Ningle Terrace

Magical evening scene of illuminated log cabin craft shops at Ningle Terrace in Furano

Tucked into the forest below the New Furano Prince Hotel, Ningle Terrace is one of those places that feels like it shouldn’t exist in real life. A dozen small wooden cabins sit along a winding boardwalk through the trees, each one housing a different artisan selling handmade crafts. It’s quiet, it’s beautiful, and it’s completely … Read more

Kita no Kuni Kara Filming Locations in Furano

Iconic red windmill and stone chimney at Goro stone house, Kita no Kuni Kara filming location in Furano

Kita no Kuni Kara (北の国から) is not just a TV drama. It is basically the emotional backbone of an entire generation of Japanese viewers. Running from 1981 to 2002 across 24 episodes and 8 drama specials, Sou Kuramoto’s masterpiece about a father raising two kids in the Hokkaido wilderness turned Furano from a quiet farming … Read more