Japan Diaries 4: Day 732
Day 732: November 3, 2023 Friday – Culture Day 2023 Road Trip D1 Day 1 of 3 of our 3-day Culture Day 2023 Road Trip It’s Friday, the close of a long work week, when I would normally be at Tomamae Commercial High School . However, today is Bunka no Hi (Culture Day) in Japan , which makes it a perfect opportunity to take a break from routine. Instead of working, I planned a road trip with my family to explore the scenic municipalities of Tokachi Subprefecture. Ashibetsu Roadside Station Good morning, Kai! Since we live in Rumoi City, more than three hours away from Tokachi, we woke up before sunrise to make the most of our 3-day Culture Day 2023 Road Trip . Our goal was to visit as many municipalities in Tokachi Subprefecture as possible. We hit the road at around 5 AM, taking a few breaks along the way to stretch our legs and grab some much-needed coffee. Our first stop was at Ashibetsu Roadside Station in Ashibetsu City ( 芦別市 ) . We have visited this roadside station several t...