HOP KOTAN Brewing to Join KAMIFURANO Rakuichi on June 28
HOP KOTAN Brewing, based in Kamifurano, Hokkaido, announced on Instagram that it will take part in KAMIFURANO Rakuichi on June 28. The first edition of the event is described as a relaxed gathering with local food, drinks, and time to enjoy the area.
Hop BroHere’s the topic today: Hop Kotan Brewing's pop-up. They announced they’ll be at KAMIFURANO Rakuichi on June 28 in the Kamifurano Shrine area.
MugiWait, craft beer at a shrine? Kamifurano Shrine area already sounds like the kind of place where the air tastes good.
Hop BroAnd this is the very first one. The theme is "a little bit nice time", and it sounds like people can enjoy day camping and picnics too.
MugiOh wow! But Hop Kotan Brewing sounds intense already... What does local hops focus actually mean?
Hop BroThey’re a brewery based in Kamifurano, and they keep building beers around hops grown in the town. It’s basically homegrown hops first, with the place itself baked into the glass.
MugiHold on, that sounded like a beer philosophy lecture. Baked into the glass means what, I sip it and suddenly see a farm?
Hop BroIf that happens, maybe slow down. The fancy word is terroir, but simply put it means the character of the land shows up in the aroma and flavor.
MugiWhat is this, beer poetry now? So then which beer are they pouring? I need to know if we're talking IPA, lager, or surprise chaos.
Hop BroThat part still hasn’t been announced. For now, beer name and style unknown is the official situation, which honestly makes the day even more intriguing.
MugiUnannounced? That somehow makes me more hyped! Add local food on the side, and I’m fully ready for picnic-mode drinking.
Hop BroExactly. A beer with Kamifurano hops, local scenery, and shrine atmosphere all at once... this is worth drinking for.
MugiThen it’s settled. I’m checking @kamifurano.rakuichi, and until June 28 I’ll be wearing my first-pour face the whole time.
Event Overview
HOP KOTAN Brewing, a brewery based in Kamifurano, Hokkaido, will join KAMIFURANO Rakuichi on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Kamifurano Shrine area. In its Instagram post, the brewery said it is excited to participate in a brand-new local event and noted that this is the inaugural edition.
What to Expect
The event theme is 「なんか、ちょっと、いい時間。」, which suggests a slow, pleasant day rather than a busy festival atmosphere. According to the post, visitors will be able to enjoy day camping and picnicking, along with local food, drinks, and HOP KOTAN's craft beer. The shrine-area setting should add a distinctive local character to the experience.
HOP KOTAN Brewing has built its identity around brewing with local hops in Kamifurano. The brewery's connection to the town is a central part of its story, and this appearance fits naturally with that approach. For beer fans, the event offers a chance to enjoy the brewery's beers in a setting closely tied to its home region.
For details, check the official event account: @kamifurano.rakuichi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s the topic today: Hop Kotan Brewing's pop-up. They announced they’ll be at KAMIFURANO Rakuichi on June 28 in the Kamifurano Shrine area.
MugiWait, craft beer at a shrine? Kamifurano Shrine area already sounds like the kind of place where the air tastes good.
Hop BroAnd this is the very first one. The theme is "a little bit nice time", and it sounds like people can enjoy day camping and picnics too.
MugiOh wow! But Hop Kotan Brewing sounds intense already... What does local hops focus actually mean?
Hop BroThey’re a brewery based in Kamifurano, and they keep building beers around hops grown in the town. It’s basically homegrown hops first, with the place itself baked into the glass.
MugiHold on, that sounded like a beer philosophy lecture. Baked into the glass means what, I sip it and suddenly see a farm?
Hop BroIf that happens, maybe slow down. The fancy word is terroir, but simply put it means the character of the land shows up in the aroma and flavor.
MugiWhat is this, beer poetry now? So then which beer are they pouring? I need to know if we're talking IPA, lager, or surprise chaos.
Hop BroThat part still hasn’t been announced. For now, beer name and style unknown is the official situation, which honestly makes the day even more intriguing.
MugiUnannounced? That somehow makes me more hyped! Add local food on the side, and I’m fully ready for picnic-mode drinking.
Hop BroExactly. A beer with Kamifurano hops, local scenery, and shrine atmosphere all at once... this is worth drinking for.
MugiThen it’s settled. I’m checking @kamifurano.rakuichi, and until June 28 I’ll be wearing my first-pour face the whole time.
