Category Archives: Japan

Bicycle touring Fukuoka Prefecture

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Bryan Keith

Japan! On the ferry from Busan to Fukuoka Ferda and I met a young Japanese woman who was returning to her country after two years on the road.  One of the things that she missed most was nato.  Indeed it is … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up Hokkaido: snow and food again

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Bryan Keith

I can’t write three blogs about skiing in Hokkaido without commenting a little more about the snow.  Before coming I had really wanted to experience the deep fluffy powder that Hokkaido is famous for.  We definitely found it right at … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido onsen: stay, soak, ski, and eat

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Bryan Keith

Food is a great reason to travel to Japan.  When I was talking to Peter about this trip deciding whether to come, one thing I really liked was their decision to stay in onsen (hot springs resorts) where breakfast and … Continue reading →

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A low snow year in Hokkaido

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Bryan Keith

Skiing in Hokkaido, finally!  About 15 years ago in Boulder, Kurt introduced me to Keiichi, a visiting astrophysicist from Japan.  We skied together that season in the Colorado backcountry on horrible snow.  Keiichi was the best telemark skier I had … Continue reading →

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