Yoichi, imagine a place where...

Small town in Hokkaido (north of Japan) nestled between the sea and mountains, where I spent two weeks during summer.

Imagine a place where you have seasonal fruits and vegetables, fish and meat, eggs and dairy products, wine, whisky, and fruit juices, all produced locally.

Imagine a place where you can taste ice cream and cheese directly at the farms.

Imagine a place where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables.

Imagine a place with affordable small restaurants, cafés run by friendly owners, parks to relax and beaches to enjoy sunrise and sunset.

Imagine a place where in the summer you can run, swim, bike, kayak, paddle board, and hike. And what if you could do the same in winter (replacing biking with skiing).

Imagine a place where local people are very welcoming and love to share their stories and culture.

Stop imagining, this place already exists, and it’s right here.