A Roadside Station Filled with Greenery

The roadside station in Utashinai City celebrated its grand reopening today.
The renovation utilizes the same building that was constructed 27 years ago when Utashinai City adopted a Tyrolean style for its buildings as part of the 'Swiss Land Project'.
Originally, this building was constructed with a very luxurious design, truly resembling the architecture found in the mountainous regions of Austria or Switzerland. It has a woody feel and high ceilings, and I had always thought it could be quite nice if used properly.

While it had been in a dormant state until last year (it's funny to think that before that, they were selling pickles inside this European-style building), and the shop had almost nothing in it, the interior was beautifully remade for yesterday's preview event. Doesn't it look just like a city cafe now?
I was quite surprised.

The main products are room fragrances and gardening supplies. There are also plenty of houseplants. They even carry craft beers that have arrived in Hokkaido for the first time, making it feel as if a breeze from the city has suddenly blown into this mountain-surrounded Utashinai City.

The eat-in corner has also become quite stylish, and it seems you can enjoy things like hand-drip coffee. At yesterday's preview, I tried the 'Rawan Butterbur Soft Serve.' Does it really contain that butterbur that grows as tall as a person?
It had just a faint hint of butterbur flavor, but it's an interesting concept.
Now, the question is how well this atmosphere will be received by the public.
An urban space in the middle of the mountains.
If you are interested, please be sure to stop by.

Oh, that's right, there is an armadillo inside the shop. Where is it? Try to find it!
Even so, why an armadillo in Utashinai...?
Did it follow me all the way from Brazil?
(Utashinai City Community Revitalization Cooperation Squad - Yoko Ishii)