Japan Hokkaido Travel – Part 11 – Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

May 11, 2016 This is Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery. It was boring. Just like the sake brewery, I don’t understand what there is to see at a place where they make alcohol. Is this included because there aren’t many tourist spots? 2016년 5월 11일 닛카 위스키 요이치 증류소입니다. 재미없는 곳이었습니다. 사케 양조장과 마찬가지인데, 술을 만드는…

Japan Hokkaido Travel – Part 10 – Onsen

May 11, 2016 We stopped by an onsen, but there are few photos here, so even the AI couldn’t identify it for sure. It’s likely Tsurukame Onsen. It was my first time at an onsen, but it wasn’t much different from a regular public bathhouse. 2016년 5월 11일 온천에 들렀는데 여기는 사진이 적어서 AI도 어디인지…

Japan Hokkaido Travel – Part 8 – Kyogoku Fukidashi Park

May 11, 2016 According to the AI, this is Kyogoku Fukidashi Park. It was pretty, but it didn’t leave much of an impression because there are so many parks in South Korea. 2016년 5월 11일 AI에 의하면 교고쿠 후키다시 공원이라고 합니다. 예쁘긴 했지만 한국에 공원이 하도 많아서인지 별 감흥은 없었습니다.

Japan Hokkaido Travel – Part 6 – Otaru

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.

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…

2015 Jeju Island Trip Part 11 – Jeongbang Falls

April 29, 2015 This is Jeongbang Falls. The path leading there and the waterfall itself were impressive. Due to the rain that day, it had a great atmosphere. 2015년 4월 29일 정방폭포입니다. 가는 길과 폭포가 멋있었습니다. 이날 비가 와서 그런지 아주 운치가 있었습니다.

2015 Jeju Island Trip Part 10 – Hallim Park

April 28, 2015 According to the AI, this is Hallim Park. It was well-maintained, but it didn’t leave much of an impression. 2015년 4월 28일 AI에 의하면 여기는 한림공원이라고 합니다. 잘 꾸며져 있기는 했지만, 별 감흥은 없었습니다.

2015 Jeju Island Trip Part 9 – Submarine tour

April 28, 2015 I toured the underwater scenery. It was called a submarine tour, but it wasn’t actually moving through the sea; it was just like putting a submarine model into the water and pulling it back out. 2015년 4월 28일 바닷속을 구경했습니다. 이름은 잠수함 투어였지만, 실제로 바닷속을 이동한 것은 아니고 잠수함 모형을 바다 안에…