"The Hasegawa Farm 'Shikisai no Oka' has a popular facility called the Alpaca Pasture. If you visit here, it's nice to enjoy freshly steamed potatoes and corn at the farmer's direct sales store in Kami-Furano. The atmosphere is rustic and charming, and the taste is authentic. Today, I ordered corn and freshly steamed potatoes. The potatoes were topped with butter and tasted delicious. The friendly lady serving us added to the pleasant experience. Hasegawa Farm, 35 Nishi 11-sen Kita 35-go, Kami-Furano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido 071-0511, Phone: 0167-45-9519"

On a Saturday afternoon drive in Furano, we stopped by a roadside for a snack. The place had a striking appearance with corn growing in the field. I wondered if they had corn from a greenhouse as well. When we parked the car, an older lady came from the field and asked if we wanted some buttered potatoes or corn. We chose corn, and she happily went back to get some for us. She brought us corn in a plastic bag, and we immediately started eating. When we took a bite, the kernels popped, spreading sweetness all over our mouths. It was delicious! I bet the locally grown ones are even better. We want to come back in August. Thank you, kind lady!

Day 3 of Hokkaido Touring in 201809: Corn + Potato Butter for 600 yen. Since coming to Hokkaido, I've been consuming a lot of meat, sugar, and carbs, so I decided to replenish with some vegetables here. I had corn and potato butter, but what stood out more than the taste was the strong character of the owner. While eating, he talked a lot about politics, economics, current events, weather, and personal stories. This place will definitely become a memorable part of my Hokkaido experience. If you enjoy a good talk session, be sure to visit.

I went to Biei. After seeing the Shikisai Hill, I rode my bicycle to another area where flowers were planted. As I was going down a certain slope and about to merge onto the road, I spotted a large sign that read "Farmhouse". I hadn't tasted any Hokkaido vegetables yet, so I decided to make a pit stop. And there it was! Boiled corn and potatoes! More than seafood, the must-try in Hokkaido is corn and potatoes! The shop seemed to be run by a fairly elderly lady on her own. Apparently, she grows the vegetables right behind the shop. The simple corn was incredibly sweet. While buttered and soy sauce grilled corn is delicious, this one is the sweetest! The potatoes were a bit small, but they were fluffy and had a rich flavor. Some people who stop by here even have the vegetables and fruits sent to them. Plus, this energetic lady is quite the salesperson. She's quite persuasive (laughs). At this powerful grandma's shop, I enjoyed the "bounty of Hokkaido" and felt energized!

<About the Restaurant> A farm-run shop located along National Route 237, connecting Asahikawa and Furano. I stumbled upon this shop by chance, so my memory of the exact location is not clear, but it was on the right just before turning onto the roller coaster road from Asahikawa direction. The building was a simple, makeshift structure that really gave off a vibe of a typical roadside stand, with freshly picked tomatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, corn, and other vegetables lined up outside, most of them priced at 100 yen each. I initially thought it was just a regular farm stand where you could buy fresh vegetables cheaply, but inside the shop, I noticed many signed photos of famous people who had visited the place, revealing that it was actually a well-known spot in the entertainment industry. Just before my visit, a pro wrestler had been there, but as someone not interested in wrestling, I couldn't remember their name. The elderly lady running the shop was very talkative and savvy in business. She even gave me a fresh tomato as a parting gift, apologizing for any wait. <Menu> Some menu items had questionable Japanese, but as displayed in the shop, they included: - Chilled cucumbers... 100 yen - Chilled tomatoes... 100 yen - Cantaloupe... 200 yen - Extra-large boiled corn... 250 yen - Fresh corn... Price unknown - Buttered potatoes... 250 yen - Cold tea... 100 yen ...and more, with the main focus on dishes made with vegetables freshly picked from nearby fields. <Products> ■ Extra-large boiled corn... 250 yen "I'm boiling it right now, so it'll take about 5 minutes, is that okay? If you're not used to eating fresh corn, you might get a stomach ache, so I recommend boiled corn as it enhances the sweetness." With this advice, I waited for a bit and received the freshly boiled corn. It was indeed extra-large, much bigger than the fresh corn I had tried at Shikisai no Oka's shop earlier. It was even larger than the grilled corn I had at Odori Park in Sapporo. The lady gave me the white type, saying it's sweeter, but there were also yellow ones available. The variety seemed to be Snow Brand's Pure White, with milky white kernels that were firm and juicy, making a satisfying crunch when bitten into. It was so fresh and sweet, just like the corn picked in the morning in the local area, but the corn in Hokkaido is truly exceptional. Enjoying this "extra-large boiled corn" while watching the nearby Jet Coaster Road, I was able to fully experience the essence of Hokkaido.

When heading from Asahikawa to Furano on Route 237, you will find a quaint and charming shop on the right side. Despite its old-fashioned appearance with a sign that reads "Farmhouse Store," the food is delicious. There is a friendly old lady who took our order for corn and buttered potatoes, both priced at 300 yen each. There are also tomatoes, cucumbers, and more displayed outside the shop. We sat at the weathered table and chairs outside, chatting with the old lady as we enjoyed our meal. Yes, it was delicious. We savored the flavors of Hokkaido's bountiful land.

I came back here because I had visited three years ago and wanted to eat here again. Actually, my wife likes corn, so she wanted to eat one. On the first day, my wife ate one, and my son and I shared one. My son had the corn butter. The next day, we came back here and each ate one. Then we returned to Tokyo from Asahikawa Airport. The place looks like a shack, so it may be a bit intimidating, but please try it once. An old lady runs the place, and I heard that the corn is picked fresh in the morning.