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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...

Do you know how many decisions you make in a day? Including trivial ones, like blowing your nose or reading this article, for example. It is said to be about 35,000. Do you believe we can make such many decisions logically and rationally? Of course, not. It's beyond our capacity. We make most (65%) of our daily decisions based on our emotions and biases.

【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.

【Wood lathe craftsman in Hokkaido】 The other day, I attended a trila session of wood lathe. It was a rare opportunity to learn from a veteran craftsman, who has 60 years of experience in this field. Until a decade ago, all the legs of ...

From Heraclitus to Dead Poets Society, nature teaches us to "seize the day." But as we look at Hokkaido's shifting red carpets of Coral Grass, we realize that while the universe is in flux, our desire for the workday to end is eternal. Explore the philosophy and beauty of Japan's northern wilderness.

What's the secret to successful fishing? I confess that my human ego prefers bait over the grace of fly fishing. This leads to the salmon homecoming—a majestic life-and-death spectacle in Hokkaido's rivers. I explore the profound ecology of the salmon, arguing that our wooden furniture is made from the ocean's nutrients. I conclude with the amusing human paradox: why you should savor the freshest Ikura (salmon roe) after witnessing the species' great sacrifice.

Why did Sadako have to crawl out of the TV? Because in a Japanese "rabbit hutch," there's nowhere else to hide! Explore the humor and genius of small-space living, from space-saving bathroom hacks to the philosophy of choosing quality over square footage.

【The charm of bonfires】 Do you like bonfires? What kinds of things have you burned in your childhood? I was a very serious child and never played with fire, but I completely got fascinated by bonfire when I grew up and started camping....

When was the last time you went to a museum? To tell the truth, I don't understand much about art unfortunately, but I like to go to museums, maybe because I enjoy trying mysteries that can never be solved by me. And also, we can learn a lot about marketing tips in museums.