Japan Diaries 4: Day 686
Day 686: September 18, 2023 Monday – 3-Day “Respect for the Aged” Road Trip D3 I woke up early and headed to the parking area nearby to get Ruru. In the park, there were already several people doing calisthenics. Amazing! Stay@Kushiro The interior looks a bit decent, but the are several parts of this place that need cleaning and renovating Kushiro City manhole cover #1 Today was the last day of our memorable 3-day "Respect for the Aged" road trip through eastern Hokkaido. We woke up to Kushiro City ( 釧路市 ) completely covered in thick fog — it was so dense it reminded me of the mysterious town in Stephen King’s The Mist . Driving felt almost impossible with almost zero visibility, but despite that, we decided to push forward with a mix of nerves and excitement. Back on the road for the final day of our 3-day "Respect for the Aged" Road Trip In a sudden twist, the city was enveloped in fog just as we were about to leave it. Kushiro City manhole cover #2 We decided t...