2025-02-17

The Wheel Chair, Lanterns, Stove used by Pioneers !


by Kazu

The old man-power taxi called "Jinrikisha" was displayed in the former building of Urakawa Branch Office of Hokkaido Prefecture. The chest desk that had been used in the branch office was also displayed in the building. 
The office of the Director General for Urakawa Sub-prefecture was recreated with the original furniture and drawings on the wall. The textile on the table seemed to have aged and lost the original vivid color.  
The old Japanese traditional lanterns, occidental lamps,  portable lanterns were put on the floor. When the Japanese economy flourished, the historical village was developed.

 

2025-02-16

When the pioneers started to settle in Hokkaido !


by Kazu

The former building of Urakawa Branch Office of Hokkaido Prefecture was beautifully brought back into existence with the original material parts of the building in Hokkaido Historical Village.
Other buildings were also recreated in the museum village with precise details.The color must be the original design of the architect.The wide premises of the museum made it real. 
I am not sure who loved the color of  pale pink of this type but it may be sure that the decision was not made 
by females in that era. The color of pink was not popular in that era, I think, so the paint of pink might be cheaper than others. 

 

2025-02-15

Hokkaido Pioneering Museum !


by Kazu 

I has been five years since I visited Hokkaido Historical Village near Hokkaido Museum preparing for the Vice President of China at that time.
The precise name of the Village Display is Hokkaido Pioneers Museum " Hokkaido Kaitakuno Mura. It displays the buildings, Shinto Shrine and the lif of the citizens in Hokkaido.
A Hokkaido-origined horse of small size, Dosanko, was waiting for the tourists who would take the sleigh.What is his happiness?

 

2025-02-14

Feast in AEON Shopping Mall Asahikawa Station !


by Kazu 

Usually, we have had so called Shabushabu dinner in AEON Shopping Mall Asahikawa when we stayed near the rail station but we chose " Gokoku" Restaurant on that day to eat fried oystersand grilled cod that had been soaked and flavored with Japanese sake paste sake kasu   that means the off-white residue left after extracting sake .
The fried oysters were so crisp, juicy and tasteful. The milk of the ocean filled us up with vim and vigor. 
Nevertheless, the protagonist on that dinner was  grilled mackerrel. It was so delicious and tasteful with the aroma of the ocean.


 

2025-02-13

Asahkawa Station !


by Kazu

The aged shopping area in front of Asahikawa Town was decorated with many colored LED illumination so nicely but not overdone. The blue color of the LED lights created so lovely space and photo spot for families and couples. 
I thought this was the designated spot to take memorial photos that showed where the objects of the photos were, against the backdrop of the station building..  
The color of the illuminated cone was changing its color from blue to pink green and yellow. Not so many people were around the cone but some inbound tourists took photos with it. 

 

2025-02-12

Skyline!


by Kazu 

The skyline of Daisetsu Mountainous Area  could be seen from the riverside of Chuubetsu River. 
Reflecting sunshine, the peaks of the mountains were colored orange or pink. I stopped by the sidewalk of the bridge and gazed at the skyline on the horizon. 

Mt. Asahidake colored pale pink with the weak sunshine from the west could be seen on my way of jogging around Kagura area in the outskirts of Asahikawa City. It's been more than a year since I stayed in our favorite La Vista Asahidake on the hillside of the mountain. We love the hotel and have stayed many times but it may be fully booked by the in bound tourists nowadays.   

 

2025-02-11

Jogging around Kagura District in Asahkawa !


by Kazu

Before sunset on that day, I headed to the north of Asahikawa City from the hotel we stayed near the railway station and was almost lost.
I went across two rivers. It seemed that I found myself in Kagura Area northwest of the station. 
The sun was on the horizon and gave its light to the downside of the clouds beautifully.