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10 Things to Do in Moseushi Moseushi ( 妹背牛町 ) is a town in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . The town's name is derived from the Ainu language " Moseushi " and " Mose Ushii " which means "a place where nettles thrive" or "a place where thatch is customarily cut". However, it is believed to have been a modified translation. The town's name was originally spelled " Bouno Yushi ," but it was changed to its current name "Moseushi" in 1898. For those planning to visit Moseushi to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Moseushi : Moseushi manhole cover 1. Take a picture of Moseushi’s unique manhole cover . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is uncommon but some can be seen near Moseushi Onsen Peperu. Restaurant Ajidokoro Yonezato 2. Eat at  Restaurant Ajidokoro Yonezato  ( レストラン 味処米里 ) which is located inside Moseushi Onsen Peperu. You should try the cutlet curry and the momodo

10 Things to Do in Hokuryu Hokuryu ( 北竜町 ) is a town in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . The name of the town comes from the fact that it is north of the town of Uryu. The kanji used in its name stands for 北 – north and 竜 - dragon. For those planning to visit Hokuryu to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Hokuryu Hokuryu manhole cover 1. Take a picture of Hokuryu’s unique manhole cover . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is common and can be seen around Hokuryu town proper. Hokuryu Roadside Station / Roadside Station Sunflower Hokuryu 2. Visit the Hokuryu Roadside Station / Roadside Station Sunflower Hokuryu  ( 道の駅 サンフラワー北竜 ) and buy products that are made from Hokuryu. You can also get the roadside station stamp here for the Hokkaido Stamp rally booklet. Hokuryu Sunflower Melon 3. Buy and eat the Hokuryu Sunflower Melon . It has a reputation for its high sugar content and excellent taste. Matatsu Shrine 4. Visit the Matatsu Shrin

10 More Things to Do in Rumoi City As written before Rumoi City ( 留萌市 ) is a coastal city in the Rumoi Subprefecture on the western side of Hokkaido, Japan . If you missed the first list, you may want to read it by clicking this 👉 LINK 👈. For those planning to revisit Rumoi City to check what else it has to offer, here are the 10 More Things to Do in Rumoi City : Try the kazunoko 1. Try the  kazunoko . It is one of Rumoi’s special products. One of the best places to buy this is the Rumoi Roadside Station souvenir shop and the Okatteya Moe . Senba Park 2. Stroll around  Senba Park  ( 船場公園 ). It’s a vast open park which is a great place to do outdoor activities with friends and families. The park has a dog run and also a mini golf course. Okatteya Moe 3. Buy souvenirs at  Okatteya Moe  ( おみやげ処 お勝手屋 萌 ). Don’t forget to take a photo of the Kazumochan mascot inside the vault. 4. Watch the  Rumoi Fireworks Festival  at  Rumoi Port  or  Senbodai . It is one of the biggest fireworks festi

10 Things to Do in Obira Obira ( 小平町 ) is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido. The town's name if translated per kanji means  小 (small) 平 (flat).  It is popular for its stunning coastal views and also its agricultural products.  For those planning to visit the town of Obira to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Obira : Obira manhole covers 1. Take a picture of Obira’s unique manhole covers . So far, I have seen 2 unique Obira manhole designs. One is in front of the  Obira Roadside Station  and the other is near Obira Shrine. Rare twin Obira melon 2. Try the super delicious  Obira melon . Other must-try foods are octopus, wagyu, and watermelon. Obira Shrine 3. Visit  Obira Shrine  in the town proper. You can offer prayers and also get a goshuin there for your goshuin collection. Inside Karakure 4. Dine in at  Karakure  and enjoy its world-class soba / Dine in at  Sumire  and enjoy its delicious soba dishes. Aside from that, you can also admire

10 Things to Do in Biei Biei ( 美瑛町 ) is a small town in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido. It is famous for its beautiful nature, particularly the flower fields and the iconic trees. The town is one of "Japan's Most Beautiful Villages". Biei got its name from the Biei River that flows to it. The river got its name from the Ainu word piye which means oily or greasy. This is because the water has a murky appearance. For those planning to visit Biei to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things To Do in Biei : Biei manhole cover 1. Take a picture of Biei's unique manhole cover . So far, I have seen only one manhole cover design. It’s common and can be seen around town. Rent a bike and explore Biei 2. Rent a bike and explore Biei town proper and the nearby scenic spots. There are plenty of rental shops near Biei JR Station. You can also ask the rental shops for a “Biei-by-bike itinerary”. Biei Roadside Station 3. Head over to Biei Roadside Station  formall