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  • We’ve Started Accepting Video and Photo Submissions Related to Shirataki!

    We’ve Started Accepting Video and Photo Submissions Related to Shirataki!

    We are looking for videos and photos featuring Shirataki, including its scenery and anything related to the area. We would greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us with the following purposes: For materials that do not involve portrait rights or confidentiality concerns, we may also consider making them available for free redistribution. You can submit…

  • We’ve added a new Public Facilities page and four new spots!

    We’ve added a new Public Facilities page and four new spots!

    We have added a new “Public Facilities” section to our website’s category page and introduced four new facilities, organizations, and local businesses. We would like to once again express our sincere gratitude to everyone who kindly gave us permission to feature them on our website.

  • The featured image for Yuu Yu Juku has been updated.

    The featured image for Yuu Yu Juku has been updated.

    At the request of Grand Experiences, the operator of Yuu Yu Juku, we have updated Yuu Yu Juku’s featured image. We also received several photos, including images of the facility’s interior, and have added them to the page. Please visit the link below to view the updated photos.

  • A weather forecast has been added to our website!

    A weather forecast has been added to our website!

    Weather information can often be important when sightseeing or working in Shirataki, don’t you think? Using weather data provided by Apple’s WeatherKit API, we have added a weather forecast for Shirataki to the footer at the bottom of our website. The forecast is updated daily, so please feel free to make use of it!

  • We’ve Added Two New Spots!

    We’ve Added Two New Spots!

    We have added two new facilities, organizations, and businesses to our guide to spots in Shirataki, Engaru. You can find location details and further information for each spot. We would once again like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who kindly gave us permission to feature them.

  • The Daisetsuzan Trail Journey 2026 was held!

    The Daisetsuzan Trail Journey 2026 was held!

    I was so absorbed in my work that, before I knew it, it was 3:30 a.m. on July 26. I remembered that the Daisetsuzan Trail Journey (60 km) was starting at 4:00 a.m., so I went to the venue to watch it. There were more than 500 participants! I have some experience in both mountain…

  • We’ve Added Two New Spots!

    We’ve Added Two New Spots!

    We have added two new facilities, organizations, and businesses to our guide to spots in Shirataki, Engaru. You can find location details and further information for each spot. We would once again like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who kindly gave us permission to feature them.

  • Our Website Is Now Available in English!

    Our Website Is Now Available in English!

    MADE in SHIRATAKI is now available in English, allowing more people to discover the unique charm of Shirataki. We will continue to provide clear and useful information about Shirataki for international visitors and those seeking local information in English. Please use the language switcher at the top of the page to switch between Japanese (JA)…

  • We’ve Added Vending Machine Locations in Shirataki to the Map!

    We’ve Added Vending Machine Locations in Shirataki to the Map!

    After hearing from several people that it was difficult to find vending machines in Shirataki, we added their locations to our map. https://made-in-shirataki.com/#map Please use the map whenever you would like to buy a drink while sightseeing, taking a walk, or driving through the area. You can find each location by looking for the vending…

  • We’ve Added a New Spot!

    We’ve Added a New Spot!

    We have added Daido Sangyo Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. to our guide to spots in Shirataki, Engaru. We would once again like to express our sincere thanks to Daido Sangyo Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. for kindly granting us permission to feature the company.