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 →

The weather from Niigata to Akita was poxy!! Heavy downpours and freezing temperature. Nothing much to get out of the car for, except maybe a sake brewery…haha. Yes, discovered the rice grain called Yamada Nishiki, that’s considered premium for sake … Continue reading →

My plan for the day was to first visit the Hoshitouge Terraced Rice Fields and take some drone shots. Totally snowed over. I sort of had fun driving up and down mountain roads but what I really wanted to see … Continue reading →