nakafurano
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A solar halo appeared in the sky above the Tokachidake mountain range (6:50 a.m., August 27) The phenomenon called "solar halo", in which a large circle of light forms around the sun, appeared in the sky above the Tokachidake mountain range on the morning of August 27. This photo was captu...
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Goats have been let loose to graze in the grounds of the Domaine Raison Winery by National Highway Route 237 in the town of Nakafurano in central Hokkaido, where the sight of the cute animals eating grass is warming the hearts of visitors.
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Wine and the like that cannot be made elsewhere; initiatives in pursuit of thorough quality are beginning in regions throughout Hokkaido.
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On October 10, JR Hokkaido conducted a round-trip tour between Asahikawa and Furano on the JR Furano Line with the special train "Sanshi-Suimei".
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Purple Blanketed Lavender Fields in Full Bloom
Aug. 3, 2020Lavender fields in the Furano area are in full bloom and welcome tourists with a fresh scent. Since the thaw came early this year, the flowering date was about 1 week earlier than usual. At the tourist farm “Farm Tomita” in Nakafurano Town, the purple lavenders strike a vivid contrast with the other pink and orange flowers.
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Lavenders in full bloom across Hokkaido
July 28, 2020In July, Hokkaido's famous summer lavender flowers have become perfect for viewing in many locations, and some lavender fields were crowded with tourists including the popular tourist farm “Farm Tomita” ( https://www.farm-tomita.co.jp/ ) in the Furano region, which has 20 hectares of lavender fields.