Japan Diaries 4: Weekend 65

Weekend 65: January 28-29, 2023

Day 453: January 28, 2023

Saturday – Driving around Rumoi

Ella sliding down the snow pile outside our house

Today’s weather forecast said that Rumoi City would receive a large amount of snow in the afternoon. Regardless, since it was a weekend, we didn’t want to stay home the whole day as we would surely consume a lot of kerosene, so we decided to head out.

Driving to Rumoi Golden Beach

Rumoi Golden Beach in winter

This is what Cape Ogon looks like in winter

We wanted to see what Golden Beach Rumoi would look like in winter so we went there to check it out. From there, we continued to Cape Ogon before proceeding to Rumoi Roadside Station.

Rumoi Roadside Station can barely be seen due to the blizzard

My daughter and I planned to rent plastic sleds to play in the snow mounds of Senba Park but were disappointed to learn that they don’t do rentals during the weekends. Regardless, it was a blessing as the “large amount of snow” turned out to be a blizzard.

I tried matcha coffee for the first time

Weirdly, Ella wanted the famed soft cream of Rumoi Roadside Station

We stayed at the 2nd Floor of Rumoi Roadside Station

Instead of heading home, we decided to wait it out. First, we ordered coffee from the coffee vending machine inside the Rumoi Roadside Station.

"Ella Time" in Chairumo

When the snowstorm didn’t subside, we went to Chairumo beside Rumoi Roadside Station so that Ella could enjoy the day. We spent the whole afternoon there.

Last stop for the day: MaxValu Rumoi

We left a little before 5 PM. Thankfully, the blizzard already weakened allowing us to drive to Maxvalu to buy groceries before heading home and calling it a day.

Day 454: January 29, 2023

Sunday – Rumoi City Library

Ruru buried in snow

Like yesterday, the weather forecast said that Rumoi City would again receive a large amount of snow in the afternoon. As funny as it may sound but we chose to again head out today.

Rumoi City Library

Since it's almost Setsubun (節分), visitors can throw balls at the demon's face in the library

Library time for Team Nicerio

This time, we drove to the Rumoi City Library. We figured that it would surely be warmer there plus it’s quiet and has free WiFi. That’s why I brought my laptop so that I can work on the PowerPoint presentations for my visit schools. I also got to write several blog articles for my blog.

Dinner at Mos Burger Rumoi

MOS Burger Rumoi

We stayed in the Rumoi City Library the whole afternoon. From there, we proceeded to MOS Burger Rumoi for our afternoon snack/dinner before heading back home.

Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

That night, before calling it a day, Ella and I watched several episodes of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre.

Overall, I might have written little about it, but I spent a considerable amount of time shoveling and clearing snow this week. It’s tiring but was necessary and, in a way, is my source of exercise.

However, there are days that I honestly miss the sunshine and the warmth of summer. I also miss going on road trips and visiting new cities, towns, and villages in Hokkaido.

Read more:

Japan Diaries 4: Week 65
Golden Beach Rumoi
Cape Ogon

Senba Park
Rumoi Roadside Station
Chairumo
Rumoi City Library

10 Things to Do in Rumoi City

10 More Things to Do in Rumoi City

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