Furano is a city located in the Hokkaido Prefecture of Japan. It sits within the southern reaches of the Kamikawa Subprefecture, where it falls under local jurisdiction. The city covers a total area of 600.97 square kilometers and had an estimated population of 22,715 as of September 2016.
The city is recognized throughout Japan as a prominent tourist destination. It is specifically noted for its expansive lavender fields and the Furano Ski Resort, which has hosted the Snowboarding World Cup in recent years. Additionally, the area gained recognition through the television drama Kita no Kuni kara.