Author Archives: Anything Goes Hokkaidō, Japan

Furano French

Furano is undoubtedly at its peak during the lavender season, but any time of year you can enjoy delicious Furano French cuisine at the Furano Hotel. (Furano, Furano, Furano!!!)

I got my first taste of it while I was filming for the New Chitose Airport program Have Fun in Hokkaido. Even though the hot dishes were cold and the cold dishes were not so cold by the time I got to eat them, it was all still delicious. Despite all the activity of filming going on around me, I felt quite serene while sipping their specialty cantaloupe melon juice and gazing out at the hotel’s lavender fields. By the way, the vegetables and herbs come from the garden below.

Furano Hotel- 4-star hotel

Address: Gakudensanku, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0035

Phone: 0167-23-8111

S1E19 – Phred’s Bar

Phred Kaufman is a long-time resident of Hokkaido and one of the most renowned foreign beer importers we know of. His bar in Susukino has a collection of over 5,000 beers on the walls and many amazing ones for you to taste. Phred does a lot of volunteer work as well including dressing up as Santa (you’ll understand why as soon as you see him!) and delivering gifts to children in the local orphanages at Christmas time.

S1E18 – ALT JET English Teaching and Professional Cameraman in Japan

In this episode, we are joined by professional photographer, cameraman, and video editor, Matthew Jones (Instagram: @matthewrobjones)! Matthew is also a former ALT (assistant language teacher) with the JET program and shares a lot of valuable insight on what it was like for him teaching in a rural Hokkaido location. He also has insider experience on what it’s like to work for a Japanese video production company that works hand in hand with the local government. Don’t miss this special show!

S1E17- Camping, Campaigning & the Upopoy National Ainu Museum

In this midsummer update, Delaina & Shinya cover local happenings from ridiculously expensive drive-in firework festivals to camping at Lake Shikotsu. We feature some photos and videos from local tour guide Amanda Harlow and her visit to the brand new National Ainu Museum, Upopoy in Shiraoi. a local coffee shop called Kizuna Coffee and so much more. Also, for whatever reason, Delaina’s voice sounds like an anime character!

S1E14- Got Faded Japan (crosscast)

In this episode, we cover Shinya’s recent adventures in Tokyo including his new body ink and experiences with fast food not available in Hokkaido. Then we get an insider look at the renowned/infamous Got Faded Japan podcast with Johnny Meyer. We also highlight some local Tokyo-based musicians from Delaina’s canceled tour. Sax player Gustavo Anacleto will be performing this week with Lisa Ono on a special online broadcast via Blue Note Tokyo. You can also enjoy some tunes in the background by Peter Montgomery and a former Got Faded guest, Kyle Eastwood. Yeah, Clint’s son. This is a wild episode! Anything Goes Hokkaido links: Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @anythinggoeshokkaido Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anythinggoesh… iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… Links for Got Faded Japan: Instagram: @gotfadedjapan Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan Got Faded Japan podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6k6P… iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast… The Spilt Ink Art: http://Www.thespiltink.com Instagram: @thespiltink Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSpiltInk

S1E13- Hokkaido Nature Tours

In this episode, we interview Ido Gabay, owner of Hokkaido Nature Tours, and learn all about how the face of tourism has changed with influences of the pending Olympics, COVID 19, and how it can bounce back in these unprecedented times. Ido and HNT were recently featured heavily in a twelve-page spread in National Geographic! HNT is now offering deals on custom-made tours for residents of Japan! Check it out at http://www.hokkaidonaturetours.com! We also have a local musical artist spotlight with guitar tapping, “visualling acoustic” performer, Seiichiro Ebisuya!