This picture evokes vivid memories. April 2013, I’m underground in Tokyo, in Ikebukuro Station, the second busiest train station in the world with over 2.7 million passengers a day. I never walk up on the surface of Tokyo. I’ve just arrived from Matsuyama on the island of Shikoku, the nether regions of Japan, to catch a train back out of… Continue reading Ikebukuro Station
Tag: Hawaii Korea and Japan 2013
NRT, Between Flights
Friday morning. Explored park and temples in Narita (town) between a flight from Sapporo and an 11-hour flight to MSP.
30 Reasons I Like Japan
Posted 30 Reasons I Like Japan.
1893 Hokkaido Settlers
1893 pioneers’ farmhouse. Hokkaido settled by Japanese, 1860’s on. C, D: Ask Mom about farmer settlers in our family.
True Escape
Tomorrow, Friday, back home. Haven’t had a conversation with a Westerner since Hawaii 24 days ago. Only Korean and Japanese. True escape.
Hokkaido Museum Day: Trains and Beer
Posted Hokkaido Museum Day: Trains and Beer.
Squid Ink Ice Cream
Hey C, D: time for ice cream, or would you rather have the black bean (whole beans) popsicle I had the other day?
Otaru, Hokkaido
Now in Otaru, Hokkaido. As far north as I’m going. Pretty town center, historic harbor area, good rail connections.
View from Mt. Hakodate
Hakodate 8:00 p.m. this evening (Monday), from Mt Hakodate.
Onuma National Park
Hiking Onuma National Park today (Monday). 40-minute train ride from Hakodate. Still winter in Hokkaido.