{"id":30087,"date":"2023-02-24T11:06:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T02:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=30087"},"modified":"2023-02-28T10:12:27","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T01:12:27","slug":"%e7%ac%ac36%e5%9b%9e%e3%82%86%e3%81%8d%e3%82%93%e3%81%93%e3%81%be%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8a2023%ef%bc%88%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%94%ba%e5%85%ac%e6%b0%91%e9%a4%a8%e5%89%8d%ef%bc%89%e3%81%bf%e3%82%93%e3%81%aa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/30087\/","title":{"rendered":"The 36th Yukinko Festival 2023 (in front of Hokuryu Town Community Center) Let&#039;s all have fun playing in the snow!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday, February 24, 2023<\/p>\n<p>The 36th Annual Yukinko Festival was held at the special venue in front of the Hokuryu Town Community Center from 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 23rd. Despite the heavy snowfall, about 120 families participated and everyone had a great time playing in the snow.<\/p>\n<h2>The 36th Yukinko Festival 2023 (in front of Hokuryu Town Community Center)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong>Sunflower SNOW Festa Executive Committee<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supervisor:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sponsor:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town, Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association, NPO Himawari, HMK (Hekisui Mobile Association)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The North Dragon welcomes you<\/h2>\n<p>On the snow-covered mountain wall next to the reception entrance, a painting of &quot;Agri Fighter North Dragon&quot; created by Sergeant Hoshino Yuki of the Hekisui Police Station welcomes children!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipNGmNjd5wyQ_Tzv2cqTz7trMFYJyPQxT0rsOoI?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8AvEk1_bEzo-i29RUTdXurQYzc-wD03xyWIEQlGgN0hjz3LVYx0XmU8PxlXt29eLnffg32Dy8EA3dKK5ZpG2l6C4FSwfKAHApN7hRw08TrGwA5omB1TZ8bjlJJP1bDNHEeSuirwA1VZH4XUY5wB6Ipl=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"The North Dragon welcomes you (Produced by Hekisui Police Station, Sergeant Hoshino Yuki)\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The North Dragon welcomes you (Produced by Hekisui Police Station, Sergeant Hoshino Yuki)<br \/>\nMembers of the Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division who worked hard in planning and running the event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u3000<br \/>\nThere will be lots of fun events, such as Yukinko Festival Games (treasure hunt, candy distribution), and banana board pulling on snowmobiles!<\/p>\n<p>The snow mountain slide where you can slide down on snow tubes was made by the young men who work in the snow removal division. There is also a small snow slide for little children!<\/p>\n<h2>Neapolitan pizza kitchen car Biancaneve<\/h2>\n<p>This year, a Neapolitan pizza food truck called &quot;Biancaneve&quot; will be appearing in the community center parking lot!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipMDIhk6cd9PUDYuPxN_XAvHa9Ee9gUHClEjJWo?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8DTqCi4MxOxs9p0DbKvd66bk3lPTYMo7NTTY2OgDzdiqqek7gLel-8im5u566HtPCqz6x9WNt0H6K_ouiFDoOdwyCol8mTnw-hmBCWFVMrz9DwHijnFhbclnSJ2drKSTfLGwcBvvA3nDlumcWWstoPL=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Neapolitan pizza food truck &quot;Biancaneve&quot;\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neapolitan pizza food truck &quot;Biancaneve&quot;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipOH8eB9ycuPKpg-BRXpduXZTIZ0L3TMa6G1SmY?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8DmKgWhan0bQWNBkcAPxb5w70ue6YodLL3CDgOPvGrcn4vKBhOnR7PnLT1LOCE-o2RWuS6OfWUSS1x9m4s-rVQsTzL4pvr_P7DvGT14mqqYK5ZXSpGFCPb1hLtv2P6QUI2RzQ1gPGJMPlImH_jdjrUV=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hot pizza!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hot pizza!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipOe310JJuJYLEuGoOSipBeCpPckdgTHcrzeOp8?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8CmKbAJlAwAmBrqktlFwNoboC7LlXsOdEDn3lSyP04DugNnTPBJ7_R3sE4-qxVSQG-hJVXhPs29nYFV2AW18mCRKll5to7VnipwidPWL207in9gF9riuBTniYkEZ2oXEAZLWniF4Gwb6UZm5kJ8Ur6q=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"looks delicious~!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">looks delicious~!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipODJXBF5R_Fcl5V30JqTa04jZkBxyu5CBz1fjM?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8C_jyRFgTzTHiYOwVmtZiSERZKX-G4k_Nse_9jIzKkbPDOwO4w9NDI-03DC31xlVVPwbCHCQrUB3P1KOKScCMdl3L7msmHCD5lkdumvLLKkVs5QS3Ab7AyrzemFqFvYQWJlqR7oZgzPIJoVZemdNRxP=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Popular food truck &quot;Biancaneve&quot;\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Popular food truck &quot;Biancaneve&quot;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Greetings from Daisuke Fujita, Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipP5LiW4n2n7FJGCy8wZ40MQ8uUuwA6U60DY1x8?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8Dncr00HRDLWb7tnotsUQEvI8DpFZ4rb-in3V2cCKhx2xJhmb58mOxXvFBaGfcAZA4TgGYChBPSN7G0PA4qY1nUHFDEuLZDEPaBj3ySHfP8hf2PuwPIRGwZQ-vTp5AEGO02ysSZRZsvXlV95D-x6uvR=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Greetings from Director Fujita\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greetings from Director Fujita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&quot;Thank you so much for coming out in such large numbers today for the Yukinko Festival! The Yukinko Festival is run by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division, and all the guys worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time.<\/p>\n<p>The North Dragon painting on the snow wall near the entrance to the reception area was made by a police officer from the Hekisui Police Station. This slide was made by the guys who always clear the snow.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;We worked hard for everyone. From now on, it&#039;s up to you children. Play hard and with all your might, and enjoy the day!&quot; said Director Fujita in his greeting.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Yes!&quot; the children&#039;s cheerful voices echoed!!!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipNtfgnfMQxM8s_SpHPJAkfqrk-JyzFSSNCBQDM?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8B7L52z8460JXZfKbNxSbDq3hMBTbHdtcce6flbJDIgaHStktiCzV5hlkzHIB1AP0GOE7eQH5d9Y5b-BIzgLC9WALydM0ZRD9vSkgC82r63kiUZ807Z_UnUKNQ46n-AbOZ0dJgnNqRLxxPWtylLjR0y=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Now! Let&#039;s get started!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Now! Let&#039;s get started!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Yukinko Festival Game: Treasure Hunt Game<\/h2>\n<p>Plastic balls containing number cards are scattered across the pure white snow field.<\/p>\n<p>At the start signal, run through the fresh snow towards the ball and dive for it! Catch the ball!<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Go and get the ball that was thrown into the snowy field and bring it back here. If you win, leave it as it is, but if you lose, go and look for it again. Everyone, keep trying until you win!&quot; said Director Fujita!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipMw2VLl-usQzWwZJkm3KTlYOQZ_x_FX2NrS6zk?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8D_5L71UtxSp-jK3S2Pp6ojro5rYtvbB8bT4t0jB1dRybO_zPU7xhVbH1ZQVri4hfmSwIfP3x_0t9aMvJC_DpTgkrINGXng-wR7ZTXGowSTwzEaN50xcbPZXL4Kh1_M-0xPGIu7RUaoTwSaU0iR7TR4=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Starting with nursery school children!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starting with nursery school children!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipNZ4cYMphmBaQpWnMwOwHVIrHh1V8hegbh3oMU?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8Bd82o1ZVOHBNDY_NTJZ3t4UDcWz9ESnV21T7GxA9QhZYQCsqWYRfQLvqeETYuamXKkAdYmxsFy1ry1iF52OPMrCghydeWh1aabRUIv0veiiyne_oAG4MChUQILnvVzn1oh1mFZva9K9R6yCnKqvpEq=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Where&#039;s the ball? There it is! Over there!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where&#039;s the ball? There it is! Over there!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipMUmuT5ZGxGvoCgNXM1tKow-UP5m7yZ0NkNtDI?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8D3th6XiKRL13u-CYX9U-k95RBwieRP-qkyqFUbynWhg-zWpfDxBiqHRTWgiyAicwThB5zZdkXtkA3OijBu2Ur8RJu1CZe8NSqaZmlt8K6_77Cdp2jPLqmS3RVQ65f4IhlpUWNzEU_Ad-pjT_A-6a8V=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Ready, set, go!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ready, set, go!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipNw0wZErkOd2Uex4gmSl_3ewuKX9LyIThvKDKA?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8Anf7amQYRc47EX85g6oAyvI6pS7ixLBmO8ndvvGPX1CJghAWhEHX-NmP-Z_eNvxrxUQ1FB5HzqW2Y-KQ7iM8luyyaoJMiipV83R1-ObMvN02Eq5t-AZ8qu4TNMBCzdeuyo5DN_68oFxGHZMhzTpsjF=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Push through the fresh snow and dive in with force!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Push through the fresh snow and dive in with force!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Check the color ball you picked, and if it&#039;s a loser, try again!!!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipO4khsexLBibFDvDWwXGJtNmKfEPZl4fVePZqU?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8A3pdDl2k17jbUTN93a-LnCcL_2l2lsk0O_ArfLWkxU5rw9TonSJPShV0Wqs0qI8To2Lo47PmITwHxtvUwnZ-FKkLBa6bq4VSZKE7_ObunfFIyFvuA7SY3MciUTygHaXDcfBXklLxtYqhWRr7vEPxzK=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Win? Lose? Which one?\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Win? Lose? Which one?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Luxury prizes<\/h3>\n<p>Well done! There were lots of smiles of joy at winning each award!!!<\/p>\n<p>The prizes for first, second and third place in the lottery are gift certificates!<br \/>\nAnd the special prize was a toaster oven!<br \/>\nCongratulations on winning!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipO11p7NQiUTUL22PA15txq_xeN-gDMhOmmvPm0?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8APlEomGlG7fTe96Z7lZN1hCxOkhtrzISW9CGcSeD1hUPI8pf7Lfn9it6sWO6_iVBwFTR8HYv8AEVo4kKFsxW18S8T6DkebKEuvLN3081-KynjVHj1xvMxgOpadkKqD9F8EE5O4tsME8n1wvGH9uGsP=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Grand prize! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Congratulations to the winners!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grand prize! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Congratulations to the winners!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Banana board pulled by snowmobile<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipMfOY0LxgYWtEezFCxhGce2kJjy83kTmf7Lphs?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8CxK2Pnm4J_NZvpvLbSJu_QJXgncbnN4MPvuuLS5ThiU-DEoH7p-KYrEBf7nhN8CbX660mHJpEFwIY3IMoOVEnpLIFS3TMcEnEbKarkENoaf5G-XbPxwrHMAtiKNfOVprUs55C4TQRtGbLmB5htUmzy=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Banana board pulled by snowmobile\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Banana board pulled by snowmobile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The guys driving the snowmobiles with such gusto are the reliable guys from HMK (Hekisui Mobile Association)!!!<\/p>\n<p>This year, the dragon-like crocodile board is here!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipNQQYfXKZbCwi9EPAMpBHjU5proFGlHF-R_pi8?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8ByXy5WDgU-cqS0n4w7mdtL2f1D5AhB4HPAmOEN27cOUhPTsz1b0FkAjdc8dWGWFaMZnsZd09s28pSSweZRp23Jk_0tgSuMQEpFt8gMCdtZi8Hn5XRJiIH3JVQG6jGofXNU4_58pNCoBgbWvyaRGbuw=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Introducing the Crocodile Board (Dragon?!)!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Introducing the Crocodile Board (Dragon?!)!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipNk29HOKWO1SBvv0TLmYNNFM1GVg2pnUjPMfxY?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8Dr7JosmPzuPhpMnVPE_blvIuKm3y9xri2cVeS557D6oop5J_vlqpXGPk9MLiKSyHXt5CCTJ6j6s1r70o227kzDmDqPGGSaoJ90CN29q58ARj4uDNhRpHtR0i3f2Y-mi7RRmwbyGJMXOJJAuqx9n_jP=w2000-h1333-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Running through the snowy fields...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Running through the snowy fields...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipPml74x_03YBcNdXA9W3iAFBlLTaF1ojGoep4k?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8A3Ic7Ibjckr9UK1kxa0uUkV-pZlsEeNdfHlf6NJgkzkXoZ8FNwBl8wDmkxa89j5RMnQGnqTYNRaVJSK4peQacOd31UgrLgSYSJOiL8ZnNjpHrBLk-Eze77ZlbcU50X60OJYX9zQiwsz5f0As2PEZIU=w2000-h1333-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"A snowmobile that looks like a transformer with its eyes shining!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A snowmobile that looks like a transformer with its eyes shining!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipMdAGqsuqqwkHzXwJDpVA1CsHpQgCmOYUWgc4U?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8BEUCxVw_7WJWkgGUUCuurfky-PMVcn806wyKsQoqM6ti8iLeF3o0AqBpgdpJHqMtGGhckjoPa5uCri3AZMNyTHpTZqPsNR9J3dKps2YNi-8oNGX6XAVUnTPGzU6UVp5q4OKPYfUx2flDfM0PliZAGk=w2000-h1333-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Are you holding on tight? Are you ready?\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Are you holding on tight? Are you ready?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The kids were thrilled with the banana board ride led by the thrilling snowmobile!<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It was fun~&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;It went by so quickly.&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;I want to ride it again!&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Children who try again and again!<br \/>\nA long line of children continues!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipP39qwKzjk0Bcn78doVlM95xq6SS7dSppzz9Vo?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8BVBmzW6TrcISwRG18jBifNsvUxG2o-M7I5m-UbO7UUEmJqb9EQsx2Hs46kQzX3jAyGpYgSjWQWrM5a_fKez4kXmN1ufZWy1BWXFJHnO7jdvjqDg8_Ye9xVm88sABcb9lf91UzwftvuUpGa98j1QCFj=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"There was a long line of people saying, &quot;I want to ride it again!&quot;\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There was a long line of people saying, &quot;I want to ride it again!&quot;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Delightful sweets gift<\/h2>\n<p>After enjoying the banana board ride, you will receive a delicious gift of sweets!!!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipPh5kEXlK57N8nPWs6xs-po6froKap7_wT4mjY?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8AcnxrqBCUyaKTU96K-v_AuPqFDLQyOJxfWNWJSWTn2sAYGR-h2k4mI4Aovg-rrMU4OK2YTvPV9Lckj1HhNDRdYAGyl9kLBi4XUrKsWjBa8HV9INSEFohoTN_TLw6q84d_A_qiUUjKEqo449S3a1yvA=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Sweets presents!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweets presents!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Snowy mountain slide<\/h2>\n<p>On the giant snow mountain slide, children ride large snow tubes. The slide is unexpectedly fast, and the children scream with excitement, &quot;Aaaah! It&#039;s scary!&quot;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipPeAHD6aiUC53CySCMwHVWUvoAfdJntbYfhnSA?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8AOT8aml2VDQA7BSnc4NObuVbSPFnLDoctCey5zPwJCKAyRRHoKtTbBBBLuwwpZfkgdFgnsUMxSbGEnmXjfpB5V2efZk1VXacOx5CGZnB8BLEThHwpVOaZN98YTnajSeTRXogxso_YOOLSCO220irrP=w2000-h1333-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Snowy mountain slide!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snowy mountain slide!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u3000<br \/>\nPlaying in the snow will blow away the cold and chill of the snow and warm your body and mind with fun!!!<\/p>\n<p>With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers for the Snow Festival, which was filled with children&#039;s happy smiles and energetic energy...<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOT3J3SxvRLVWV-zDaaoTC4BVjX7jeb8fILuneSE_IkKnCmilj66yGDfKqfXd6zww\/photo\/AF1QipOkUd0me3dGsgOQhVtbTgDmZykz9vVymFWeCE8?key=anhOcXpwTU9WR3psd0trWERLeUR5MHZiQno3ZVRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AMWts8CquwWCSk9lR3u4k9xcsEHF5mEzpo33H8INTuQNicN18tI_4mgenOaRqsKdOVVA5TLfuqdqPkZjnfq82BNONXdwTn3hUZV05PlY3S3IU01yW_gNvwehPlDsX3m64c1BhlBZiVcvYtnw6W4Pp2IHF39R=w2000-h1500-s-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Thank you for the Snow Festival, filled with happy smiles!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thank you for the Snow Festival, filled with happy smiles!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>YouTube videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"The 36th Yukinko Festival 2023 (in front of Hokuryu Town Community Center) Let&#039;s all have fun playing in the snow!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vx1Xl9-fnk0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Other photos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"img-move\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ehokkaido.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-06-11.41.12.png\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/CedjQP41MUYGk5bPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photos (98 photos) of the 36th Yukinko Festival 2023 (in front of Hokuryu Town Community Center) are here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Related articles and sites<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"site-blogcard-premium\">\n            <div class=\"bc-label-custom\">Related articles<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-flex-container\">\n                <div class=\"bc-main-text\">\n                    <div class=\"bc-title-link-box\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/16860\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/16860<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bc-excerpt-box\">Unable to retrieve page information.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-thumbnail-box\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/16860\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <div class=\"bc-img-zoom-wrap\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20230802DSC06445_1.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/16860\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"site-blogcard-premium\">\n            <div class=\"bc-label-custom\">Related articles<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-flex-container\">\n                <div class=\"bc-main-text\">\n                    <div class=\"bc-title-link-box\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/7708\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/7708<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bc-excerpt-box\">Unable to retrieve page information.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-thumbnail-box\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/7708\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <div class=\"bc-img-zoom-wrap\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20230802DSC06445_1.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/7708\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"site-blogcard-premium\">\n            <div class=\"bc-label-custom\">Related articles<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-flex-container\">\n                <div class=\"bc-main-text\">\n                    <div class=\"bc-title-link-box\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/topics\/culture\/20180213-2.html\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 31st Yukinko Festival 2018 (Hokuryu Town Ski Resort) Smiles in full bloom amid the falling snow - Hokuryu Town Portal (Hokkaido) - Japan&#039;s No. 1 Sunflower Village<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bc-excerpt-box\">On Sunday, February 11th, from 12:30 PM, the 31st Himawari SNOW Festa &quot;Yukinko Matsuri&quot; 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