Autumn in Hokkaido Is a Kaleidoscope of Color

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Major Conferences and Events 2011 Sept. 6 to 10 XIII International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology 9 Sept. 6 to 10 XIII International Congress of Mycology September Sept. 11 to 16 XV International Congress of Virology CONTENTS AutumnAutumn inin HokkaidoHokkaido Oct. 3 to 6 The 4th International Conference on Human-Environment Publisher Design System (ICHES2011) Event Convention Pro Inc. Teruya Fujioka Autumn in Hokkaido is a kaleidoscope of color. The difference in daytime and Nov. 8 to 10 17th Small Engine Technology Conference (SETC2011) What’s on ...... 2 Editor in Chief Editorial Assistance nighttime temperatures here in the north makes for vividly colored autumn Nov. 25 to Dec. 24 German Christmas Market in Sapporo Shinichi Hisamatsu Gaku Shoji leaves – particularly at higher altitudes like in the Taisetsu Mountains, where Nov. 26 to Jan. 2 Sapporo White Illumination Living Hokkaido ...... 3 the red and yellow foliage can be seen earlier than anywhere else in Japan. Dec. 1 to 25 Hakodate Christmas Fantasy Contributing Editor Printing The Great Outdoors ...... 4 Check out the sights near the Summit of Mt. Kurodake around September 10, Dec. 14 Hokkaido Festival of the Loyal Retainers in Sunagawa David Barnett Hokkaido Printing Planning Co., Ltd. or in the vicinity of the waterfalls in Sounkyo around October 10. (Gishi Sai) Walk Talk ...... 5 What better time to visit Hokkaido. Marvel at the mix of colors, and enjoy Dec. 20 to Mar. 31 Diamond Dust in KAWAYU Festival Translation Support & Cooperation Jan. 21 to Feb. 26 Tokachigawa Swan Festival “Sairinka” Toshiyuki Yamaguchi Assoc. Prof. Mitsuhiro Kawamoto delicious seasonal dishes made with salmon, saury, sweetcorn, noodles made Kaori Yamada (Sapporo International University) Luxury Zone ...... 6 Late Jan. to early Mar. Akan Ice Festival “Fuyu-hanabi” with this season’s buckwheat, freshly harvested potatoes, onions, squash, and a ঳ਭ Cara Steinbergڒ !Late Jan. to late Mar. Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan ݽඖඖ and Others Hands-on Hokkaido...... 7 myriad of mushrooms and wild vegetables. A gourmet’s paradise Feb. 6 to 12 Sapporo Snow Festival Webmaster Commissioned by Special Feature (wine) ...... 8 What is HOKKAIDO Walk-a-pedia? Noriko Kodaira Hokkaido Government Peace of mind in Hokkaido Time Travel Hokkaido...... 10 Contact As the harvest season approaches and the safety of food comes under scrutiny, strict monitoring and constant HOKKAIDO Walk-a-pedia is a monthly web magazine, whose title is based on c/o Event Convention Pro Inc. Information ...... 12 independent tests on soil, air, seafood and crops in the region ensure that visitors and locals alike can continue to the meaning of a “walking encyclopedia of Hokkaido.” This tourism information Kitaguchi Yoshiya Bldg. 7F, Kita 7-jo Nishi 4-chome 8-3, Kita-ku, booklet introduces the abundant nature, excellent environment, safe food and Sapporo 060-0807 Japan enjoy mouth-watering dishes made with safe local ingredients. As always – safe and delicious Hokkaido. charming citizens of Hokkaido, an Asian resort area for high-end travelers from Tel: +81-11-299-5910 Fax: +81-11-299-5911 around the world. The tourism-related information is collected and released by [email protected] Radiation Monitoring in Hokkaido members of Hokkaido’s international community. http://www.hokkaido-pedia.jp FREE http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/sm/gat/zenndoumonita_eng.htm 2 What’s on LivingLiving HHokkaidookkaido 3 Furano – Good Food, Good Drinks, Good Times INTERVIEW Juei-Hu Hsu Director General The Furano area of Hokkaido draws candleholder once the wine has been generous quantities. Sapporo Branch, Taipei Economic and crowds to its famous flower fields in consumed. The excellent restaurant, Lovers of dairy products should be Cultural Representative Office in Japan summer, and skiers and snowboarders to its Furano Wine House is highly sure to visit the Furano Cheese Factory, INTRODUCTION excellent slopes in winter, making it a recommended. which produces an incredible variety of year-round destination for visitors. The Autumn is an especially good time for cheeses made from locally produced As Hokkaido’s delicious food and cool summer size of the area and distance between wine lovers to visit Furano, as the town ingredients, such as the wine-infused climate continue to attract more and more tourists places of interest means a car or at least a hosts its acclaimed Wine Festival in late cheese and a mysterious jet-black from Taiwan, Juei-Hu Hsu, Director General of the bicycle is necessary to enjoy the Furano September. Held at the Wine Factory, Camembert-style variety colored and Sapporo Branch of the Taipei Economic and area to the full, but you’re sure to find an which is located in Budogaoka Park, the delicately flavored with cuttlefish ink. Cultural Representative Office in Japan invited endless supply of delicious treats to sample festival offers a wonderful opportunity for Visitors are invited to sample different HOKKAIDO Walk-a-pedia to lunch, and shed some and enjoy on your way. visitors to enjoy drinks while taking in the cheeses, and those who make a light on why this northern land is so appealing to his Furano is renowned for its wonderful beautiful colors of Furano’s autumn leaves. reservation at least one day in advance compatriots. wines, and visitors to the Furano Wine Again, free samples are abundant, but can also take part in the butter-making Factory can enjoy educational guided tours there’s fun for all the family too, with the workshop. Children will love milking all year round to learn more about wine, its sale of local food products such as cakes or the coin-operated model cow, which Where are you originally from in Taiwan? food and the style of cooking in Taiwan is delicious but the health benefits and, of course, the delicious barbecued meat, contests, games, even makes a realistic mooing sound! different varieties of quality food here is certainly one of the winemaking process. Generous free barefoot grape treading, and even a I come from a rural area near the Dahu Township in Miaoli reasons Taiwanese people like Hokkaido. The delicious samples are offered to give visitors a taste separate program of activities for children County (Byoritsu) in the northern part of Taiwan. I’ve always sweetcorn, the saury, the salmon; the bafun sea urchin from of what the factory produces, and those of all ages. had a close connection with Japan. After the Sino-Japanese War, Rishiri, the daikon radishes and cabbages matured in the snow who find something they like can purchase For non-drinkers, a visit to the Taiwan came under Japanese rule for about 50 years, so my over the winter; the big fat crabs and the sweets – just so much the product in the gift shop. The shop will neighboring Furano Grape Juice Factory is parents’ generation could speak Japanese, and the common good-quality food. even print a special personalized label for just as appealing. Furano Grape Juice is as language of the 14 recognized indigenous groups in Taiwan is the bottles to create unique souvenirs. A rich and as luscious as the wine, and Japanese. My family owned a stationery shop and indigenous On a personal level, which is your favorite part of particular favorite is the refreshingly light educational displays make this a people used to come to buy things. If we couldn’t speak Hokkaido? lavender wine, which is sold in a lovely fascinating excursion. Just like at the Wine Japanese we couldn’t sell things. There were a few Japanese lavender bottle that can double as a vase or Factory, free samples are available in people in our community and we always had a good image of There are many great places in Hokkaido but I like the the Japanese. Even now, according to a survey of Taiwanese hot-spring resorts – I love the luxury inns at Noboribetsu Onsen, carried out by the Interchange Association, Japan, in response to Tokachi Onsen and Akan Onsen. I also like the nighttime view © Kyohsai Farm Co., Ltd. the question “What country (or region) do you like the most from Mt. Hakodate, and the aerial view of the Onuma area. apart from Taiwan,” Japan came 1st with 52%, while second place – the United States – only received 8% of the votes. How do you see Taiwan’s relationship with Hokkaido developing in terms of tourism in the How long have you lived in Sapporo? future?

About two years now. Before that, I lived and worked in Tokyo Obviously, this year there have been fewer visitors from Taiwan for over 11 years, but often came to Sapporo as my son was at because of the series of disasters since March 11, but thanks to the International School here. I love the summers here in some good communication with the Hokkaido government and © Furano Cheese Factory © Furano Cheese Factory Hokkaido – they’re so much more comfortable than the hot the Hokkaido Tourism Organization, real-time information about summers of Taiwan. I’m trying to get more Taiwanese to come safety and results of monitoring in Hokkaido is reaching Taiwan, to Hokkaido for long-stay periods over the summer. I believe and the number of visitors is returning to normal. Things like that would not only help improve Hokkaido’s economy but also Kushiro Zoo presenting the two cranes to Taipei Zoo and the help deepen business links with Taiwan. number of Taiwan-Hokkaido friendship societies in the region is evidence of the good relationship between the two regions. The How about the winters? number of Japanese visitors to Taiwan has increased, and they More dairy products are available at the country-style jams amid the late summer are now developing park-golf facilities in Taiwan to attract more Access Furano Ice Milk Factory. Similar to gelato, flowers or bright autumn leaves of Furano. There are no opportunities to see snow in Taiwan, so the Snow Japanese, so maybe even more visitors from Hokkaido will the lush, creamy plain milk flavor is the The garden’s Rokugo Observatory Deck, By train: approx. 2 hours from Sapporo (not Festival, ice floes and winter scenery are appealing to the travel there for the fine food and recreation during Hokkaido’s incl. transfer time at Takikawa Station) Sapporo most popular choice on offer, but braver with its stunning views, is a wonderful →Takikawa (50 min. by express train), Taiwanese. I remember flying into Sapporo from Tokyo over harsh winters. If the people of both regions recognize the great visitors may like to try the spinach flavor – place to relax and enjoy a jam-based Takikawa→Furano (70 min. by local train) ten years ago, and will never forget my first sight of snow from things they have to offer each other, the future can only be bright By car: approx. 140 km (2.5 hours) via the it’s surprisingly delicious! The Ice Milk snack. The Jam Garden is also close to the Hokkaido Expressway and Hokkaido Route the airplane. The fields looked like blocks of tofu – something for all of us. Factory is situated in a copse of beautiful Anpanman shop, which sells souvenirs 452 we could never see in Taiwan. Recently, they’ve started silver birch trees, making this an idyllic featuring the Japanese cartoon character organizing hands-on ice driving activities on a frozen lake in spot to stop and enjoy a frozen treat. Even adored by children. ಱ։౎̈́ܕࢠ Wakkanai, which is really appealing to Taiwanese drivers. ሄ۞г͞ĂጾѣەణౌਕႽᎸזthough Hokkaido’s summer is short, the Ice There are clearly lots of things to see ಱ։౎ߏ̙࣎ኢңॡ ཬ෈੧ă֯࿍ăາᔿ۞ቸ෉Ă۞ק࡚ᚊ۞̂ҋ൒Ă࡚ ᗂ̍ᇄඈĄপҾߏдࡌ͇ॡົᓝᏱཬ෈੧༼Ă What other things do Taiwanese tourists find soڍMilk Factory is open until the end of and do in Furano during the autumn ᔘѣ ?ణĄ appealing about HokkaidoזމOctober – perfect for a treat during an months. 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The excellent restaurant, Lovers of dairy products should be Cultural Representative Office in Japan summer, and skiers and snowboarders to its Furano Wine House is highly sure to visit the Furano Cheese Factory, INTRODUCTION excellent slopes in winter, making it a recommended. which produces an incredible variety of year-round destination for visitors. The Autumn is an especially good time for cheeses made from locally produced As Hokkaido’s delicious food and cool summer size of the area and distance between wine lovers to visit Furano, as the town ingredients, such as the wine-infused climate continue to attract more and more tourists places of interest means a car or at least a hosts its acclaimed Wine Festival in late cheese and a mysterious jet-black from Taiwan, Juei-Hu Hsu, Director General of the bicycle is necessary to enjoy the Furano September. Held at the Wine Factory, Camembert-style variety colored and Sapporo Branch of the Taipei Economic and area to the full, but you’re sure to find an which is located in Budogaoka Park, the delicately flavored with cuttlefish ink. Cultural Representative Office in Japan invited endless supply of delicious treats to sample festival offers a wonderful opportunity for Visitors are invited to sample different HOKKAIDO Walk-a-pedia to lunch, and shed some and enjoy on your way. visitors to enjoy drinks while taking in the cheeses, and those who make a light on why this northern land is so appealing to his Furano is renowned for its wonderful beautiful colors of Furano’s autumn leaves. reservation at least one day in advance compatriots. wines, and visitors to the Furano Wine Again, free samples are abundant, but can also take part in the butter-making Factory can enjoy educational guided tours there’s fun for all the family too, with the workshop. Children will love milking all year round to learn more about wine, its sale of local food products such as cakes or the coin-operated model cow, which Where are you originally from in Taiwan? food and the style of cooking in Taiwan is delicious but the health benefits and, of course, the delicious barbecued meat, contests, games, even makes a realistic mooing sound! different varieties of quality food here is certainly one of the winemaking process. Generous free barefoot grape treading, and even a I come from a rural area near the Dahu Township in Miaoli reasons Taiwanese people like Hokkaido. The delicious samples are offered to give visitors a taste separate program of activities for children County (Byoritsu) in the northern part of Taiwan. I’ve always sweetcorn, the saury, the salmon; the bafun sea urchin from of what the factory produces, and those of all ages. had a close connection with Japan. After the Sino-Japanese War, Rishiri, the daikon radishes and cabbages matured in the snow who find something they like can purchase For non-drinkers, a visit to the Taiwan came under Japanese rule for about 50 years, so my over the winter; the big fat crabs and the sweets – just so much the product in the gift shop. The shop will neighboring Furano Grape Juice Factory is parents’ generation could speak Japanese, and the common good-quality food. even print a special personalized label for just as appealing. Furano Grape Juice is as language of the 14 recognized indigenous groups in Taiwan is the bottles to create unique souvenirs. A rich and as luscious as the wine, and Japanese. My family owned a stationery shop and indigenous On a personal level, which is your favorite part of particular favorite is the refreshingly light educational displays make this a people used to come to buy things. If we couldn’t speak Hokkaido? lavender wine, which is sold in a lovely fascinating excursion. Just like at the Wine Japanese we couldn’t sell things. There were a few Japanese lavender bottle that can double as a vase or Factory, free samples are available in people in our community and we always had a good image of There are many great places in Hokkaido but I like the the Japanese. Even now, according to a survey of Taiwanese hot-spring resorts – I love the luxury inns at Noboribetsu Onsen, carried out by the Interchange Association, Japan, in response to Tokachi Onsen and Akan Onsen. I also like the nighttime view © Kyohsai Farm Co., Ltd. the question “What country (or region) do you like the most from Mt. Hakodate, and the aerial view of the Onuma area. apart from Taiwan,” Japan came 1st with 52%, while second place – the United States – only received 8% of the votes. How do you see Taiwan’s relationship with Hokkaido developing in terms of tourism in the How long have you lived in Sapporo? future?

woodpecker and Blakiston’s fish owl that are visitors to relax at ease amid the natural manure begin to bloom, accentuating ■Daisetsuzan National Park © Kamikawa Ranger Office ActivitiesActivities inin (Ministry of the Environment) designated natural monuments of Japan, thethe ggreaterreater SSapporoapporo aarearea surroundings. The popular the beauty of the contrast between land Daisetsuzan is also popular among horse-trekking takes place on the most and sky and providing a sense of birdwatchers. diverse course in the grounds, enabling grandeur befitting of Hokkaido. The The Sounkyo spa resort, with its Daisetsuzan was known to the indigenous the experience to be enjoyed by expansive gentle hillsides – uncluttered sulfur hot springs, is situated at the Ainu as Kamuy Mintara (garden of the gods), everyone, from beginners to veteran by obtrusive buildings or utility poles – mouth of a gorge that cuts through the Tobetsu and in 1923, the famous Japanese poet ● riders. After riders have become are ideal for taking idyllic scenic northeastern side of the Taisetsu Keigetsu Omachi wrote “Climb Mt. Fuji and Ishikari ●❷ familiar with the horses, trekking groups photographs, but please note there are Mountains. Tenninkyo is located ● talk about the height of the mountain; climb ● Shinshinotsu often leave the grounds and head no shops or cafes nearby. approximately 40 km southeast of

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Visitors flock to the site in Sounkyo Visitor Center ❶ Ecorinmura (Eniwa) in altitude, providing a perfect also provides visitors with opportunities autumn to see the dynamic scenes of A facility based on the promotion of conservation of the An agricultural, environmental, cultural environment for many alpine plants and to see some of the wildlife for which natural environment, providing support with regard to salmon being plucked from the river by nature study and experience. theme park that takes advantage of wildlife, including the Northern Pika – a Hokkaido is so famous – wild bears, sika the wheel – a familiar sight at this time Hokkaido’s characteristic natural species said to have remained from the deer, foxes, chipmunks and sables all Aza Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido of year in Chitose. 078-1701 surroundings here in the city of Eniwa. ice age. Numerous hot springs can be inhabit this area, which is said to be The adjacent Salmon Aquarium Tel: +81-1658-9-4400 Thirty themed gardens set in the found in the surrounding foothills, home to 23 species or 90% of http://sounkyovc.town.kamikawa.hokkaido.jp houses a giant tank in which ito fish, 10-hectare grounds along with the including popular onsen resorts such as Hokkaido’s land-based mammals. With sturgeon, rainbow trout, brown trout and Access Hana-no Makiba Garden Center, which Sounkyo, Yukomanbetsu, Tenninkyo, 140 species of birds – 80% of © Frontier Horse-riding Club the like, swim. The aquarium is one of Approximately 1 hour 20 min. by express train from boasts one of the largest stocks in Nukabira, Shirogane, Shikaribetsuko and Hokkaido’s feathered friends – also said Sapporo to Asahikawa, then by bus to Sounkyo via the largest freshwater facilities in Japan, Kamikawa Hokkaido, as well as restaurants serving ❸ Canoeing in Jozankei (Sapporo) Tomuraushi. to inhabit the region, including the black and an observation deck allows visitors select produce, and many more new Relax as you float down the Jozankei to view the depths of the Chitose River attractions, providing an enjoyable yet mountain stream in Sapporo while to observe the seasonal changes in the relaxing day out for everyone. The enjoying the autumn leaves, distinctive Banba ecosystem of salmon and other ■ Ginga Teien, a collection of 30 atmosphere and scenery of Jozankei that freshwater fish. English-style gardens designed and cannot be seen from conventional until the last tip of the sled has crossed the cheering on the horses from close range. supervised by landscape designer Bunny sightseeing spots. Beginners and line. It is not unknown for horses to stop Also at the racetrack there are opportunities Hanazono 2-chome, Chitose, Hokkaido Guinness is particularly recommended. children are welcome – fun for all the Tel: +81-123-42-3001 he history of Hokkaido’s horses before or while crossing the line, so you to actually touch banba, and local delicacies Admission to Salmon Aquarium: ¥800 T The Ecorinmura is also home to animals family. Before setting out, instructors goes back a long way. During the Meiji can’t take your eyes off the race until the can be enjoyed at the Tokachi-mura (The Indian Waterwheel can be viewed free of such as alpacas, sheep and goats, and give an easy-to-understand explanation charge from the nearby bridge) period, horses labored alongside the very end. gourmet zone within the racetrack grounds. http://www.city.chitose.hokkaido.jp/tourist/salmon/ visitors can also enjoy shows and tours of the course and method of paddling. pioneers as they developed the land for The huge banba draft horses, which An ideal location for a date, and a great day that are regularly held here. Jozankei is a famous spa resort so after Access agricultural use. As the number of farms were originally used in agricultural work, or night out for all the family – come any enjoying canoeing, why not relax in a increased, festivals were held in which are twice the size of thoroughbreds and enjoy the dynamic racing unique to http://www.ecorinvillage.com/tourist/english.html Approx. 0.9 km from JR Chitose Station footbath or onsen? Approx. 5 km from the Chitose IC of the Hokkaido the farm horses, or banba as they are weigh between 800 and 1200 kg. These Hokkaido. Expressway known, were pitted against each other in powerful horses are part of the horse Period of tours: July 15 to Oct. 31, 2011 (advance tests of strength. These festivals culture unique to Hokkaido, and are http://www.banei-keiba.or.jp/language/english.html reservations required) developed into banei, a form of designated as a Hokkaido Heritage. Amusement Hokkaido Kita 4-jo Nishi 6-chome 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo horseracing unique to Hokkaido. The ᅆ੺ Tel: 0570-011-411 /Obihiro Racetrack in the city of Obihiro ᅆ੺ߏ͵ࠧ˯፾˘൑˟ĂΪдΔঔ྽ᓝᏱ۞ᔈ੺߿જĄΞ http://www.amuse-hokkaido.co.jp *English-speaking guides are not available on site ࢝˧˩֖۞ᅆѢᔈ੺ĄĶᅆ੺ķࣧ © Ecorinmuraזin eastern Hokkaido is now the only ͽд૲ᇃᔈ੺ಞ៍ካ place in the world where the dynamic ώࠎវݭ̂۞ྺਆϡ੺Ăͧ੓ᔈ੺ϡ۞৷჌੺̂˞ࡗ3 ࢺĂវࢦࠎ911∼2311̳͝Ą banei horseraces can be seen. ❷ Frontier Horse-riding Club © CChitosehitose CityCity banba ϑຄ۞ౌົ઻ The draft horses pull weighted ཀსൺଷ (Ishikari) ϑຄξ׹ᙝѣЧёЧᇹ۞ഀᕇͽ̈́វរన߉ĂΞͽఢ ൺଷӔൺăཚᅘᇀ؞ߟൺଷթ The Frontier Horse-riding Club isو෺ज़ཚქوফҚلsleds on which the “jockeys” balance as ᇀҽ߽ ထଂϑຄ΍൴۞˘͟ྼĄੵ˞ΞͽԸˢᖳಱ̂ҋ൒۞ ሦ situated in the spacious grounds of theوཀსൺଷăӇ֎ዷĐཀსଷđوࢺײୄ֬فthey race along a 200-m-long sandy ԯ৹ჾ৤ Ă˵Ξͽវរᗨ੺̈́З፾͢Ґ۞ሄ኷ĂᔘΞͽైٱᘃ ቸץᅋଷǈؙဏᆢཛྷᄪ߶ޙ఍وቸଷ౧ǈӊੂกქቸরျ ࢠξᗉ֕˘֕Ąܕϑຄ۞זᛉଋ˘ؠࢋޙtrack with inclines over which the heavy remains of the former Taniguchi Farm in © Amusement Hokkaido ైͪ୉ᐡĄ 3ӂǈ໛ቺ৹ؕ911～2311ާॣă the city of Ishikari, where manyوsleds must be maneuvered. 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Imperial Suite in Sapporo French restaurant Ambrosia Live,Live,Live, andaandnd let’sllet’set’s dye!ddye!ye! Strictly reservations only. From the scrutiny of the ingredients to the planning of guests’ meals, head chef Tucked away on a side street in the Kikusui district of Sapporo is a little-known Masatoshi Ishigaki offers a menu that is haven of traditional Japanese culture that HOKKAIDO Walk-a-pedia is just sure to satisfy even the most demanding dyeing to tell you about. of diners. Private rooms available for a The history of aizome or indigo dyeing is Hands-on aizome dyeing delicious lunch amid elegant said to date back to Egypt around 2000 BC, workshops surroundings, or breathtaking nighttime and reached Japan in the 7th century via views during a romantic dinner – India and the Silk Road. The indigo used in As Noguchi Senpo’s factory was not whether it’s family or friends you’re Japanese dyeing techniques is derived from originally designed for such group activities, dining with, do it in style at Ambrosia. the dried fermented leaves of the sukumo limited space and the economics of making plant, which arrived in the Date region of up the dye solution (approximately 1.5 kg of limited time, participants are handed their Hokkaido via the Kitamae trading boats dried sukumo leaves are required to make a damp finished garments in plastic envelopes from Tokushima. Despite Hokkaido’s cold vat of dye) mean that only groups of 4 to 5 and asked to soak them a little longer before climate not being ideal for the natural people can be catered for. The entire drying (something visitors can quite easily aizome dyeing process, the efforts of a few experience lasts for a couple of hours or so, do in the washbasin of a hotel). What better dedicated craftsmen and women have meant and begins with a short tour of the factory souvenir of your time in Hokkaido than a that traditional dyeing techniques using and explanation of the kimono dyeing and traditional aizome T-shirt or shawl you’ve natural dye have been maintained to some cleaning processes. The tour brings to light dyed yourself? extent in Hokkaido, but such dyeing just how much the Japanese culture of old businesses are extremely rare in the region. valued craftsmanship and the importance of Aizome dyeing workshops for 4-5 people One such establishment is Noguchi repairing and using things with care, as (approximately 2 hours): ¥3,500 per person Kita 5-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo Tel: +81-11-271-0111 Senpo, a long-established kimono dyeing, opposed to the throwaway culture of today. Participants are asked to bring their ownڦ Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo is ideal for swimming or aquatic cleaning and repair business that was Garments sent to Noguchi Senpo to be garments, but items such as aprons, A penthouse suite for a luxurious stay exercising and is adjoined by a fitness Japanese dining Miyama established in Sapporo 63 years ago, in cleaned, dyed or repaired are dismantled by handkerchiefs and shawls are available on 1948. Described in Japanese as the shikkai hand before being carefully washed or dyed. site. just 5 minutes from Sapporo Station. gym and sauna. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus (literally, complete or total) business, As washing causes shrinking of the fibers, a The Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo is available, with dinners from ¥5,000. Relax on the high-quality sofa while meaning everything to do with kimonos, huge mechanical rack is then used to stretch enjoying the view from the spacious ideally located as a base for sightseeing, Seasonal full-course meals made with Noguchi Senpo is involved in not only the the material back to its original form before lounge area; stretch your legs and lie shopping and business trips, surrounded the freshest ingredients. Seating for a dyeing of cloth for tradition Japanese the garments are re-sewn, coated with a back in the bath amid elegant bath-time by the greenery of the Hokkaido total of 64, including five private rooms garments, but also the shibori – or tying of water-resistant solution and ironed. aromas. University campus, the Red Brick that seat a maximum of 12. Enjoy fine the cloth to produce patterns – as well as the After the tour of the different departments Barrier-free guest rooms are Hokkaido Government Building and the Japanese cuisine from Hokkaido. Open tailoring, cleaning, repair and refurbishment involved in the processes, participants are available, allowing wheelchair access to Botanical Gardens. What’s more, the all year round; most credit cards of kimonos and other traditional Japanese taken to the first-floor workshop and given bathrooms and toilets, and one bed Hotel’s breakfast buffet of over 30 accepted. garments. string with which to tie the garments they comes complete with a powered Japanese and Western-style dishes made would like to dye. Participants are asked to reclining unit for guests that require that with fresh Hokkaido ingredients is Cantonese cuisine Nanen bring their own cloth, such as handkerchiefs, shawls or T-shirts made from cotton, silk or extra bit of help getting in and out of particularly popular among guests. Authentic Cantonese cuisine made with linen, and the tying – or shibori as it is traditional techniques. Try a lunchtime bed. Aids such as bathtub handrails and known – determines the pattern that remains non-slip mats are also available for dim sum course featuring Nanen’s on the cloth after it is dyed. The fun of guests who require them. specialty dumplings and various other aizome and the tying from a beginner’s point For more active guests, the Keio bite-size delicacies – from ¥2,500 per of view is that you cannot go wrong – no ౎˾ߖ⯴ ᖡߖវរಡЩĄצPlaza Hotel Sapporo is the only hotel in person. matter how you tie it, the end result will be a ఺࣎̍ٗᐌॡତ Enjoy a luxurious Cantonese beautiful random pattern unique to you. But ăജኳ٣۷ăȞ޳ăॸ̑ඈ۞ᖡߖسcentral Sapporo that boasts a heated ΞͽᏐ͘វរ͘ dinner made with an abundance of the that’s only the surface – dig a little deeper swimming pool. The 4-lane 25 m pool ᄦүĄ̙Ӹྏ඾ઇ΍·႕ҋّ̎࣎۞ࣧ౹ᄦݡĄ finest ingredients, from ¥7,000 per and you’ll discover the fascination of intricately sewn shibori on garments that, person – authentic Chinese cuisine at ლਊ഼ಎ its best. Shigetaro Noguchi, 28, is the when dyed and unraveled, reveal delicate ăྣܾوᔶ੄഼໛Ⴕޥ഼ಎ๾෫ཛྷఀ໗ױ .Suite facilities 5th-generation director of Noguchi Senpo patterns of cherry blossoms and the like ഼ฐథĂஆ౟ࣽĂǰၢĂພဲԦٌفఀ৹ჾ໛ႵױLCD display TV with satellite broadcasts, videos and head of the company’s planning After tying the material and dipping it ᇀ ዷ౹൥ࠨǛوךڢฎዅ഼ණქऔఀ܁߹֔ăԥو separate fee), Internet connection, department that was responsible for into the hot dye solution for a few minutes, it) humidifier/purifier, etc. instigating the hands-on indigo-dyeing is removed to reveal a rather dirty shade of Interior space: 173 m2 workshops for visitors to experience the green. But don’t despair! The coloring is Activities such as trying on kimonos Bed size: 122 cm × 203 cm traditional art. While living for a short time actually caused by a chemical reaction with are also available. in Australia, and on a road trip across the the dye, air and water, and after repeating the ¥175,000 per night (up to two persons) All hands-on workshops require process of dyeing, exposing to air and rinsing States, Shigetaro became somewhat advance reservations. Access embarrassed that he knew so little about the in water, the unique blue shade of the aizome and kimono culture around which his material comes to life. The thrill of untying Noguchi Senpo By train: approx. 36 min. by rapid train from Kikusui 8-jo 2-chome 2-9, Shiroishi-ku, New Chitose Airport. Approx. 5-min. walk from family’s business is based. Shigetaro the knots and rinsing the finished article to Sapporo 030-0808 JR Sapporo Station. returned to Hokkaido to rediscover the discover a deep blue hue and contrasting Tel: 080-3446-2880 (Shigetaro Noguchi) E-mail: [email protected] coolness of Japan’s kimono culture, and in a patterns where the knots were formed, is URL http://www.ngsp.co.jp bid to convey that to others, began really quite special – particularly the ٮϑຄ ᇣࢇॻཉߟթ۹ظͳᇃಞฺִ Access ੹ᇣࢇሂ༑ԧ producing traditional Japanese garments satisfaction of knowing it’s the only one of itsف࿽ถܖǈ࢙ෳఀ֬ۿໍوՍڇዮٮ౵੼ሁᆸ۞ᄹරइٗĄд෼ᗓϑຄ֘৭Ϊᅮव ۹ٗމٺҜ ăᇣࢇช from denim, and organizing hands-on kind in the world. 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1 Okushiri Winery 10 Maoi Winery Cultivation of Crimson Glory vine for wine producing purposes on the A winery cultivating grapes and producing wine on the Maoi Hillside in Hokkaido – Japan’s new wine mecca island of Okushiri began in 1999. Subsequently, the cultivation of other the town of Naganuma. Production with particular focus on the use of wine grapes also began and eventually in 2009 Okushiri Wine was born. A Crimson Glory and Mountain Sauvignon. by Masahisa Abe clear wine with a unique maritime aura. 11 Nakazawa Vineyard 2 Sapporo Shusei Tomioka Winery Located in the hills approximately 30 km east of Sapporo, the vineyard Wine production in Hokkaido began in the 1960s. Because of the snow and severe cold in Hokkaido, a species of A winery with a history dating back to 1976. Authentic wine production cultivates varieties such as Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Kerner and wild grape known as Crimson Glory (vitis coignetiae) was first used, but now thanks to the cultivation of European grape varieties such as Kerner and Müller Thurgau from Germany, Hokkaido has quickly developed into the No.1 techniques using Crimson Glory vine and European wine grapes produce Pinot Noir, but as yet only produced one variety of commissioned white wine-producing region in Japan. a refreshingly acidic taste. The Hardamme, a wine made from cultivated wine from a blend of the harvested grapes. For the first 10 years after the turn of the 21st century, thanks to the staging of the Japan Wine Competition (JWC), nonnative Crimson Glory has a mysterious hue, distinctive bouquet and the revisions in labeling and environmental changes surrounding wine production in Japan, added to the activities of rich acidic taste. 12 Housui Winery young producers and cultivators aiming for world-class wine production at each winery, the quality of and attention Handcrafted “snow country” wine from the snowy region, made with paid to Japanese wine has sky rocketed. 3 Hakodate Winery Ltd. limited edition production techniques that helped raise the status of The wine-producing region of Japan has shifted to Hokkaido, where conditions are suitable for the cultivation of Hakodate Winery produces a sharp white wine with a rich fruity bouquet Hokkaido’s wine. High-quality wine made only from grapes grown in the authentic European wine grapes, prompting more and more wineries to open up in the region. and a red wine with a glamorous red-fruit aroma, both of which take winery’s own vineyards. advantage of the characteristics of grapes that grow in cooler climates. ⑬13 Yamazaki Winery The most talked-about wine-producing 4 Tsukiura Wine A winery established from the dream of independence of four region Wine made exclusively from specially selected grapes cultivated in the generations of farmers. With an emphasis on creating a new form of company’s own vineyards around the town of Toyako, the venue for the farming culture for the region, the winery aims to produce high-quality As interest in food safety increases, the Japan Wine 2008 Hokkaido Toyako G8 Summit. A unique wine from a small winery wine in small quantities.

Competition has brought Hokkaido wine to the Housui Winery that makes the most of the region’s features. forefront of the public’s awareness, and now the wine 14 Tsurunuma Winery Yamazaki Winery is not only coveted by Japanese wine enthusiasts but 5 Matsubara Wine Established in 1972 as a vineyard for the test cultivation of grapes Tsurunuma Winery also plays an important role in linking Hokkaido’s Matsubara wine, a reasonably priced table wine, is produced using imported from Germany, under the direct control of Hokkaido Wine Co., Nakazawa Vineyard Utashinai Taiyo Farm tourism and food industries. “Wine tourism” methods that take advantage of the region’s characteristics. Ltd., the vineyard now covers an area of 447 hectares and is the most Furano Wine involving tours of wineries and vineyards is Hokkaido Wine Co., Ltd. Labor-intensive small-scale cultivation means that only limited amounts expansive in Japan. Highly efficient cultivation methods produce 8 beginning to develop, and expectations are high for varieties of grapes from which the highest quality harvests are selected 15 16 Tokachi Wine are produced. With a focus on a personal relationship with customers, Nippon Seishu Yoichi Winery 14 the role of Hokkaido wine in the future. built on trust, the aim is to create a table wine to be enjoyed regularly in for the limited edition Tsurunuma wine that is commercially available two 13 Matsubara Wine 12 17 the home. years later. Compatibility of Hokkaido wine and cuisine 7 11 10 5 6 Fujino Winery 18 8 6 Nippon Seishu Yoichi Winery 15 Utashinai Taiyo Farm Surrounded on all sides by the ocean, Hokkaido is Tsukiura Wine 4 9 A newly opened winery that produces Yoichi Wine. 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TheThe AinuAinu andand theirtheir cultureculture also displays materials from other indigenous peoples of the northern world, like the Nivkh by Osamu Yajima world have increased, and as a result of Uilta Sami Inuit, the Oroks and the Inuit. persistent activities demanding that Ainu As awareness towards mankind’s The Ainu are the indigenous people of rights and culture be inherited, the Diet coexistence with nature increases, Poroto Japan, who have lived since ancient eventually adopted a resolution in 2008, Kotan is a great place to discover what the times in Hokkaido, northern Tohoku, the recognizing the Ainu as the indigenous past can teach us about our future. Kuril Islands, Karafuto (Sakhalin) and people of Japan. other regions. Their unique culture and lifestyle is said to have developed from Ainu Museum Poroto Kotan as early as the 12th or 13th century. The word “Ainu” in the Ainu The Ainu Museum in Shiraoi is an language means human. Their culture outdoor museum that aims to hand down was based on knowledge of and and preserve the indigenous history and coexistence with nature. Neighboring culture, and convey Ainu values into the tribes traded fish, seaweed and animal future. The museum, commonly known meat and skins with each other, and as Poroto Kotan – which in the Ainu traded goods from China via other language means “village near a big lake” http://www.ainu-museum.or.jp/ trading tribes. Documents from 13th – is located amid woodland by a lake. Opening times century China contain references to There, five traditional thatched-roofed 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. chise battles with forces from the Mongolian houses ( ) have been built as part of a Admission fees Empire, which had advanced to the reconstruction of a traditional Ainu Adults ￥750 High School students ￥550 lower reaches of the Amur River. settlement, where ancient Ainu dance and Junior high school students ￥450 In 1869, the new Meiji government crafts are displayed along with the Elementary school children ￥300 made Ezochi part of Japan and renamed weaving and embroidery of traditional it Hokkaido. The subsequent strict costumes. Hands-on study activities such assimilation policies resulted in the Ainu as the making and playing of the mukkur © Ainu Museum (Shiraoi) being persecuted, land taken from them, (jew’s harp) or tasting traditional Ainu Access and their distinctive language, traditions, dishes can also be experienced. Ainu customs and culture began to disappear. ceremonies and rituals including JR Limited Express Suzuran trains operate 5 times a day between Sapporo and Shiraoi. “S-kippu” round-trip tickets However, calls to restore indigenous Kotan-nomi (spring and autumn festivals cost ¥3,540. Poroto Kotan is 1 km (approx. 13-min. walk) peoples’ rights in various parts of the at the village) are also held. The Museum from JR Shiraoi Station.

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