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Here is where I record my thoughts and experiences, most of which are from my time abroad and travels. Where I share and exchange insights on off-the-beaten-path destinations and translated literature. Where I discuss photography and societal observations.
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Compilation of a series of posts about a self-drive trip in Hokkaido. I hope these stories will continue to inspire someone to discover the low-key charm of Hokkaido and its remarkable natural landscape, and, ultimately, to see another side of Japan.

Summer is the best time to view flowers in full bloom in the towns of Furano and Biei in central Hokkaido. Hopping from one farm to another, you will be surrounded by lavender, sunflower, poppy, salvia, cosmos, Japanese rose, and more.

Located within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Noboribetsu 登別 is the largest onsen in Hokkaido and one of the most well known hot spring resorts in Japan. The source of the town’s fortunes comes from Jigoku-dani 地獄谷 – also known as “Valley of Hell”, a massive geothermal crater formed following the eruption of Mount Kuttara some…

One summer night in Sapporo where we stumbled upon the Hokkaido Bon dance and automated multi-storey car parks.
