Countdown to Typhoon Number 7

8.00 pm on 17th of August 2016 : I have just arrived at one of the coin laundries in Wakkanai, city at the Far North of Hokkaido. It is already pitch dark outside, heavy rain and pretty windy. I am waiting for the Typhoon – Typhoon Number 7. Already 3 days ago we got alerted by our […]

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Modern Nomads in Hokkaido

In summer, Hokkaido draws touring bikers and cyclists like flowers attract honey bees. “Honeybee tribe” (Jap.: mitsubachi-zoku) they are indeed called, the motorcyclists that flock since the 80’s to the most Northern of the Japanese Islands during the flowery time of summer touring from one campground to the next, covering all corners of this beautiful region. Also […]

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