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Is communication just 7% words? Then let's spend the other 93% eating Hokkaido's world-class bread. From the theatrical art of asking "Is this Kayser-ish?" to the "carb-on-carb crime" of Yakisoba-pan, explore the unique bakery culture of Japan's northern wilderness.

Hokkaido is sometimes called the milk kingdom that boasts the largest milk production (about 55% of the total milk production in Japan). Only a short drive takes you to the road where dairy farms spread on both sides anywhere in Hokkaido. Every time I see cows lazily munching, an environmental issue occurs to my mind, which is methane gas produced from cow belching and manure.

As I wrote before, finding big trees on googlemap is one of my hobbies. One day when I had things to do in the east of Hokkaido, I went to the following point to visit a giant tree there. Toyotomi elm stands alone on a roadside in a smal...

Logic is for computers; wandering is for humans. Explore the fascinating study of honeybees and how "irrational" flight paths ensure the survival of the swarm. A humorous look at why the author is a "rebellious bee" fighting for sustainability—one un-marketable blog post at a time.

【What's the civil engineering heritage?】 Does your city or region have civil engineering heritage? They may be a big bridge, dam, bund, tunnel, and any construction or architecture that have a significant impact on the development of l...

In Japan's economy, we take turns playing the servant and the served. But as a traveler, you get to skip the "Hell" and enjoy pure "Heaven." Explore the cult of Dormy Inn—the hotel chain that offers free noodles, hot springs, and gourmet breakfasts—and learn why spending your savings on Hokkaido craftsmanship is the smartest move you can make.