Hokkaido Wildflowers

Hokkaido, the north island of Japan, is a natural wonder with nature taking center stage.  The flowers here have little time to shine as the snow covers the land for 7 months a year but when they do come out, the variety and colors are pretty spectacular.  My photography, less spectacular…Lupine (or Lupins) dot the […]

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Day 4 – Visa Run

Trip to Sapporo to pick my new 5 year “highly skilled” visa. Thankfully, there was no interview or exam to determine my skill level. Also spent time with a wedding planner who wants to hold events at The Orchards Niseko.   We also looked at placing a dome with the possibility of ice skating inside of the dome.  Attended a […]

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