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STAFF GUIDE

President - Masahiro Yonehana

He's our boss – but can often be found clearing snow or looking after the flower boxes, so you might not realize who he is! If you see him, please stop and chat.

Mr.Yonehana – living his dream to share a love of the countryside with the world!
Hiroshi Fujii

Loves wild flowers more than gardens, loves open skies more than a ceiling, loves countryside more than the city, so he is at home in nature and loves outdoor practical work more than using brain-power in an office.

pss!but recently he's been using some brain power in the Winkel office!
Masafumi Takahashi

A mogul skier when he was a student, he set off to explore Asia and Egypt. But he missed snow so much he came home to Hokkaido and now he uses his travel experiences to welcome guests from abroad and share the charms of Otaru with others.
Sumito Nakajima

An Otaru native, who loves baseball and skiing. His love of baseball is so great that when his team has a winning season he can be found in his local park celebrating with a private beer shower!

His dreams are: heli-skiing in Canadasaving a lot of moneyand of course - caring for his family.
Chieko Yonehana

A city girl who finds herself mysteriously working out here in the countryside! I'm a proud Otaru woman so ask me anything you want to know. Eating delicious food is my passion. Maybe I should watch-what-I-eat – but as we all know - eating is just doing what comes naturally!
Masako Yonehana

I'm a professional tennis instructor, so I can teach everyone from beginners to expert. Come and try a lesson with me, your tennis skills will improve and of course the exercise will make you feel wonderful.
Masao Kameya

Our tall guy who binds the cleaning crew together – but don't let that calm exterior fool you – he is also a passionate, friendly musician.
Atsuko Moriai

The dependable heart of the cleaning crew, she somehow still has energy spare for tennis. She loves all outdoor sports and in summer has a glowing, healthy tan!
Ryoko Fujibayashi

A tireless member of our great cleaning crew, she does everything with a great sense of humor. She's an animal lover, and we're not just talking about dogs and cats – she can talk to crows too!