IAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY

HOKKAIDO (GALLERY 1)

Travelling from Central Honshu to Hokkaido in Nov/Dec 1996 was like watching summer, autumn and winter go by in fast forward motion from the window panes of the JR trains. Hokkaido, being furthest north, experiences seasonal changes earlier than the other parts of Japan. See Map of Hokkaido

copyright ian 2001   Shinto monk seeking alms at Hakodate.
copyright ian 2001   Hakodate tram. Hakodate is the first major city as you approach Hokkaido by train. This is a romantic & cute-sey little city with western style buildings all over that you might think that you were in Europe.
copyright ian 2001   Taken on a foot path at Hakodate. My first experience with snow fall was in Hakodate.
copyright ian 2001   Russian influenced Hakodate Orthodox Church.
copyright ian 2001   Night view of Hakodate city as seen from Mt. Hakodate.
copyright ian 2001   Early morning buzz at the asaichi (market).
copyright ian 2001   Fresh crabs for sale at the market.
copyright ian 2001   The road approaching Cape Erimo...a cold and windy place with rolling hills and sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean. The Erimo Misaki YH was an enjoyable stay and the nabe dinner (Jap steamboat) was just right for the cold night.
copyright ian 2001   Forces of nature at work. Awesome waves at Cape Erimo.
copyright ian 2001   Edge of earth. Steep plunge into the Pacific Ocean at Cape Erimo.
copyright ian 2001   A man collecting sea-weed in spite of the cold at Cape Erimo.
     
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