Lots of fog when I left this morning and I was immediately worried about what that meant for the sites I would be visiting that morning. Well, as you would have it, brilliant sunshine at my first port of call … Continue reading →

A stunning start to the day. The Sogakudai viewpoint on route 241 commands a spectacular view of Mt Oaken and Mt Meaken in the background. Both are included in Japan’s list of its top 100 scenic mountains. The drive is … Continue reading →

I left early from Asahikawa, heading for the Kurodake Cable Car in the Daisetsuzan National Park. When I arrived, a flotilla of cars had already parked, leaving some vacant spots a fair distance from the entrance. I really felt like … Continue reading →