Outstanding Blue: Aoiike(青い池) in Biei
2014.09.04
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Outstanding Blue: Aoiike(青い池) in Biei

This pond, also known as Aoiike of Shirogane or Aoiike of Biei Shirogane, is located in Shirogane, Biei. It is an artificial pond built as part of a d

Hakodate Orthodox Church(函館ハリストス正教会)
2014.09.04
Temples/shrines

Hakodate Orthodox Church(函館ハリストス正教会)

From the top of Mt. Hakodate, you can see a distinctive church with a green roof overlooking the harbor. The roof is covered with copper plates, and t

Hakodate Magistrate’s Office (函館奉行所/Hakodate Bugyosho)
2014.09.04
Historical Place

Hakodate Magistrate’s Office (函館奉行所/Hakodate Bugyosho)

Hakodate Bugyosho(函館奉行所) refers to Hakodate Magistrate's Office, which was settled by the Edo Shogunate in 1864, when Goryokaku was built at the same

Hakodate Goryokaku(函館五稜郭): Historical place and Outstanding Shape
2014.09.02
Historical Place

Hakodate Goryokaku(函館五稜郭): Historical place and Outstanding Shape

Goryokaku (五稜郭) holds significant historical importance from the Meiji era, notably as the site of the Boshin War and the Hakodate War. It was here th

Mt.Hakodate-yama
2014.09.01
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Mt.Hakodate-yama

Amazing Night View waits for you. The night view is one of the three major night-views of the world. This is worth visiting. Access from Hakodate St

Cape Puyuni
2014.08.31
Wild Nature

Cape Puyuni

Cape Puyuni, refering to a place of a hole in Ainu, is located the north-ward of Shiretoko Peninsula. This is in the area of The Shiretoko National Pa

Shiretoko Pass(知床峠)
2014.08.31
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Shiretoko Pass(知床峠)

Route 334, known as the Shiretoko Connection Road (知床横断道路), connects Rausu and Utoro. Shiretoko Pass, situated south of Mt. Rausu-dake at an elevation

Kamuiwakka Hot Spring Falls(カムイワッカ湯の滝)
2014.08.31
Wild Nature

Kamuiwakka Hot Spring Falls(カムイワッカ湯の滝)

Hot spring water comes from Mt.Shiretoko-Iwozan, an active volcano, flowing into the Kamui-wakka River, so that it is the hot spring river. Kamui refe

Oronkoiwa Rock
2014.08.31
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Oronkoiwa Rock

This massive rock holds historical significance from the Oronko people, the indigenous inhabitants of the area long ago. Standing 60 meters tall near

Oshinkoshin-no-taki Waterfall in Shiretoko
2014.08.31
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Oshinkoshin-no-taki Waterfall in Shiretoko

This is well known as 'the twin beauties' fall', due to folking into two parts on the half-way down. You'll see the exciting waterfall at the side-ste

Shiretoko World Heritage Center
2014.08.31
Museum

Shiretoko World Heritage Center

The Shiretoko World Heritage Center offers life-size photographs showcasing brown bears, deer, and other wildlife inhabiting Shiretoko. Additionally,

Shiretoko National Park Nature Center
2014.08.31
Museum

Shiretoko National Park Nature Center

The Shiretoko Nature Center serves as the gateway to Shiretoko National Park, situated at the junction leading to Shiretoko Goko Lakes and Shiretoko P

Who Knows The FIAT tractor?
2014.08.25
Factory Tour

Who Knows The FIAT tractor?

I didn't know that FIAT made tractors. Is it a famous thing? Please tell me the story of this tractor. This is one of the beautiful tractor, I think.

“How Japan’s First Beer Was Made: Exploring the Sapporo Beer Museum”
2014.08.25
Factory Tour

“How Japan’s First Beer Was Made: Exploring the Sapporo Beer Museum”

When visiting Sapporo, trying some local beers, perhaps Sapporo Beer, is a must. Whether you're already a fan or not, a visit to the Sapporo Beer Muse

Shinsen-numa, where Gods and immortals exist, in Kyowa-cho
2014.08.21
Wild Nature

Shinsen-numa, where Gods and immortals exist, in Kyowa-cho

In mid-June, atop Mt. Chisenupuri in the Niseko Range, remnants of snow still cling to the mountain peaks of this volcanic region. Here, a vast lava p

Ohta Jinjya Shrine, Not Mountain Climbing, but Ascetic Practices
2014.08.18
Temples/shrines

Ohta Jinjya Shrine, Not Mountain Climbing, but Ascetic Practices

Ohta Jinjya Shrine is located in Setana, southwest Hokkaido and is believed to have been constructed between 1441 and 1443, making it the oldest shrin

One of the three major disappoint place in Japan, Clock Tower(時計台)?
2014.08.06
Historical Place

One of the three major disappoint place in Japan, Clock Tower(時計台)?

Known as 'Tokeidai' (時計台), the Clock Tower is located in the center of Sapporo, near Odori Koen Park at N1W2, Chuo-ku. This National Important Cultura

Sapporo Archives Museum, The Best Manga artist, Hiroshi Oba’s documents
2014.08.05
Museum

Sapporo Archives Museum, The Best Manga artist, Hiroshi Oba’s documents

This building, formerly the Sapporo Court of Appeals from the Taisho era, was constructed in 1926 and designated as a National Tangible Cultural Asset

Hiking from Sankakuyama to Okurayama in Sapporo
2014.07.28
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Hiking from Sankakuyama to Okurayama in Sapporo

With a height of 311.3 meters, Sankakuyama (三角山) is a small mountain located in the Yamanote area of Nishi-ku, Sapporo. The mountain's distinctly tria

Enjoy Sapporo Night View, Moiwayama, Mt.Moiwa
2014.07.26
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Enjoy Sapporo Night View, Moiwayama, Mt.Moiwa

The night view of Sapporo from Mt. Moiwa was ranked among Japan's top three night views in 2015. While Hakodate boasts a globally renowned night view,