Snowmen Sunsets Fire and More [Nishikon]

Welcome to “Nishikon,” a section where readers’ “Here’s what I did in Nishinomiya!” stories become articles.(It’s called Nishikon, but it has absolutely nothing to do with matchmaking or marriage activities.)

For this memorable first edition of Nishikon, what have Nishi2 readers been up to in Nishinomiya?

Let’s get started.

Made a Snowman at Hinoike Park【Nishikon Photo】

From Yuzumi.

I made a snowman with my child using the snow that had piled up on a bench at Hinoike Park♫(January 21)

A little bit of snow actually piled up on January 21. They gathered up that small amount and made this snowman. What a masterpiece! Hinoike Park isn’t just about the pond.

Omaehama, My Dog, and the Sunset【Nishikon Photo】

From Chii Matsumoto.

I read on Nishi2 that the sunset at Omaehama is beautiful, so I took my dog there!

Such a lovely shot. The dog looking right at the camera is absolutely perfect, too. Dog owners, let’s try the Omaehama challenge.

A Magical Tondo Bonfire at Nishinomiya Najio Hachiman Shrine【Nishikon Report】

From Zuizui.

I went to see the Tondo bonfire held at Nishinomiya Najio Hachiman Shrine on 1/10.

It was majestic and beautiful!
It started at 4 a.m., though…

Even through the photos, you can feel the power and the dreamlike atmosphere. It looks like the kind of experience where you could feel as if you’d slipped back in time. Now I want to visit Nishinomiya Najio Hachiman Shrine.

Went to “Toro Rosso,” a Raclette Cheese, Fish, and Meat Bar near Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station【Nishikon Gourmet】

From Sayaka.

In January, I went to a restaurant called Toro Rosso, a raclette cheese, fish, and meat bar located right by Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station!

I had the roasted duck with baguette, and the raclette cheese went perfectly with the duck, the vegetables around it, and the baguette. It was really delicious, so I recommend this place!

Dishes with ingredients like roasted duck and raclette cheese, which you don’t usually eat at home, are wonderful! This is Nishinomiya’s otherworldly restaurant, “Toro Rosso”!

Played Molkky at Nishinomiya General Park【Nishikon Fun】

From Billy.

I played “Molkky” and sometimes “board games” at Nishinomiyahama General Park!

Molkky is getting popular among young people, and it’s also a game that older people can enjoy. It’s been a hot topic in camping circles, too!
It’s simple, but the matches can get pretty intense!

When we got tired, we sat down, had drinks, and played a board game called Quoridor!

Easy, but it gets heated?! This makes us at Nishi2 want to try Molkky.

Bought Curry Bread and More from a Food Truck at Furuno Electric【Nishikon Report】

From Hamaamu.(Amazingly, this is their second submission!!)

I bought curry bread and more from the Komugian Kokorozashi food truck that was visiting Furuno Electric～♪

Mairu-kun is on the shelf in front of the food truck!

I arrived right at opening time, but

there was already a line.

Front… Crunchy curry bread
Back right… Spicy-spicy curry bread
Back left… Nostalgic fried bread (kinako)

The crunchy curry bread had the rich flavor of Japanese Black beef and was super tasty♡
The spicy-spicy curry bread was hot enough to make me sweat. lol
The nostalgic fried bread (kinako) tasted just like the school lunch bread I had in elementary school♪ The dough was fluffy, and after the curry bread, the gentle sweetness of the kinako was just right.

The cute bag the curry bread came in

Apparently, the spicy-spicy curry bread was such a hit that it sold out by 10:30 on the final day, January 28. A lot of people must be jealous. Will “Komugian Kokorozashi” be back again?! Furuno Electric, we’re counting on you m(__)m

The contents of this article are also being shared in a live stream by Nishi2’s VTuber Nishitsudori.

We’re Looking for the Next Nishikon Submissions～～

Aren’t you curious about what Nishi2 readers usually do around Nishinomiya?

Like this article, we’re looking for recent “Here’s what I did in Nishinomiya!” submissions with a photo and a short comment!Your comment can be as short as 10 characters. That’s totally fine!

The photos and comments you submit may become an article, be added to an existing article, or be introduced on YouTube.

Tell us casually, like you’re chatting with a friend, about things that made you happy, such as recommended spots, fun episodes, or tasty menu items♪
*Depending on editorial circumstances, some submissions may not be published m(__)m 

We recommend submitting via LINE.Nishi2’s LINE is basically for sending in information, so it’s not like you’ll suddenly start getting tons of messages from us. We might message you if there’s news big enough to shake all of Nishinomiya. Hasn’t happened yet, though.

Submission example↓

This is for Nishikonー

Here’s what I did in Nishinomiya: I went to “Nishinomiya Hachimangu” in Yamaguchi Prefecture, which has a connection to Nishinomiya Shrine. It seems to be related to Nishinomiya Shrine here in Nishinomiya (*^▽^*)