Hokkaido "Japan's Last Frontier" Week2


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September 30th 2009
Published: October 23rd 2009
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In preparation for our trip, Glenn and I went to the Japan National Tourist Office in Toronto for some information. When we mentioned we were going to Hokkaido, the lady said “Why??? It’s just like Canada!!!”. Hokkaido is considered one of the last frontiers of Japan. There are no less than 5 National Parks on that one island so there is a lot of nature and not a very many people on mo... Read Full Entry



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Tempura Set  in SapporoTempura Set  in Sapporo
Tempura Set in Sapporo

Made fresh in front of us with a delicious creme caramel for dessert
Hair cream Anyone?Hair cream Anyone?
Hair cream Anyone?

sign post in Sapporo
Ainu Traditional HomeAinu Traditional Home
Ainu Traditional Home

at Historical Museum of Hokkaido
Hot Spring RiverHot Spring River
Hot Spring River

Poor man's spa
Hot Spring FootiesHot Spring Footies
Hot Spring Footies

Foot bath in a natural hot spring river....aaahhhhhhh......
Hot dog out of a vending machineHot dog out of a vending machine
Hot dog out of a vending machine

Japan has the best highway rest areas! Hot Dog and fries out of the vending machine. We had to try it! Surprisingly edible!
Vending MachineVending Machine
Vending Machine

They are everywhere in Japan! You never go thrity there
Morning Market in HakodateMorning Market in Hakodate
Morning Market in Hakodate

Live seafood, veggies....and ice cream!!
Our Fav Sushi MealOur Fav Sushi Meal
Our Fav Sushi Meal

'Fresh fresh fresh
Seafood Market in HakodateSeafood Market in Hakodate
Seafood Market in Hakodate

They are famous for their crabs!!!
EneosEneos
Eneos

Our fav gas station! Filled our gas, washed our windows, and stopped traffic so we could exit! Now that's service



23rd October 2009

Wow ....
Thanks for the stories ... keep them coming. Love, Fée

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