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Having lived and raised our family here for almost 20 years, it is our privilege to share with you all that we have discovered and love about our Hokkaido life.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ian<\/strong>, originally from the US, brought a lifelong passion for cooking and share good food to the hills of Hokkaido. Noriko<\/strong>, a native of Japan with a deep love for seasonal flavors and community hosting, saw the potential to turn this hilltop into a sanctuary for food lovers.
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