March 31, 2024
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Comments Off on 30/3/2024 Iwanai to Otaru
I’m driving along the Shakotan Peninsula today, another cold and blustery day. 15 minutes drive from Iwanai, perched on the coast, the Tomari Nuclear Power Station, run by Hokkaido Electric, has attracted its share of unwelcome attention during Japan’s history … Continue reading
March 30, 2024
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Comments Off on 29/3/2024 Hakodate to Iwanai
Oy vay! Quite the downpour this morning and swirling mists on the mountain sides. A couple of ‘lightening’ and ‘icy road conditions’ warnings flashed on road signs on my pathway. Very atmospheric. Lake Onuma was first on my list, a … Continue reading
March 29, 2024
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Comments Off on 28/3/2024 Aomori to Hakodate
A 3 and a half hour ferry ride across the Tsugaru Straits gets you to Hakodate, Hokkaido. That’s after you get a ticket from the terminal building to confirm you have a booking (the ticket you’ve loaded onto your phone … Continue reading