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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. -
How to Make Small Spaces Feel Bigger in Japan
In the US, the price of homes still increases, while the Fed (FRB) is fighting inflation. In other words, even though the interest of home loans is going up, housing supply is still short in the market. Every time I see the news, I can't help thinking from my point of view as a Japanese "Isn't the size of American homes too big? The supply of homes could be increased more easily by making them smaller." -
What is the best kindling for a bonfire in Hokkaido?
【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.... -
Simple Ways to Get Over the Ups and Downs
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. -
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... -
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,... -
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... -
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....