Golden Week, Hokkaido


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May 5th 2009
Published: May 5th 2009
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Just returned from Japan's nothernmost island - Hokkaido. It was a bit chilly, but beautiful, with one of the most charming towns I've seen, Otaru. Host fam planned this one so as usual, we did lots of running around, hitting 3 different cities in a span of four days. Plans included a beer factory, a crazy resort, a zoo, lavender farm, and then Otaru. Before getting into the details, the even... Read Full Entry



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Lavender farmLavender farm
Lavender farm

Climbed a hill of lavender to get a view and a snack
Sign to lavender farmSign to lavender farm
Sign to lavender farm

Lavender oil production is a big industry in Hokkaido
TV towerTV tower
TV tower

Sort of a copy of Tokyo Tower
Otaru chocolate shopOtaru chocolate shop
Otaru chocolate shop

This and about 4 other sculptures were made of chocolate
Street foodStreet food
Street food

Grilled corn, crab, scallops washed down by micro-brew beer (no Sapporo or Kirin here!)



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