Hokkaido is an island the way Greenland is an island: on the map, and by definition. On the ground, the word stops doing any work. A drive from Hakodate in the far south to Wakkanai at the northern tip runs around 600 kilometers and fills most of a day, through farmland, mountain passes, and towns …
Musubi began in Japan. Long before it became a convenience-store staple or a beachside snack, it was a practical, portable way to carry rice. Formed by hand into triangles, cylinders, or simple mounds and often wrapped in nori, these rice balls—known as onigiri or omusubi—have roots stretching back centuries. Archaeological finds of hand-shaped rice date …
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I tried to figure out this time “Who is Hawaii for?” and I guess the answer is that it is perfect at this point for Americans who want an ‘exotic’ trip without leaving America. It’s not a party place but maybe the surfing thing is a big draw for those who don’t worry about money and how insane expensive it is here. I don’t know. I just know that it’s not for me.
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