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

Furano Bellybutton Festival

July 28 & 29 2012

The 44th Furano Bellybutton Festival will be held in Furano Town.

Here are the details:

Taiwanese: http://www.furanotourism.com/english/Furano_Heso_Fes(CH).pdf
Chinese: http://www.furanotourism.com/english/Furano_Heso_Fes(CH02).pdf
English: http://www.furanotourism.com/english/Furano_Heso_Fes.(EN).pdf
Korean: http://www.furanotourism.com/english/Furano_Heso_Fes(KO).pdf

If you would like to join the dance parade,
please come to our information office next to JR Furano Station from 2:30 pm on the day.

Here is the detailed costs of participations:

http://www.furanotourism.com/english/festivals.htm

We will show you the way to the reception desk of the organiser.
The costume hire is available for the first 50 participants each day.



Enjoy the summer festival in Furano!

Lavender flowers in bloom!

Here is the link to the famous Farm Tomita's flower fields today:

http://www.farm-tomita.co.jp/jp/see/flowering/index.html

[1] IRODORI Field
[2] Traditional Lavender Field
[3] HANABITO Field

Today is the middle day of the three-day weekend.
Tomorrow is Umi no Hi (Marine Day) national holiday.

It must be the busiest but perfect Sunday of the year in Furano today.

Please enjoy beautiful flowers and this good weather.

Furano Loop Bus "Kururu-Go" Runs in Town Until Aug 15 2012

 

For just 1000 yen for a 2 day pass, this service offers an unlimited ride in order to visit Furano’s most popular sightseeing spots.

http://www.furanotourism.com/english/hyperlinks/getting-shuttle-Kururubus.htm

You will receive special deals from supporting companies such as shops, restaurants etc, when you show your Kururu Pass.

This is a simple, flexible and inexpensive way to find out more about Furano and it’s wonderful attractions.