The Backpack Adventures

Klaus 15 Steam Locomotive  / Claus 15 Steam Locomotive ( クラウス15号蒸気機関車 ) is a preserved steam engine, it is located across the street from Horoshin Spa in Horoshin in the town of Numata in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Klaus 15 Steam Locomotive Klaus 15 Steam Locomotive Details Fondly called Klaus 15 by some locals, this steam locomotive has a fascinating history that dates back to the Meiji period in 1889 when it was manufactured in Munich, Germany. It was later imported to Kyushu Railway and played an important role in transporting coal on the railway in Numata Town, Hokkaido. Klaus 15 Steam Locomotive - Numata town, Hokkaido Prefecture The  Klaus 15 Steam Locomotive  is the oldest small steam locomotive in existence, making it a rare piece of history. It was also active as a coal freight car transporter on the dedicated freight line of the Meiji Showa Mining Office until December 1967. Today, this fantastic piece of machinery is on display in front of the  Horoshin Onsen Firefly Mu

Ebishima Station ( 恵比島駅 ) is a train station that is popularly known as a filming location for the TV drama and later on movie Suzuran. It is located at 357 Ebishima, in the town of Numata in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Ebishima Station   Ebishima Station Details Ebishima Station was opened in 1910 as a general station on the Fukagawa Station - Rumoi Station Railway In-Ryumo Line. It served as a branch station of the Rumoi Railway Totsu Station - Tachibetsu Station after 1930. However, in 1971, the Rumoi Railway was abolished, and Ebishima Station was left abandoned. It was inherited by JR Hokkaido in 1987 due to the division and privatization of JNR, but passenger operations were unmanned. Ebishima Station - Numata town, Hokkaido Prefecture Travelers can experience a piece of history by visiting this abandoned station. The station building has been reconstructed and serves as a freight train station building. In addition, it was used in the filming of NHK's serial TV novel &qu

  Day 312:  September 9, 2022 Friday -  Tomamae x 9.9-11 Family Road Trip D1 Tomamae Commercial High School 9.9.2022 It's another Friday, and just like most Fridays, I found myself heading to Tomamae Commercial High School . This marked my 15th visit for the academic year 2022-2023. To make this trip, I used my 1-day Moekko Free Ticket , which allowed me to travel conveniently. Tomamae Commercial High School 2022 Athletic Meet However, today was different because there was no team teaching sessions scheduled. The school was hosting the 2022 Athletic Meet instead. But you know what? The day turned out to be even more exciting than I anticipated. I was invited to join a dodgeball game with the other ALT, and it was a blast! Our team managed to secure the second place in the event. We had a fantastic time together. After the game, I caught the 1 p.m. bus back to Rumoi, feeling both tired and fulfilled. Numata  ( 沼田町 ) Ebishima Station Later that afternoon, my family and I embarked on