Shikotsuko Ice Festival
February 9, 2012
It was a cold day at Lake Shikotsuko, but that didn’t stop us from having a great time at the Ice Festival. Massive structures are made using water from Lake Shikotsuko, giving the ice structures a mysterious blue hue during …
Hokkaido Local Shrine Festiv...
October 10, 2011
Autumn is festival season in Hokkaido. There were many festivals over this long weekend we just had. Here are some photos from our local shrine festival in Date city, Hokkaido.
Hokkaido Fall Scenic Drive &...
November 10, 2010
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Hokkaido Fall Scenic Drive &...
November 9, 2010
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Fukidashi Park – aka K...
September 14, 2010
There are many well-known spring water outlets all over Hokkaido. One of the most famous is this Mt. Yotei outlet in the town of Kyogoku. It has been officially listed as one of Japan’s best spring water spots for a …
Nyoro Nyoro Ice Cave –...
March 8, 2010
Contact Us One of the best things about living in Hokkaido is the endless number of outdoor activities. One of the most famous for us Date city locals is the trek to the Nyoro Nyoro Ice Cave. Every winter, as …
Showa Shinsan
February 12, 2010
While most visitors know Showa Shinsan as a spectacular sight-seeing attraction, I consider it as a great food stop. As you drive into the parking lot for the Showa Shinsan area, you will surely notice the small steaming volcano. That, …
Gauche Bakery and Café
February 12, 2010
Driving through the Tsukiura area of Toyako, one will invariably notice a beautiful house with a scenic view of Lake Toya that is straight out of the fairy tales. Lucky for us, this house isn’t just home to a very …
Lake Hill Farm – Video...
February 9, 2010
If you like ice cream and beautiful sceneries, then you will love Lake Hill Farm. In addition to serving some of the best ice cream in all of Hokkaido, Lake Hill Farm offers it’s visitors a spectacular view of the …
