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Early autumn in Hokkaido has always been a greedy season. For travelers who love the beauty of nature, the Asahikawa, Furano, and Biei area at this time is definitely the top choice for a trip to Hokkaido. During this season, you can not only enjoy the flower fields of late summer but also the magnificent autumn foliage on the mountains. You might even be lucky enough to see the first snow. This time, we’re starting from Chitose. We’ll take you to try my personal favorite, the tin-roof roasted chicken. We’ve selected some of our favorite spots in Furano and specifically filmed where we stayed for your reference. Focusing mainly on autumn foliage spots, we’ll visit other attractions along the way, presenting early autumn in Hokkaido from various angles. This time, we invite you to join us and be a greedy traveler. This is the tin-roof roasted chicken in Higashi-Chitose. When you come here, it’s all locals inside. So we become the center of attention. Everyone’s looking at us. But this is seriously delicious. How should I put it? It’s very simple, but it’s unforgettable. The flavor is incredibly magical. We tried it once and absolutely loved it. We even recommended it to a friend. And we got our friend hooked. He said he was feeling unwell, but after eating this, he felt completely better. The menu here is just roasted chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and white rice. They also have some drinks, like alcohol. The roasted chicken is cut in half, sort of like a large chicken leg with the wing attached. Right, and the seasoning is very simple. Just pepper and salt. That’s it. It’s so delicious, I’m telling you. I was just wondering, didn’t we order four servings? Why are there eight pieces? Oh wait, there are two. One chicken looks like two large legs. Yes. So half a chicken is one serving. One serving is now 1,200 yen. As for the stir-fried vegetables, it’s cabbage and bean sprouts. Seasoned with butter, again, very simple but super delicious. Let me tell you, they use a mix of chicken fat and butter inside. See these two long tables behind me? They’re made of stacked paving stones. In the middle, they put charcoal. It gives it such a great vibe. It’s just that the whole place is smoked like this, all charred and black. Gives it a special feel. There’s one type of person I wouldn’t recommend this place to. People who can’t stand the smoke. Because it’s really smoky inside. And neat freaks. Seriously, when you walk in, you’ll see. Wow, the entire wall is covered in smoke stains, that blackish look. But it has a great atmosphere for eating. Like right now, after coming out, my eyes are a bit uncomfortable from being in the smoke for so long. If you don’t mind that, and want a local experience, I think this place is amazing. But it’s so delicious. You’ll forget all its flaws. We came early. A line is forming outside now. I was wondering why it was so empty today. It’s because we came early. I’m telling you, this place is always packed. Look, all these people are waiting. Let me give you some info about this place. If you’ve just landed at New Chitose Airport and are heading towards Asahikawa, Yubari, or Furano, it’s on the way. Just a detour of about 2 minutes and you’ll be here. I highly recommend it for your first meal after arriving or your last meal before leaving. This is Farm Tomita. October is the season for the greedy traveler. Because it’s the tail end of the flower season, and you might get to see beautiful autumn leaves. And if you’re lucky, or maybe unlucky, you might even see snow. The key is, we can still see flowers, right? And entering Farm Tomita is free now. But often in July, August, September, they charge. (Not this one, but many others do). We’re here, and today is October 8th. As we walk in, because I’d read about it beforehand, my first reaction was, “These white things must be snow bugs.” So I don’t find it very romantic. So when you all come here, and see these snow bugs, you should know that it might snow soon. I don’t know if the camera can capture this, but there are snow bugs flying all around us. Like mosquitoes with cotton on their butts. It actually looks quite beautiful in person. But, we already knew they were insects. I can’t believe it’s almost mid-October, and we can still see such beautiful lavender. Because lavender, its peak season is around summertime. It’s its… …peak season, I guess. But during that summer period, plane tickets are very expensive. Admission fees are expensive too. The more I walk, the more I feel that our Daxi Flower Ocean in Taiwan, or Lavender Cottage, has a similar vibe to this place. However, the flowers in Taiwan can’t grow this densely. Also, the view here is so open. This natural landscape, it’s really incomparable. What is it? No scent, but you want to impulse buy again? No. I just think your mom would like this. This one. It’s so easy to shop here. All the lavender-related products you can think of, like fragrances, or bath products, they have it all here. You’ll get an itchy hand and accidentally buy a lot to take home. I’m telling you, that sentence… I’ve really heard you say that many times. And now we have so much of this stuff at home. I’m being very restrained. This is crazy. Even the motorcycle is painted lavender. This high platform is probably the best photo spot in the entire farm. And from that glass house over there, hey, if you shoot from that glass house, it gives a picture frame effect. The farm is not too big, not too small. It’s a very easy walk. And depending on your preference, it’s a great place for photos. So the time you spend here can be long or short. Foodies will eat wherever they go. When you come here, you must try their lavender ice cream and the local Hokkaido melon. The ice cream will probably melt fast now. It has a strong lavender flavor, plus a rich fresh milk taste. The fresh milk we often have in Japan is a bit salty. Hey, this lavender flavor is definitely not the artificial kind. But it’s very strong. Because it’s so strong, sometimes people might think, “It might be artificial.” But it’s not. But I must say, for these herb products, whether real or artificial, some people just can’t stand the taste. I will definitely not tell you this is delicious. Ever since… …our former music store owner told me how delicious this is, I’ve always wanted to come and try it. Let me tell you, it’s average. It’s soft, juicy, aromatic, and not too sweet. Sounds delicious, right? Hahaha. Let me tell you another thing that’s not good about it. When you bite into it, juice bursts out. It’s really not delicious at all. Hahaha. Melons are very expensive, you know that? You can trade one for tens of millions of yen. Let me tell you something. The locals don’t eat it. Hahaha. If you haven’t seen that Japanese drama, you definitely won’t understand what that last part was about. This is our accommodation for the first night. It’s near Farm Tomita, about a 10-minute drive away. The information about this place will be on our itinerary app. You can check it out. Let’s take a look at what this house looks like. First, there’s a living room. The living room is quite spacious, I think. For our family of six, I think this space is quite adequate. And for eating, having a dining table is very convenient. This is our room with the kids. There are two double beds, both are 150cm wide. There’s an open-style closet here. It’s quite convenient for storing luggage. It’s not like, hey, you’ll kick it when you walk by. Let’s check out Grandpa and Grandma’s room. This room, it has two single beds. Because many elderly people now are not used to, uh… …couples sleeping together, because they might disturb each other’s sleep. There’s also an open-style closet behind. The outlets in this room are quite sufficient, which is nice. Although this kitchen is small, it’s fully equipped. It has everything you need. Microwave, refrigerator, an oven, and a two-burner gas stove on top. And there’s even a rice cooker below. And a coffee maker. And here are the trash cans. Remember to sort your trash. This is very important. The kids are taking a very noisy bath right now. So we’ll just show you a clip of the bathroom later. The bathroom has a separate shower and toilet. There’s a separate changing area, a washing machine, and a separate sink. I booked this place for about 5,450. About 2,000 of that is the cleaning fee. The rest is the accommodation fee. So it’s actually just over 3,000. So for however many days you stay, it’s 3,000+ times n days, plus the 2,000+ cleaning fee upon checkout. The whole space looks very new. It feels quite comfortable so far. If there’s nothing particularly uncomfortable tomorrow, we won’t say anything more. Even if it’s especially comfortable, I won’t say anything more. This is Hinode Park. It’s one of the Eight Views of Kamifurano. It’s also the first park in Hokkaido to have extensive lavender fields. It was all foggy this morning. So the first few spots we went to, were completely foggy. We couldn’t see anything. But luckily, the sun is out now, and the fog is gradually clearing. So we can see this place, this misty, hazy version of Hinode Park. It’s quite beautiful. This vast area behind me, is actually all lavender fields. So visiting in the summer must be spectacular. It covers a total of 4.2 hectares. And about the Eight Views of Kamifurano, on our last trip to Hokkaido, we actually filmed all of them, plus some other spots. On this trip, we’re just revisiting some of the spots from the Eight Views that we particularly liked. Coming to the other side, you can see the vast grasslands. This side is mainly for viewing the Tokachi mountain range in the back. This view here looks just like a Windows desktop wallpaper. Actually, in Hokkaido, there are many landscapes like this. Sometimes when you’re driving, you’ll see views just like this. If you can’t stand the cold air outside, you can take cover in the indoor observatory. The view is also very beautiful. Looking from the top of the observatory, Hinode Park is even more distinct. It’s truly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery. It’s like what people now call a “beauty with no bad angles.” This place is also the best spot to view the Kamifurano town area. It’s a thing that helps you frame your shot. But I don’t think it’s any more beautiful. This is the right way to use it. When this is set up for you, you can take a selfie. Is this right? Let me point it for everyone. You stand there, don’t move. Let me point it here, okay. Isn’t this beautiful? Yes. Is it beautiful like this? Over here is the Tokachi mountain range. They’ve already labeled which mountain is which. I just went to the bathroom, and the men’s room has it too. It’s really great. This is Asahino Highland. It’s also one of the Eight Views of Kamifurano. This place is quite sparsely populated. But, it’s also our personal favorite spot. Do you know how the Eight Views of Kamifurano were chosen? By voting? The local people voted for them themselves. Their personal, secret spots. I don’t know about the others. But a spot like this, being so hidden, only locals would know about it. That’s true. This is as local as it gets, I think. The reason I like this place is because the surrounding fields are so beautiful. These are probably all private farmlands. And also this road, it’s so straight. The Tokachi mountains in the back, if there’s snow, it’s even more magical. Let me tell you, it’s a little foggy now. If it wasn’t so foggy, we’d be able to see the autumn leaves. Run! Why run? I’m telling you, I’m getting old. Without warming up, I almost twisted my ankle. You know? Hey, this road is so straight. It really makes you want to run on it. You can run by yourself. This is Tokachidake Onsen. It’s also one of the Eight Views of Kamifurano. Here, the autumn leaves have already started to fall. But on our way up, the scenery along the road was very beautiful. When we came last time, there was still quite a bit of lingering snow here. So the kids were very excited to come down and play. When we drove up just now, the kids recognized the place immediately. They excitedly got out and said, “I want to see the snow!” But after searching everywhere for snow, there was none. Hahaha. He’s now complaining to Grandma about why there’s no snow. Look at this guy. See? Such a whiner. Seeing so much professional camera equipment, you know this must be a popular photo spot. Indeed. You have to stand with these photography enthusiasts to know what true beauty is. When we were looking from below, there was nothing. We were puzzled. But as soon as we got up to this platform, wow, this is the right angle. This platform is actually a private facility of the Ryounkaku Onsen Ryokan. If you’re staying in a room on this side, you can open your window and see this beautiful view. However, you’ll probably only see the backsides of all these photographers now. We’re now at Fukiage Onsen. It’s a mixed-gender bath. So for those who harbor such fantasies, you can come and take a look. But from the photos I’ve seen, many foreigners there wear swimsuits inside. So I think it’s better not to get your hopes up too high. I see something mysterious. I want to see too, I want to see too! Hahaha. But it’s not convenient to film it for you all, out of respect for their privacy. But it’s not that dramatic, they’re just covering up with a cloth. It’s all men, I’ll go by myself. But actually, not everyone is wearing a swimsuit, so it might not be appropriate for me to go down. Let me test it for everyone. This part is just for me. There are some uncles over there, so I won’t film them. Wow. The water up here is so hot. And below? There’s a larger pool. Oh my, it’s so hot. This must be 50-60 degrees Celsius. I got permission from the uncles here. They said it’s okay to film. As long as they’re covered, it’s fine. The environment here is pretty much like this. It’s great. If I came by myself, I’d probably come here to soak often. I just asked the uncles if I could film, and they said they’d be happy to. He asked me, “Where are you from?” I said, “Taiwan.” He said they are very grateful to Taiwan. He said, “Taiwan-Japan friendship,” which I understood. This is the Bogakudai Lookout on Mount Tokachi. I think it’s so unfair. Some places are beautiful for just one season, and that’s already great. But this place is beautiful for so many seasons. When we came in winter, the snowscape behind was absolutely stunning. I didn’t expect there to be so much autumn foliage to see here. Walking down from above, many hikers’ backpacks were jingling. I heard there have been many bear sightings in Hokkaido recently. So they all have bear bells on them. Because I heard bears are very afraid of loud noises. Wow, this guy is having a great time taking photos. Let me tell you, the scenery here is very unique. Because the volcano here, is a bit like the Sakurajima volcano area. The lava rock here is all black like this. And on top grow pine trees. So during the autumn foliage season, the whole mountain isn’t red. It also has the green of the pine trees. The second special point is that it has the feel of Tohoku, like Japan’s Tohoku region, or the autumn foliage style of Nagano Prefecture. It’s also present here. So it’s a mix of many different types. This area is actually considered Biei now. Like over there, that’s Biei. And over there is Kamifurano. Today, the visibility is a bit low, but the scenery is still quite beautiful. Wow. The distance is actually very beautiful. The left side, the left side is so beautiful. This is the Shirogane Blue Pond. It’s our second time here. The last time, it was just us. And it wasn’t as beautiful. Seeing it like this now, hey, it feels completely different. And there are so many people. I’m telling you, autumn is its peak season. That’s when the Blue Pond becomes so blue. The last time we came, it wasn’t this blue because of the season. Wrong season. And when we came last time, the pond was a bit dirty inside, with some floating things. Let me tell you, this place used to be all muddy paths. Now it’s become quite touristy. More and more touristy. It’s well-planned. It’s touristy. Stop making excuses. This is what a tourist does. I am a tourist. Me too, look. This is a real tourist spot. So many people, right? From this angle, it looks like a blue version of Shuiyang Forest. I think the reflection part is really quite beautiful. Honestly, coming in winter is indeed more beautiful. That being said, a famous spot must have its reasons. It’s just a matter of whether you come in the right season. To be honest, we didn’t plan to come today. But when we saw it, we felt it would be a shame to miss it. But based on our last experience, I really felt this place was a letdown. I didn’t want to come a second time. But we came anyway. Will you come a third time? Yes, this is the right season to come. So, for your reference. There are quite a few people. It feels very touristy. But I think the 500 yen parking fee is very reasonable. It’s well-managed. I think Taiwan could learn a lot from this. It’s now a must-have for tourist spots to sell ice cream. Especially for a place with a distinct color like this, they’ll sell some blue ice cream. I just saw a blue steamed bun. Unfortunately, I didn’t bring any money with me. Otherwise, I would have probably bought one. And dango. Blue Pond dango. What flavor is this? Ramune (soda pop). Oh, so happy. Not because I successfully bought it. It’s because I thought, based on my last experience, Apple Pay is hard to use anywhere. I can’t believe my payment went through. They probably saw your last video. Hahaha. Let’s try it. It’s delicious. I was worried because this color usually means a weird taste. But it was supposed to be apple flavor, and it turned out to be apple milk. It’s so good. Everyone here is Taiwanese. I’m telling you, the moment you said “apple flavor,” several people around us started repeating “apple flavor.” Haha. We’ve only been in Hokkaido for a day or two, but I already feel like I’m on a domestic trip. Haha. Hahaha. Help! Hahaha. Don’t record this. What’s wrong? This is too funny. Haha, a bear watching the Blue Pond. Hahaha, and a bee is chasing you. Grandpa just asked me why the Blue Pond is blue. Why? I looked it up for him. It says there’s the Shirogane Onsen nearby, right? The hot spring contains aluminum hydroxide, which mixes with the water from the Biei River, and it becomes this color. And it only happens during this season. This is Shikisai-no-Oka. It’s usually a very popular flower-viewing spot. Normally, during the summer, the admission fee is quite expensive. 1,000 yen per person. But since we’re here in October, from October 1st until May of next year, during this period, it’s free. The key is, I’m telling you, the flowers are still here. This is what we call the “Greedy Traveler Takes Advantage” series. Hahaha. There’s a farm tour vehicle here. For one person, it’s 500 yen for adults, and 300 yen for children. And there are three different types. The price list is here. The flower sea is really quite large. In Taiwan, the admission for this would be ridiculously expensive, and it would be packed with people. But since it’s October now, the flower sea looks a bit less saturated in color. It seems that during the summer, the flower colors are more vibrant. I thought it was because the photos on the flyers had their colors enhanced. The saturation was higher. I think for no admission fee, this is truly unbeatable. Besides the flower sea itself, I think another very important reason it’s beautiful is the background landscape. Look, another Windows wallpaper. I’m telling you, that’s my impression of Biei. When people mention Biei, I see that background. I think of this view. When people mention this view, I think of this. There’s also an alpaca farm inside, but it has a separate fee. So we’re just sharing this information with you. It’s 500 yen for adults, and 300 yen for children. Japanese souvenirs can be really strange sometimes. Like this is alpaca wool. Washed and unwashed. Look, the price difference between the big and small bags is huge. You could probably make a sweater with this. And in other places, we’ve seen them sell things like deer bones. This is our Airbnb in Asahikawa. Here it is for your reference. The entrance hall for taking off shoes is quite large. And the safety features here are well done. To the left upon entering, there’s a room. This tatami room is very large. It can sleep many people. And if you don’t have that many people, it can also serve as a small living room. If it’s full, I think it could sleep five, six, seven people without any problem. And this heater, I think it’s great. Because it automatically adjusts the temperature. If it gets too warm, it automatically shuts off. Let’s look at the right side of the entrance, the toilet. The toilet is equipped with a bidet seat, as expected. As we go further in, this house actually has a small second-floor loft. There’s a small tatami room up there. Since we’re not using it, we won’t go up to see it. Walking in here, is its more formal living room. The Japanese-style living room is quite spacious. And it even has a sofa, which is nice. Connected to the living room is another room. This room is also quite large. It has two Western-style beds. And this is a tatami floor, so you can also lay out futons to sleep here. It has an open-style closet here, and a full-length mirror, which is nice. There’s a small TV at the foot of the bed. It feels a bit like a hotel. And the room is also equipped with a heater. Because this space is larger, they were probably afraid the heater wouldn’t be powerful enough, so they added another small heater here. Next to it is the kitchen. The kitchen, basically has everything. Let’s go look at the bathroom. Again, it has a separate shower and toilet. And there’s a changing area. And inside is the bathroom. They all look the same. Like they’re pre-selected modules. Actually, I think there’s an advantage to that. You can always expect what it will be like, so you won’t panic. This is Kamui Kotan. It’s one of the Eight Views of Asahikawa. Many of the scenic spots we see in Hokkaido are related to the Ainu language. Like this place, its origin in the Ainu language means “the dwelling place of gods.” This “god,” I saw in the資料 I read, is a “demon god.” Looking down from the bridge, this river is very wide, with many rocks on the side. The current is rapid, and there are probably many undercurrents, making it very dangerous. So in ancient times, their only mode of transport was by boat. To cross here, when they were boating across this river, they would constantly pray to the heavens, saying “please, let me pass through this place safely.” There was a sense of praying to a demon god. Although it’s a small spot, my mom, who is very picky about scenery, thought it was quite beautiful here. She liked it a lot. There aren’t many people, so I think it’s a particularly relaxing walk. I think it’s a great spot to visit along the way. It’s beautiful. You really should walk up here. Don’t just walk on the bridge. You can talk too. Too beautiful to speak. If we walk a bit further in, we can see an old train station. It’s currently under renovation, so we can’t go inside to visit. But there’s a steam locomotive outside. You can come here and take photos with it. When the renovation is done, it’s highly recommended to go inside and have a look. It’s a very beautiful station. The water surface is very calm now, right? But if you look closely at the ripples, you’ll notice many whirlpools of various sizes. The current is very complex. So it must be extremely dangerous during heavy rain. This place is called Totoro Pass. It’s an observation deck. You can enjoy the view of the town below, and also enjoy the night view here. The more interesting thing here is that Totoro Catbus. Let’s go take a look. This abandoned bus was placed here, originally serving as a resting place for people working in the nearby fields. Later, it was painted to look like the Catbus. Let me tell you something interesting. It’s that… …do you know how “Totoro” is pronounced in Japanese? It’s pronounced “Totoro.” Same as the character Totoro. So cool. When we came here, we found a very interesting legend. Over 2,000 years ago, a meteor streaked across the sky. From then on, a group of little people appeared in this place. And then, another meteor streaked across from the other direction, and this group of little people disappeared. But on the ground, a stone circle arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper appeared. And the handle of the dipper pointed north. So people flying above, when they saw this handle, they knew, ah, that way is north. Those little people were the grey aliens. This is probably the kind of alien story you like. You get it. And Lao Gao gets it. Ms. Ma Lian gets it too. Hahaha. We’re now at Hokkaido Kodomo no Kuni (Children’s Kingdom). This is a rest stop, a national highway rest stop. Behind it is a huge area. And to enter this indoor playground, there’s an admission fee. Since it’s not very crowded now, it’s not the peak season, so for adults, it’s 300 yen per person. And for those over 65, if you show ID, like we showed our passports, you can get in for free. This place, we estimate, has about four floors. And, it has things for children of all ages to play with. So no matter how old you are when you come in, you should be able to have a lot of fun. Yeah! Mommy! Hey! Having fun? Yes! The outdoor playground is so cool, it’s the Great Wall of China. And you take a manually operated cable car to get there. We’ll go try it later. Wow. You can pull so many of us by yourself. Four people. That’s amazing! Hahaha. Pull me! The person isn’t even pulling. He’s holding a camera in the back. Okay, I’ll pull from the back. I’ll pull, I’ll pull. This is fun! No more. Okay. Daddy pulls faster. Oh, this is like tug-of-war. Yes, exactly. Having this kind of cloud-like bouncy castle is standard here. It looks so fun. And besides that, there are also some inflatable play structures nearby. Fun! Okay, we’re leaving now. We’re leaving. No! If you think this is a boring spot for adults, you’re wrong. There’s a huge, huge shopping center here. Or rather, a souvenir area. Famous brands like Kita-karo, Rokkatei, Ryugetsu, Royce’, Shiroi Koibito, you can find them all here. There’s also a farm and fishery market over there. If you want to eat, there are restaurants here too. A bear. A bear. Where?! Where?! This one. Oh, eating salmon! That’s a huge one. Hokkaido has always been a dream destination for travel enthusiasts. Especially for those who love vast landscapes and rich flora and fauna, the Eastern Hokkaido (Doto) region is a must-visit. Not only does it preserve the cultural traces of Hokkaido’s indigenous people, you can drive for 30 kilometers without a single turn, and you might even be lucky enough to see a wild bear. We chose this beautiful early autumn for a four-day, three-night trip, using plenty of aerial shots to show you the various forms of autumn foliage in Eastern Hokkaido. The majestic landscapes and must-see attractions of the Shiretoko area are a highlight not to be missed on this trip. In addition, we will also visit, among the three great lakes of Eastern Hokkaido, our favorite, “Lake Mashu,” and its surroundings. The pastures of Tokachi and Obihiro, lush and rolling, let you feel the vitality of Hokkaido. In the Sea of Okhotsk, we will taste the freshest and most affordable raw and grilled scallops, adding a delicious touch to our journey. Besides the scenery and food, we will also unbox all our accommodations, including two incredibly value-for-money log cabins, allowing our family of six, during a holiday period, to stay for less than NT$3,000. Finally, we will head to Sounkyo and Mikuni Pass to enjoy the spectacular autumn foliage, see the magnificent bridges, and add an autumn touch to our trip. This is Lake Notoro. We’re here to see Japan’s number one glasswort colony. The glasswort here, its reddest period is probably in August and September. Since we’re here today, in October, what we’re seeing now, the red has already faded, and it’s gradually turning back to green. When we were taking photos under this sign just now, my younger son suddenly said, “Hey Mom, there’s a hidden bird!” I wondered where the hidden bird was. Do you know that’s an eagle up there? But it wasn’t. There’s actually a bird nesting in this… They dug a hole here and are coming out. The official name for glasswort in Japan is Akkeshiso. And everyone knows, Akkeshi is most famous for its oysters. Initially, this plant was discovered in Akkeshi, so they named it Akkeshiso. We can see there are still some quite red patches on it. But the density is not as high anymore, and some have already fallen off. So I think coming in August or September would be the best time. This wetland is really quite large. In Taiwan, seeing such a large wetland ecosystem is already quite impressive. And if in August or September, the whole thing is red, it must be even more spectacular. I heard this is the largest in all of Japan. That’s what I heard. There are actually several spots where you can see these glasswort colonies. But this one is the most impressive. Initially, it was because my mom saw on TV that, oh, you have to come see this. But I told her it might not be that red. But coming for a walk to enrich our life experiences is good. My dad and mom are over there, starting to take photos. This is a small fish market. Its format is kind of like a rest stop. If you search on Google, you should type “Michi no Eki” (Roadside Station). to find this place. What’s this one called? This one is Sakanakan (Fish Hall). And that one is Hotatekan (Scallop Hall). They sell some local seafood-related products here. We’ve bought this before. It’s super useful. How do you use it? Tell everyone. I just add an egg, add some water, and microwave it to make steamed egg custard. Right, and this thing, it’s kelp. It looks like this inside. And it’s kind of like… …anyway, it’s shredded. But it’s very convenient. It comes in individual packets. One packet for one bowl of steamed egg, or you can use it as a base for soup broth, which is also good. I’m telling you, there are so many treasures in here. Basically, whatever you like, they have it. Things for soup, for rice, they have it all. This section mostly sells dried fish and such. And it’s great, it can be a little snack for your journey. They sell bags of sashimi-grade scallops here. Like this one is a 1kg bag. 3,600 yen. That’s about NT$800. A bit cheaper than in Taiwan. This area is probably considered Monbetsu. The horsehair crabs here are famous. And the horsehair crabs here are frozen. But the price is really great. That log cabin we stayed at in Abashiri, there was a Taiwanese family next to us. They were camping for 15 days. He said he came to this store, bought a ton of scallops, and horsehair crabs to grill. It was awesome and cheap. You might think raw scallops are nothing special. But these have never been frozen. Their texture is completely different from the frozen, sashimi-grade scallops we buy in Taiwan. The texture is totally different. This is super delicious. It’s crisp when you eat it, and incredibly sweet. And as you chew, you can feel its fibers. But that fiber is not obstructive or coarse. It just gives it texture. Yes, if you lick it with your tongue, you’ll find that the umami is very special. The raw scallops we eat at home can’t be this delicious. And it doesn’t need any dipping sauce at all, because it still has the saltiness of the seawater. A very special one appeared in the box, an orange-red scallop. We just checked online, and it says this is a rare scallop, with only one or two appearing in every thousand, called “akadama” scallop. And it’s because of carotene. Probably because of the algae they eat. Grandma, who doesn’t eat raw food, is going to try it. Grandma says the regular one is actually tastier. Haha. Only a few left. This one. We forgot to count how many are in a box. But it’s only about 1,000 yen. This is their fish market. The prices of the fresh seafood here will really surprise you. Like we just saw, many are sold by the… …uhm… …what are they called, raw oysters? Oysters are sold by the crate. And Hokkigai (surf clams), are also sold by the tray. The prices are super cheap. A crate of oysters is less than 2,000 yen. Hey, the shellfish are huge. One is about the size of my palm. And one, including tax, is about 248 yen. There’s even a sea anemone living on this one. This is crazy. This one is only 100 yen. And you can even have it as sashimi. Next, for the BBQ, we picked some shellfish, some of their recommendations, and some squid. And the total bill, was less than 5,000 yen. And this 5,000 yen already includes the fee for this grill. It’s the grill usage fee. Yes, that’s right. The grill fee was 700 yen, plus a 10% service fee, so 770. Tax, sorry, including tax is 770. Not a service fee. This dried overnight fish, half is grilled, let’s try it. The other half is for Grandma. I need chopsticks. This dried overnight fish is already very flavorful. You don’t need to worry about seasonings at all. When grilled, it’s like this, fatty and tender. And because it’s dried overnight, its flavor is even richer. So delicious. Wow, open it up and eat! It’s huge. I’ve never eaten one this big. Honestly, I don’t know how to open it. It’s very fresh and chewy. This is a white clam. Grandma just said it’s very tough. Even though it’s frozen, it’s still really delicious. I picked some fresh seafood and said I wanted it for barbecue. But he told me to put it back and gave me frozen ones instead. I don’t know what that means. But he said that one was more suitable. I didn’t really understand, so I just went with it. Grilling this scallop, it comes with a bonus barnacle, right? A barnacle? I keep saying it backwards. Wow, it’s so big. So juicy and plump. Is it sweet and fresh? So salty. Haha, seawater. Oh my god, juice is bursting out everywhere. So messy. Ah. Let’s give Grandpa a scallop first. Freshly grilled. It’s open. I see the surf clam, it’s just this red part on top. The part next to it below is called… …basically, an underdeveloped part. Hahaha. I’m telling you, people are going to hate me for this. Wow, it’s so big. The courage to be disliked. Reporting back to everyone. Forget all the other dazzling things. This is the best. Even though it’s the cheapest. Let me show you what it originally looked like. It’s this kind of scallop. Everyone knows this one. My dad is like a juice-collecting old man. This one, in Taiwan, would probably cost NT$200-300, up to 500. Delicious. Not bad. This is a log cabin near the Okhotsk Park campsite. We stayed here last night. Let’s take a look at what the room looks like. The entrance hall is quite spacious. The door doesn’t get in the way or anything. Let’s go inside and take a look. When we arrived last night, the whole space was quite dim. But in the morning, the natural light is very good. The living room space, I think for our family of six, is quite adequate. This is a log cabin with a loft. Upstairs is all sleeping space. And here, there’s a room. The others are all more Japanese-style, sleeping on futons on the floor. The main thing to note is that this staircase is quite steep. So it’s not very suitable for the elderly to stay upstairs. Because it’s quite cold here, so if you’re wearing socks, you need to be very careful when climbing the stairs. It can be a bit slippery. The space upstairs is quite large. About the size of 8 tatami mats. I think there’s enough sleeping space up there. This is a railing, not a door. So it’s open. It’s very clean inside. But because it’s outdoors, closer to nature, some bugs are inevitable. Like yesterday, we caught about three or four beetles or ladybugs. There’s a large heater inside, which I think is quite sufficient. You probably don’t need to worry even on the coldest days. The room on the first floor can sleep two to three people. It also has a heater. And here, there’s a closet space. You can hang clothes. But I think the upstairs doesn’t have this space, so if you’re staying upstairs, you’ll have to… …it will be a bit more troublesome to manage your clothes. There’s a simple kitchen here. It has a microwave, rice cooker, and some pots and pans inside. Everything. But it doesn’t have the bowls, plates, chopsticks, and spoons you’ll need. None of that. A two-burner gas stove, and an oven below. Next is the bathroom. We think the bathroom is pretty good. It has a separate shower and toilet. And a central area for washing up, yes. A changing area. And this is the toilet. The main complaint I have is that it doesn’t even provide bath towels. So when you’re traveling abroad, not having bath towels is really troublesome. You must pay attention to this. None of the log cabins provide these things. So we went to buy some yesterday, right? Right. They won’t have bath towels, towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste. Right, bring your own. I think buying them at the supermarket, for a family of four, a family of four, 2,000 yen should be enough. 2,000 yen is enough. To sidetrack a bit, the towels we bought at the supermarket yesterday were of quite good quality. Only a little over NT$100. I think it’s very good. If you have enough luggage space, you could also buy some to take back. Let me tell you, the total cost for this cabin was 12,000 yen. Of course, their calculation method is a bit complicated, but if you stay here, it will be around this price. The environment is also fantastic. The reason we chose a log cabin is because it’s a holiday weekend. So, any random Toyoko Inn double room is over 20,000 yen. A room for two, and you have to pay extra for kids. Toyoko Inn doesn’t charge for kids. And this is 12,000 yen for a family of six. I think it’s a great deal. I hope Taiwan can follow suit. This is the indoor playroom at Okhotsk Park. Actually, this place is more suitable for younger children. And the play equipment is very rich. Our kids, even though they’re already this old, still find it very fun. The space here is very safe and very clean. And I think it’s also suitable for children of various age groups. For example, from two or three years old to their current age of six or seven, seven or eight, there are suitable places for them to play. The necessary surrounding facilities are also complete. Children’s toilets, diaper changing stations, and nursing rooms are all available. Doesn’t it look like a scene from “Running Man”? Run, kids, go! Go go go, quickly! This is the outdoor playground at Okhotsk Park. Because Okhotsk Park is actually a very, very large place, kind of like a forest park or a national park. And this playground, I think is already at the level of an amusement park. It’s very large, and the play equipment is very diverse. When we came here before the pandemic, we felt, wow, it’s amazing. The kids were having so much fun. But now, after the pandemic, many parks in Taiwan have been upgraded. But I still think they’re a bit behind this park, just a little bit. They should introduce this kind of bouncing mat. Because even adults have a lot of fun. And it feels so comfortable. It’s very thoughtful that they have play equipment for all age groups. So no matter how old your child is, they will have plenty to do here. But parks in Taiwan, sometimes, they might only be suitable for young children, or only for older children. Then children of other age groups will have nothing to play with when they go there. Having fun? A bear. Where?! Where?! This one. Turn it off. Turn it off. A bear! We found a bear! Wow! Two of them! A big one and a small one. Wow, this is a small one. They’re looking for salmon. I just saw them catching salmon. Looking for food. I feel very cold. It seems to be enjoying it. Oh, eating salmon! That’s a huge one. We’re now at the Shiretoko Five Lakes. We’ve bought tickets to go in, and we can see the first of the Shiretoko Five Lakes. For the second, third, fourth, and fifth lakes, you need to enter through a ticket or a guided tour. You need to purchase tickets or book a guided tour in advance. Yes, the booking is probably over here. In a group, one person needs to represent and fill out this application form. After we fill out the information, we’ll get a permit. Then they will arrange a time for you to attend a briefing first, and then you can go on the tour. It’s about 7 minutes. Then you can go in for the visit. Our pre-tour briefing just now, basically, was to prevent you from encountering bears inside. And if you do encounter a bear, what kind of measures you can take. Due to time constraints, we can’t walk the long loop today. So we’ll just walk the short loop. It’s about 0.8 kilometers to the first lake. Oh, that’s actually quite close. We’ll get there quickly. Yes, we’ll pass by the second lake. Actually, the ticket we just got allows us to… yes. The ticket allows us to walk through all five lakes. But it’s more dangerous. Without a guide, we’d prefer not to. Although we’re walking on a trail, it feels like we’re walking in a wild forest. And I have to say, their tourism, and their conservation of natural ecology, I think they’ve struck a pretty good balance. This is the Second Lake of Shiretoko. Actually, the Shiretoko Five Lakes, none of them have special names. It’s just First Lake, Second Lake, Third, Fourth, Fifth Lake. The wooden boardwalk is very well-made. The Second Lake of Shiretoko Five Lakes. We’re now standing at a more direct viewpoint to observe it. It’s really beautiful. One reason we decided to walk this trail is because inside here, we can see the autumn leaves up close. So if you’re not here to see the autumn colors, there’s a free observation deck outside where you can see the First Lake. This sign says “Route,” actually, it’s because we paid the admission fee, so we can walk to the Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Lakes. If you come from the free trail outside, when you pass through here, you can’t go back in. But we can continue to walk out. The air here is so comfortable. It’s like breathing pure oxygen, that kind of exhilarating feeling, haha. We’ve finally reached the First Lake. The First Lake of Shiretoko Five Lakes. The water surface is now completely covered with water lily pads. It feels like being in the aviary at a zoo. Everyone must remember to close the gate after passing through. Because we don’t want bears to get in. I keep being proven wrong. Because earlier, I kept saying, “Hey, this is the most beautiful spot, this is the most beautiful.” But as we walk further, I dare not say “this is the most beautiful” anymore. Layer by layer, you get more and more surprised. From the observation deck of the First Lake, you can see the Sea of Okhotsk on the other side. And the Sea of Okhotsk, is where you can actually see drift ice. The formation of drift ice is because some sea areas have lower salinity, which allows them to freeze. The guided tour told us some interesting facts about drift ice. Inside the drift ice, there are actually some plankton trapped. And then, layer by layer, they are eaten by higher-level organisms, forming a food chain. There are many things worth seeing. And one of them, also includes the drift ice coming down from the Arctic. I originally thought this place wasn’t that beautiful. But when you come here, you’ll experience it firsthand. Because my camera lens is not wide enough, our human eyes can better appreciate this kind of beauty. Wow, it’s really super beautiful. Wow, don’t just watch it on TV. It’s beautiful on TV too, but seeing it in person, wow, it’s unbelievably beautiful. I feel like it’s a maple version of the Great Wall of China. It’s truly vast. Let me tell you, you can’t feel it now. But if you come, you will know, wow, how it surrounds you. There are no buildings at all. It’s beautiful, and I think drones are not allowed here. So I can’t show it to you from above. No drones. You’ll probably be able to appreciate how beautiful it is even more. Besides the good scenery, I think this bridge is also very impressive. Next to the parking lot is the entrance to the elevated wooden boardwalk. And this section, is the part we mentioned in the video earlier, the free section. You can see the First Lake from here. And for someone like my mom, who doesn’t like hiking trails, she thinks this section is the most precious. She would only walk this section. It’s easy, and the scenery is beautiful. Yes. Oh, the water! Oh! This is so beautiful. This, oh. So, for the paid section, walking the small loop, including the time for taking photos, we spent about an hour. And I think it was very relaxing and not boring at all. It was a very worthwhile route to take. I actually highly recommend the trail inside. Because you can get closer to the real Shiretoko. Do you think it was fun too? Yes. So cold! This is Shiretoko Pass. And Shiretoko Pass, is located on the Shiretoko Peninsula. And in the language of the indigenous people of Hokkaido, the Ainu, Shiretoko means “the end of the land.” And this Shiretoko Pass, is mainly for viewing things like, the sea of trees here, the mountain scenery, and this area is where many wild animals appear. And this place, is Hokkaido’s first World Natural Heritage site, and Japan’s third World Natural Heritage site. The road we’re on is called the Shiretoko Crossing Road. And it’s the national highway with the shortest open period in all of Japan. From around November to April or May of the next year, it will be closed. Because of the snow. And on the day before it opens to traffic each year, they hold a special event where you can… …stroll along this road, with snow walls on both sides. with snow walls on both sides. It looks really spectacular. Let me tell you, this road, is very famous. It’s famous as a scenic driving road. Many motorcycle riders make a special trip to ride up here. It’s so cold. It’s really cold. Grandma loves this kind of scenery. Grandma: No wonder so many people love coming to Hokkaido. (in Taiwanese Hokkien) We’re staying at the Livemax Resort Shiretoko-Rausu tonight. Let’s check out the room. Room 502, 31 square meters. Upon entering, there’s a large closet. So it’s convenient for storing your coats, because it’s colder in winter, and you need to store these things. And what’s special is the yukata, and some necessary towels, bath towels, etc., are in this drawer. There’s a safe in the closet, and a fabric deodorizer spray. There’s a refrigerator here, and some tea-making utensils. Two 140cm double beds. It should be enough for two adults and two children. These two beds probably can’t be pushed together, because there’s a nightstand in the middle. And the furniture seems quite heavy. What I think is more important is that this room has a tatami area. It makes the whole room feel less crowded, and provides a very practical living space. The bathroom space is quite unique. This is the bathroom. Inside the bathroom, there’s a stone sauna facility. And over here is the toilet. And here is where you change your clothes, the changing area. I think the stone sauna is very special. Only the 31-square-meter rooms have it. And the larger rooms have bathtubs and so on. You can sleep here tonight. No way. Haha. The toilet is also quite comfortable. And it has a bidet seat. Although the model is a bit older. The entire room, it seems like it’s an older hotel, but because it has been renovated, it’s still quite nice to stay in. The cleanliness is also great so far. Oh, we booked two identical rooms. One is NT$2,600, and the other is NT$2,800. The NT$2,800 one, was originally a smaller room I booked. Then I asked them to change it to a larger one for me. And it was an additional NT$400 or so. This is actually an onsen hotel. So there’s a large public bath on the second floor. Men’s and women’s baths. And there’s also a sauna. The sauna is probably a dry sauna. Good morning! Time to wake up. Our hotel directly faces the sea. We didn’t know last night. This hotel only has a 3.7-star rating. But I think, hey, it’s pretty good to stay here. Especially waking up to this sea view in the morning, it puts you in a good mood. This is Oshinkoshin Falls. In Shiretoko, another place to check out is the Eight Views of Shiretoko. And this waterfall, is one of the eight views. In winter, it is said to turn into a glacier. Like many of the eight views we passed by, many of them are… …I felt they were more like the North Coast in Taiwan, so I skipped them. This place is very easy to get to. We climbed about a dozen stairs, and we could see this view. Even if you’re in the parking lot, you can still get a glimpse of it. Like here, it’s actually a rest stop. So you can come here to use the restroom, buy things at the small shop, and see the waterfall. I think that’s why it has a high rating. Over 3,000 reviews. Easy peasy. This waterfall is quite large. Oh, yes. I originally thought it was like Wulai Falls, a gentle stream. I didn’t expect it to be quite spectacular. And, it’s rare to see a waterfall this close up. Wow, let me show you all. It’s so close, and the mist from the waterfall even sprays on your face. Wow. Also, many reviews say that this place is also a spot for watching the sunset. Ah, this is the Road to Heaven. It’s a road from Shari town in Hokkaido, extending towards Utoro. It’s a total of 28 kilometers long. It’s really long. Wow, hey, it’s very beautiful. What a magical road, so straight. I saw in the資料 that this place was listed as one of the top 100 moving sceneries. And here, if you combine it with a sunset or a beautiful sky, it would be even more beautiful. And you can also see, oh, the Sea of Okhotsk, and the Shari Plain. So thoughtful. They’ve already marked the exact center for you, see? There are always photo props. Wow. Let’s take you for a walk on this Road to Heaven. So straight. It’s also a kind of roller coaster road. This is Mount Iozan (Sulphur Mountain). In the Ainu language, it’s called “the bare mountain.” As you can see, it’s exactly like that. And this Sulphur Mountain, is actually the source of the hot springs. This hot spring source is called Kawayu. Actually, in our Yangmingshan, there are many places with this name. Yangmingshan also has something like this, Xiaoyoukeng. Haha. Let me explain to everyone, this spot has a parking fee. For each standard car, it’s 500 yen. And it shares the same ticket with Lake Mashu. So if you park here, at Lake Mashu, you won’t have to pay again. And vice versa. Actually, we’ve been here before. And the first time I came, I thought it was magical. Because I thought it had snowed here. Look, it’s all white like this. It’s actually super beautiful. I personally love this place. And it’s so vast. Actually, my eyes are really uncomfortable here. Because the sun is very bright, and the whole ground is whitish, so the glare is a bit intense. Let me talk about something I saw in the information earlier. It seems that a long time ago in Japan, they already had a history of mining sulfur. And at that time, this place was also a very important mining site. And they even exported this sulfur to Europe and America, or exported it to the Qing Dynasty. That’s what the information says. It smells like Yangmingshan! So familiar. Like Xiaoyoukeng. It’s a bit like tea eggs, or a baby’s stinky head. A stinky smell. Wow, a lot of steam is rising! A lot of steam! It’s steaming. So unfair, right? Why do even their natural colors look prettier than ours? Because the grass is always greener on the other side, haha. When you’re here, don’t just look at this side. I think actually, it’s also a 360-degree beauty with no bad angles. I’ll turn around to show you. Mhm. Right. See? It’s true. I think we said the same thing the last time we were here. Hehe. Totally worth it. Because you can see this Sulphur Mountain, and there are autumn leaves to see in the back. The autumn leaves are just starting to show here. You won’t miss it. When you turn around to walk back, you’ll definitely see it. And there are no distractions around. No randomly built houses, tin-roof sheds, or anything like that. Lake Mashu is a caldera lake. And it, because its water is so clear, with almost no impurities, this shade of blue is called “Mashu Blue” by the locals. And even, the Ainu people call this lake “The Lake of the Gods.” I feel a sense of mystery. And honestly, I still think the most beautiful lake in the world, I think it’s this one. Because blue gives a sense of awe. That shade of blue gives you that feeling. You haven’t seen enough lakes. You’re jumping to conclusions too early. I’ve seen quite a few lakes, haha. The description of the winter scenery of Lake Mashu in the guide is truly captivating. It says the surroundings are covered in white snow, with ice crystals hanging on the trees, paired with this Mashu Blue. Wow, what a beautiful scene. Comparing our visit last spring to this time, I think it’s about the same. Because it doesn’t have those vibrant red and purple autumn leaves. But I think this blue is enough. When you really come here, your mind will calm down. And you’ll unconsciously lower your voice. And let me tell you, if we look down from the observatory to the other side, there’s a tiny little island in the middle. When I came last time, I also thought it looked like a little hedgehog with its back to everyone. The darker one. Look, the plains down there are also very beautiful. Driving on this mountain road, feels just like filming a car commercial. At Lake Mashu’s First Observatory, as soon as you enter, there’s a souvenir and local product shop. And inside, I went on a bit of a shopping spree. Mainly because we have a long drive ahead, and I wanted to stock up on some supplies. And when I saw this Rokkatei bag, I got very excited. It’s not that I was in a hurry to buy Rokkatei here, I just really wanted to eat it. It’s really amazing. Besides the many things it sells inside, its viewing area is super impressive. Look at this beautiful view. They sell hot food here, and the prices are quite okay. It’s not like the prices are especially high just because it’s a tourist area. A little higher, but it’s really reasonable. Hey, everywhere they go, if something has a color, they have to make it into ice cream. Look at how many different colored ice creams we’ve seen on this trip. Besides the beautiful scenery, the observation deck has another attraction. Let me show you. The observation deck has a super luxurious glamping style. It has a Snow Peak vibe. Seriously, you could live here. So chill. This is even a solar-powered lamp. And it’s so beautifully designed. The souvenir shop should be selling this lamp. Right? They display it there, you use it, think it’s great, and then you buy one. Exactly. I still recommend everyone to go to both. Because each has its own merits. Over there, you can get better photos of the scenery. And here, you can buy souvenirs. Yeah, it’s a bit more crowded here, so it’s harder to get photos. This is the log cabin at Shihoro Kogen-no-Sato. And this was our accommodation last night. Let’s take a look. First, there’s an entrance hall. It’s a bit narrow, but there’s enough space for shoes. Let’s go inside. It’s a 2.5-story layout. I think it looks like a house from that Japanese home makeover show. You’ll see in a bit. First, as you enter, there’s a toilet. It’s a separate room. It’s a TOTO toilet. Not bad. A bidet seat is standard. Next to the toilet is a room. The room is Japanese-style. It’s carpeted. So the insulation should be quite good. The room can sleep about two to three people. And the ceiling is sloped. But because it’s quite high, it doesn’t feel cramped. Going up half a floor, is the living room. The living room area. And the kitchen. For our family of six, it’s not spacious, but it’s adequate. It gets very cold here in the morning and evening, so a heater is basically standard equipment. The kitchen has a microwave. And it, it’s not a gas stove, it’s an induction cooktop. The cookware is a bit on the smaller side. But the tableware is all provided. It has an electric griddle you can use, which is nice. Bowls, plates, cups, and chopsticks, spoons are all very sufficient. Like last night, we went to the supermarket to buy ingredients and came back to make hot pot. But the supermarket is super far. Here, after 4 PM, their dining hall stops selling food. We drove 20 minutes to the supermarket yesterday, and 20 minutes back. On the same floor, the shower is here. And this is the changing area, and there’s a washstand here. Going further up to the third floor, is a small loft. Although they call it a 2.5-story loft, I don’t feel it at all. Because look, the space on each level is very well allocated. My hand can fully extend, and it’s still far from the ceiling. So I think this is really great. If I had a small space, I would really want to design my house like this. The rooms all have large floor-to-ceiling windows. And that’s actually very convenient. For stargazing, you don’t have to go outside and freeze. And, like yesterday, we saw on the news that there was a major aurora outbreak. I even snuck out of bed at night to see if there was an aurora outside. That’s when I realized just how beautiful the whole environment is. Things to note about the log cabin: it doesn’t provide towels or bath towels, or toothbrushes and toothpaste. Also, it’s not real tatami. It’s carpet. So after you lay out the futon, it still feels a bit hard. The price of this accommodation is quite nice. About NT$3,000. 14,000 yen. We actually stayed on a Friday night, which counts as the weekend. And for log cabins like this, the price doesn’t fluctuate much. It’s always around that. But nearby accommodations are very expensive, around NT$5,000-6,000. So in comparison, this place feels very cheap. And NT$5,000-6,000 is for the kind without a private bathroom, where you have to go outside. And it’s a very small room. The environment is truly fantastic. And right at the entrance, there’s a playground for kids. So they rushed out to play as soon as they woke up. It’s a famous spot for stargazing. Like yesterday, after we came back from buying things, I was thinking, hey, should we have bought a can of beer and sat here at night to watch the stars? But as soon as I stepped out of the car, the sky was full of stars. Having a barbecue first thing in the morning. Haha. Such a chill breakfast. Cows! How close can we get? A little closer. A little closer. This is Naitai Kogen Farm. It’s the largest public ranch in all of Japan. An entire mountain is the ranch. Everything you see is probably part of the ranch. We came here in the spring before. What we found most beautiful here was the road we took to get here. Seeing these rolling hills, one after another, up and down. And then there’s, over here, a foreign movie feel. I think we can take a few more shots later of the kids running on this pasture. This place is so great, but actually, there aren’t that many people. To be honest, I think there are more cows than people here. But, you don’t see tons of cows up close. Because this place is so huge. Even at its peak, there were only 2,000 cows. And sometimes when we’re driving, there are just some black and white dots in the distance. That’s it. So the cows here are exceptionally lucky. It’s like they’re raised in a natural environment. It doesn’t even feel like they’re being raised. It’s like dropping people into a buffet. What? Like dropping two people into a high-end buffet, hahaha. What does that mean? Explain. Think about it. If only two people went to eat at a buffet, wow, all the food inside is yours. And it’s all high-quality. Right, this whole pasture, all you can eat. That’s what it’s like for these cows. Oh, this one is the double beef and cheese burger with BBQ sauce. Beef burger. It’s probably not Wagyu at this price. It’s about NT$440. 1,940 yen. Although it’s expensive, it’s juicy and very delicious. So I would still pay this price. I just had a salmon burger, only 750 yen. They also have a single-patty beef burger for 1,120 yen. Because Hokkaido also produces salmon, right? And the salmon I just ate, tasted like the salmon we have for Japanese breakfast. That kind of flavor. The burger bun is toasted quite crispy. It’s pretty good. I bought some fries for the kids. Hey, the potatoes in Hokkaido are very famous. So these fries are super delicious. They cut the whole potato into wedges and fried them. So good. They are so fluffy, fragrant, and sweet. And you can faintly taste the thin skin on the outside. The milk is also very fragrant, sweet, and delicious. You can get it cold, or you can get it hot. And the milk and this beef seem to be produced by their own ranch. This is the first time in my life I’ve eaten a salmon burger. I think everyone should give it a try. I bought a milk and chocolate swirl ice cream. Their chocolate is the very dark kind. It has a bit of a grown-up taste. I think when you come here, you should order both the milk and the ice cream. Because we often hear “Tokachi, Tokachi milk,” and so on, right? Here, you definitely won’t be drinking something that says “Tokachi” but isn’t really. The greatest value of the scenery in Tokachi is being able to enjoy this view while you eat. Their men’s restroom is the most beautiful I’ve ever seen in the world. You’ll know when you get here. A scenic restroom. You can’t take pictures inside, or else I would have shown you. We’re now going to see the old Taushubetsu River Bridge. This location, is right by the main road. And there’s an entrance to a forest. It’s not very obvious, but if you see a lot of cars parked here, you’ll probably get it. This path, although it feels like walking into a forest, is actually very easy to walk. Because it’s designed to be very flat. And many people walk this path, so it’s actually quite well-maintained. And there are some old wood chips, which make your steps feel soft. This is the old Taushubetsu River Bridge. From January to June, it emerges from the water, because the river is dry. But after June, as the river’s water level gradually rises, this bridge will be submerged again. Or it will be partially visible, just like now. It creates a more desolate autumn and winter scene, which I think is also quite beautiful. And the autumn leaves are quite beautiful right now. If you add in slightly overcast weather, the red will be even redder, very beautiful. This spot, besides looking at the bridge, as you walk in, the whole atmosphere of the forest is really very comfortable. So everyone who goes in, regardless of whether they have professional equipment, when they come out, their faces are all filled with very satisfied smiles, and they leave with a full harvest of photos on their phones, or on their cameras, and so on. I was originally going to take everyone to see Lake Nukabira, but I couldn’t find the access point. So we came to this bridge instead. And we can’t see the lake from here. But Lake Nukabira is special because in winter, at a special time, when the bubbles rise up, they become frozen bubbles. So it’s very beautiful. When I saw the photos, it reminded me of those acrylic, transparent installation art pieces. It also looks like a work by Yayoi Kusama, all dots. Okay, I’ll find a photo for everyone to see. Not far from the entrance, this horizontal forest path, is very beautiful. So everyone is taking photos here. And more importantly, this path leads to the third and fifth bridges. Along both sides of this road, there are many white birch trees. Looking tall and dense now, they are very beautiful. When we came in May, they were completely bare, with only their branches. But that better showed their characteristic as white birch trees. Because white birch trees, their trunks, have white stripes. Comparing the two, I personally prefer the bare white birch trees. They look more atmospheric that way. We’re now on Ryokushin Bridge. This bridge, is not that impressive by itself. What’s impressive is that we can look down from here and see Matsumi Bridge, and this vast sea of trees. Before the pandemic, I saw, wow, someone posted a photo, a video saying, wow, in autumn, it’s super beautiful. I’ve been waiting for five or six years, and I’m finally here in autumn. But it’s still quite green. It just doesn’t have that many red leaves in it. I saw other people’s photos, and it was so red. Although the autumn leaves don’t look that red, because the shapes of the trees are very beautiful, no matter what season you come, I think it would be quite beautiful. And when I was shooting upwards from the car just now, I saw this bridge, nestled in the sea of trees, it really looked like an ink wash painting. We came here last May, and it was also very beautiful. But I think it’s even more beautiful now. This is Mikuni Pass. It’s the main scenic spot on this mountain. It’s located at the border of Tokachi-Obihiro and Sounkyo. And here, the main thing is also to see this vast sea of trees. It might offer a more expansive view of the sea of trees than from Ryokushin Bridge just now. But you can’t see Matsumi Bridge from here. However, looking this way, you can see what’s this bridge next to it, Mikuni Bridge? Mikuni Toge Bridge. Mikuni Toge Bridge. Besides enjoying the scenery, this spot has a relatively well-equipped small parking lot. It’s like a rest stop. Because it has a cafe, and restrooms. And the cafe, I don’t know what’s so famous about it, but look at the line of people waiting. But personally, I think the view from Ryokushin Bridge was more beautiful. If it were up to me, I’d go to both. This is Sounkyo’s Momijidani (Maple Valley). It’s right next to the Sounkyo Onsen town. Every year from mid-September to mid-October, during this period, they hold a light-up event at night. The Japanese just love to do this kind of thing. Besides viewing flowers and autumn leaves during the day, they also have to light them up at night to view them again. They enjoy them to the fullest every day. Personally, in various places in Japan, we’ve seen many beautiful autumn foliage scenes. And in this Momijidani, I think, in comparison, it’s not particularly beautiful. Instead, it’s the rock formations behind us that are more attractive to us. This kind of rock wall scenery, I think it looks a lot like the landscapes in China. But, it’s a bit more delicate than those in China. The Sounkyo Ropeway is another activity that people try when they come here. But, because down here at the base is now at its peak, but the autumn leaves on the mountain have all fallen. So we’re not going to take the ropeway. Wow, actually quite a lot of people are taking the ropeway. And they’re pretty chill here, parking is free. How should one explore the vast Hokkaido? For first-time visitors, the most suitable starting point is, of course, Hokkaido’s core city, “Sapporo.” This time, we will take you on an in-depth experience of Sapporo’s essence. From choosing a hotel with a rich seafood breakfast to the small alleys and shops filled with delicacies, we’ll explore unique dishes. This episode will spend two days and two nights strolling through Sapporo and visiting worthwhile nearby suburban attractions. Then, we’ll take you to stay a night at a guesthouse in Otaru, to experience this city that blends exotic and Japanese styles. It’s as if all the romance has seeped into every corner, deeply imprinted in our memories. Hokkaido is definitely a must-explore destination in life. Whether it’s the mountainside covered in autumn leaves or the magnificent and solemn Great Buddha, everything here is breathtaking. Coming once will create an unforgettable memory. This is the Otaru Canal, Hokkaido’s most iconic attraction. Many people who come to Hokkaido will visit this spot. From the late 19th to the early 20th century, Western architectural techniques began to be introduced to Japan. So, many of the buildings here were influenced by Western architecture. And in Taiwan, because of the Japanese colonial period, these warehouses and the buildings here look very similar. Like the old Mitsui Warehouse near Taipei Main Station, and the old warehouse district in Tamsui, they look just like this. The atmosphere is exactly the same. This place is still a bit prettier. Maybe it’s because the grass is always greener on the other side. No, it’s because of the canal. I recommend everyone to come around dusk, at this time, or at night when it’s lit up. The play of light and shadow like now is beautiful. But if you come when it’s very bright, the photos feel very different. We just walked past, and my son said he just talked to a tree, and what was it? And then the tree started moving. Hahaha, a street performer. Taiwan number one! Yeah! Taiwan is the best! So amazing! Oh, hahahaha! Thank you, thank you! Thank you! Next to the Otaru Canal Tourist Information Center. And behind me, many people are taking photos. This view, is the one you see on postcards. This most famous view. With the snowy scenery, there are always so many people. So if you want to take a photo with no one else in it, it’s very difficult. Let’s become a postcard. In the past, you could see facilities like this all over the city. This is a cold-resistant faucet. Because Hokkaido is very cold, it’s very likely that things will freeze. And this thing, is a public water supply, also known as the “Lion Water Supply.” The lion is here. When you come here, you must remember to come into the information center and buy a postcard. You used to be able to mail it directly from here. Ah! They don’t have this service anymore. When I came before, they had this service! This is Kitaichi Glass. I used to mispronounce it as “shàozǐ” (whistle). So I thought it was a place that sold whistles. But it’s not. It sells glass. “Shōshi” means glass. If you come to Otaru, glass is also one of the key things you must see. Because the glass craft industry is very prosperous here. In the past, because fishing boats needed oil lamps and buoys, they were all made of glass back then. So their glass craftsmanship was very mature. Later, as the fishing industry declined, and the demand wasn’t as great, the glass craftsmen started to switch to making these everyday crafts. Here, there are all sorts of glass cups and plates. And when you walk into the store, you constantly hear the pleasant tinkling sound of wind chimes. Those are all made of glass. Let me tell you, when we were at the harbor just now, they used this glass to make that tinkling sound. It was beautiful. Yes, really beautiful. Both visually and audibly. We’re at Kitaichi Glass Hall No. 3. Here, the most famous thing is buying the many-layered ice cream. At most, there are 8 layers. (Oops, misspoken) So tall. How many layers do you want? How many layers are you getting? I think I just want two or three layers. You’re smart, let me tell you. Last time, I thought I’d just get 6 layers, not 8. Couldn’t finish it? Couldn’t finish it. Wow, I haven’t been here in about ten years. They now go up to 8 layers. We bought a 6-layer ice cream. It’s huge! Let me tell you, the 6, 8, and 12-layer ones are all this big. The cups are different too. See, didn’t you want to buy the “special mix”? It has all 6 flavors, but it’s a bit smaller. Right, it’s the normal size. This is huge. This is probably just right for two people. When you’re hungry. When I tasted this layer, three words came to mind. Furano and Yubari melons! These on top are all Hokkaido specialties. The top three are Tokachi milk and melon. And the ones below are not. The ones below are from various places. Wow, look how we’ve dug into it. The flavor of each layer is so distinct. The chocolate is the very rich kind. It feels like dark chocolate. And the milk flavor has a hint of saltiness. This is melon. Then strawberry and grape. And peach at the bottom. Hall No. 1 here is super beautiful. It’s a coffee shop. But the line is too long, so we’re not going in. Wow, there are huge Rokkatei and Kitakaro stores here. If you want to buy souvenirs, you can get everything here. Behind me should be the Otaru shopping street. Now that the streetlights are on, the atmosphere is building up. Behind me is the famous Steam Clock. On our way here, it was exactly 5 o’clock. We were too slow to realize. So when the clock chimed, we didn’t have time to record it. Its sound is super unique. It really has a kind of wind instrument sound, the kind you have to blow into. It has a slight “whoosh” sound. And it sounds like our school bell. But I did manage to film the steam, so I guess it was worth it. Super atmospheric. Everyone should experience it. It goes off every 15 minutes or every hour? I don’t know. But since it was just on the hour, after it chimed, the clock tower behind us also started playing music. This is the Otaru Music Box Museum Main Hall. And the Steam Clock is right in front of its entrance. There are all kinds of music boxes here. As soon as I walked in, I saw this kaleidoscope. It’s so ornate and beautiful. Wow, it looks so sparkly. “Dazzlingly luxurious” is the perfect way to describe it. Besides being a kaleidoscope, it’s also a music box. This is a music box with the steam clock’s melody. My husband, who is never attracted to these little things, actually said that after hearing the chime outside, he really wants to buy it. Really, when I heard that atmosphere, I really felt like this is something I must take home. And as for souvenirs, I suddenly had a thought. Because a lot of the music here is Disney soundtracks. I wonder if they have the copyrights for these. There are many songs by famous singers here. For example, EXILE. Some people might not know EXILE, but if I say Lin Chi-ling’s husband’s group, everyone will know. Who wants EXILE? I want Kazumasa Oda. Hahaha. Looking down from this angle, it really, has a very surreal, fairy-tale feel. Very magical. The first floor here is all music boxes. The second floor, has the museum section, displaying the history of music boxes and some antique music boxes. And the third floor, sells some souvenirs. We highly recommend everyone to come to this place. Whether you spend money or not. The important thing is, the atmosphere inside is really fantastic. It’s also a rare experience. Many places can’t give you this kind of feeling. This is the guesthouse we stayed at last night in Otaru. It’s about a seven or eight-minute drive from the Otaru Canal. The entrance hall is very large. There’s no problem for everyone to take off their shoes here. There’s also a lot of storage space. A standard Japanese layout. As you come in, there’s a toilet first. This is the living room. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all together. The layout is very square and spacious. Finally, it’s not a Japanese-style room. It’s more elderly-friendly. Because yesterday, Grandpa and Grandma were saying that with the Japanese-style seating, it’s very difficult for them to get up. The kitchen space is also very adequate. There’s a gas stove, so if you want to cook, it’s fine. And there’s also a microwave and a refrigerator. There’s actually a rice cooker here, and a water boiler, all very well-equipped. Cups, plates, bowls, and chopsticks are also very sufficient. Over here, is also the changing area, connected to the bathroom. And there’s a washing machine and dryer here. There’s also a washstand here. Although its bathroom is also a modular unit, it’s a bit larger. Everything in this house is quite sufficient and large. The bedrooms are all upstairs. There are three in total. A tatami room. Its layout is a bit strange, not so square. So we can only arrange it like this. It fits three single beds. This room is Western-style. It has one double bed. And over here, there’s also a space like a top bunk. It can fit one mattress. I didn’t see this room last night. Otherwise, I would have let the two kids sleep there. They would have been so happy. This last room is very large. It has two single beds and one double. The closet is super, super big. And the sliding door design is also very good. It’s really a dream home. I want to specially mention that their bedding is superb. This comforter should be a down comforter. Super thin, super light, and super warm. The price we booked it for is about NT$5,000. And again, there’s a cleaning fee. So if you stay for many days, each subsequent day is only an additional NT$3,000. And this whole place, can actually accommodate up to 10 people. But if your group size increases, because we are a group of 6, if the group size increases, the price will of course be higher. This is Asari Dam. Today we are going from Otaru to Jozankei. And along the way, there are many small spots. And this is one of them. We saw many people walking here. This place is actually quite close to the Otaru city center. About a 15-minute drive away. It’s a very nice spot for viewing autumn leaves. I’ll fly the drone in a bit to show you. There’s also a dam museum. But we came too early, it’s not open yet. If you’re interested, you can check it out yourselves. This is Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort. We’re making a brief stop here to enjoy the autumn leaves. This year’s autumn foliage season is from October 1st to October 20th. If you want to view the autumn leaves here, you can also take the gondola. The gondola ticket price is 1,500 yen per adult. For those over 65, it’s 1,300 yen. And for children, it’s 800 yen. But the line for the gondola is super long right now, so we’ll skip it for now. This is probably the peak viewing condition right now. Perhaps due to the types of trees in Hokkaido, it’s not quite like Tohoku or other places in Japan where everything is red. It’s more like this, a mix of yellow and green. It’s probably at its peak condition now. It looks quite beautiful. Actually, the autumn leaves here tend to have a bit more yellow mixed in. This is the Sapporo Lake First Observatory. This observatory is actually located by the Jozankei stream. And the water in Lake Sapporo actually comes from the Jozankei stream. Because it’s a reservoir formed by the Jozankei Dam. The main purpose here is to enjoy the autumn leaves and the lake view. But I think even without the autumn leaves, the lake view here is very beautiful. The water below is very clear. Many people are playing SUP here. Looking down from here, you can see many tiny little, sparkling little fish. This is the Jozankei Dam Downstream Park. And “karyu” means downstream. In this area, we can enjoy different sceneries as the seasons change. In spring, there are cherry blossoms. In autumn, there are autumn colors. Besides the Downstream Park, there’s also a museum above. And if you walk up 460 steps, you can reach an observatory. I heard the view there is beautiful. There’s also a trailhead here. So many people come here to hike, to walk their dogs. The environment is really quite beautiful. I’m really envious of the Japanese people. This is Jozankei Onsen. We are now on Tsukimi Bridge. Behind me is the Toyohira River. We’re here to take a short break and find something to eat. Many people choose to stay a night at an onsen hotel here. But for us, it’s just a tourist spot, part of our itinerary. In this small onsen town, you can see Kappa statues like this everywhere. Because this is the hometown of the Kappa. The legend of the Kappa goes like this: a young man was fishing in the Toyohira River, but was pulled down by a fish, dragged straight to the bottom. His body was never found. A year later, the man’s father dreamt that he came back to him. He said he was with his Kappa wife, and they had a child. And they were living happily ever after. Jozankei Gensen Park is a very popular spot. Because there’s a free footbath here. So even if you’re not staying overnight here, you can still come and soak in the free bath. This is “Miizumi Jozan.” He was a Buddhist monk. Over 150 years ago, under the guidance of the Ainu people, he found the Jozankei Onsen. So, that’s why he is here now. Jozankei is named after him. Right. Because this great monk found the hot spring, his merit is boundless. So for the next few dozens, hundreds of years, he just keeps soaking in the hot spring here. I think he would get tired of it. This hot spring smells very similar to the sulfur springs in Yangmingshan. But it has a slightly slippery feel. It’s quite hot. The hot spring water is also slippery. There’s a Kappa Alley here. Actually, this onsen area is quite fun. You can experience the kind of excitement that others feel when they go to the Beitou hot springs area. Because we have the same feeling coming here. Hey, to be honest, Beitou is a bit more fun (in my personal opinion). But they don’t have this patch of autumn leaves behind them. Here, they create an atmosphere with the autumn leaves and the feeling of being somewhere new. This is the Hill of the Buddha. Actually, we are now inside the Makomanai Takino Cemetery. And what is a cemetery? Well, it’s a graveyard. Why would tourists like us come to a graveyard? This is a tourist spot, that’s right. We’ll take you inside to see in a bit. See that up there, the stone peeking out? That’s actually the top of the Great Buddha’s head. Its body is inside this structure. And on the side, you see these plants? They are all lavender. So, when the lavender season comes and they all bloom, it’s like, wow, that spectacular lavender… …growing in the lavender field. To go inside, you need to buy a ticket. It’s 300 yen per person. Wow, it smells so good. Sandalwood scent. You could sit here all day. It feels like if you sit here, all your worries disappear. It’s very quiet inside, so it’s not appropriate for us to talk there. This place was actually designed by Tadao Ando. Wow, it’s truly amazing. How can someone have such an ingenious idea? Combined with the play of light and shadow behind, I feel like I could never get tired of looking at it. When we usually film a Great Buddha like this, I often run out of words. Because I don’t know… …I feel like there’s not much to say. But coming here, it’s like I’m so overwhelmed with feelings that I don’t know what to talk about. Striking singing bowls is very popular now, to purify the mind, body, and spirit, to achieve a healing effect. But I feel like striking a singing bowl at home doesn’t have the same feel. The acoustics in this space are excellent. Plus its own atmosphere, wow, when that singing bowl rings out, it sounds so, so good. Hahaha. Next to the Buddha statue, is actually a 360-degree circular path. And on the wall, there are actually some other Buddha statues. Let me tell you, I think the most amazing thing is that they even use those famous brand camping chairs in the back. Really. If you’re into camping and also like Buddha statues, then, wow, haha. How do they connect these two things? Haha. Don’t think it’s strange that we came to this place. It really is for tourists. Because we just saw many Western tourists, as well as visitors from Hong Kong and Thailand. Look at this. This water, as soon as I walked in, wow. So beautiful. Really, I think if you like this kind of architecture, you must come. We saw a row of Moai statues as soon as we came in. It was very unexpected. But actually, “Mo” in “Moai” in Japanese means “future,” and “ai” means “to live.” So it actually symbolizes ancestor worship. Look, there’s even a Stonehenge in the distance. That Stonehenge, is actually a tombstone. This is Takino Suzuran Hillside Park. It’s a national park. This place is amazing. Besides viewing flowers and autumn leaves, you can also ski here. Most importantly, the children’s playground is really amazing. And Grandma, can enjoy the scenery here, go for a walk, and so on. And let me tell you, this right now, is just a small part of its play area. Yes, as we walked here, there were many scenic views along the way. Especially since it’s close to Halloween now, the park is decorated everywhere with Halloween themes. And we also saw a play structure that looked like something out of a Studio Ghibli movie. The facilities are really amazing. Many safety measures are in place for you. Like here, there are even helmets. For the kids, before they go down the slide, before going down, they have to put on a helmet first. There’s also an indoor playground. Inside, there are many awesome climbing structures. We didn’t take them there. After all, Hokkaido is quite cold, so you can find indoor playgrounds in almost every park. I think this is amazing. It means all year round, sunny or rainy, you can come. And it’s very suitable for all age groups. This national park has an admission fee. But I feel like it’s just a small amount. The parking fee is 450 yen. And for adults, it’s 450 yen per person. For those over 65, it’s 210 yen. And for kids like ours who are in elementary school, it’s free. This park is really huge. From any parking lot, to walk to a certain area, it takes ten or twenty minutes. And besides the autumn leaves, look, you can even see lavender. And the kochia bushes are right here. A whole field of red. I’m too lazy to walk down. This is our accommodation in Sapporo. It’s called Karaksa Hotel. Let’s take a look at its room. Actually, I think this size, for a hotel in Japan, is already considered quite large. First, near the entrance, there’s a toilet. Let’s take a look. A bidet seat, and a small sink. It’s a double room, but there’s an option to add an extra bed, which seems to be free. And children under 7 are free of charge. The room overall looks very bright and new. This is a more thoughtful design. USB ports, and some switches are at the headboard. This hotel was just renovated. There’s a small fridge here. TV, kettle, and tea set. And there’s a simple table and chair set here. If you want to have a small snack, you can do it here. Wow. This area here is the bathroom. So this is like a changing area. And there’s a sink area here. And this is the bathroom. It’s a separate shower and toilet. But it doesn’t have a bathtub. Just a shower. Shower. Towels and amenities are all provided. We originally booked connecting rooms, but we prefer to keep them closed for more privacy. But if you want connecting rooms, you can. Just book connecting rooms directly. I’m now on the second floor. It has a large public bath. For the public bath, the opening hours are written on top. So everyone should pay attention. Personally, I think the most amazing thing here is that there’s also a lounge. As long as it doesn’t say “sold out” on top, you can drink it. And its hours are from 2 PM to 10 PM. If you have a large group, you can sit here. And if you have a small group, there are small tables to sit together. And there are some small snacks here. Probably small ice creams. Simple candies and cookies. There’s also a playroom for young children here. Now on the first floor. And the most amazing thing is that it’s very close to the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade. You can just go out this door to get there. The reason I booked this hotel is also mainly because its breakfast is a seafood donburi buffet. I’ll unbox it for you all tomorrow morning. To see if its breakfast is any good. And for this accommodation, the average price per room is NT$2,400. I booked two rooms, so the total is about NT$4,800. And after seeing the breakfast, everyone can decide for themselves if they like it or not. We’re now at the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade. It’s already past 7 PM. Actually, many shops are starting to close one after another from this time. It’s the same as in other parts of Japan. However, there are still some drugstores and such that you can browse. We just came in from a small alley called Tanukikoji Market. It had a great atmosphere. Let me tell you, Tanukikoji is super long. We’re now at Tanukikoji 5. It’s really long. I’ve walked it before. It was so tiring. You can’t see the end. This shop is called Rojiura Curry Samurai. It sounds like “Luzhou” (a district in Taiwan). It’s a very famous soup curry place. The online reviews are very good. And usually, you have to queue. But on a Monday night, as one reviewer said, he came in on a Monday night and was very lucky, no queue. Exactly the same as our situation today. This is something I’ve never eaten in Taiwan. Maybe it exists, but I’ve just never had it. It’s both rich and refreshing. It’s full of that fruity acidity from vegetables and fruits. I tried a few vegetables, and I think each one was probably prepared separately. Their flavor and texture are done very well. Hey, I think it’s delicious too. The curry doesn’t overpower the taste of the vegetables. And the vegetables don’t overpower the curry either. I think this is something that can truly be called gourmet. Oh. Many of the vegetables in here have been fried first. Besides adding texture, you can also taste a more novel side of them. Because like broccoli, we rarely eat it fried. Many reviewers recommend ordering the fried chicken curry here. Because their fried chicken is very delicious. Wow. The crust is like that of fried turnip cake, that crispy crust. And it also has a kind of alcoholic aroma. So delicious. I don’t know if it’s because we chose the right place, or if all soup curries are this delicious. This fruity acidity is really very special. You probably can’t find this taste in Taiwan. The taste is really delicious. I’m not exaggerating. After dinner, we’re back at Tanukikoji. This is block 7. And block 7 here has a more retro feel. The yellowish lights, and the old flooring. It’s completely different from the previous blocks. We’ve now arrived at Don Quijote. The most familiar place for everyone. When I came to Japan over ten years ago, my Japanese friends told me, “Hey, this is where the locals buy cheap stuff.” It’s not local anymore. The locals don’t dare to come anymore. Because it’s full of tourists. All you hear here is Chinese, and foreign languages. This is the breakfast at this hotel. It really makes you want what’s on other people’s plates even when you’re eating your own. There are too many delicious things. Its main feature is the seafood donburi. The seafood donburi looks very lavish. Although there are no scallops, we’ve eaten a lot in the past few days. This is salmon roe, sweet shrimp, and squid. And also salmon and tuna. And I don’t know what the other one is. The best part is there’s also soup curry. Turns out you can get it right in the hotel. And it has small chicken drumettes in it. And for the sake of dining quality, we’ll stop filming here for now. And the local Hokkaido potatoes are also great. I’ll show a clip of the food selection later for everyone to see. Wow, this is the seafood donburi I made! It’s awesome! This is the burger I made. It’s a sandwich. This is clam soup. I’m telling you, I thought I’d just have some miso soup, but it turned out to be a small scallop soup! Wow, for two adults and one child, and including this breakfast, I think it’s a super value. And the room is very new and comfortable.
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蒸汽鐘: 整點會噴氣鳴笛的復古時鐘。
小樽音樂盒專賣店本館: 充滿夢幻音樂盒的童話世界。
小樽的BNB: 空間寬敞，適合家庭入住的舒適民宿。
朝里水壩: 從小樽到定山溪途中的賞楓景點。
札幌國際滑雪場: 搭纜車欣賞滿山遍野的楓紅。
札幌湖第一展望台: 欣賞定山溪水壩形成的清澈湖景。
定山溪水壩下流園地: 水壩下游的公園，散步健行很舒服。
定山溪溫泉: 充滿河童傳說的溫泉小鎮。
定山溪泉源公園: 可以免費泡足湯的熱門公園。
頭大佛殿: 安藤忠雄設計，藏在山丘裡的宏偉大佛。
瀧野陵蘭丘陵公園: 小孩的放電天堂，超強戶外遊樂場。
Karaksa hotel: 地點超方便，早餐海鮮丼吃到飽。
狸小路商店街: 札幌市中心最好逛的超長商店街。
Rojiura Curry Samurai（湯咖喱）: 札幌必吃的排隊名店，果香湯咖哩。
東千歲鐵皮屋烤雞: 在地人吃的秘境美食，煙燻炭火烤雞。
富田農場: 看七彩花田，吃薰衣草冰淇淋。
上富良野的Airbnb: 離富田農場近，設備齊全的家庭民宿。
日之出公園: 欣賞薰衣草田與十勝岳連峰的景觀公園。
旭野高地: 在地人私房景點，有超筆直的公路。
十勝岳溫泉: 從溫泉旅館平台看楓紅的最佳角度。
吹上溫泉: 免費的露天野溪溫泉，男女混浴。
望岳台: 同時看見火山熔岩與楓紅的觀景台。
白金青池: 夢幻到不真實的Tiffany藍色湖泊。
四季彩之丘: Windows桌布般的拼布花田。
旭川的Airbnb: 空間超大的日式風格民宿。
神居古潭: 有魔神傳說的湍急河谷與舊車站。
户外炉嶺: 可以跟龍貓公車合照的觀景台。
北海道兒童王國: 超大型室內外樂園，小孩玩到不想走。
能取湖珊瑚草聚落: 秋天會變紅色的濕地植物景觀。
道之市魚市: 現買現烤海鮮，生食干貝CP值爆表。
鄂霍次克公園露營場: 在大自然裡住小木屋的露營區。
鄂霍次克公園: 遊樂園等級的戶外遊戲場。
岩尾別橋: 最容易看到野生棕熊的地點。
知床五湖: 世界遺產，走進原始森林看美麗湖泊。
知床嶺: 知床半島制高點，眺望壯麗山景。
知床橫斷334號: 冬季封閉的絕美山路自駕路線。
Livemax羅臼: 房間能看海的溫泉飯店，CP值高。
オシンコシンの滝: 知床八景之一，很有氣勢的雙流瀑布。
天に続く道展望台: 彷彿一路開向天空的超長筆直公路。
硫磺山休息中心: 像陽明山小油坑，充滿硫磺味的火山景觀。
摩周第三展望台: 欣賞「摩周藍」湖景的最佳觀景點。
摩周第一展望台: 有紀念品店和餐廳的摩周湖觀景台。
士幌高原ヌプカの里: 適合看星星的森林小木屋住宿。
Naitai Terrace: 全日本最大的牧場，滿山遍野都是草原。
Naitai Terrace餐廳: 在牧場景觀第一排吃美味牛肉漢堡。
タウシュベツ川橋梁展望台: 季節限定出現，會消失在水中的「幻之橋」。
綠深橋: 從橋上俯拍另一座橋與樹海的絕佳地點。
三国峠觀景台: 有咖啡店的休息站，欣賞遼闊樹海。
紅葉谷（層雲峽）: 賞楓葉與壯觀柱狀岩壁的溪谷。
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