The Rising Sun on the Vernal Equinox Day in 2026 !

by Kazu

On the Vernal Equinox Day,the red sun was rising in the direction of right east. On the Autumnal Equinox Day, the same scenery can be seen from the northern end of the premises of Hokkaido University.

Other joggers were also enjoying the scenery, I think. It is one of the most energizing and inspiring privileges for early birds. It may be a little bit too difficult to share the scenery with my wife early in the morning but some day, I would like to show her such treasure of Hokkaido.

The rows of poplar trees showed us the silhouette against the backdrop of rising sun. The experimental agricultural field of Hokkaido University was covered with frost. I am so looking forward to the season of the sun. 

 

The Start of the Baseball Season in 2026!

by Kazu

"Escon Field" Ball Park seemed to be alluring the citizens of Kita Hiroshima City, Sapporo and other adjacent area as well as the tourists from other regions of Japan and on this globe. 

It can be said that Escon Field became one of the biggest draws in Hokkaido. To be honest, I've never seen such well-organized and exciting ball park in North America. In particular, the food court and vendors are so special and impressive. Have you ever visited the ball park before? I strongly recommend to visit there.    
 

At the crack of dawn !

by Kazu

The pale gray clouds made the rising sun on the horizon bright orange and more impressive. It energized us so much during my jogging on that day. It would be fine and warmer than the day before.  

No herd of sheep cold be seen in the experimental agricultural field of Hokkaido University early in that morning. I'd never seen them eating grass there yet this year.

Two lines of poplar trees had not have green leaves on their branched but the buds of leaves must be swelling even in the cold wind. They were growing when I was studying law in the university decades ago. It has been thirty eight years ago. Time flies.   

 

Strawberry Special Frappuccino !

by Kazu

My wife and I love  the seasonal monthly special Frappuccino produced by Starbucks. We tried the Strawberry Special Frappuccino on the second floor of MIREDO Building in Sapporo on that day.   

We make a point of trying the special Frappuccino each month. Our favorites are peach Frappuccino, strawberry one, mango, pineapple and so on. It seems that they ease the pain of my wife. 

The timing of sunrise is getting earlier every day. The red sunrise could be seen over the gray clouds on the horizon.The pillars of photon at the northern end of the premises of Hokkaido University created so nce harmony with the sunrise. 

 

The Construction undergoing !

by Kazu

This is the next block of The Gate Hotel Sapporo by Hulicon the northern side.I thought the B4 level construction could be seen from the window of the hotel. It was rare to see such scenery from this angle.

The construction site had been for the local department store "Gobankan" that was acquired by SEIBU Group. But after the department store "Daimaru" was built, Gobankan SEIBU could not allure enough people to run the store. The competition was harsh among the department stores and supermarket sores.
 

Lunch in Gate Hotel Sapporo !

by Kazu

I took time off on that day and had lunch with my wife in Anchor Grill Sapporo of The Gate Hotel Sapporo by Hulic. Some guests staying in the hotel could be seen on the same floor. They seemed to be from overseas.

The lunch in the restaurant satisfied us so much with its hot sandwich and pasta as well as salad bar filled up with organic vegetables and special sauce. The cod roe spaghetti with cream sauce illustrated high degrees of skill earned by the chef.  

My wife seemed to be so delighted with the dessert made up with fruits and jelly that refresh her palate as well as the scenery of the construction in front of the train station. Two new platform of the subway was constructed underground and we could see that from the hotel. 

 

What we want in Muroran City !

by Kazu

A huge rock could be seen from the Cafe Mutekirou run by Miyakoshiya Coffee Chain Group. "Muteki" means the alert whistle of ships in the fog. The round horizon made me feel the size of this planet.   

The cafe was not filled up with the customers on that day but the cozy space provided them with solid and comfortable time with the perfect landscape and delicious sweets that made their heart melt down. 

The small port for the fishery seemed to be able to accommodate dozens of boats. What if I lived in the Iron Manufacturing City Muroran where Japanese traditional swords are also made by the smiths.