--What do you think is the appeal of your town?

To tell the truth, I originally came to Hiroo to hunt Ezo deer, so I wasn't really interested in anything other than the mountains. But the people are kind, the scenery is beautiful, nature is close by, and there are professionals in the primary industries, so I started to think that Hiroo is a really fun town even though it has almost no tourist attractions, and before I knew it, I started coming here even outside of hunting season.

The charm of Hiroo-cho is the "human kindness." If you say you've been bitten by an insect, they'll give you peppermint, if your skin is dry they'll put bear fat on you, and if you suddenly hear the front door open, someone will bring you some sweet potato mochi, saying, "Maya-chan, here's some sweet potato mochi." Everyone is like a relative.

Thank you Nakamura-san! I'm curious to know what's inside, but you can purchase it here , so please do get it.

A publication commemorative event filled with the charm of the town

A publication celebration party will be held at Chuichi in Obihiro City on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

"HIROO Market" will start at 11:00 and will sell products such as gelato from Kikuchi Farm, Hoshikuzu Kombu, and dried fruit from Toutell. There will also be a photo exhibition by photographer Akama Daichi and food made with local ingredients such as "Shikajo's Greedy Deer Sandwich" and "Frying Phantom Fish Tartare Sandwich."

Then, from 4:30 p.m., there will be a talk show with three producers who are helping to liven up the town: Nakamura Maya, who we spoke to this time, as well as fisherman Hoshi Koichi and dairy farmer Kikuchi Aki.

The event will also be streamed on Instagram on the day, so even if you can't make it to the venue, be sure to check it out!

<Photo provided> Akama Daichi