The Backpack Adventures

Day 627:  July 21, 2023 Friday -  Tomamae Tomamae Commercial High School 7.21.23 What a beautiful sunny morning! Today’s only work commitment was a trip to Tomamae Commercial High School , my 10th visit for the School Year 2023–2024. This time, I opted to use cash for my travel expenses. My workload for the day was light: 2nd period: English Games with the 3rd-year class of Matsushita-sensei. We arrived at the Asahikawa Airport at around 6 PM. Ella and I had an opportunity to explore the airport grounds.  After work, Ella and I drove to Asahikawa Airport in the town of Higashikagura ( 東神楽町 ) to pick up my siblings flying in from Tokyo. They’ll be staying with us until next Sunday. Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port We enjoyed watching the sunset while waiting for my siblings to arrive. We reached the airport around 6 PM, and since their flight wasn’t due until 6:50 PM, we wandered over to the nearby Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port . The view of the runway was stunnin...

10 Things to Do in Nakagawa Nakagawa ( 中川町 ) is a valley town located in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan , known for its rich collection of ammonites and other fossils. The town is also famous for its local specialties, including sausages and handcrafted wooden products. The kanji in its name, naka ( 中 ) , signifies "inside," "between," or "middle," while gawa/kawa ( 川 ) means "river." This reflects the Teshio River, which flows through the center of the town. For those planning to visit the valley town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Nakagawa : Nakagawa manhole design 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Nakagawa . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover, which is commonly found around the town. A colored version of this is displayed in the Nakagawa Town Hall .    Nakagawa Shrine 2. Visit Nakagawa Shrine ( 中川神社 ) , the main shrine of the town of Nakagawa. It is located at the o...

Nakagawa Town Eco Museum Center ( 中川町エコミュージアムセンター ) is a natural history museum that houses numerous prehistoric exhibits. It is located at 28-9 Yasukawa in the town of Nakagawa, Nakagawa District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Nakagawa Town Eco Museum Center Nakagawa Town Eco Museum Center Details The Nakagawa Town Eco Museum Center is a unique destination that combines a natural history museum with an overnight training facility, offering an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Housed in the repurposed building of the former Saku Junior High School , which closed in 1999, this center beautifully integrates history, education, and community revitalization.  Nakagawa Town Eco Museum Center - Nakagawa town, Hokkaido Prefecture The gymnasium has been transformed into a fascinating museum, while the school building now serves as a training facility for overnight stays, making it a versatile hub for learning and exploration. A Town-Wide Eco-Museum Initiative Nakagaw...