Furano

Located in central Hokkaido, Furano is every winter lover’s paradise. The fresh powder snow makes it the perfect destination for skiing and snowboarding while offering a wide array of other activities to enjoy.

For example, Tea ceremony events, which act as a symbol of Japanese culture, are held four times every year in the winter season by local high school students who are members of their school’s tea ceremony club. You can enjoy things such as traditional Japanese sweets, sitting seiza-style on tatami floors and learning about Japanese manners. Seiza is a traditional Japanese style of sitting where a person kneels on the floor resting their buttocks on their heels, with the tops of their feet flat on the floor. Tickets can be bought in advance for these events.