Tag: food
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Exploring Sounkyo: A Memorable Stay at Hotel Taisetsu
September 10, 2025. Sounkyo, Japan. After coffee and a light sandwich, we embarked on our drive to Sounkyo. Our journey took us through Asahikawa, the second largest city in Hokkaido, known for its famous Asahiyama Zoo. From there, we drove north, parallel to the mountains, through a vast expanse of farmland, mostly rice, which was…
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Park Golf in The Heart of Hokkaido. Exploring Furano and Beyond.
August 7, 2025. Furano, Japan. We departed our hotel in Sapporo early in the morning and picked up our rental car to begin our road trip in Hokkaido. Our first stop was Furano, “The Navel Town of Hokkaido.” It has this nickname because of its perfectly central position on the island. Furano is a year-round…
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Exploring Otaru: A Day Trip from Sapporo
August 6, 2025. Otaru, Japan. We started our day with a rapid train ride from Sapporo to the port city of Otaru, located on the northern shores of Hokkaido on Ishikari Bay. A gateway to the Sea of Japan, Otaru was built on a foundation of trade and fishing. Our first stop was the Otaru…
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A Perfect Day in Sapporo: Parks, Museums, and Sushi
August 5, 2025. Sapporo, Japan. A Walk Through Sapporo’s Center Odori Park is a green oasis at the heart of the city, serving as a gathering place for locals and tourists alike. At about a mile long, it divides the city into north and south sections. This morning, the weather was perfect at 23° Celsius…
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Exploring Pike Place Market: A Seattle Must-See
July 22, 2025. Seattle, Washington. Day 62 of 170 Today, we spent the afternoon at Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle. This is definitely a tourist attraction and a must-see when visiting the area. Pike Place Market is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the United States, having opened in 1907. It’s known for…