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Japan Diaries 4: Weekend 108

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Weekend 108: November 25 – 26, 2023 Day 754: November 25, 2023 Saturday – Rumoi Snowy morning here in Rumoi City A freezing -5 degree morning Today was a freezing morning in Rumoi City, with temperatures dropping to -6°C. Despite the biting cold, we went out to accomplish a list of errands. After enjoying a hearty breakfast, we bundled up and set off on our journey. First stop: DCM Inside DCM Kai was asleep the whole time Our first stop was unexpectedly at DCM. It wasn’t part of our original plan, but the snow we kept dragging into the car with our shoes had started to become troublesome. To solve this, we decided to buy a rubber mat to make it easier to remove snow and prevent unpleasant odors from a wet floor mat. Next stop: MaxValu Jabba Laundromat There was suddenly a blizzard on our way to our next destination With that sorted, we headed to MaxValu to buy groceries. My wife swears by MaxValu’s vegetables, saying they’re more affordable than in other grocery stores around the ci...

Banya no Yu - Hokkaido

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Banya no Yu,  formally spelled  Ban’ya no Yu   ( 番屋の湯 ),  is a hot spring hotel overlooking the majestic Ishikari Bay and the Sea of Japan. It is located at 51-2 Yokomachi, Ishikari City, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Ban’ya no Yu Ban'ya no Yu Details Ban’ya no Yu  in Ishikari City, Hokkaido, is a seaside onsen that combines the charm of Japan’s traditional hot spring culture with the breathtaking scenery of Ishikari Bay . Known for its fossil seawater hot spring, rejuvenating facilities, and ocean-view rooms, Ban’ya no Yu is the perfect spot to unwind after exploring the region. Ban'ya no Yu - Ishikari City, Hokkaido Prefecture The Unique Fossil Seawater Hot Spring The natural hot spring water at Ban’ya no Yu originates from ancient seawater that has been trapped deep underground for thousands of years. Over time, layers of sand and mud accumulated and preserved this “ fossil seawater ,” which now emerges as a strong sodium chloride spring.  Ban'ya...

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