3,400 m's run is available in Furano Zone!

The Sailer run is open from the top of the Ropeway Station to the bottom today!

The slope condition was confirmed last night.

Soft and fine snow has been falling to be piled up more all around the town since this morning.

Come and enjoy Japan's earliest white season in Furano!

Furano Zone is Open!!!

After 2 days of heavy snow showers, the Furano Ski Resort started its winter ski season this morning! 

Lots of people enjoyed the first day of skiing on beautiful natural snow!

The skiable runs are limited to those around the upper part of the Furano Ropeway.

But more snow is forecast this week, and the ski resort's dedicated snow making team will keep on working hard.

So that will allow runs to be open from the top to the bottom soon.

There is a special arrangement for those who don't ski but would like to enjoy the winter scenery at the top of the mountain.

1,000 yen per ticket including a return trip on the Ropeway and 1 drink at restaurant Downhill which is next to the Furano Ropeway Top Station (usually 1,850 yen). 

Available at the Furano Ropeway ticket counter.

How about having lunch whilst viewing the white winter scenery? 

http://blog.princehotels.co.jp/ski/furano/

Special Offer

Furano offers free shuttle buses to and from New Chitose Airport and Asahikawa Airport this season!!

Please contact your Furano accommodation to arrange bookings.

Don’t miss this great chance!!

There are 3,500 seats available for international guests.

See below for the bus timetables:

http://www.furano-kankou.com/skibus.pdf

Results of Radiation Monitoring in Hokkaido

Radiation levels have remained normal.

http://monitoring-hokkaido.info/index.php?lang=en

This is reported by Hokkaido Government.

Snow Report

Since Monday evening, the first snow has been falling around the town.

It accumulated to a depth of 3 centimeters on the windscreen of my car on Tuesday morning, and there was another 6 centimeters on Wednesday morning when I came to work.

It was cold enough last night, to allow the snow-making team of the Furano Ski Resort to work overnight.

Now the snow is still piled up everywhere in the town forming beautiful white scenery.

Trees seem to be dressed in fluffy cotton outfits.

The Furano Ski Resort is preparing for the opening date of Nov 19 in the Furano Zone.

Misty Mauve

 

Around 4 pm one day before the full moon this month from the Kitanomine Ski Area.

 

The moon is rising from the direction of the Daisetsuzan mountain range.

 

Japanese people like to appreciate the moon and write poems such as haiku and tanka poetry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weather Report

It's obvious there are snow clouds covering the top of the mountains.
Even Though it can not be seen from here, the coldness feels as though the white stuff is close to us.

Local people have to prepare themselves for driving on the icy roads, so they must make time to change their tyres.

 

 

Jack-o'-lantern

One week before Halloween, the Jack-o’-lantern making event was held in Furano Marche’s Open-air Event Square.

                                    

Specially made pumpkins came from local farmers.

 

About 30 sets of parents and children took part in this event.

The lanterns were displayed about 1 week until Oct 31 along the Gojo street.

This kind of family event has occurred for about 10 years in Furano.

Furano Omelette Curry for B-1 Grand prix in Himeji

The local dishes which are cheap, delicious and loved by local people are defined as the B-class local cuisine.

B-1 Grand prix is held annually to determine No. 1 all over Japan.

This year it is being held in Himeji in Hyogo prefecture and Furano Omelette Curry has been entered.

There is a complementary sale in commemoration of the Furano Omelette Curry entry for B-1 Grand prix in Himeji!!

When: Nov 2 (Wed) 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Where: Masaya (Teppan & Okonomi-yaki)
               – along the Gojodori, Furano Town

Dishes: Furano Omelette Curry   

            Kitami Salt Flavoured Fried Noodles

Price: ￥400 each (Each dish in limited supply with 100 half portions being served in plastic dishes)

*Note: These dishes are different from the ones usually served in the restaurant.

http://www.b1-himeji.jp/