Hokadate – fish, pork and touristy things

Hokadate – fish, pork and touristy things

So on our second day in Hokdate it was time to do some cultural activities like any good tourist. Breakfast was at the nearby fish market. These are not fake.  That is a real crab leg.   Nom nom. And they just get bigger and 

Hakodate – Door to Hokkaido

Hakodate – Door to Hokkaido

So after our scrumptious crab meal in Sapporo we hopped onto the train to Hakodate. What’s so special about Hakodate, why visit?  It was the first post opened up to the foreign powers after Perry’s black ships arrived.  It also used to be the biggest city 

Mt Tokachidake

Mt Tokachidake

Cause all the eating is making me fat, we decided to have an adventure. This picture of a flower belongs here because its lonely and doesn’t fit anywhere else.  Anyway, I digress. We were going up Mount Tokachidake.  This was advertised as an easy hike, 

Hokkaido

Hokkaido

So off onto my first Japan trip. Hokkaido! And like all good trips, it starts with a nap.  On the way from New Chitose airport to Sapporo.  On our way to a very special appointment. Ramen This is the signature Sapporo ramen.  Corn and butter 

Awa Odori Matsuri

Awa Odori Matsuri

So happened upon two matsuri’s when I was out and about in Tokyo.  Both were quite similar, one in Asakusa and another in Koenji so I’ve decided to group them together here. This is part of the Awa Odori to welcome spirits back at the