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Ice Studio Tamura Farm Clover or simply Clover ( アイス工房 田村ファーム Clover ) is a stylish ice cream shop near Asahikawa Airport. It is located at 2 Sen-97 Higashi in the town of Higashikagura in Hokkaido, Japan . Ice Studio Tamura Farm Clover / Clover Clover details Indulging in a creamy scoop of ice cream or gelato is one of life's simple pleasures, and at Clover , located in the heart of town, that experience is elevated to new heights. With a commitment to quality ingredients and a dedication to time-honored traditions, Clover offers an array of irresistible flavors that keep customers coming back for more. Clover - Higashikagura town, Hokkaido Prefecture At the core of Clover 's menue is its diverse selection of ice cream and gelato, crafted using an authentic Italian gelato machine. From classic favorites to innovative creations, there's something to satisfy every palate. But what truly sets Clover apart is its use of freshly squeezed milk sourced directly from the neigh

Karakure ( からくれ ) is a popular family-run seaside soba restaurant and cafe located at 116-1 Obira in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan .  Karakure Karakure details Karakure opened to the public sometime in 2018. Its name Karakure means "bright red" which was taken from the Hyakunin Isshu which is a classical Japanese anthology of one hundred Japanese wakas by one hundred poets. Karakure  ( からくれ ) Welcome to Karakure As a foreigner, I pictured soba restaurants as old traditional structures with a zen garden. However, Karakure isn't like that. As a matter of fact, the restaurant has a very modern architectural style with a chic interior. Although it does not have a zen garden, it has a flower garden in its backyard with a variety of flowering plants. Aside from that, it has a relaxing view of the beach. If you visit on a clear day in the afternoon, you can probably witness a breathtaking sunset. Inside Karakure Even its menu lineup isn't traditional as soba, coffee, and cak

Mcdonald's Wakkanai  also called Mcdonald's Route 40 Wakkanai  ( マクドナルド ４０号稚内店 ) is the northernmost Mcdonald's in Japan , located at 3-5-17 Shiomi, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido Prefecture. Northernmost Mcdonald's in Japan Mcdonald's Wakkanai details There is actually nothing that makes the Mcdonald's Wakkanai branch stand out from the other Mcdonald's branches in the country. As a matter of fact, the store looks like any other Mcdonald's restaurant in Japan . Northernmost Mcdonald's In Japan - Wakkanai City, Hokkaido Prefecture The menu is also similar to those in the rest of the country. The only thing that separates it from the rest is a small plaque found in the parking area beside the sitting Ronald Mcdonald statue . This plaque is inscribed with the details that this branch is the Northernmost Mcdonald's in Japan .  Welcome to Mcdonald's Wakkanai Wakkanai's Ronald Mcdonald sits outside the store The Northernmost Mcdonald's in Japan