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9, Nishi, Minami 3 jo, Chuo-ku Sapporo, Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan, 060-0063, 11-221-2311
Once Belinda and I arrived around 5 minutes late into Frankfurt Airport we took the free shuttle to Terminal 2, where we soon found Belinda's parents waiting near the Finnair check in desk. I checked my surprisingly light bag in and then headed through to the security check because the flight was boarding in just 15 minutes or so. It was an emotional farewell from Belinda, who was crying and hugging me, blocking the entry to the security area because she couldn't go through. We won't be seein...
Sapporo, Japan v1213The Comfort Hotel Sapporo exceeded our expectations, which was very much welcome after our long travels. The guy at reception was very friendly and helpful, there were free drinks in the lobby during the day, free wireless LAN in the rooms and the breakfast was also free in the mornings. Our room was small, but it's Japan, the bathroom was completely modular and included a funky bidet, spraying toilet. At the time we arrived it didn't really matter; we would've slept anyway semi comfortable. ...
Sapporo, Japan v1213
... also how the Japanese did in Asia and Pacific during the war. We should keep remembering how cruel those were, but again, not to blame, but not to forget for our future.
There are still many wars and violence going on in the world. Japan and Japanese people really should take this role to send the message out to the world, "war is not the answer, violence wouldn't solve anything in a long run".
... excited to see another student who's studying about Ainu people. She set up a dinner with an Ainu sculptor and storyteller, Mr. Takashi Yuuki. Also, another student from Indiana, Shingo joined us. They were the members of the Indigenous Summit last year held right before the G8 Summit at Tohya Ko (Lake) in Hokkaido. 23 indigenous groups from all over the world gathered and discussed issues. They submitted a declaration to the participating nations. They told me ...
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan beachmonkie... from 5-6:30pm 6. No loud music after 9pm 7. Trash separation rules and specific trash days (plastic, paper, cans, etc) must be strictly adhered to, or else! Fear the wrath of dorm dad! haha 8. If you want to stay out past curfew you have to fill out an extensive form saying where you will be going, and when you will be returning. Then you place your name plate in a special box different from everyone else. We met about 5 other foreigners (from Vegas, London, Hong ...
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan kateinjapan... led us to the destination. Part of the amazing thing of traveling is meeting different kind of people, local people or other travelers, who will make the journey special. In this photo you'll see the girl we met, she led us the way to the Palm Tree Site, Hokkaido University. After visiting the University, we walked to the Odori Park. There ...
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan cristinaw... last fallen petal, hardly a couple of weeks will pass. There is thus a deep sense of transience in all of this. Japanese people often use the cherry blossom as a metaphor for life - beautiful, and short lived. Hana-mi, being such a fleeting thing, brings throngs of people to their local park, where they picnic, drink Sake (Japapanese Rice Wine), and ...
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