Three "specialties" in Morimachi, Hokkaido, recommended by Kouki Ogawa, the "successor of the Southern Hokkaido Sugi canoe technique"｜Domingo

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Three "specialties" in Morimachi, Hokkaido, recommended by Kouki Ogawa, the "successor of the Southern Hokkaido Sugi canoe technique"

2025.03.01

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Morimachi, located in southern Hokkaido, is known as the birthplace of the famous ekiben "ikameshi" (squid rice), and is a treasure trove of seafood caught in Funka Bay. Kouki Ogawa, who lives in Morimachi, is the successor to the "Dounan Sugi Canoe" technique, which is made using "Dounan Sugi" (Dounan cedar) grown in southern Hokkaido. We asked Ogawa about the "special things" of Morimachi.
  1. Special "place": Mt. Komagatake
  2. Special "food": Village Bakery Komagatake
  3. The best souvenir: Yamanakashi

Kouki Ogawa

Kouki Ogawa

The man himself is on the left in the photo. On the right is Koichi Akita, who runs the "Akita Canoe Workshop" in Morimachi.

He is a local revitalization volunteer in Morimachi, located near Hakodate, Hokkaido. He is the successor to the Dounan Sugi Canoe technique and was the first winner of the Local Revitalization Cooperation Volunteer Crowdfunding Award. He is skilled in creating local spaces and wood education, making use of his practical experience in downstream forestry such as architectural design and woodworking. He runs the town-run woodworking facility "iroMori" and the local community space "Yamaumi Base" that he created with his friends in Morimachi, while working towards a "town without a university, where there are university students 365 days a year."

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Mountain climbing is also recommended!
Special "place": Mt. Komagatake

Mt. Komagatake

A beautiful mountain in southern Hokkaido shaped like a horse's back, with an elevation of 1,131m. It features twin peaks formed by volcanic eruptions, and the impression of the mountain changes drastically depending on where you view it from! Come and find your own "my Komagatake"!

Cute animals will welcome you!
Special "food": Village Bakery Komagatake

Village Bakery Komagatake

This bakery is located at the foot of Mt. Komagatake and lives with animals. It is only open on weekends, so there is always a line, and every bite is delicious. Of course, you can take some bread home and eat it, but climbing Mt. Komagatake and eating it at the summit is something special!

SPOT Village Bakery Komagatake

■Address: 452 Komagatake, Morimachi, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido ■Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday 10:00~ (Ends when sold out) Click here for details and maps of "Village Bakery Komagatake"

First off, be sure to try the financiers!
The best souvenir: Yamanakashi

Yamanakashi

Located within walking distance of Mori Station, this baked goods shop is open only on weekends. Their "Financiers" are made with carefully selected ingredients and are very popular with people of all ages! The shop also has several other types of sweets, such as sables, which are recommended as souvenirs or gifts.

SPOT Yamanakashi

■ Location: Yamanaka Digital, 2-15 Miyuki-cho, Morimachi, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido ■ Business hours: 11:00-17:00 (while stocks last) ■Closed: Irregular holidays (opening days are announced on the official Instagram) Click here for details and map information for "Yamanakashi"

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"That Person's Favorite Things" can also be found in "HAC MAGAZINE", an in-flight magazine published every other month by Hokkaido Air System (HAC), the "wings of Hokkaido." It introduces the "favorite things" of wonderful people in Hokkaido, such as local food, places, and souvenirs.

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