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Japan Travel in the Know: Let’s Eat Deer Meat to Protect the Forest in Hokkaido
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
Japanese Culture and Traditions: Why Is the Jason Ice Hockey Mask Scary?
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. -
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Japan Travel in the Know: Snow and Ice Igloo Hotels in Hokkaido
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. -
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Japan Travel in the Know: A Hokkaido Restaurant (Curry Rice)
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. 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. -
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Japan Travel in the Know: Hokkaido Is the Kingdom of Bread
If you wanna eat the best bread in Japan, you need to come to Hokkaido because it is the kingdom of the agricultural (wheat) and dairy (milk) industries in Japan. There are many well-known bakeries, and one of the major groups is bakeries opened by bakers breaking away from Maison Kayser. -
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Japan Travel in the Know: What You Need to Know before Eating Salmon Roe in Hokkaido
Among river fish in Japan, the king is definitely salmon. You can see them in many rivers in Hokkaido this season. In autumn, salmon comes back from the sea and dies in its home rivers soon after spawning, which supports the ecosystem of Hokkaido's rich nature and economy. -
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Japan Travel in the Know: Hokkaido Rock House Designed by Sou Fujimoto
Many movie freaks are likely to look down on animated movies. I'm sure of that because I was one of them until I went to a special exhibition in Sapporo. The exhibition is “The Science behind PIXAR” that is about the movie production of PIXAR. You may still believe that it is only dramas played by real actors that can move you, but CG animation is also very dramatic. If you know human struggling behind the scene, you will be moved by animated movies as well. -
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Japan Travel in the Know: Kengo Kuma Opened a New Office in Hokkaido
The small town is called as "a town of miracle." It has no rail line, national route, and water infrastructure in it. Japan is facing a declining population, which is most obvious in rural areas. Nevertheless, the population of the town has been on the increase for these 20 years, surprisingly. -
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Japan Travel in the Know: A Hokkaido Restaurant (Soba Noodle)
Soba, buckwheat noodle, is very popular in Japan. The harvest season of buckwheat is autumn, the same as wheat, but funnily enough, only soba noodles are recognized as an autumn seasonal food in Japan. And also, many Japanese people see Soba noodles more elegant than Ramen and Udon noodles. -
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Japan Travel in the Know: A Hokkaido Restaurant of Genghis Khan (Mongolian Barbecue)
Genghis Khan is a barbecue of mutton, lamb, and vegetables. It's one of Hokkaido specialties. Mutton and lamb are not so generally eaten in Japan. There are many Japanese people who don’t like the smell. It’s very difficult to find a Genghis Khan restaurant outside Hokkaido.