Furano hops in a fresh beer!

The harvest of hops which will be used brewing Sapporo beer started recently in the contracted farms in Kamifurano.

The hops are important ingredients which help to create the bitter taste and good flavour.

This work will continue until the end of August.

It is said that the beers using these hops will be sold about next January so those who come to ski may taste Furano hops in a fresh beer.

Luncheon mats making class in Furano by “Chokkura Tabi” – Special Local Tour

Furano is one of the Japan’s most advanced cities for recycling waste.

How about using some recycled cloth and making your own original luncheon mat?

It’s so easy using a foot-operated weaving machine, even beginners can join the class.

Instructor: Ms Shizuko Kobayashi

Place: “Marugoto Taiken Mura” at Yamabe (about 15 min by car from JR Furano Station)

Time: ①10:00am-11:30am ②2:00pm-3:30pm　(bookings needed)

Fee: 2,500 yen (children 2,500 yen) including the material cost

Application deadline: 2 days before the desired Saturday.

Up to 3 people per class

Open: Every Saturday until Oct 27 2012

Enquiry: Furano Tourism Association

Tel: +81-167-22-5777 9:00am – 6:00pm Japan time

Fax: +81-167-235014

inquiry@furanotourism.com