Hokkaido

Hokkaido
北海道

Farm Tomita, Hokkaido Japan

May 2, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan, Travel 547 comments

It’s one of the most photographed places in Japan. Is this place worth the hype? If I miss hanging around with a massive crowd, this infamous Japanese lavender wonderland is totally the fix. Farm Tomita of Furano! Lavender & flower fields galore.

Introducing… Marimo, Japan

February 20, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan 55 comments

These cuddly, fluffy things are real and all naturally found in Akan Lake of Hokkaido, Japan! They looked soooo squishy 😀 They’re alive! Well, a spiritual moss ball?

Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train, Japan

February 16, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan, Travel 6 comments

This is a JR seasonal train. It only operates in July to September. Book in advance is essential.

Where to find cranes in Japan?

January 18, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan, Travel 7,345 comments

Red crown crane (tsuru 鶴) has been one of my favourite animal to watch. They’re such graceful creatures. These birds do roam around all over Japan, but the easiest stop will be Kushiro. Kushiro is a small town to the east of Hokkaido. No fast train from major towns, 4.5 hours […]

Nightview of Hakodate – Japan

May 13, 2016 in Asia, Hokkaido, Japan, Travel 11 comments

Do I need to say much? 😉 Photo loaded post.

Lucky Pierrot, Japan’s No. 1 burger

May 10, 2016 in Hokkaido, Japan 103 comments

Exclusively Hakodate, Hokkaido! Holy grail burger of Japan. This is a food coma post. See, happy food doesn’t have to cost £120+ 😉 I can’t take credit for finding this one. It was a tip from a local friend.