I have been keeping a little busy working through my backlog of Gundam models as of late. The first of these models was a gift from my friends, since they are all well aware of my hobby and knew I would like this particular model. It was strangely difficult to finish, especially the sword itself. […]
As we ran about Sapporo enjoying our final evening in the city, we came upon a large dancing festival known as Yosakoi Soran that was taking place in the central park. Along each side of the park, teams of dancers would perform a routine that traversed the block on the street, before resetting at the […]
Today we had to bid farewell to the mountains, and make our way back into the fields towards Sapporo. This would take us through many of the major touristy scenic points in Hokkaido, including the famous Furano lavender fields. Before that however, we passed through farms of all types, growing everything from rice to cows. […]
Unfortunately during our time in the eastern side of Hokkaido I was primarily occupied driving from place to place, so there is very little I can show of that time. However, this all changed as we approached the one region I had wanted to visit the most on this trip, Daisetsuzan National Park. This park […]
Along with its green mountains and rolling fields, Hokkaido is also known for its plentiful onsens, or hot springs. Our first foray in to this side of Hokkaido occurred in the small town of Noboribetsu, hidden in the mountains amidst the trees and mineral deposits. These same deposits provide the town with water unusually rich […]