When planning a trip to Furano, some people may wonder, "Can I go sightseeing without a rental car?" The necessary means of transportation changes depending on whether your trip centers around Furano ...

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Furano, a region in Hokkaido, is beautiful all year round. Located in a basin-shaped valley, the Furano area is a breadbasket for agriculture and dairy production, which is why Furano is also known as ...

Chill out in Hokkaido’s Furano and embrace winter at the annual Furano Kan Kan Mura Snow Night Fantasy, which kicks off on Dec. 21. Attractions include Japan’s longest snow-tubing ride, where ...

The Japanese island of Hokkaido is best known to people outside Japan as a winter destination full of powdery ski slopes. But it is also the perfect getaway in the warmer months. One spot in ...

Furano, Hokkaido – Known for its melons and lavender fields in summer and powder snow in winter, Furano in central Hokkaido is planning to add another drawcard: a destination whisky distillery.

If you want to escape the heat of the city during Japan’s scorching summer, Hokkaido would be your ideal destination to cool down. Moreover, lavender and other delightful blossoms fill a canvas of ...

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Hokkaido might conjure images of majestic untamed wilderness, but in Furano, known affectionately as the “bellybutton” of Hokkaido, it’s the tenderly cultivated flower fields that get jaws dropping ...