Blogs from Hokkaido, Japan, Asia - page 34

I strolled around the bakery with my tray looking at all the delicious pastries and buns, trying to decide whether I should buy something sweet or savoury. Eventually I decided on both. I loaded up my tray, carefully selecting my items with the special tongs provided and lined up to pay just like all the other people before me, feeling quite proud that I had read and actually understood all the signs on the food items. When I got to the counter I placed my tray down and smiled at the lady serving me. I watched her put everything in a bag and then put the prices into the cash register, she then picked up a calculator, punched in the amount I had to pay and thrust it in my face. It was not until then ... read more

It had been snowing quite a lot before I got there obviously, because the streets, trees, houses, everything was covered in beautiful white snow. Naturally, this meant it was absolutely freezing too. However, in my experience, it seems that the cold weather can be somewhat forgotten if there's a layer of glistening snow covering the ground. It was quite a change from the 30+ weather in summery Australia that I had just come from. To be honest though, I didn't really notice it that first day. The drive from the airport to my dormitory in town is a blur in my memory. I think I was just too nervous to let any other feeling register. Fukuda Sensei, who is in charge of the exchange student program, was there at the airport to meet me. After putting ... read more

I commend Hokkaido for its beautiful scenery and lovely snow. It is indeed the best place to ski, and has the most friendly people you could ever meet. Club Med is great for families.... read more