Dinner on the Grill

Hokkaido "Japan's Last Frontier" Week2

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September 30th 2009
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 more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more