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The Ken & Mary Tree is located in Biei, Hokkaido. It's a famous Lombardy poplar that became popular after appearing in a car commercial. Standing alone in a vast field against Biei's blue sky and rolling hills, the view is simple yet very distinctive.
There are no elaborate tourist facilities—just one tree, a vast field, and an open sky—but that's exactly what makes it feel so relaxing.
We followed a day tour to Biei, Hokkaido, and the pastoral scenery along the way kept making us want to stop. We arrived at the Ken & Mary Tree, a towering poplar standing amid the vast hills. With endless fields and a deep blue sky, the view was simple yet very captivating.
Viewed from a distance, the straight tree and rolling fields create natural layers, and when a gentle breeze blows, the whole scene feels especially peaceful. There are no grand buildings, but it has the purity and openness unique to Biei, and it lets you experience the leisurely, comfortable pace of traveling through the Hokkaido countryside.
