REPORT

This is a bonus report from the Furusato Nozei Series published between August and October. Due to this area’s abundant snowfall, snow-grown cabbage and carrots, which become tastier and richer in nutrients like amino acids when maturing under the snow, have become essential local specialties in Hakuba Village. In fact, reservations are now being accepted for the Otani Noujou’s 2025 harvest of snow-grown cabbage, cultivated with reduced pesticide use. By the way, the alpenglow (pictured) during sunrise on 1/27 (Mon.) was the most beautiful of the season so far.
[Distant View of Hakuba Village]

If you’re looking to casually stop by and purchase original products from Hakuba Village, head to Hakuba Village Tourist Information located in a corner near the entrance of Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba. Here, you’ll find a wide range of original products, including a Hydro Flask bottle with the HAKUBA logo. Hydro Flask is a leading bottle company based in Oregon, USA, and this bottle features double-wall vacuum insulation technology, is resistant to rust, and uses 18/8 pro-grade stainless steel, which minimizes flavor transfer.
[Hakuba Village Tourism Bureau]

The sunglasses with ‘HAKUBA’ printed on the side seen here are made by SMITH, a brand known for its high-quality goggles. While they are a bit pricey, they are a highly exclusive and satisfying item. Of course, there are also more affordable original products available, such as towels, T-shirts, mugs, beanies, and caps.
[Hakuba Village Tourism Bureau]

For those who love the mascot character of Hakuba Village, Victoire Cheval Blanc Murao III, plush toys are available in various sizes. For those who think the large ones are a bit much, how about the mini ‘Pokemuni Murao’? These original products can also be purchased at the official Hakuba Village online shop. And, some items are also available on ‘Furusato Choice’!
[Hakuba Village Tourism Bureau]

　
＊If you would like to receive local specialty products as a gift in return for your furusato nozei tax payment, please apply via “Furusato Choice.”
＊Furusato nozei (hometown tax) is a system that allows you to make donations to your hometown or other local municipalities you wish to support. By making a donation, you can receive about 30% of the donation amount back in gifts, as well as benefit from reductions (i.e. deduction) or refunds of your residential or income taxes.
＊Furustao nozei report series (listed from newest to oldest): Hakuba Originals, Local Products 2, Local Products 1, Hotel Reservations, Lift Ticket Purchases, Hakuba-Grown Rice 3, Hakuba-Grown Rice 2, Hakuba-Grown Rice 1, Hakuba Outdoor, Hakuba Valley Passes

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reported by Snownavi