Furano is the centre of Hokkaido and it is this location that ensures amazingly light snow, great weather conditions, beautiful scenery and perfect farming conditions as well as some wonderfully unique festivals.

Summer allows guests to explore freely around the area and the rural areas. There are spectacular festivals and events held at the lavender farms which contrast with the stunning early mornings at the flower farms where the early blue sky and flowers seem to jump into your memory and your camera lens.

At the base of the Kitanomine side of the ski area, Furano locals build a festival site where small festivals are held throughout the winter season including an annual Ski Festival on the first weekend of February.

source: http://www.furano-kankou.com/english/hyperlinks/home-info.htm

Just backed from Japan last month. I'm very shock w/earthquake & tsunami. So sad...God bless Japan.