May 10, 2016 We visited Otaru Canal and the Music Box Museum. The scenery was impressive as it’s something you can’t see in South Korea. 2016년 5월 10일 오타루의 운하와 오르골 박물관을 방문했습니다. 한국에서는 볼 수 없는 풍경이라 인상적이었습니다.

May 10, 2016 On the second day, we stopped by a restaurant for lunch. It was clean and the food was delicious, but the portions were small. The staff were neither particularly friendly nor unfriendly. At that time, what stood out to me as Japan’s strengths were cleanliness, kindness, and politeness. Based on the experiences…

May 10, 2016 This is a sake brewery in Japan. It was the most boring place among the ones visited on this trip. 2016년 5월 10일 일본의 한 양조장입니다. 이번 여행에서 방문한 곳 중 제일 재미없는 곳이었습니다.

May 10, 2016 This is Aoiike (Blue Pond). It’s famous for its emerald water color, which looks impressive in photos, but it was underwhelming in person. 2016년 5월 10일 아오이이케(청의호수)입니다. 에메랄드 물빛으로 유명한데, 사진으로 보면 멋진 곳이지만 실제로 보니 별로였습니다.

May 9, 2016 This is the accommodation where we stayed on the first day and the surrounding scenery. Even though it’s May, this place still feels like winter. 2016년 5월 9일 첫날 머물렀던 숙소와 그 주변 풍경입니다. 5월인데도 불구하고 여기는 아직 겨울인 것 같은 느낌입니다.

May 9, 2016 This is Ken and Mary’s Tree in Biei and its surroundings. It’s famous from advertisements, but it didn’t look any different from an ordinary tree. Since this is a cold region, the landscape felt barren like winter even though spring is in full bloom in South Korea, making the scenery even less…