Confectionery Furano Delice 2026 !

by Kazu

The old wooden sign of the Confectionery Furano Delice well-established showed the years it had born and lost the original color in front of the shop. Many tourists were selecting their sweets to eat and eating a variety of sweets inside.

Even in winter, many skiers and snowboarders swamp the confectionery. Many staff were struggling to respond to the order of the guests swiftly and receive the payment.

The design of the confectionery had not lost its color and charm to allure the sweets lovers and still provided them with the quality time in the calm circumstances so comfortably.

 

Genghis Khan BBQ Restaurant Shirakaba in Campana !2026 !

by Kazu

We were so impressed and touched by the taste of the mutton, lamb, miso soup and steamed rice in Genghis Khan BBQ restaurant Shirakaba in Compana run by Rokkatei Confectionery on that day. The special sauce also stimulated our appetite so much. 

Many people were waiting for their turn to savor the delicious Genghis Khan BBQ. It was at around half past noon but they did not have to wait for  long time. Watching the landscape of the mountain ridges, it was not bad to kill time beside the vineyard.

The restaurant seemed to be manned amply. The order and serve were conducted so swiftly and efficiently by the skilled female staff. Some people were enjoying pints of beer and side orders other than mutton and lamb. 

 

The Place to Walking Around !

by Kazu

I think you become to eager to walk around this place where the art works and old buildings, cherry trees and silver birch, water flow and chirping birds are creating comfy space under the blue sky. 

On the west side of this area, bamboo grasses covered the hills and some signs of alert to avoid the unexpected encounter with brown bears could be seen here and there.

Many brown bear attacks occurred unfortunately in Hokkaido last year and brown bears have been found after the season of hibernation but many of them seemed to be fat even after the fasting during hibernation. What did they eat in winter and spring. Deer?

 

Campana Rokkatei in Furano City !

by Kazu

Silver Birch, cherry, and one of the art works created by the worldwide famous sculptor Mr. Kan Yasuda stood side by side beside the hill covered with lawn. Completely, they collaborated to create the harmony in this gifted environment.  

An hour later, we arrived at "Compana" run by the Confectionery Rokkatei headquartered in Obihiro City. We had Genghis Khan BBQ lunch of lamb and mutton in Shirakaba Restaurant which meant silver birch in Japanese. 

Mt. Tokachi-dake white crowned could be seen under the white clouds and blue sky. The grapevine did not show the green buds but some blueberry trees showed their sign to extend the leaves soon. 

 

A Kindergarten had been there !

 

by Kazu

The artworks created by the sculptor Kan Yasuda seemed to fit the place to a T completely. With the landscape including the artificial building and the nature, the harmony of all things existing there made us so comfortable and relaxing.

To be honest, I am not sure how much money should be required to maintain the facility and the difficulty to make ends meet. I hope the facility will be maintained in the future and allure many people.

The wooden pillars and beams exposed in the sight made a special atmosphere in the building even though the efficiency to warm up the building may be not so good.

On a certain weekend in Bibai City !

 

by Kazu

The small gym of the old grade school seemed to be showing the number of the kids learning there. The distance of the main building of the school and the gym may also show something special condition of the region.  

But the kids had to walk to the gym from the main building of the school even in winter. Why such pilgrimage was required decades ago? Coal stove might be enough to warm up the buildings and kids? 

Before the Children's Day of Japan, carp-shaped streamers were blown by the comfortable winds. The lawn, building, trees, monuments, art works and the water flow seemed to be well-organized and well-maintained. It was a pity that we can not hear the kids of the kindergarten laughing and yelling there anymore.   

Children had been romping around !

by Kazu

Why the art works created by Mr. Kan Yasuda can make a harmony with the nature, landscapes, old and new town, people and skyscrapers ? They are loved by many people and even the nature itself.

He might have given advice to create this space of his art but anyway, the distance, his art works, old school building and the scenery outside created so comfortable atmosphere with its calmness.

Now that the route from Bibai City through this area to Furano City is available, you can drop by this art facility Arte Piazza on your way to the City of Lavender as we did on that day.