May 29 Foggy Lake Toya to Furano I woke up in the morning with fog still covered over the lake. Then, sun gradually pushed it, revealing the magic scenery in front of me. It is still foggy, but the lake with lava dome is distinctive. It is like life. After having hardship, I can appreciate more about what I acquired. Today we left eastern part of Hokkaido, which is an extension of northeast Japan. We drove through the collision area through Yubari to Furano. If you plant to...
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May 28 Global warming has been changing Hokkaido’s early summer weather; several locals have mentioned it to me. ‘Rain…rain…..’ We were again rained out, so the Lake Toya was in the fog! But we have achieved the below. Learn the creation of beautiful Lake Toya out of violent volcano eruption 110,000 years ago Visit an organic farm, Saeki Farm, and learn how they grow vegetables organically Stay at the hotel which was the home to 2008 G7 Summit; QUESTION – how many can you...
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Noboribetsu and Jigokudani Day 1 objectives which we have accomplished; Learn the Japanese volcano mythology; meet with oni monster Hike the geothermal crater, Jigokudani (Hell Valley) Learn 9 different hot spring water sources Experience foot onsen Savor local, seasonal Hokkaido style formal Japanese meal Soak in sulfer spring bath at the hotel to heal jet rug Walking through 24 acre geothermal crater that formed 20,000 years ago was a highlight. Volcanic gas and hot steam...
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