Japan Hokkaido Travel – Part 5 – Lunch

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…

Japan Hokkaido Travel – Part 3 – Aoiike (Blue Pond)

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.

Japan Hokkaido Travel – Part 2 – The accommodation

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.

Japan Hokkaido Travel – Part 1 – Biei

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…

Russia Moscow Trip Part 19 – A souvenir market

August 11, 2013 I visited Izmailovo Vernissage, a souvenir market. There wasn’t anything I particularly wanted to buy, so I didn’t purchase anything. 2013년 8월 11일 이즈마일로보 베르니사주라고 하는 기념품 시장을 방문했습니다. 딱히 사고 싶은 물건이 없어서 사지는 않았습니다.