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Toyohiko Sweets line the product shelves like blooming flowers at the Shiga East CO-OP Sapporo The private dessert brand developed by CO-OP Sapporo called "Toyohiko Sweets" started selling at their Shiga East location (Misonocho, Noboribetsu).
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September 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Chiri Yukie (1903 – ‘22), a native of Noboribetsu and keeper of Ainu culture and traditions in the Meiji and Taisho periods. As well as the full-scale filming of a new movie about her, this year will also see a variety of commemorative events planned at the Chiri Yukie Memorial Museum in Noboribetsu. Chiri’s work continues to be released in multiple languages, and is expected to reach more than 20. In recent years, many related books have also been published, increasing the number of opportunities to come into contact with Yukie’s lifestyle. It looks like 2022 will bring Chiri Yukie’s achievements into the limelight once again.
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The hot spring districts of Noboribetsu and Toyako are internationally popular Central Hokkaido tourist areas. And a new style of sauna is popping up there that allows users to adjust the temperature and humidity on their own, with an eye on business after the COVID-19 pandemic tapers down.
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Accommodation and tourist facilities in the leading central Hokkaido hot-spring resorts of Noboribetsu and Toyako Onsen continue to close in response to the declaration of a state of emergency, issued as a result of the spread of infections from the Covid-19 virus. The Hokkaido government has not issued requests for businesses to suspend their operations but those concerned are disheartened, saying “If a state of emergency is declared, the number of customers decreases so we’re compelled to close”.
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On October 10, 18 third graders from Noboribetsu Junior High School performed the traditional "Kuma Mai" bear dance at the "Hell Valley Demon Fireworks" display that is being held at schools in Noboribetsu City.
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A famous event at the Noboribetsu hot spring, “Hell Valley Demon Fireworks,” was held on the night of September 19 at the Horobetsu Elementary School field in central Hokkaido’s Noboribetsu City. Pillars of fire shoot up from fireworks held in the hands of performers.
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Eiji Sugawa (51), manager of the "Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe" aquarium in central Hokkaido's Noboribetsu City, is excited about new display styles.