language instruction, career guidance, and studying abroad for junior and senior high school students. This is my first time working as a housemaster, but I will do my best to ensure that everyone living in the dormitory can feel safe and secure.
Takuto Kukue (from Niseko Town) Niseko Central Warehouses
I'm so happy to be back in Niseko Town I was born and raised, after about 10 years! I hope we can become friends when we meet! I'll do my best to give back to the town that raised me.
hello mayor
Niseko Town Taketo Tanaka
Walking around town, you sometimes come across unused or underutilized land and buildings. While Niseko Town doesn't have a huge number of such properties, we hear many people saying things like, "I can't find a place to live," or "I want to start a business, but there's no place." Reconnecting these situations is crucial for the future development of the town.
Especially in urban areas, the increased use of properties for housing and commercial purposes contributes to vibrancy and a more livable environment. How we make the most of limited resources is crucial to the strength of our town. If you have undeveloped real estate or are having trouble with inheritance, please feel free to contact us. The town will work with you to find ways to utilize your property.
Editor's Note
Feeling the warmth of spring, I made my debut as a journalist at the entrance ceremony of Niseko Elementary School. With clumsy hands, I held my SLR camera and photographed the bright-eyed first-graders who raised their hands high to respond.
This month's issue of the town newsletter has a new look, and I've come to realize that it's something that can only be created with the help of many people, and that it's an important source of information that is close to your daily lives. We will continue to deliver information that is easy to understand and interesting to you through various methods, not just the newsletter, but also social media and the town's website, and we would like to hear your voice, you who are reading this editor's note.
We will do our best to become a place like a "veranda" where people and towns connect with each other, so we look forward to your support. (T)
Data of NISEKO TOWN
Movement of people (as of the end of March)
Population: 5,258 (down 355 from the previous month)
Men: 2,674 (down 211 from the previous month)
2,584 women (down 144 from the previous month)
Number of households: 3,002 (down 320 from the previous month)
Of these, 860 are foreigners, and 669 are foreign households.
The situation of radiation dose in the town
Measurement period: One month up to April 15th
Maximum value: 0.035 μGy/h
Minimum value: 0.018 μGy/h
Average value: 0.024 μGy/h
City Case Files
Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
<Incident>
- An incident occurred where a cash card was fraudulently obtained, but there were no financial losses.
<Traffic accident>
On March 29th, a traffic accident involving injuries occurred due to a vehicle reversing.
■倶知安警察署 TEL 0136-22-0110
May City Calendar
It's time to pay the first installment of property tax and light vehicle tax.
◆Delivery deadline/25th (Monday)
■問合せ 税務課／TEL 0136-56-8838
If you use bank transfer, please check your balance.
● Emergency and sudden illness response at night and on holidays
倶知安厚生病院TEL 0136-22-1141
Emergency reception 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Sunday, the 3rd, Constitution Memorial Day
Playbook closed day
Monday, the 4th: Greenery Day
Playbook closed day
Tuesday, May 5th: Children's Day
Central warehouse group closed days
Playbook closed day
Wednesday, the 6th, is a substitute holiday.
Playbook closed day
7th (Thu)
Asobu Club (reservations required) / Asobu Club 15:00~
Open at night
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
9th (Sat)
Niseko English Conversation Circle / Online 10:00-11:00
Monday, the 11th
After-school children's class / Community center 13:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
12th (Tue)
Ohisama Nikoniko Consultation / Yoji Centre 10:00~ See Parenting/Education P8
Central warehouse group closed days
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
13th (Wed)
Wednesday After-School Research Room / Town Community Center 15:30~
14th (Thu)
Cancer Society Health Checkup / Town Community Center 5:30~
Asobu Club (reservations required) / Asobu Club 15:00~
15th (Fri)
Cancer Society Health Checkup / Town Community Center 5:30~
After-school children's class / Community center 13:30~
Park golf course opens / See Lifestyle Information, p. 21.
18th (Monday)
After-school children's class / Community center 13:30~
19th (Tuesday)
Free legal consultation with a lawyer / Town Community Center, 13:00 onwards (reservations required by noon the day before)
Good evening, Mayor's Office/Town Hall 17:00-19:00
20th (Wed)
Japanese Language Salon (Spring Stroll) / Central Warehouse Complex 16:00-17:30
Dental check-up and fluoride application / Town Community Center, 13:30~
Radio Niseko interruption broadcast / Town Hall 10:50~
21st (Thu)
Asobu Club (reservations required) / Asobu Club 15:00~
Open at night
22nd (Friday)
Echinococcus eradication measures / Town hall 9:00~
After-school children's classes / General Gymnasium 13:30~
23rd (Sat)
Niseko English Conversation Circle / Online 10:00-11:00
25th (Mon)
After-school children's class / 13:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
26th (Tuesday)
Central warehouse group closed days
27th (Wednesday)
Dental check-up and fluoride application / Town Community Center, 14:30~
Wednesday After-School Research Room / Town Community Center 15:30~
28th (Thursday)
Magic Carpet / Asobu-ku 15:00~
Open at night
29th (Friday)
After-school children's classes / General Gymnasium 13:30~
Playbook closed day
31st (Sun)
Sports Park Opening Ceremony / Sports Park 9:00 AM onwards (See Living Information P21)
Traditional costume fitting experience / Town Community Center 14:00-17:00
The town hall will be closed on holidays according to the calendar. If you need to submit any applications or documents, please come to the office on a regular business day.
●Closed days: Saturday, May 2nd to Wednesday, May 6th
Important Notice
It starts this month.
Automatic water meter reading system
The town has been installing terminals for an automatic water meter reading system in each household since last year. With the introduction of the automatic meter reading system, the "Water Usage Notice" that was previously delivered to each household at the time of meter reading will be discontinued.
Please check your water usage for this month and beyond using the following method.
[Users of direct debit payments]
Please register an account on your computer or smartphone using the QR code, login ID, and password provided in the "Water Look Service Guide" mailed to you by the town in early March of this year.
*If you are unsure how to register, please contact Water & Sewage Division.
[Users paying by payment slip]
Please check your water usage and other details on the "Water and Sewerage Charges Payment Notice" that will be sent to you after meter reading.
*Customers paying by payment slip cannot use the "Mizurukku Service".
■問合せ 上下水道課維持係 TEL0136-56-8847
Notice: New disaster prevention and weather information
A new disaster prevention weather information system is scheduled to begin operation on May 28th.
Evacuation information issued by local governments and disaster prevention weather information released by the Japan Meteorological Agency are presented using a five-level "alert level" system to make it easier for residents to intuitively understand what actions they should take. Be aware that Level 3 is for the elderly and others who may need more time to evacuate, while Level 4 is when everyone should evacuate. Level 5, on the other hand, indicates that there is already an imminent danger to life.
If a Level 3 or Level 4 disaster prevention weather warning is issued, check the information on Kikikuru (Japan Meteorological Agency website) and take action as soon as possible.
Notice: The revised Industrial Safety and Health Act will come into effect.
From April 1st, the revised Industrial Safety and Health Act will come into effect, mandating: 1) protection of individual business owners and other workers for clients, and 2) measures to prevent industrial accidents involving older workers for employers. For more details, please visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website.
Announcement: This year's agricultural labor wages have been determined.
Every year, agricultural organizations and farmers hold discussions to determine wages and working conditions for farm work. This year's wages and working conditions are as follows:
For any issues regarding labor costs, wages, or working conditions, please contact Agricultural Committee Secretariat.
●Working hours: The working hours should be set to be 8 hours within the time frame of 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
●Break times: [Lunch] 1 hour 15 minutes [Morning and afternoon] 15 minutes each
●Transportation expenses: Covered by the employer (the amount to be paid should be discussed between the parties involved).
●Other/
Overtime work will be compensated at a 25 percent premium per hour.
If you arrive late or leave early, your hourly wage will be deducted for each hour you are late or leave early.
For inexperienced workers, wages should not fall below the minimum wage, and wages should be increased from the second year onward. Wages should be discussed according to years of experience and other factors.
- Liaison allowances will be determined through mutual consultation.
Employers should endeavor to enroll their employees in workers' compensation insurance. (For inquiries, please contact JA Yotei Niseko Branch.)
■問合せ 農業委員会事務局 TEL0136-56-8841
Amount of agricultural labor wage agreement for fiscal year 2026
Daily wage: 8,600 yen or more
Farmland: 8,600 yen or more
Hourly wage: 1,075 yen or more
Farmland: 1,075 yen or more
Overtime pay per hour: 1,340 yen or more
Farmland: 1,340 yen or more
Working conditions, etc. Snacks under 300 yen
* Wages for part-time workers are calculated by dividing the daily wage by the number of hours worked in a day (8 hours of actual work).
*If you have more than two years of experience, wages should be decided between the employer and employee according to the years of experience.
*Please be careful not to pay less than the minimum wage.
Would you like to place an advertisement in Koho Niseko Newsletter?
Starting this year, we are accepting advertisements to be published in "Koho Niseko Newsletter."
Koho Niseko Newsletter is a public relations medium that residents of the town often see.
Please feel free to use this for promoting your business or activities.
The revenue generated from our advertising business will be used for public relations activities to improve services for citizens.
■Ad size and placement fee
1. One frame size (90mm wide x 52mm high), listing fee: 11,000 yen (tax included) per month.
2 sizes, 2 frames (184mm wide x 52mm high), listing fee: 22,000 yen (tax included) per month.
■How to apply
Submit the application form and advertisement data posted on the website.
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Important Notice
It is the responsibility of dog owners.
Rabies vaccinations
Dog owners are required to have their dogs vaccinated against rabies once a year. The town will administer rabies vaccinations on the dates shown in the table below, so please have your dog vaccinated at the nearest venue. Please be sure to bring the rabies vaccination information sheet that will be sent to you in late May.
If this schedule is inconvenient and you cannot get vaccinations, please be sure to get vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian at a nearby animal hospital.
If you have a dog, you are required to register it with the town.
● Vaccination / 3,240 yen per animal
●Registration fee for unregistered dogs: 3,000 yen per dog
■問合せ 町民生活課町民生活係 TEL0136-56-8839
Rabies vaccination schedule
June 2nd (Tuesday)
Parking lot in front of Yashiro Shrine (Arishima area) 9:15 AM onwards
In front of the former Arishima 2nd Community Center, 9:25 AM
In front of Mr. Kajita's house (Kondo area) 9:40~
Next to No-Track, 9:50 AM
In front of Kondo Community Center, 10:05 AM
In front of Motomachi Community Center, 10:20 AM
In front of Shokaku-ji Temple, 10:35 AM
In front of Mr. Hori's house (Tomikawa area) 10:55~
In front of Nishitomi Community Center 13:30~
In front of Fukui District Community Center, 13:45~
In front of Tomikawa Community Center, 14:05~
In front of Miyata Community Center, 14:25~
In front of Niseko Regional Community Center, 14:45~
In front of Nakano Sangyo, 15:15~
Wednesday, June 3rd
In front of Pension Milky House, from 9:15 AM
In front of OAC (Azasoga) 9:35~
In front of Imai Forestry's office, 9:45 AM
In front of Soga Revitalization Center, 10:05 AM
Next to Ishizuka Construction (Hon-dori) 10:15~
In front of Hachiriki Motors, 10:30 AM
In front of Sakura Housing Complex Park, 10:55 AM
In front of Niseko Town Heavy Vehicle Depot (in front of Niseko Dental Clinic) 11:15~
*Please prepare the exact amount.
Announcement from Hokkaido
The deadline for paying automobile tax is Monday, June 1st. Automobile tax is a prefectural tax paid annually by the owner or user of a vehicle as of April 1st. This year, tax notices will be issued on Thursday, May 7th, so please pay your tax by the deadline. If you do not receive a tax notice, please contact us.
In addition to paying automobile tax at convenience stores and financial institutions, the "Local Tax Payment Site," which allows you to pay cashless taxes via smartphone or computer, is a convenient option.
■問合せ 後志総合振興局税務課 TEL 0136-23-1331
Notice: June is "Foreign Worker Employment Awareness Month".
Slogan: "Know, follow, and let's all thrive – Foreign employment should be conducted properly and according to the rules."
If you are hiring a foreign national, please check the following three points.
1. Before hiring, please confirm whether the applicant is eligible to work and verify their residence status.
2. When hiring or terminating the employment of a foreign national, you must report it to Hello Work (public employment security office).
3. Ensure proper employment management, including enrollment in labor insurance and social insurance programs.
■問合せ ハローワーク倶知安 TEL0136-22-0248
Important Notice
It depends on the type of car.
Light vehicle tax procedure
Light vehicle tax is a tax paid annually by individuals and businesses who own light vehicles, motorcycles, small special vehicles, etc., within the town as of April 1st. Procedures are required when scrapping a vehicle, moving out of town, or transferring ownership.
● Tax reduction/exemption system for light vehicles
If a light vehicle used by a person with a physical disability meets certain requirements, they may be eligible for a reduction or exemption of light vehicle tax upon application. However, this does not apply if you are already receiving a reduction or exemption of automobile tax (prefectural tax). Please contact us for more details regarding the reduction or exemption.
●Items required for the procedure: Disability certificate, light vehicle tax payment notice, driver's license (My Number license)
■Period: May 11th (Mon) - May 25th (Mon)
■問合せ 税務課 TEL0136-56-8838
Notice: June 1st is "Radio Wave Day".
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications designates June 1st as Radio Wave Day and the period until June 10th as a period for strengthening awareness and education regarding the protection of the radio wave environment, during which activities will be conducted to raise awareness of rules related to radio waves. The Hokkaido Regional Bureau of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications monitors radio waves and strives to maintain a proper radio wave environment. Please contact them if you have any problems or concerns regarding radio waves.
■問合せ 総務省北海道総合通信局 TEL011-737-0099
Attorney Tsuchiya will solve your daily life problems!
●This month's theme
Online casinos are dangerous!
Online casinos are places where you can play games via smartphones or computers and bet cash, cryptocurrencies, or electronic money on the results. These include not only common games like slots and poker, but also puzzle games and sports games where you compete for victory or defeat. Even if an online casino is legal overseas, accessing it and gambling from within Japan constitutes a gambling offense (Article 185 of the Penal Code) or a habitual gambling offense (Article 186 of the Penal Code). This is because Japanese criminal law applies to those who commit crimes within Japan (Article 1 of the Penal Code).
Incidentally, "gambling" refers to the act of competing for the gain or loss of property or financial benefits based on the outcome of a chance game. The court precedents that have prohibited gambling state that "competing to acquire property through gambling, without any legitimate cause such as labor, based solely on chance, not only creates a harmful habit of negligence and waste among the people and harms the virtue of hard work, which forms the basis of a healthy and cultured society, but also risks inducing other secondary crimes such as assault, intimidation, murder or injury, theft, etc., or causing serious disruption to the national economy."
Furthermore, in June of last year, a new law was enacted making it illegal to advertise or promote online casinos (amended Basic Act on Measures Against Gambling Addiction). It is important to share accurate knowledge and information about online casinos.
■Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800
FAX 0136-44-3801
Notice: Automatic activation training for disaster prevention radios
In conjunction with the nationwide simultaneous information transmission test of the National Instant Warning System (J-ALERT), the town will conduct an automatic activation drill for disaster prevention radios. To quickly inform residents of emergency information announced by the national government, the disaster prevention radios will be automatically activated in conjunction with J-ALERT.
When it is time for the drill, a loud voice will be broadcast from the disaster prevention radio. Please be careful not to make a mistake as this is a drill.
■Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3rd, 11:00 AM
■問合せ 総務課防災係 TEL0136-56-8835
Notice: Do you have a disaster preparedness radio?
The town provides disaster prevention radios on a loan basis, with one unit per household and one per business within the town. These radios have a function that automatically switches on and broadcasts information in the event of a disaster or other emergency.
If your household or business does not yet have one, please apply at Planning & Environment Division of the town hall to receive a disaster prevention radio.
Furthermore, if your household or business has a disaster prevention radio and experiences problems such as being unable to adjust the volume or switch channels, it may be malfunctioning. We will replace the radio, so please come to the Planning & Environment Division counter at the town hall.
■問合せ 企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL0136-56-8837
Notice: Provision of information regarding eligible candidates for Self-Defense Forces recruitment.
The recruitment of Self-Defense Force members is defined as a statutory entrusted task of municipalities, and the Self-Defense Forces Act and the Enforcement Order of the Self-Defense Forces Act stipulate that the Minister of Defense may request mayors of municipalities to submit necessary reports or materials.
Additionally, under the Personal Information Protection Act and the Basic Resident Register Act, this is considered appropriate provision of information.
This year, we will again provide the Self-Defense Forces with the personal information (address, name, gender, and date of birth) of eligible residents who are 18 years of age. The information provided will not be used for any purpose other than recruitment.
●Target individuals: Those born between April 2, 2008 and April 1, 2009
If you do not wish to receive this information, please contact us by Wednesday, May 20th.
■問合せ 町民生活課住民係 TEL0136-56-8839
Announcement: Implementation of the 2026 Cook's Examination
The 2026 Cook's License Examination will be held as follows. Please check our website for details.
■Date and Time: August 25th (Tue), 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
■Location: Sapporo City (For those residing in the Shiribeshi region, Sapporo City will be the test site.)
■問合せ 北海道倶知安保健所 TEL0136-23-1952
または北海道倶知安保健所 TEL0135-23-3104
または北海道岩内保健所 TEL0135-62-1537
pension news
Exemption and deferral applications must be made every year.
The monthly National Pension insurance premium for fiscal year 2026 is 17,920 yen. The National Pension system offers exemptions or deferrals for those who face financial difficulties in paying premiums. To utilize these systems, an application is generally required annually, except for those already receiving full exemption or deferral who wish to continue the application. Exemption applications can be submitted retroactively for up to two years (the same applies to the student payment exemption).
Please note that if you delay your application, you may not be able to receive disability pension benefits in the event of an emergency, or you may not be eligible for special exemptions such as unemployment benefits.
■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
Public housing vacancy information
We will be carrying over the rooms that were not rented in the April public offering, and will be adding four more vacant rooms that have been renovated, and will be putting them up for public offering. Please see our website for details.
■ Deadline: May 1st (Fri) - May 15th (Fri)
■ How to apply: Please contact us for details.
■問合せ 都市建設課住宅管理係 TEL0136-56-8846
Caution: Be careful to avoid getting lost or injured.
Accidents involving people getting lost while gathering wild vegetables occur particularly frequently in May and June. Please keep the following points in mind and make thorough preparations.
Precautions when picking edible wild plants
Be sure to inform your family and those around you about your destination and expected return time.
・Don't go out alone; go out in groups.
Wear bright, eye-catching clothing and be prepared for the cold weather.
Carry a bear bell or similar item, and absolutely do not enter areas indicated by warning signs.
In addition to carrying a compass and a mobile phone (including a spare battery), be sure to prepare a whistle, radio, emergency food, and lighting equipment just in case.
We recommend carrying items to signal your location (such as a mirror, towel, or flare) (using reflective light or waving a towel is especially effective during a search).
if you lose your way
If you get lost, conserve your energy by not moving around unnecessarily (moving around in dark places is especially dangerous).
・Wait for rescue in a safe place, such as behind a rock, where you can shelter from the rain and wind.
■問合せ 総務課防災係 TEL0136-56-8835
Caution: Burning in the open at private homes is prohibited!
Burning waste outdoors in gardens or vacant lots, or using drums or other containers for burning, is prohibited under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act, with a few exceptions. Violating this law by burning waste can result in penalties of imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to 10 million yen, or both.
[Some exceptions]
1. Waste generated as an unavoidable circumstance in the course of agricultural and forestry activities.
2. Waste necessary for conducting local or religious events.
3. Wood chips and other waste when making a bonfire or campfire.
If you plan to burn waste as an exception, you must notify the fire department in advance. You can also notify them by phone, so please call the Niseko branch of the fire department. In addition, please take into consideration the wind direction, time, and amount of waste, and do not leave the area until the fire is extinguished, taking sufficient precautions against fire. Also, be considerate of the surrounding residential environment by informing your neighbors.
■問合せ 羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL0136-44-2354
I've returned from my assignment!
Final report from my assignment to the Regional Revitalization Center
My name is Konishi, and I was seconded to the Regional Revitalization Center (a general incorporated foundation) from April 2024. I have now returned to Japan after completing my two-year term. During my secondment, I had the opportunity to learn about fascinating initiatives and examples of community development in various parts of the country. What I realized while visiting many regions is that "regional revitalization" is not about creating something new and extraordinary, but rather about how to make the most of the charm and resources that a region already possesses.
Looking at Niseko Town again from this perspective, I reaffirmed its great strengths, such as its rich natural environment, globally acclaimed tourist resources, and the diverse character of the region that attracts people from all walks of life. At the same time, I learned that for a region to develop sustainably, it is crucial to create a town that values the perspective of the people who live there. Furthermore, in many advanced regions across the country, we saw many examples where not only the government but also private businesses and local residents took the lead, dividing roles amongst themselves to promote community development. I believe that the government can expand the potential of a region by playing a role in connecting people with each other and with various systems.
Drawing on the lessons learned over the past two years and the connections made with people from all over Japan, I want to work towards creating a town that will continue to be loved by both future visitors and those who live here.
We are currently recruiting for our community development support project.
In accordance with the spirit of the Basic Ordinance on Community Development, the town supports community development activities by its residents. The Community Development Support Program is a system that provides subsidies for a portion of the costs incurred by community development activities carried out by organizations primarily composed of residents.
Applications for the 2026 fiscal year are now open. If you are interested, please submit the necessary documents.
●Eligible Organizations (Organizations that meet all of the following requirements are eligible)
1. An organization consisting of 5 or more members, mainly Niseko Town
2. Organizations with activity bases within the town
3. Organizations that are motivated to engage in community development and actively work towards revitalizing the region.
*Organizations that engage in continuous and planned initiatives may be eligible for a maximum of three years (reviewed annually).
●Target projects: Lectures and discussions, events to energize the community, projects that utilize local resources to revitalize the community, community development activities conducted within the scope of neighborhood associations, etc.
●Subsidy amount: Up to two-thirds of eligible expenses, with a maximum of 300,000 yen and a minimum of 50,000 yen.
*The subsidy amount has been revised since fiscal year 2026.
●Eligible expenses include honoraria, transportation expenses, consumables, and printing and binding costs. However, some expenses that are eligible may not be covered, so please check the website for details.
● Subsidy period: FY2026
●Selection Method/The decision on support will be made by the town mayor, taking into consideration the overall benefit, feasibility, effectiveness, self-sufficiency, and appropriateness of the region.
Details of the project and application forms to be submitted before starting the project are available on our website. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
■問合せ 企画環境課経営企画係 TEL0136-56-8837
Recruitment Notice for Self-Defense Force Personnel
Reserve Self-Defense Force Officer
●Eligibility requirements/
General: People aged 18 to 52
Skills: Individuals aged 18 or older who possess national licenses or qualifications (age limit varies depending on the qualification, ranging from 53 to under 55 years old).
●Application period: May 23rd (Sat) - September 10th (Thu)
● Exam date /
Online exam: September 12th (Sat) - October 2nd (Fri)
Interview and physical examination: Either Saturday, October 3rd or Sunday, October 4th.
■問合せ 自衛隊札幌地方協力本部倶知安地域事務所 TEL0136-23-3540
または自衛官募集相談員 TEL0136-44-2177
Photo album of this month
With the cooperation of the Hokkaido Yellow Stars, a youth volleyball team went to support the team at an official match. Photographer: Public Relations and Public Affairs Section
・Haruki Nishiguchi, who received an Encouragement Award at the 2025 National Koto Competition. We look forward to his continued success in competitions this year as well. Photographer: Public Relations and Public Affairs Section
The school emblem was unveiled at Established ceremony of Niseko International High School. Photographer: Public Relations and Public Affairs Section
Why not share some photos of your everyday life?
Please submit your photos along with a brief description of the date and location of the shoot, and your name (photo name).
■広報広聴係／koho@town.niseko.lg.jp
Please observe proper etiquette when using the children's play area.
The Children's Plaza is a park designed to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for young children to play in. To ensure a comfortable, safe, and pleasant park experience for all users, please cooperate with the following points:
Avoid rough play or ball games near young children.
Please share the grassy area with others.
Please do not litter or throw away cigarette butts; always take them home with you.
Pet owners are responsible for properly disposing of their pets' waste.
Please refrain from actions that may disturb others, such as shouting or occupying a space for an extended period of time.
Please treat the playground equipment and facilities with care.
Your consideration will protect the safety of the children and the pleasant atmosphere of the park. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
■問合せ 都市建設課 TEL0136-56-8846
Sports Park Golf Course Opens
The sports park golf course, which was closed for the winter, will reopen on Friday, May 15th.
In addition, park golf season passes are on sale at the General Gymnasium. Please purchase one and enjoy the game.
■Fees: 300 yen during the day, 100 yen early morning/evening, club rental 200 yen, season pass 5,000 yen (for town residents)
■問合せ 総合教育課スポーツ係 TEL0136-44-2034
Why not participate in the opening sports tournament at the sports park?
Why not join us for the start of the outdoor sports season? Baseball requires team registration, but park golf is open to individual participants.
■Date and Time: Sunday, May 31st, 9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony (cancelled in case of rain)
■Location: Sports Park
●Sports: Baseball, Park Golf
■ Deadline: May 15th (Friday)
■申し込み・問合せ 総合教育課スポーツ係 TEL0136-44-2034
Culture: Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition
Oh, it's just paper pasted on. 2026 The northern land also changes its clothes.
You can view the landscapes of Hokkaido as depicted by Hideyuki Fujikura. Enjoy his works that vividly portray the ever-changing beauty of nature.
■Date and time: Until June 28th (Sunday)
■ Admission Fees: Special Exhibition Room Admission (Adults: 600 yen, Group rate: 500 yen, High school students and younger, and town residents aged 65 and over: Free)
■問合せ 有島記念館 TEL0136-44-3245
We are grateful for the generosity of everyone who has made a donation.
Applications received by Niseko Town Social Welfare Council
"Please use this for social welfare." Yoshiko Sato, Hon-dori 5
"As a token of gratitude for the kindness shown to my husband during his lifetime" Hon-dori 4, Mr. Ko Onuki
"Please use this for social welfare purposes." - Watanabe Shoji Co., Ltd.
Corporate Furusato Tax Donation Acceptance
Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd.
・Able Co., Ltd.
・CHINTAI Co., Ltd.
・AC Service Co., Ltd.
Able & Partners Co., Ltd.
Panaracer Corporation
MSY Co., Ltd.
・Nakayamagumi Co., Ltd.
・List Development Co., Ltd.
・Toho Leo Holdings Co., Ltd.
・Secoma Corporation
・Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association
・Oji・Itochu Enex Power Sales Co., Ltd.
・Sanko Co., Ltd.
Air Water East Japan Co., Ltd.
Chitose Forestry Co., Ltd.
・Chuo Computer Services Co., Ltd.
・Alock Sanwa Co., Ltd.
(In order of donation receipt)
Personnel affairs of the town staff
● Effective April 1st
Town mayor department
[General Affairs Division]
▽Section Chief, Head of Information Management Office, and Acting Head of Fire Station Building Maintenance Office: Toru Saito (Head of Children's Future Section)
▽Councilor: Kazuhiro Fukumura (General Affairs Division)
▽Councillor, Director of Disaster Prevention Measures Office, and Acting Director of Disaster Prevention Section: Fumiya Ozaki
▽Finance Section Chief Momoe Ohno (Municipal Infrastructure Division, Urban Construction Division)
▽ General Affairs Division Division: Momoko Shimada (Chief Specialist, General Education Division, Board of Education)
(Newly established) Disaster Prevention Measures Office
[Fire Department Building Maintenance Office]
▽Chief Officer: Toshio Kurotaki (Expiration of special appointment as Fire Station Building Maintenance Officer (management position))
[Planning & Environment Division]
▽Councilor, Director of Policy Coordination Office, and Acting Chief of Policy Coordination Section: Masuo Kawano (Chief of Management Planning & Environment Division)
▽Chief of Management Planning Section: Rito Asai (Chief General Affairs Division Affairs Division)
▽Chief Specialist, Management Planning Section: Atsuko Matsui (Head of Eco-Model City Promotion Section)
▽Chief of Management Planning Section: Kaori Nagasawa (Chief of Eco-Model City Promotion Section)
▽Manager in the Management Planning Section and Policy Coordination Section: Yuki Konishi (Returned from assignment at the Regional Revitalization Center)
Peng Y. Katsuki, Director, Public Relations and Public Hearing Section (Commerce and Tourism Division, Director, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section)
(Newly established) Policy Coordination Section, Policy Coordination Office
(Abolished) Eco-Model City Promotion Section, Regional Cooperation Section (integrated into Management Planning Section)
[Tax Division]
Ryo Yokoyama, Chief of Taxation Section (Agricultural Policy Division Forestry Reclamation Section and Chief of Livestock Production Section)
▽Tax Section Clerk Nonoka Matsuo (Clerk of the School Education Section, General Education Division, Board of Education)
[Resident Affairs Division]
▽Section Chief: Atsuko Kudo (Chief Resident Affairs Division Residents' Life Division)
▽Resident Affairs Section Chief: Tomoki Arakawa (Chief Specialist, High School Education Section, General Education Division, Board of Education)
▽Chief Clerk of the Town Residents' Affairs Section: Maiko Miyai (Chief Clerk of the Management Planning Planning & Environment Division)
[Health & Welfare Division]
▽Section Chief: Tadashi Tominaga (Resident Affairs Division)
▽Health Promotion Section Chief: Yukie Aoki (Care Support Section Chief)
▽Community-based Integrated Care Center, Care Support Section Chief: Satomi Kamisen (Health Promotion Section Chief)
▽Head of Health Insurance Section Chief: Saki Maekawa (Head Tax Division Chief for Taxation)
[Agricultural Policy Division]
▽Section Chief and Director Agricultural Committee Secretariat: Naoto Onuki (Chief of Agricultural Committee)
▽Chief Kaho Fujisawa (regional revitalization company dispatch)
▽Livestock Section Chief and Forestry Revitalization Section Chief: Yoshihiko Tanii (Returned to his position after serving as a full-time union official for the Hokkaido Prefectural Federation of Prefectural and Municipal Workers' Unions)
▽Agricultural Policy Section Clerk: Sumika Iwata (Tax Division Clerk for the Tax Department)
▽Agricultural Policy Section Chief: Shuhei Suzuki (dispatched from Hokkaido)
[Office of National Farmland Restructuring]
▽Acting Chief of Farmland Reorganization Section: Satoshi Ishiyama
▽Chief Clerk of Farmland Reorganization Section: Takeshi Abe (Newly Hired)
[Commerce and Tourism Division]
▽Section Chief: Atsushi Mabuchi (Water & Sewage Division Division)
▽Councilor (dispatched to Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd.) Kenji Tsuchida (Dispatched as a business professional for regional revitalization)
▽ Commerce and Tourism Section Chief: Mio Yagi (Health & Welfare Division Health and Medical Care Section Chief)
▽ Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section Chief: Keishiro Tsuji (dispatched from Hokkaido)
▽Fumiya Hirai, Chief of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section (retired and seconded from the Japan Tourism Agency)
[Municipal Infrastructure Division]
▽Acting Chief of Management Section: Keiji Hashimoto (Municipal Infrastructure Division)
▽Civil Engineering Section Chief Yohei Seki (Civil Engineering Management Section Chief)
▽Chief of Urban Planning Section: Reiji Kanazawa (Chief of Architecture Section)
▽Chief of the Architecture Section: Kento Yoshinaga (Chief of the Architecture Section and Chief of the Urban Planning Section)
▽Architectural and Urban Planning Engineer: Nahoko Iwasaki (Newly Hired)
Yuhi Kawajiri, Housing Management Section Chief (Agricultural Policy Division Agricultural Administration Section Chief)
▽Civil engineering and management manager Raiga Kaneko (Civil engineering management manager)
▽Administrative Section and Civil Engineering Section Chief: Shunto Ogawa (Newly Hired)
(Separation) The Civil Engineering Management Section will be separated into the Civil Engineering Section and the Management Section.
[Water & Sewage Division]
▽Section Chief and Acting Section Chief of Public Enterprises: Shigehiro Shigemori (Health & Welfare Division)
▽Chief Manager and Management Section Chief: Yasuyuki Ishiyama (Water & Sewage Division)
▽Maintenance Section Chief: Kaoru Tsuruma (Management Section Chief)
Congress secretariat
▽Secretary-General: Yuka Mabuchi (Commerce and Tourism Division)
Agriculture Committee
▽Chief Officer and Head of Farmland Section: Nobuyuki Abe (Councilor, General Education Division, Board of Education)
Board of Education
[General Education Division]
▽Councilor, General Education Division (In charge of organizational reform) Noritaka Kato (Director of the Assembly Secretariat)
▽General Education Division Counselor (in charge of Niseko International High School) Koichi Mihashi (Director of School Lunch Center)
▽School Education Section and Community Learning Section Chief: Rinki Onishi (Newly appointed)
▽Sports Section Chief: Shuichi Okubo (Office of National Farmland Restructuring)
▽High School Education Section Chief: Miho Yanome (Planning & Environment Division)
[School Lunch Center]
▽Director of the School Lunch Center: Takeo Yamaguchi (Agricultural Policy Division and Secretary-General Agricultural Committee)
[Children's Future Division/ Yoji Centre]
▽Section Chief, Director Yoji Centre, and Acting Chief of Children's Future Section: Noriyuki Higuchi (Chief of Sports Section, General Education Division)
▽Childcare worker: Momoka Kukue (newly hired)
Secondment ends
▽Fumihiko Nakano, Senior Specialist Commerce and Tourism Division (dispatched by Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd.) (Returning to JTBF)
▽ Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section Chief Shun Yoneda (reinstated to the Tourism Agency)
Term expires
▽Disaster Prevention Specialist: Hiroyuki Abutani
retirement
▽ Municipal Infrastructure Division Housing Management Section Chief Kazusei Inabe
Personnel changes for faculty and staff
Newly transferred staff member * ( ) indicates previous assignment location
[Niseko Elementary School]
▽Vice Principal Daisuke Nakagoshi (Kurokawa Elementary School, Yoichi Town)
▽Teacher: Yuka Kudo (Inaho Elementary School, Otaru City)
▽School Nurse Kanayo Beppu (Rankoshi Town Municipal Rankoshi Elementary School)
▽Fixed-term teacher: Takayuki Miyamoto (Kutchan Elementary School, Kutchan Town)
▽Fixed-term administrative staff member: Yuho Oki (newly hired)
[Kondo Elementary School]
▽Vice Principal: Naofumi Tanaka (Suttsu Town Shioji Elementary School)
▽Teacher Yuka Watanabe (Kyowa Town Kitashin Elementary School)
▽Teacher Atsushi Sugiuchi (Niseko Town Niseko Elementary School)
[Niseko Junior High School]
▽Teacher Mitsuko Oe (Shiraikawa Junior High School, Kuromatsunai Town)
▽Teacher Yoko Sakai (Sapporo Higashi High School)
▽Teacher Reo Hyodo (Newly appointed)
▽Teacher Ayumu Onodera (Newly hired)
▽Special Support Lecturer Yui Sato (newly hired)
▽Special Needs Education Instructor: Rie Ito (Newly Hired)
▽Fixed-term school nurse: Mika Oi (newly hired)
[Niseko High School]
▽Teacher: Seiji Sakai (Sapporo Kita High School)
[Niseko International High School]
▽Chief Teacher: Masahiro Hayashi (Ishikari Education Bureau)
▽Teacher Tetsuya Ibarame (Hakodate Nishi High School)
▽Teacher: Miho Yamaguchi (Kitami Ryokuryo High School)
▽Teacher Ryo Ito (Bekkai High School)
▽Teacher Ryotaro Noya (Kushiro Meiki High School)
▽Teacher: Tomoki Yanase (Niseko High School)
▽Teacher: Mei Suzuki (Newly hired)
▽Teacher Takeru Iwatani (Newly hired)
▽Teacher Yuzuha Tomoi (Newly hired)
▽Practical Training Assistant: Yoshiyuki Ishiyama (Newly Hired)
▽Fixed-term teacher: Maya Morigami (newly hired)
Transferred staff member * ( ) indicates new assignment location
[Niseko Elementary School]
▽Vice Principal: Takahiro Hayatsu (Shakotan Town Municipal Bikuni Elementary School)
▽Teacher: Takahiro Iwaki (Rusutsu Village Municipal Rusutsu Junior High School)
[Kondo Elementary School]
▽Vice Principal Hiroshi Kamata (Tomari Village Tomari Elementary School)
[Niseko High School]
▽Teacher Kenji Kawagishi (Sapporo Nishi High School)
▽Teacher Kazuo Takeda (Shibecha High School)
▽Teacher: Tomoki Yanase (Niseko International High School)
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Staff
Naho Iwasaki (from Kushiro City), Municipal Infrastructure Division, Architecture Section and Urban Planning Section
I studied architecture in graduate school. I'm happy to be able to start living in Niseko Town from April. I will do my best while enjoying life in Niseko Town.
Momoka Kukue (from Monbetsu City), Childcare worker Yoji Centre
I am looking forward to living in Niseko Town and experiencing its natural beauty. I will use my experience in childcare to ensure that the children feel safe and have fun, and I would like to share in the joy of their growth with everyone.
Takeshi Abe (from Sobetsu Town) Office of National Farmland Restructuring Farmland Reorganization Section
My hometown was a peaceful town like Niseko Town, so I want to use my experiences there as a reference and do my best as a civil servant. In Shiribeshi, the snow sparkles, and the white Mt. Fuji of Ezo is visible. I am in the midst of my journey.
Shunto Ogawa (from Sapporo City), Municipal Infrastructure Division Management Section and Civil Engineering Section
Living in Niseko Town is incredibly refreshing, as there are so many things I don't know. I will do my best to learn about the town and work wholeheartedly to be of service to the residents.
Rinki Onishi (from Kimobetsu Town) General Education Division, School Education Section and Community Learning Section
I'm 18 years old and I believe my youth is my greatest asset, so I want to challenge myself in various ways and work hard to become a staff member who can support everyone's lives in any way I can.
Temporary staff
Fumiya Hirai (from Tokyo) (seconded from Japan Tourism Agency) Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
I have worked on inbound tourism policies at the Japan Tourism Agency, including supporting the licensed tour guide system. I will contribute to the local community while learning on the ground in Niseko Town.
Shuhei Suzuki (from Rusutsu Village) (dispatched from Hokkaido) Agricultural Policy Division Agricultural Policy Section
I am very happy to be able to live at the foot of Mount Yotei again after seven years. Starting this fiscal year, as a town employee, I will strive to listen to the voices of the townspeople and contribute to the development of agriculture Niseko Town.
Kenji Tsuchida (from Niigata Prefecture) (on secondment from JTB Corporation) Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd.
I feel incredibly honored to be involved in regional revitalization through tourism in Niseko, a place that attracts attention from around the world. I will focus on initiatives to create even more attractions.
Keishiro Tsuji (from Asahikawa City) (dispatched from Hokkaido) Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
I am honored to be able to work in Niseko Town, which is at the forefront of tourism in Japan. I will strive to learn about the region and contribute to the town as soon as possible.
Yoshiho Fujisawa (from Kyoto Prefecture) (dispatched from 830PLANNING LLC) Agricultural Policy Division
As someone who came from the private sector, it feels like I've returned to being a new employee after decades, which is very refreshing. I'm the most clueless old rookie, so please teach me a lot of things.
Regional Ocean Cooperation Vol.
Fumiji Maeshiba (from Hiroshima Prefecture), Niseko Town Educational Exchange Center
Up until now, I have worked in jobs and volunteered in areas related to English language instruction, career guidance, and studying abroad for junior and senior high school students. This is my first time working as a housemaster, but I will do my best to ensure that everyone living in the dormitory can feel safe and secure.
Takuto Kukue (from Niseko Town) Niseko Central Warehouses
I'm so happy to be back in Niseko Town I was born and raised, after about 10 years! I hope we can become friends when we meet! I'll do my best to give back to the town that raised me.
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Niseko Town Taketo Tanaka
Walking around town, you sometimes come across unused or underutilized land and buildings. While Niseko Town doesn't have a huge number of such properties, we hear many people saying things like, "I can't find a place to live," or "I want to start a business, but there's no place." Reconnecting these situations is crucial for the future development of the town.
Especially in urban areas, the increased use of properties for housing and commercial purposes contributes to vibrancy and a more livable environment. How we make the most of limited resources is crucial to the strength of our town. If you have undeveloped real estate or are having trouble with inheritance, please feel free to contact us. The town will work with you to find ways to utilize your property.
Editor's Note
Feeling the warmth of spring, I made my debut as a journalist at the entrance ceremony of Niseko Elementary School. With clumsy hands, I held my SLR camera and photographed the bright-eyed first-graders who raised their hands high to respond.
This month's issue of the town newsletter has a new look, and I've come to realize that it's something that can only be created with the help of many people, and that it's an important source of information that is close to your daily lives. We will continue to deliver information that is easy to understand and interesting to you through various methods, not just the newsletter, but also social media and the town's website, and we would like to hear your voice, you who are reading this editor's note.
We will do our best to become a place like a "veranda" where people and towns connect with each other, so we look forward to your support. (T)
Data of NISEKO TOWN
Movement of people (as of the end of March)
Population: 5,258 (down 355 from the previous month)
Men: 2,674 (down 211 from the previous month)
2,584 women (down 144 from the previous month)
Number of households: 3,002 (down 320 from the previous month)
Of these, 860 are foreigners, and 669 are foreign households.
The situation of radiation dose in the town
Measurement period: One month up to April 15th
Maximum value: 0.035 μGy/h
Minimum value: 0.018 μGy/h
Average value: 0.024 μGy/h
City Case Files
Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
<Incident>
- An incident occurred where a cash card was fraudulently obtained, but there were no financial losses.
<Traffic accident>
On March 29th, a traffic accident involving injuries occurred due to a vehicle reversing.
■倶知安警察署 TEL 0136-22-0110
May City Calendar
It's time to pay the first installment of property tax and light vehicle tax.
◆Delivery deadline/25th (Monday)
■問合せ 税務課／TEL 0136-56-8838
If you use bank transfer, please check your balance.
● Emergency and sudden illness response at night and on holidays
倶知安厚生病院TEL 0136-22-1141
Emergency reception 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Sunday, the 3rd, Constitution Memorial Day
Playbook closed day
Monday, the 4th: Greenery Day
Playbook closed day
Tuesday, May 5th: Children's Day
Central warehouse group closed days
Playbook closed day
Wednesday, the 6th, is a substitute holiday.
Playbook closed day
7th (Thu)
Asobu Club (reservations required) / Asobu Club 15:00~
Open at night
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
9th (Sat)
Niseko English Conversation Circle / Online 10:00-11:00
Monday, the 11th
After-school children's class / Community center 13:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
12th (Tue)
Ohisama Nikoniko Consultation / Yoji Centre 10:00~ See Parenting/Education P8
Central warehouse group closed days
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
13th (Wed)
Wednesday After-School Research Room / Town Community Center 15:30~
14th (Thu)
Cancer Society Health Checkup / Town Community Center 5:30~
Asobu Club (reservations required) / Asobu Club 15:00~
15th (Fri)
Cancer Society Health Checkup / Town Community Center 5:30~
After-school children's class / Community center 13:30~
Park golf course opens / See Lifestyle Information, p. 21.
18th (Monday)
After-school children's class / Community center 13:30~
19th (Tuesday)
Free legal consultation with a lawyer / Town Community Center, 13:00 onwards (reservations required by noon the day before)
Good evening, Mayor's Office/Town Hall 17:00-19:00
20th (Wed)
Japanese Language Salon (Spring Stroll) / Central Warehouse Complex 16:00-17:30
Dental check-up and fluoride application / Town Community Center, 13:30~
Radio Niseko interruption broadcast / Town Hall 10:50~
21st (Thu)
Asobu Club (reservations required) / Asobu Club 15:00~
Open at night
22nd (Friday)
Echinococcus eradication measures / Town hall 9:00~
After-school children's classes / General Gymnasium 13:30~
23rd (Sat)
Niseko English Conversation Circle / Online 10:00-11:00
25th (Mon)
After-school children's class / 13:30~
Playbook closed day
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Closed Days
26th (Tuesday)
Central warehouse group closed days
27th (Wednesday)
Dental check-up and fluoride application / Town Community Center, 14:30~
Wednesday After-School Research Room / Town Community Center 15:30~
28th (Thursday)
Magic Carpet / Asobu-ku 15:00~
Open at night
29th (Friday)
After-school children's classes / General Gymnasium 13:30~
Playbook closed day
31st (Sun)
Sports Park Opening Ceremony / Sports Park 9:00 AM onwards (See Living Information P21)
Traditional costume fitting experience / Town Community Center 14:00-17:00
This month's issue of "Koho Niseko Newsletter"
Town Development Information Room
~Starting operations this fall~ New fire station open to the community
Topic of town
This report covers events such as the graduation ceremony Yoji Centre and the entrance ceremonies at various schools, which took place from mid-March to early April.
Welfare and health promotion
Childcare・ Education
Culture, Arts, and Sports
Community development
Neighboring volunteer team
Information of living
Town calendar
~Starting operations this fall~ New fire station open to the community
Topic of town
This report covers events such as the graduation ceremony Yoji Centre and the entrance ceremonies at various schools, which took place from mid-March to early April.
Welfare and health promotion
Childcare・ Education
Culture, Arts, and Sports
Community development
Neighboring volunteer team
Information of living
Town calendar
Inquiries
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500