Ristorante Foresta Bianca Recognized as a 'Kita no Megumi Aishoku Restaurant' in Hokkaido

## Ristorante Foresta Bianca Recognized as a 'Kita no Megumi Aishoku Restaurant' in Hokkaido

Ristorante Foresta Bianca, an Italian restaurant located in Minami Ward, Sapporo, and operated by Ai Plan Co., Ltd. (Sapporo, President: Ikumi Shindo), was certified on May 20, 2026, as a 'Kita no Megumi Aishoku Restaurant' by Hokkaido Prefecture.

The 'Kita no Megumi Aishoku Restaurant' certification is an initiative by Hokkaido Prefecture to recognize restaurants and lodging facilities within the prefecture that actively use Hokkaido-sourced ingredients and serve specialized dishes. Ristorante Foresta Bianca uses Hokkaido-grown wheat for its homemade bread and pasta and incorporates seasonal local vegetables, meat, and seafood into its rotating monthly menus. Following this certification, the restaurant aims to further share the deliciousness of Hokkaido's ingredients with a wider customer base.

### Italian Cuisine Embracing Local Ingredients

Situated in Moiwashita, Sapporo, the restaurant caters to various occasions, from special anniversaries and business dinners to restaurant weddings. Chef Katsuhiro Nagai commented, 'We are honored by this certification. We strive to create dishes that highlight the deliciousness of local ingredients, such as seafood from the Mukawa fishing port, Hokkaido-grown beef, and Ezo venison. We look forward to continuing our journey with local ingredients to deliver the true taste of Hokkaido to our guests.' The restaurant remains dedicated to local sourcing and strengthening its community-driven culinary efforts.