MEET THE LOCALS

Let us introduce you to some of the long-time Japanese locals who are living and doing business in Madarao.

Yuki Eguchi- Ikoi Cafe

Yuki first came to Madarao 23 years ago as a university student to work in the information centre at the ski resort. She has been coming to the resort ever since. After working with an architectural company, she has given up the city life in Tokyo to start a new cafe in Blueberry Pension. With home baked cafe food in the mornings such as muffins, scones and cornbread, to delicious Japanese food at night. Check out her instagram page to see the wide range of things she will put on the menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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Fujiko Takazawa- Madarao Picture Book Museum

 Fujiko and her husband have been long time locals in Madarao. They started the Madarao Picture Book Museum 24 years ago to provide an alternative place for children and adults to relax and enjoy the town. The Madarao Picture Book Museum is a wonderful space with childrens books and activities, a big woodfire stove, antique rural bric a brac and delicious drinks. If you don't see her there, you can find Fujiko in the ski resort information centre in the ski season. And if she doesn't already have enough to do, in summer she also farms blueberries. So drop in for a coffee sometime. Entry is 700 yen for adults and includes one complimentary drink.

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