It’s our first time on the show to visit Shimokawa Town in northern Hokkaido, a town rich in nature with 90% of its area covered by forests. In Shimokawa is where we try the recently booming activity “River Walking.” As we walk along a beautiful mountain stream, we get lost in the search for valuable “treasures!” What beautiful scenery awaits us at the goal?

We also try out woodworking! We make “something” out of the wood scraps from wood that is made into products. Yurie-chan, a bit of a clumsy character, struggles with the unfamiliar “planing” of the wood.

Speaking of Shimokawa Town, you can't miss the gourmet food! The popular “Tenobe-Udon” or hand-pulled udon noodles, sold 2,000 bowls in just two days at an event. We have to try it on this trip!

Hidaka Town, famous as a horse-breeding area, has a must-visit sightseeing spot.
There is more to the Monbetsu Racecourse than just horse racing itself!

First of all, there’s gourmet food. To list a few popular restaurants in Hidaka Town:
Soba noodle shops that produce long lines will open their stalls.
You can also enjoy a special summer-only menu.
The long-established Genghis Khan (lamb BBQ) restaurant is located in a place where you can overlook the course. Families can enjoy a full meal while watching the horse races.
This is the only place in Japan where you can enjoy this kind of fun!

Another feature of Monbetsu Racecourse is its "close proximity to horses."
Both in the paddock and on the course, you can feel the great power of the horses up close.
Li Qiang and Yurie bought their bidding tickets and tried their luck!
What will the result be...?