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A blog by a certified tour guide Tomoko Wahei from Otaru city, Hokkaido, Japan. She is a certified tour guide for overseas tourists, an expert at finding out unique and interesting streetscapes of Otaru, and enjoy introducing them to the visitors.
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Member Since July 12, 2010
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cafe bloco, a Cafe with a Wonderful View

The other day Masa who is the landlord of Backpackers' Hostel Morinoki introduced a newly opened cafe near Suitengu Shinto Shrine in his facebook page. The cafe looked quite cool from the images he uploaded, so I went there yesterday. It was absolutely wonderful! There are many cafes and restaurants that serve good food in Otaru, but few wher..

Posted on 3 July 2011 | 3:44 am

It's Time for Stroll in Hokkaido

I think June is the best season to visit Hokkaido. The weather here is quite pleasant at this time while most other areas in Japan are in rainy season. It is still light after 7 p.m, which enables us to enjoy casual evening stroll. It is also the beginning of fruits season. Strawberries are in season now, and cherry season is coming soon. I r..

Posted on 21 June 2011 | 3:20 pm

Nakajima Park in Sapporo

Nakajima Park is an urban park in Sapporo. Although it is located in the center of the city, the park is quiet and tranquil, and attracts many people to relax. It is the height of spring in Hokkaido now. If you ever stay in Sapporo in this season, please visit the park. Colorful flowers and the scents of spring will welcome you when you are a bit..

Posted on 5 June 2011 | 7:46 am

Colorful Time

People in Otaru seem to like tulips very much. You can see tulips everywhere in the city at this time of year. Tulips' season is quite short, but when they bloom, the city looks vigorous with their vivid colors of red, white and yellow. Colorful flowers always inspire us after the season of deep snow when everywhere is solid white. The central r..

Posted on 22 May 2011 | 6:48 am

Wagashi of Spring

Japanese food has gained popularity in the world, and Wagashi, the Japanese confection also seems to catch on among the people living in Japan. Wagashi is always made featuring the nature of the season, so you can enjoy different beautiful Wagashi each season. The Wagashi of the images are some examples from "Tsukushi Makita" one of the exqui..

Posted on 18 May 2011 | 10:27 am