Tokachi Shikaoi Geopark

The Wonders of Geology

Words by Yuka Mori Phographs by Rumiko Ito Translation by Xene Inc.

“Farm Set” at Country Papa Restaurant

A popular dish using local ingredients. As of June 2016, there are 28 such “Tokachi-Shikaoi Geomaster” dining establishments.

Geomaster Hiroshi Yamagishi is also proprietor of Country Papa

 

“Ice-Stored Potatoes”

Even summer cannot melt the 120 tons of ice, allowing local producers to ship potatoes with high sugar content.

Large temperature variations help to produce delicious potatoes.


See, learn, and enjoy even more at Tokachi Shikaoi Geopark


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