Saw some lovely ladies at the lobby of Grand Asahikawa Hotel. Realized that they were clad in Kimonos for their high school graduation ceremony.
Got wood? We headed to the Asahikawa Furniture Centre after breakfast.
That's the single picture that I took. Realized that photography is not allowed in there. In essence, the place showcases the furniture made by the skilled carpenters from Hokkaido. Most of it are made of oak. Very fine craftsmanship I'd have to say. If you pick up a copy of Home and Decor every month, then this is the place for you.
A confectionery selling Japanese treats at the AEON Asahikawa-
...which was our lunch place. We settled for a family styled restaurant after much deliberation. I had omu rice along with a hamburger.
The entire afternoon was spent in transit from Asahikawa to Sapporo, Hokkaido's capitol. It is the agricultural hub and financial center of Japan's northern island. Around 2 million people live there.
Some sights of the city
Sapporo's iconic television tower - one of the most popular photography sights in the city
Susukino - Sapporo's equivalent of New York's Times Square. Plenty of lights, plenty of life.
Sapporo's underground shopping center, very popular during Winter!
Queensway in Sapporo!
My last dinner in Hokkaido was Shabu Shabu. Check out the marbling! For a sum, you can have free flow of beef for 1.5 hours. Price ranges from 2000 to 7000 yen per person depending on the grade of beef. www.mooshabu.com
Day 6 was a day spent in transit back to Singapore. Had my last Japanese breakfast in Hokkaido at JR Tower Hotel Nikko.
Good bye Hokkaido. Till we meet again!
Travel mates - Simon Tan from Attorneys Inc, me, Saito-san from Furano Tourism Association and Risa-san from Prime Travel and Tour. Thanks!
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