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    • Giorno 50

      Shimanokoshi coastal hike

      29 aprile, Giappone ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      4:45 My internal clock wakes me up there's a hint of daylight and I dash out of bed to make the 5:00 a.m. train and I actually catch it.

      On a bench in the train station in Shimanokoshi I meet two Japanese hikers who are going the opposite way. I encounter them again somewhere in the middle to great shouting and yelling and having fun seeing each other again. Missed getting their picture.

      What an unbelievable place to hike, it is yet another sunny seventies day. While walking I am startled by a Serow, a type of Japanese deer. It doesn't run off and just stands there in the woods looking at me so I stand still and look back at it. As I'm standing quietly there for some 10 minutes it finally goes about its business and I get to observe it in it's natural habitat. They were almost extinct and in 1955 the Japanese government intervened. Their numbers have recovered completely, but according to my Japanese trekking friend it is a rare sighting.

      Being still in the woods has its rewards. Forest bathing in absolute quiet on the edge of a cliff overlooking the water through the trees, all I could hear was the distant rhythmic rumbling of a diesel engine of a ship far ashore. Bird song played the chorus. It's a deep feeling of pre-historic nature.

      With time left on my hands I managed to walk another 6K to get another viewpoint on the shore. Back at the train station I run into my bunk mate from the hostel who has all kinds of questions for me as he is hiking this section tomorrow. We spend the evening discussing everything I saw and get him prepared.
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    • Giorno 51

      Ryusendo cave

      30 aprile, Giappone ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Easy day. Took train and bus to Ryusendo. Did the cave tour which was kind of interesting and I have to admit that it felt a little creepy to be that far underground knowing that earthquakes do occur here rather frequently. On the other hand this cave has been here for eons. It is filled with rushing water and it has an underground lake that is 98 m deep.

      After the cave I had a nice conversation with Oliver. I went to an Onsen, got warm and did 40 minutes in a massage chair. Now I am super relaxed and sitting on a rock by the side of the road waiting for the bus which comes in an hour. That's what Zen does for you.

      I'm definitely cutting it close I'm catching a bus that gets me to the last train of the day and the station master shuts the entrance right behind me. That brings it home, you can get stuck out here.

      Just when you thought you had today sewn up you get presented with yet another surprise. I get a ride on the most beautiful train I have been on. It's the local and it stops at every station. It is retro and comfy. All trains should be this way.

      Take nap, do some admin and make some more travel plans over a miso soup dinner.
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    • Giorno 52

      Jodogahama

      1 maggio, Giappone ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

      Blustery day in the '50s. Got my coat on and I should have brought my hat. Might have to hide in a cafe.

      Serow is a Kamushka in Japanese, I'm told by the motorcycle guy who rides a Yamaha Serow 250cc.

      I walk around the Yodogahama beach, practice my knots for River guiding, getting a bit more rest. The next three days are going to be long hikes in sunny weather.

      The seagulls get fed by the tourists so they fly all around begging for food. The food in the cafe is presented in the same jagged shape as the peaks at the beach.
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    • Giorno 52

      Morioka, the hidden gem

      7 novembre 2023, Giappone ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      When I left my Hotel in Hachinohe after breakfast I checked Google maps for the direction in which to walk, and attracted the attention of a friendly older gentleman who Insisted in walking me all the 1.5km to the station because he thought I was lost :-) on the road he showed me that he was playing Pokemon Go, so I guess the walk was not totally pointless for him :-D. He even went all out to help me at the station with getting a ticket and so on :-) Finally, all my new friend accepted as his thanks was a picture with both of us in it, that another man took :-) japanese hospitality knows no bounds hehe. Transition to Morioka worked flawlessly and when I arrived I actually managed to find a bus that brought me very close to my hotel, Wow, I think I already loved the city at that point. Weather was not so great, a constant dribble of rain for most of the daylight hours, but I enthusiastically explored the city anyway. I visited the grounds of the castle ruins and nearby sakurayama shrine, where I watched temple cats communicating with the gods, or just ringing the bells for food? The area had some scenic views and beautiful fall colors. I also visited the Morioka History and Culture Centre, that I liked a lot, because it offered an English audio guide online that was very interesting and informative. It had peak design and a beautiful lounge area that offered a stunning view on the shrine.
      The Japanese have a fantastic sense for aesthetics and landscape architecture. The city surprised me, I am sure you could spend more time here than just a day and still have a great time.

      Google Translate:
      Als ich nach dem Frühstück mein Hotel in Hachinohe verließ, suchte ich bei Google Maps nach der Richtung, in die ich gehen sollte, und erregte die Aufmerksamkeit eines freundlichen älteren Herrn, der darauf bestand, mich die ganzen 1,5 km bis zum Bahnhof zu führen, weil er dachte, ich sei verirrt. :-) Unterwegs hat er mir gezeigt, dass er Pokemon Go spielt, also war der Spaziergang für ihn wohl nicht ganz sinnlos :-D. Er tat sogar sein Bestes, um mir am Bahnhof beim Besorgen eines Fahrscheins usw. zu helfen :-) Schließlich nahm mein neuer Freund als Dank nur ein Foto von uns beiden an, das ein anderer Mann für uns knipste :-) japanische Gastfreundschaft kennt keine Grenzen, hehe. Der Transfer nach Morioka funktionierte einwandfrei und als ich ankam, gelang es mir tatsächlich, einen Bus zu finden, der mich ganz in die Nähe meines Hotels brachte. Wow, ich glaube, ich habe die Stadt zu diesem Zeitpunkt schon geliebt. Das Wetter war nicht so toll, die meiste Zeit des Tages regnete es ständig, aber ich erkundete die Stadt trotzdem voller Begeisterung. Ich besuchte das Gelände der Burgruinen und den nahegelegenen Sakurayama-Schrein, wo ich Tempelkatzen dabei zusah, wie sie mit den Göttern kommunizierten oder einfach nur die Glocken läuteten, um Futter zu bestellen? Die Gegend bot einige malerische Ausblicke und wunderschöne Herbstfarben. Ich habe auch das Morioka History and Culture Center besucht, das mir sehr gut gefallen hat, weil es online einen englischen Audioguide angeboten hat, der sehr interessant und informativ war. Es hatte ein Spitzendesign und einen wunderschönen Loungebereich, der einen atemberaubenden Blick auf den Schrein bot.
      Die Japaner haben ein fantastisches Gespür für Ästhetik und Landschaftsarchitektur. Die Stadt hat mich überrascht, ich bin sicher, man könnte hier mehr Zeit als nur einen Tag verbringen und trotzdem eine tolle Zeit haben.
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    • Giorno 18

      Welcome to Miyako

      16 ottobre 2023, Giappone ⋅ 🌙 59 °F

      It was raining hard when we docked in Miyako, but the locals gave us a hearty welcome, featuring a large inflatable salmon, their town’s mascot.

      A free shuttle from the industrial port whisked us into town and dropped us at the train station.

      White gloves are a big deal in Japan. I’ve noticed train station employees, bus drivers, taxi drivers, immigration officers and crossing guards wearing them. Makes me think of Mickey Mouse!
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    • Giorno 29

      La nourriture japonaise

      27 settembre 2023, Giappone ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Pour le plus grand bonheur de nos bidons, la nourriture est un pur délice. Au restaurant comme dans les supermarchés, les japonais soignent la présentation de leurs produits. Leurs mets sont très fins, ni trop salé, ni trop sucré. Nous n’avons jamais mangé autant de riz et de poisson qu’ici. Le poisson frais, utilisé pour les sushis notamment, fond sous la langue. Nous choisissons le plus souvent possible des petits restaurants typiques où les cartes sont souvent écrites uniquement en japonais. Nous commandons sans vraiment savoir ce que nous recevrons. Comme nous mangeons de tout, la surprise est toujours bonne.
      Manger des ramen est à chaque fois une expérience différente. La forme et le goût des nouilles tout comme du bouillon et des garnitures changent à chaque fois. C’est si bon, très chaud (on ne comprend pas comment les japonais peuvent avaler leur nouilles brûlantes en 10 minutes alors que nous prenons 30 minutes à souffler dessus pour les manger) et vraiment bon marché. A Morioka, le plat typique est le Jajamen. Ce sont des nouilles chinoises cuisinées à la japonaise. Elles sont garnies de concombre, de gingembre, d’ail et d’une boule de viande hachée. Il faut mélanger le tout. A la presque fin du repas, il faut casser un œuf dans l’assiette et crier «chitan». L’assiette est reprise par les cuisiniers qui y ajoutent des oignons et du bouillon pour cuire l’œuf. C’est exquis !
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    • Giorno 12

      Hachinohe via Ryusendo grot

      2 agosto 2023, Giappone ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

      Vandaag weer weg uit Morioka en door naar Hachinohe in de Aomori regio. We hebben besloten om nog wat dingen te bezoeken onderweg. De eerste stop is de Ryusendo grot. Tijd om truien uit de koffers te toveren, ondanks de 30 graden buitenlucht. In de grot is het namelijk 10 graden, toch ietwat fris voor t-shirt en korte broek.

      De wandeling door de grot duurde ongeveer 45 minuten, met veel stalactieten, stalagmieten en diepe wateren. Er schijnt een heel ondergronds meer te zijn, je kon jammer genoeg alleen de beginstukken daarvan zien. Om daar te komen zou je moeten afdalen en in een bootje moeten. Dat is werk voor de professionals, aangezien ze de grot en diepe wateren nog steeds aan het verkennen zijn.

      Na de grot de warmte weer in en gekeken wie de meeste libellen op de vingers kon krijgen. Het stikt hier in Japan van de libellen en die zijn niet mensenschuw, steek bij een waterpartij je hand uit en er zit vrijwel direct een libelle op.

      Na de grot zijn we doorgereden naar kaap Kitayamazaki. Daar hebben we de nodige tijd doorgebracht met wandelen en het genieten van het uitzicht. Na 2 observatieplatforms te hebben bezocht besloten we ook nog helemaal naar beneden te lopen. 510 traptreden naar beneden klinkt niet veel, totdat je weer naar boven moet. Het was in ieder geval erg mooi en nadat we weer boven waren konden we bijkomen met een flesje drinken.

      Uiteindelijk zijn we doorgereden naar Hachinohe, waar we in de eerste instantie niet bij het hotel konden komen. Er bleek ook een festival aan de gang te zijn en precies de straat naar het hotel was afgezet.

      We hebben dus eerst een tijdje naar de optocht staan kijken. In dit geval kwamen er allemaal praalwagens voorbij, waar lokale sagen en legendes waren afgebeeld. Ze waren er in verschillende maten, maar allemaal groot.

      Na een maaltijd zijn we uiteindelijk wel bij het hotel terechtgekomen en zijn we klaar voor de volgende dag.
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    • Giorno 11

      Morioka Sansa Odori

      1 agosto 2023, Giappone ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

      In de ochtend en begin van de middag zijn we gaan zwemmen in het Tazawa meer. Verkoelend water en glashelder. Tot ver van de kant kon je de bodem zien. Na een tijdje ontspannen aan het meer gingen we weer naar Morioka om het Sansa Odori festival mee te maken.

      We hebben om 17:15 een plekje langs de weg weten te bemachtigen, het was namelijk enorm druk langs de route. We stonden vooraan en konden alles de hele avond goed zien.

      De parade ging om 18:00 van start en was om ongeveer 21:30 afgelopen. Lang staan, maar we hebben onze ogen uitgekeken. Zonder pauze was het een lange parade van trommelaars, dansers en fluitisten.

      Allen liepen ze in aparte groepen en vertegenwoordigden ze scholen, historische dans verenigingen, bedrijven en zelfs kinderdagverblijven. Steeds dezelfde opbouw van een groep: trommelaars voorop, dan de fluitisten en daarachter de dansers. Elke groep hun eigen kleding en kleuren.

      Een indrukwekkende avond en de tijd vloog voorbij.
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    • Giorno 6

      Japan day 6

      20 luglio 2016, Giappone ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      It was our first day of service. For breakfast i had really yummy rice with soy sauce and potatoes. We then went to 7/11 to pick up lunch for later. During to morning we worked at a winery pulling weeds. After we finished working for a few hours we had a picnic lunch at the farm. I had onigiri and peach tea. After lunch we went for a drive to see the area that was devastated by the tsunami in 2011. It was very sad but interesting to see the city being rebuilt on a higher ground. For dinner i went back to the same restaurant from last night and i had the curry again! It was just too good i had to get it again. But i ordered the pinapple soft serve icecream this time.Leggi altro

    • Giorno 12

      Nekkodon

      20 maggio 2016, Giappone ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

      I had seen all i wanted to see in Hakodate so it was time to move on. So i got on board the newly built Hokkaido Shinkansen which would take me to Morioka, with a short stop in Aomori. Ronja and Ole, whom i met in Sapporo, told me about this fishmarket in Aomori when you can make your own bowl of donburi, called Nekkodon. You buy a number of coupons which you can trade for all kinds of seafood freshly caught. It's even cut into nice convenient slices so it's ready to eat. It's so incredibly fresh and delicious that i finished the bowl before i thought of taking a picture of it. After having a cup of tea on the seaside it was time to go our own ways. We said our goodbyes and i boarded the Shinkansen again after getting a seat reservation. This was actually a first since there had been no need before. Luckily it's free of charge and the people behind the counter usually understand it when you say "seat reservation". :-)
      The trainride with the Shinkansen was smooth as always and i quickly arrived at Morioka. I got a riceball and OJ for lunch and went to the remains of Morioka castle, which is made into a city park. It was so good to sit in the shade for a bit cause the sun was really beating down. I am really considering buying some shorts even though the added extra weight give me the shivers (pun not intended ;-)) I went to the hotel to check in and get a short nap since i really started to feel that i woke up at 5.30 this morning. Yes yes i know, i am getting old...:-P The nap turned into a 2 hour sleep and i already felt a lot better. I went outside for a short walk through the city center and got me a "Cup of Noodles" to eat in my hotel room. I watched some crazy Japanase gameshow and finally crashed at around 9pm.
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