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I am Shochiku Ume who lives in Hokkaido.
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![[Image1]Hoshino Resort Tomamuis home to Unkai Terrace.As a popular tourist spot,it attracts travelers from a](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/707e6dfb440e9eff3a1a51cfcb4962e9f0e312b3.jpg)
Hoshino Resort Tomamu
is home to Unkai Terrace.
As a popular tourist spot,
it attracts travelers from all over the country
and the world during the summer vacation period.
Until last year, it was common to see long lines
starting from midnight in front of the lift station,
and even after the gondola service began,
people often had to wait over an hour to board.
This season, the gondola has switched to a reservation system
starting from the evening before,
allowing guests to ride with almost no waiting time,
making it significantly easier.
However, since the sea of clouds is a natural phenomenon,
you won't know if you can see it
unless you actually go to the site at dawn.
That's why the excitement when the sea of clouds is visible
is so profound;
everyone getting off the gondola
was expressing their amazement.
At this terrace, located over 1,000 meters above sea level,
the temperature is about 6°C lower than at sea level.
It gets quite chilly in the early morning,
so dressing warmly is essential.
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![[Image1]This is the Taushubetsu River Bridge in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido. It has a unique presence reminis](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/aa42acf44d76b0b2a2860f2ac582add90438f16d.jpg)
This is the Taushubetsu River Bridge in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido. It has a unique presence reminiscent of an ancient ruin.
In the past, it was accessible freely, but now the gates are closed.
You need to either reserve a key from the roadside station or join a tour from places like the Higashitaisetsu Nature Guide Centre to visit.
You can park your car before the forest road gate and walk or bike there, but it's a rough 4-kilometer gravel road.
Also, it's out of mobile service range, so there’s no way to contact anyone in case of trouble.
Additionally, this area is a habitat for brown bears, so all actions are at your own risk.
Every year, the bridge sinks into the lake after autumn and freezes in mid-winter, leading to weathering and collapse in various places.
Some parts also crumbled during the spring earthquake.
It won't be long before it can no longer maintain its complete arch.
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松竹梅 posted.
![[Image1]This is also the first year for the indoor exhibition at Tokachi Hills' Umbrella Sky.I remembered se](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/a64df0a53c592bed2091eb841360f27ab4dab3c6.jpg)
This is also the first year for the indoor exhibition at Tokachi Hills' Umbrella Sky.
I remembered seeing something similar somewhere, and that's probably because it resembles an event in a certain location in Fukushima Prefecture.
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![[Image1]This is the Umbrella Sky (Sakura) at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsu, Hokkaido. It is held every June, bu](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/2fc72075d3dc8868f7db793f93f33bebf8aee32d.jpg)
This is the Umbrella Sky (Sakura) at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsu, Hokkaido. It is held every June, but this year it started in May. A few days ago, there was a day of strong winds that caused damage, leading to its closure. Although repairs have been made since then, full recovery seems difficult. From June, the colors of the umbrellas will change significantly.
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![[Image1]Rokka no Mori, located in Nakasatsunaimura, Hokkaido, is a vast area dotted with small art museums,](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/6ef1168d839272cc89931bcabb01ff63f4124494.jpg)
Rokka no Mori, located in Nakasatsunaimura, Hokkaido, is a vast area dotted with small art museums, where wildflowers that change with the seasons will greet you.
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![[Image1]Late spring has arrived in Hokkaido.Adonis ramosa and crocuses are blooming.There is still snow in s](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/9f7ddb97d402ba2daa7ba982df03e74ed9f53c1d.jpg)
Late spring has arrived in Hokkaido.
Adonis ramosa and crocuses are blooming.
There is still snow in shaded areas,
but temperatures have been staying relatively warm,
so cherry blossoms should bloom in late April.
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![[Image1]Drifting ice off the coast of Shiretoko (Rausucho)is home to drift ice and Steller's sea eagles.When](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/8531e91f771bb0bb460fd60405a2aec73afdca65.jpg)
Drifting ice off the coast of Shiretoko (Rausucho)
is home to drift ice and Steller's sea eagles.
When dozens of Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles gather, their large size creates a truly dramatic sight.
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松竹梅 posted.
![[Image1]Off the coast of Shiretoko (Rausucho)Here are the drift ice and a Steller's sea eagle.This weekend i](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/dc4045ef01a52737b7f8b4692c46ce24c78949d1.jpg)
Off the coast of Shiretoko (Rausucho)
Here are the drift ice and a Steller's sea eagle.
This weekend it was warm in Hokkaido
and a southerly wind blew,
so I was worried the drift ice might be pushed away,
but the ice band remained.
The drift ice will be gone next month,
and from late April you can see orcas and whales.
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![[Image1]Scenes from the 42nd Winter Balloon Meeting held in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido.A blue sky and a pure](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/fed5d1d2a58b3c3c540885decc6f84a1d21e32c8.jpg)
Scenes from the 42nd Winter Balloon Meeting held in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido.
A blue sky and a pure white snowfield
Colorful hot air balloons rising into the air.
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![[Image1]Jewelry Ice at Otsu Coast in Toyokorocho, HokkaidoIce that formed on the Tokachi River drifts out to](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/1c5d690e23ddb5b93280dcbc6fc8b780657b6421.jpg)
Jewelry Ice at Otsu Coast in Toyokorocho, Hokkaido
Ice that formed on the Tokachi River drifts out to sea
and the waves polish it into transparent, jewel-like pieces of ice.
Visitors aiming for standout photos select well-shaped pieces, carry them,
pour hot water or rinse them to remove sticking snow and sand,
and arrange the ice by stacking or standing it to create artworks for shooting,
but they are beautiful just as they are in nature.
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