Mashike(増毛)

Kunimare, the northernmost sake brewery in Mashike Town

Kunimare Sake Brewery, located in Mashike, is renowned as the northernmost sake brewery in Japan. In recent years, Hokkaido has seen a rise in winerie

How to walk in Mashike town, story1

Mashike, a small town in northern Hokkaido, boasts both historical significance and thriving local culture. Home to landmarks like Maruichi Honmake

The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike

About a 4-minute walk south of Kunimare Sake Brewery lies Itsukushima Shrine. Visitors will be amazed by the intricate and magnificent sculptures ador

Maruichi Honmake, the former merchant house in Mashike

Maruichi Honmake wielded significant influence from the Meiji to the middle of the Showa era. Its founder, Taizo Honma, operated a general store start