An event to experience Estonian culture in Tokigawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. COMORIVER’s “Estonian Summer Solstice Festival 2025” releases seven contents

An event to experience Estonian culture in Tokigawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. COMORIVER’s “Estonian Midsummer Festival 2025” releases seven contents ​
Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd. Press release: May 16, 2025 To members of the media An event to experience Estonian culture in Tokigawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. COMORIVER’s “Estonian Summer Solstice Festival 2025” releases seven contents COMORIVER has two Estonian-made outdoor saunas called “igloo saunas,” and through this connection, we are working to promote cultural exchange and understanding between Estonia and Japan.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-fc976f2d087e8a56c2ff00dd03857fdf-3900×2925.jpg COMORIVER (Tokigawa Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as COMORIVER), operated by Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd. (Tokigawa Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, CEO: Toshiki Yamazaki), will hold the “Estonian Summer Solstice Festival” event in cooperation with the Estonian Embassy and the Estonian Tourist Board from June 1 to June 30, 2025. At Komoriba, we have two Estonian-made outdoor saunas called “igloo saunas,” and through this connection, we are working to promote cultural exchange and understanding between Estonia and Japan. For people in Estonia, where winters are long, the midsummer festival (Jäänipaev) is a very important festival. On this day, Estonians spend almost no sleep, with bonfires and the glow of the evening. This year, the fifth time the event has been held, in addition to many contents that allow you to experience Estonian culture, we have also prepared a plan for Estonian nationals living in Japan and local Tokigawa town residents to enjoy the midsummer festival throughout the month. Details of each content will be announced on the Komoriba website and SNS. Period: June 1st to June 30th, 2025 Location: COMORIVER 930-1 Hongo, Tokigawa-cho, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture With the cooperation of the Estonian Embassy and Estonian Tourist Board *Please note that the service may be suspended during rainy or windy weather. Content: (1) The classic “giant bonfire” of the summer solstice festival Reproduce the “giant bonfire” that burns all night on the summer solstice in Estonia. Tokigawa Town is a town of trees, with 70% of the town covered by forests. With the cooperation of local foresters, we will deliver a giant bonfire made of local conifers. This year, we will lend flower crowns and costumes to participants. Let’s all dance around the bonfire. Date and time: Every Saturday during the period from 16:00 to 16:30 Participation fee: Free
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-97f405ec0a9d9c5c675549608d1b237d-1920×1280.jpg (2) Enjoy the local sweets “Seven-layer cake” with local ingredients On weekends only, we will be selling “Seven-layer cake”, a beautiful seven-layer cake loved in the Baltic States by Estonian cuisine researcher “Estonian Cuisine Shop”, which features a beautiful seven-layer appearance and the sweetness of honey. This time, please take this opportunity to try the cake that has been arranged using blueberry jam from Tokigawa Town. Sale date and time: Every Saturday and Sunday during the period *Limited quantity Price: 900 yen Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-6f33cf5c0a84732ad38a1b55d0bcaa28-1476×960.jpg (3) “Estonian sauna enjoyment option” for a more authentic wood-fired sauna experience An igloo sauna made by skilled Estonian craftsmen. For a limited time only during the Midsummer Festival, we will be selling options that allow you to fully enjoy Estonia, such as special aromas for loyly, vihta for self-whisking, and Estonian peat mud packs. Optional fee: 3,300 yen/group *Available at the time of reservation or at the front desk on the day
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-7be1ec317fbb36d0f5988b9a85f09658-1024×768.jpg (4) “Outdoor sauna food” sold only at Komoriba Only during the Midsummer Festival will we sell “Kokko Makkara” as sauna food. “Kokko” means bonfire and “Makkara” means sausage. In Estonia, people grill sausages on sticks over a bonfire and enjoy the time after the sauna while drinking beer. Enjoy freshly grilled sausages with soft drinks from Tokigawa Brewery, which uses Tokigawa town’s specialty yuzu, beer from Tokigawa town’s brewery “teenage brewing,” and craft beer from PÕHJALA brewery in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Price: From 880 yen (Makkara drink set)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-686cd4f90362789fdb6013201883a1d6-1920×1277.jpg (5) Bonfire option for a special time after the sauna In Estonia, the time before and after the sauna is also a very important time for communication. The bonfire experience, which is usually offered to guests staying overnight, is also offered to day-trip sauna users during the Summer Solstice Festival. The firewood chopping experience is also included in the set, so you can chop your own firewood, sit around the flickering bonfire, and enjoy a luxurious time listening to the sound of the stream. You can also eat outdoor sauna meals around the bonfire. Price: 2,200 yen/group
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-c63db46c5b95ebf5c924804f3f462be5-2560×1710.jpg (6) Main building lounge where you can feel the culture of Estonia With the cooperation of Harmony Fields Co., Ltd., which plans and produces many Scandinavian music projects, the music played in the lounge will be Estonian music. You can spend your time in a foreign country while enjoying a photo exhibition of local scenery provided by the Estonian Embassy in Japan and the limited-time interior
decorations. In addition, Tokigawa town residents and Estonian nationals living in Japan can use the lounge free of charge during the period. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-2bd89056a3765eacdf4f6abf44bc1b31-3900×2605.jpg (7) The shop sells sweets and miscellaneous goods made in Estonia. Craft beer from PÕHJALA brewery in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, and GRAND POTATO, promoted by former sumo wrestler Baruto, are also on sale. We have a wide selection of Estonian goods and sweets that are rare across the country, including CHIPS (ground potato chips) and JAANIHANSO cider, which has been produced since the 18th century.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-f0dcd971500fb3b25ee266b1ecffdf0a-2000×1500.jpg ◎Nationality and region benefits/Free lounge use service Tokigawa town residents and Estonian nationals can use the main building lounge free of charge during the Summer Solstice Festival (normally 550 yen). We would like to encourage local Tokigawa town residents to drop by Komoriba, which is filled with Estonian culture, including Estonian sweets, miscellaneous goods, decorations and music, and we would also like Estonian nationals living in Japan to take this opportunity to visit Tokigawa Town in Saitama Prefecture and experience the charm of the region. Available hours: 10:00-18:00 Contents: Lounge stay with free drinks How to use: Please present a proof of residence in Tokigawa Town or proof of Estonian nationality at the reception desk.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-1e93c6daa26e77d3b6d03d73db597c6e-2560×1707.jpg ■About Estonia One of the Nordic and Baltic countries. It has a population of 1.33 million and the official language is Estonian. It is known as an IT-advanced country, but it is also a sauna powerhouse, and the smoke sauna in the Võru region of Estonia was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014. ■COMORIVER An outdoor resort with 12 rooms located along the beautiful clear waters of the Tokigawa River. Based on the concept of “a moment in nature,” the resort offers a variety of activities such as glamping, BBQ, and outdoor saunas. https://comoriver.com/
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34897/1090/34897-1090-c89d96a3f5c241faa558f803d1f17744-3900×2600.jpg Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd. Founded in March 2011. Mainly in Saitama Prefecture, the company operates and consults on hot spring facilities such as the “Ofuro Cafe(R)” brand, resort facilities, and supports investment and revitalization of local businesses. Under the corporate philosophy of “Spreading culture from the bath/exciting the region,” the company is working to create new value in the industry, contribute to regional revitalization, and develop human resources.
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