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Giant Tree Hunt in Hokkaido #1
【Giant trees are symbolic of the nature 】 Giant trees are nurtured over a long period of time to be symbolic of the nature or climate of the land. They have been the home of various creatures, the object of people's faith, and the symb... -
First Road Racing Experience in Niseko, Hokkaido
【What's the Niseko HANAZONO hill climb?】 The 11th running of the Niseko HANAZONO hill climb was held on August 7th. This is a road race time trial to Niseko Annupuri Goshiki Onsen (Niseko Town boundary, elevation 796m). The total lengt... -
Japanese Anime x Japanese Traditional Crafts
The Sunday evening depression is expressed "Sazae-san Syndrome" in Japanese. Sazae-san is the longest-running animated TV series, broadcast every Sunday evening since 1969. From this fact, you can also see how common it is to watch animated TV shows in Japan, not only for kids but also for adults. -
Why You Can’t Miss Japanese Fireworks Festivals
Do you know the latest hi-tech firework "Sliding Peony?" It was so unique, and I've never seen such a firework before. Immediately, I googled it with many keywords and finally found that it was a new topical one called "Sliding Peony." My vocabulary is too poor to explain how unique the new firework was. Please watch these YouTube videos, instead. -
All About Beginner Cyclist’s Preparation for His/Her First Rode Race
Hokkaido is blessed with mountains, and there are so many ways to enjoy them. Climbing, jogging, driving, rafting, bird watching, sightseeing, photograph, skiing and snowboarding, and cycling. Which do you want to do here? The other day,... -
Stubborn Craftsmen in the Disaster-Less City
【The highest compensation on disaster-related court dicisions】 Last month, two important disaster-related court decisions were handed down in Japan. The first was a lawsuit by shareholders against the former management of Tokyo Electri... -
What Kind of Fun in the Playground of the Gods?
【A virtual hotel built on the bedrock of Daisetsuzan】 Recently our company launched a virtual hotel, Hokkaido Rock House designed by Sou Fujimoto. It is built on the bedrock of Daisetsuzan in Hokkaido. I am sure that anyone who was bor... -
What If You Were the Last Person on Earth?
If you watched the movie "I Am Legend," I believe you've imagined "What would I do if I were Will Smith?" In fact, I did many times and was shocked every time to find the simple fact that I can't live long by myself. Mind you, I literally mean it and am not talking about a mental or philosophical issue. -
A Little Curious About the Guardian of the River
【Asahikawa is a paradise of rivers】 The bike path along the river is one of the most comfortable road to run in Asahikawa. Most of pedestrian and bike paths laid out on the top of embankments. You can pedal along the river to your hear... -
How about Cycling in Hokkaido?
【What would you like to do on your free time in Hokkaido? 】 If you were to move to Hokkaido and start a new life, what hobbies would you like to do on your free time? Hokkaido is one of the most comfortable places in Japan for cycling....