Mama Cyari Race 2013 (ママチャリ耐久リ大会２０１３)
Have you heard of the Hokkaido Mama Cyari Race? The name in Japanese is ママチャリ耐久リ大会２０１３. A mama cyari (chari) is
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Travel Tips: A guided tour at your direction
Another great season has arrived, with warmer days and green surroundings. It’s definitely a fine time to travel in Hokkaido.
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Calligraphy by Toru Yashiro – Part 2
Title: 道 ~あるならすすめ ないならつくれ~ (Michi ~arunara susume nainara tsukure~) About this work: “Michi” means road. And “arunara susume nainara tsukure” means,
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Event Report: Hokudai Festival
The Hokudai Festival started on May 6 on the Hokkaido University campus. The event, which wraps up today, is run
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The Junk Collector and his Goemonburo
Mr. Igarashi’s family has lived in this town since its founding more than 100 years ago. They homesteaded a hilly,
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Artist Profile: Calligraphy by Toru Yashiro
Toru Yashiro, born in 1970, started shodo (calligraphy) at age 26, a bit of a late start. When he was working for restaurant, he started designing the food menu by hand.
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Explorer’s Journal: Cycling and camping in the rain
This year we celebrated Golden Weekend with a bicycle and camping trip. Last year we did an overnighter to Jozankei
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Hanami in Hokkaido: Mix things up with Chan Chan Yaki
An easy and fun dish Welcome to Japan Food Traveler, a series of food-themed articles for Hokkaido Explorer. In future
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Featured Snapshots: A Visit to Maruyama Zoo
Today’s Featured Snapshots, from regular contributor Zenta Kashimoto, were taken during his recent visit to Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo. See
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A cliff-scaling 85-year-old reveals the secret to longevity
The coming of spring in northern Hokkaido is foretold by a steady progression of signs. First the snowpack settles and
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