北海道 Day 1

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Some updates from Hokkaido, although it is stated as a 7 days trip, it includes the forward n return trip. so essentially the 2nd day is the start. For simplicity state i will just label it as day 1.

So upon arrival at Osaka Kansai Airport we made our way to change into long johns and winter clothings.
As u can see, warmly clothed people are happy people :P

Sapporo Beer Factory

Our first stop is the Sapporo Beer Factory where we get to appreciate the process of making beer and also a chance to drink free beer. The trip was not particularly interesting to be honest but the free beer and the little kiddies are nice tho.
This is the view from the factory gallery, as u can see, the lake is frozen.
Did i mention kids? u have to admit it, japanese kids are kawaii ne~ but somehow they do not really respond well to me.. i must have look damn intimidating ;o

Ainu Cultural Village

Basically the village allows you to understand the culture of the Ainu ppl, which involves them playing some music n dance.. but i think we were all too cold to appreciate it lol.. all eyes where on the heater in the room tho :P

The Ainu ppl believe in the dogs bears and owls as their spirtual guardians and actually rear them in the village. The bears are surprising tame tho.
That is a real bear, i am not joking.. ._." wonder y i am hiding behind dear :P

The Ainu Village lake is frozen solid as u can see above.
With that i shall end Day 1 of the Hokkaido Trip. As u can see, the days are short in winter and 4pm is actually night and so trips start early and end early naturally.

Hell's Hot Spring

When we reached this area, there was a snow storm going on and we had to use umbrellas to make our way up the small hill.. which is very slippery and hence a lack of pictures.. however..the entire hill is filled with CROWS..yes and they r freaking huge compared to the singapore brethrens which are puny! haha! The reason why the crows are there is because of the sulphur smell.Welcome to Hell

After this we moved back into the hotel room. The first day is always special as they said and we are no exception. We r required to don our Yukata for dinner hence a few candid shots :P

BAKEILO!
BAKEILO! x2!! LOL

And a little anticipation of day 2. Snow..and lots of it