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Hokkaido Shreds
Hidden gems in Hokkaido : Hell Valley in Noboribetsu Onsen
There are so many hidden gems in Hokkaido. You can see beautiful scenery e.g.; lakes, mountains, forest, sea and so on. I would like to share some gems in Hokkaido. 【Hell Valley in Hokkaido】 Hokkaido is like a heaven but there is the H... -
Hokkaido Shreds
Hidden gems in Hokkaido : Pink! Pink! Pink! Moss phlox
There are so many hidden gems in Hokkaido. You can see beautiful scenery e.g.; lakes, mountains, forest, sea and so on. I would like to share some gems in Hokkaido. 【Pink! Pink! Pink!】 Takinoue Town is the small town, located in the th... -
Hokkaido Shreds
Hidden gem in Hokkaido: One of the clearest lake “Lake Kuttara”
There are so many hidden gems in Hokkaido. You can see beautiful sceneries, like lakes, mountains, forests, sea, and so on. I would like to share some of them. 【Unique characteristics】 Lake Kuttara is a crater lake located near the fam... -
Must-Visit in Japan
The Hidden Cost of Chasing Efficiency Alone
The biggest festival of design and creativity in Hokkaido was back! Why do we need real communication events like this, though it's not good in efficiency? If efficiency is prioritized most, we have no other choice but to stop living our lives. -
Must-Visit in Japan
Why Gossiping Makes Us Feel Good: The Science Behind It
Why do we like gossip? As Yuval Noah Harari says, it's because we are first and foremost social animals and designed to feel good by gossiping. We human beings can't live without communication with others including gossiping. The biggest festival of design and creativity in Hokkaido was back after the COVID! We need real communication events like this. -
Japan Travel in the Know
The Place You Should Visit for the Best Sushi in Japan
Hokkaido is famous for delicious seafood like sushi and sashimi because it's surrounded by the bountiful sea. My hometown Asahikawa is located in the very middle of Hokkaido, surrounded by mountains, far away from the sea, but you can have the best sushi because the town is the central distribution base of Hokkaido. -
Japan Travel in the Know
Why We Should Eat Deer Meat in Hokkaido, Japan
The number of deer has increased up to about 700,000 in Hokkaido, Japan, which causes problems such as car accidents and deforestation. About 100,000 deer are hunted every year, but that's not enough to stop them from increasing too many. There are many good restaurants serving deer meat dishes here. Let's eat more! -
Japanese Culture and Traditions
Why Are We Scared of Jason’s Hockey Mask?
Did you know that ice hockey goalkeepers have no longer worn the iconic mask of Jason in the Friday the 13th series? Last week I went to see an ice hockey match for the first time. I was disappointed by the fact and somehow thought about Japanese Noh masks (please see the above image) during the match. Both of them are creepy, but in two different ways. -
Japan Travel in the Know
Why Choose an Igloo Hotel in Hokkaido for Your Winter Getaway?
Have you ever seen a Japanese elementary school bag? It's nationally-standardized in Japan. I'll tell you how Hokkaido kids use the bags to make an ice igloo. -
Japan Travel in the Know
A Must-visit Restaurant of Curry Rice in Hokkaido
Do you think you can tell good rice from not-so-good one? If you think "Rice is just a foil to the main dish, and there is not much of a difference," that's completely wrong. Today, I'm going to introduce a restaurant famous for good rice in Hokkaido.