The Trees Stood Still !

by Kazu 

It was so fine and the bright sunshine gavethe landscape of the agricultural experimental field and the rows of poplar trees a good contrast of shade and shining green.

The skyline of the buildings was close to the horizon even in the center of the city. As the city with the population of 1.6 million, Sapporo City 4s very unique beautiful City in Japan.

 

The Successor of Mr. JJ Works Wonder!

by Kazu 

The lunch course of The Sushi Bar Katou in Hotel Setsu Niseko started with Japanese seafood pudding-like hot appetizer in the cup called " Chawanmushi" in Japanese. 

Beautifully-shaped sushi pieces topped with boiled shrimp, salmon, scallop, flat fish and fatty tuna followed and entertained us with chats with the successor.

The successor looked young but his culinary art works were fabulous and filled us up with happiness.

 

Sushi Bar "Katou" in Hotel Setsu Niseko !

by Kazu 

It seemed that the famous and popular sushi Master Mr. JJ in the Sushi Bar Katou in Hotel Setsu Niseko had retired and is having a rest in his own house in Otaru.

But to be surprised, he is preparing for his next career in Philippines, invited by his old friend.

His young  successor in the sushi bar seemed to be hitting strides and satisfying the prestigious guests from overseas,to be relieved.

 

Treasure Hunting in Kutchan!

by Kazu

The Treasure Hunting Event was arranged in Kutchan Town from July 14(Mon.) and will continue till October 13(Mon.).

In total, one million Japanese Yen will be used for the awards and for that, the explorers have to get the leaflet of the event and with the clues written on that,  find the treasures of the town 

and report the keywords to the designated website on the Internet. Hotel Setsu Niseko has an extra keywords.

 

The Jazz Festival in Hotel Setsu Niseko !

by Kazu 

The annual ? music event was held in the courtyard of Hotel Setsu Niseko on July 19(Sat.) and 20(Sun.), 2025.

I heard that the Japanese diva Ms. Yasuko Yagami had shown her best performance as she had done decades ago last year.

A Jazz Festival invited many famous players such as the Orchesta de la lus and other popular performers this year and the courtyard was filled up with the guests enthusiastic.

 

Japanese Green Tea Set in Lupicia Restaurant !

by Kazu 

I chose Grilled Curry topped with melted cheese and my wife did gril Pork with plenty of fresh veggies as well as Japanese Green Tea Set.

The Tea menu seemed to be developed mainly for the guests from overseas and required the guests to make a cup of tea by themselves.

The maitre'D said it had been not so popular for the International guests and had been ordered for a few times.

 

Niseko Lupicia Restaurant!

by Kazu

The rays of sunshine from the crack of the clouds looked like a guide of the divine and godsend early in the morning on that day.

It was the first day of a little bit long weekend. We would stay in our favorite Hotel in Niseko/ Kutchan Area on that day and the next.

Before checking in, we had lunch in Lupicia Restaurant near the hotel we would stay.We could savor amply the delicious veggies sourced locally and the chef's signature " Grilled Curry" topped with cheese that made us so happy.