T.N.T INFO

Taisetsu info:1st day Asahidake winter 2008/2009

2008-12-09T19:26:00.004+09:00

【 TITLE 】1st riding Asahidake
【 DATE 】7th Dec 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】cloudy
【Force of Wind】15 m/s
【TEMPERATURE】Approx negative 18℃

Hello.

I went to Asahidake.
There was a lot of powder ,but cold and foggy.

Skiers, Snowborders looked happy with fresh powder.
I was too.

Here winter comes.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Taisetsu info:Powder coms around Taisetsu Mountain Range

2008-12-07T07:00:00.004+09:00

【 TITLE 】Powder comes.
【 DATE 】7th Dec 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Cloudy
【TEMPERATURE】Negative 7.9℃ Asahikawa 01:00

Hello.

I see fresh poder snow today.
Approx 20cm new snow on cars.

At mountains, will be deeper.
Let's see it.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Taisetsu info:A rainy day ,but good news from Asahidake.

2008-12-05T17:10:00.006+09:00

【 TITLE 】Rain but with good news from Asahidake
【 DATE 】5th Dec 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Rain
【TEMPERATURE】 3.0℃ 15:00 Asahikawa

Hello.

It rains today.
And one news comes.

Asahidake ski area opens from 7th Dec.
09:00 to 15:40, gondora departures every 20 minites,
open B course to C course only.
snow is 150cm high.

1st day will be awesome powder.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Asahidake web(Japanese only)
http://wakasaresort.com/asahidakeropeway/

It is raining in town, in mean time snow is ... at the mountains.

This Asahidake pic is from last spring. 12th March 2008
You can climb up from right edge.
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Taisetsu info:View of Mountains, Taisetsu range.

2008-12-04T21:03:00.003+09:00

【 TITLE 】View of Mountains
【 DATE 】3rd Dec 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】negative 4.8℃ 23:30

Hi.

Today, I did not go to Mountains.
But, look the pics below. Beautiful.

I do not see much snow around city now.
But, snow is comming soon again.

What I do is getting ready for powder riding.
Every time I look up the mountains
that give me a smile.

Nice to be winter.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Asahi-dake and etc

Near Tokachi-dake

Taisetsu info:Asahikawa night 081202

2008-12-02T22:02:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】2nd Dec 2008
【 AREA 】Central Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】negative 4.1℃ 07:00

Hello.

I went to Izakaya in Asahikawa today.
Izakaya is a traditional Japanese tavern.
They have beer, local sake, and shochu liquor.

Did not go today but having a bowl of Ramen noodle is
quite usual course after drinking. Shio(salt flavor) stock
Ramen noodle is my favorite.

I would like to show you some Ramen style of Asahikawa sometime.
bye.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

There is no snow on the road now but it will be soon.

Taisetsu info; A winter day in Souunkyo.

2008-12-01T13:30:00.010+09:00

【 DATE 】30th Nov 2008
【 AREA 】Souunkyo, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Kamikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Snow to Snow storm
【TEMPERATURE】Negative 4.6℃ 22:00(Asahikawa)

Hello.

I went to Kamikawa. The weather changed quickly and became snow storm
around Kamikawa area. It was fun but should't go out from car much ,so
enjoyed spending time for shopping and looking at inside of ice pavilion.

But I get off car sometime coz I wanted to feel the snow storm there.
10 seconds was the limit in the storm. Afterwards the storm harder and harder
even driving became hard with fogg. I drove slow and carfully.

This was real Hokkaido isn't it?

Bytheway, you should not drive with harsh weather if you are tourists who do not have experience on snow. You should take a public transport otherwise you will
have a problem.

Please be safety and enjouy Hokkiaido experience.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

1 Kamikawa station

2 Entrance of snow cave in Ice pavilion

3 Ice pavilion

4 Kurione in Ice pavilion

5 Snow storm at gift shop in Ginga&Ryusei water falls carpark

Taisetsu info; A day inSapporo.

2008-11-29T23:50:00.005+09:00

【 DATE 】29th Nov 2008
【 AREA 】Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Cloudy
【TEMPERATURE】6.9℃ 11:00

Hello.

I was in Sapporo for seeing friends and get some outdoor gears today.
Tomorow, I am going to Souunkyo. Hopefully the weather is ganna be fine.

C U.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Taisetsu info; Asahikawa now.

2008-11-28T22:41:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】28th Nov, 2008
【 AREA 】Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Cloudy
【TEMPERATURE】negative 6.8℃ at 05:00

Hi.

This morning, i drove in Asahikawa today. It was amazingly cold i thought.
Felt like -20℃　already ,but it was -6.8℃. My guess about temperature is not so good.

Anyway, Sapporo was -0.6℃ at around 6 a.m. How cold Asahikawa is compare to Sapporo.
Tokyo was ＋13.5℃.　mmm even Japan is small country, there is big temperature difference.

So, If you come to Asahikawa, bring warm clothing with you.
Otherwise you will stuck in your accommodation and might loose chance to see beautiful things
around Asahikawa.

C U.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Taisetsu info; Food in Biei 2008.

2008-11-27T18:52:00.002+09:00

【 DATE 】- , Nov 2008
【 AREA 】Biei ,Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】-℃

Hello.

Today, i tell you about food in Hokkaido.

Hokkaido is surrounded by three seas, so we can enjoymany kinds of seafood and marine products.

Last week, i went to Biei and jumped in a Izakaya shop calledKIMURAYA. This restaurant is well known for big amount plates.I love big food to have always ,but you should be careful orderbig plates in Hokkaido. Just that scale is different.

Check the pic below... it was fried squid on the rice.( ikageso-don )

i finished this one with my friend ,but was still hard to finish.
Well, it was true Hokkaido experience though.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Taisetsu info; Souunkyo trip

2008-11-26T22:43:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】26th Nov, 2008
【 AREA 】Souunkyo,Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx Negative 10℃

Hi.

I went to Souunkyo. It was so cold and I felt signs of snow season comming
but today was a calm and peaceful day.

The place I have been to Kitanomori Garden, Ice pavilion, Ginga and Ryusei water falls and Taisetsu manmade lake. As you could see a photo below, I had 100yen mashroom miso soup
and Riceball as a lunch. It all cost me only 500yen which was good value. Hokkaido mashroom
(Kinoko) is fresh and good quality. You should try it, if you like mashrooms.

And waterfalls, these were really beautiful. Especially Ginga waterfall was frozen. It is great to
look. I wish I had taken really good digital camera for shooting those waterfalls from far observation place. It was cool snowscape and scenary with sunset time anyway.

I want to go back there again with my better camera.
See you.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Taisetsu info; Lake Shikaribetsu.

2008-10-13T21:21:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】12th Oct 2008

【 AREA 】Lake Shikaribetsu, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Rain to Fine

【TEMPERATURE】--℃

Hi.

I went to Lake Shikaribetsu for looking Autumn leves colour changing.

This spot was really goo to visit in Autumn. Less people and the scenary is amazing.

Also, i saw outdoor lovers on Lake Shikaribetsu.

MM, i wanna do that next time.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Taisetsu info; A TnT tour in Shiretoko.

2008-09-10T03:35:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】5th to 7th Sep 2008

【 AREA 】Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine and drizzle

【TEMPERATURE】Approx 25℃ in Ave.

Hi.

I went to a TnT tour in Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido Japan.

People and i climed up Rausu-dake which is the most well known mountain in the National Park.

And also, we went to Kamui-wakka onsen which is onsen in the river.

Lots of Onsens(Hot springs) , Seafoods(Salmons and shells) and loco people are the attractives in Shiretoko.

Autumn in Shiretoko is so cool.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Big Bad BBQ, Kaguraoka koen, Asahikawa 080831

2008-09-01T20:24:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】31th Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Kaguraoka koen, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】--℃ Good enough warm for BBQ.

I joined a BBQ party called Big Bad BBQ.
It is organized by international bar "DEN" Asahikawa.
http://asahikawa-tourism.com/theden.html

Nice one.
Thanks for staff of DEN.
I love ya all.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Kuwaunnai river research in Tenninkyo, Hokkaido JP

2008-08-30T19:31:00.005+09:00

【 DATE 】23 Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Kuwaunnai river, Tennimkyo Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】--℃

Hi.

I did a short research in Kuwaunnnai river, Tenninkyo, Hokkaido.
Not much useful info i got because i did not have enough time with things to do.
What a shame.

But, it was enough time to know and pre-research of one of the best shower climbing spot
of the nation. Kuwauunnai river. May be a shower climbing is not so common outdoor sports
in the world ,but it is so as a summer activity for some kind outdoor lovers in Japan.

I definitely must try this spot with proper gears and enough time in next summer.
Swimming in fresh water is beautiful.

MM, Bueno!

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080829

2008-08-29T19:33:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】29th Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Sugatami, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 18℃

Hello.

It is almost Autumn at Asahidake.
Leaves color are changing faster than average.

Time goes fast this year.
I show you 10pics for you today.

Have fun.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080826

2008-08-27T01:30:00.002+09:00

【 DATE 】26th Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Sugatami Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 15℃

Hello.

It was one of the best scenery for me recently.
Just like below.

Taisetsu-zan is pretty amazing place that i never get bored to see the views.
Even i have seen a lot of beautiful places in the world, Taisetsu is really something to me.

This is honorably where i live, my base to explore.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Flowers in Tenninkyo, Hokkaido JP 080822

2008-08-25T12:09:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】22th Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Tenninkyo,Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx --℃

It was fine day to see flowers.
Enjoy the beautiful creatures of Tenninkyo, Hokkaido.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080822

2008-08-22T12:06:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】21th Aug 2008

【 AREA 】Sugatami, Asahidake, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Cloudy

【TEMPERATURE】Approx 10℃

Hello.

I was luckly to see mountain hare today.

This wild animal is pretty rare to see. The max size would be 60cm.

And, I succeed to have short movie of the hare. You will be able to enjoy seeing this,

even this movie taken by compact digital camera.

Have fun.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT
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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080820

2008-08-20T19:17:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】20th Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Sugatami, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Cloudy
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 10℃

Hi.

It was cloudy like picturesque.
I just lost track of time with the view in Taisetsu.

This beauty cannot describe with my digital compact camera.
Do you want to come to Taisetsu, Hokkaido?

You will not regret.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Touma-nokkosi photos

2008-08-19T18:44:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】18th Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Touma-nokkosi, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 10℃

Hi.
I put some pics from yesterday(Touma-nokkosi mission).

A bit different kind of flowers blooming there to Sugatami, Asahidake.
You enjoy these pics from Taisetsu-zan National Park, Hokkaido.

And if you would like to see real beautiful flowers of Hokkaido,
we are more than happy to help you in any season.

Happy mountain.

【 NAME 】Q from TnT

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Taisetsu info:Native plants.

2008-08-19T16:10:00.001+09:00

〔date〕19 Aug 08
〔area〕Sugatami Taisetsu
〔weather〕fine,drizzle
〔temp〕10℃
Hi.
it has been less tourists at Asahidake.
weather is getting stable.Nice days now.
〔name〕Q from TnT

Taisetsu info; Touma nokkosi movie

2008-08-18T19:55:00.013+09:00

【 DATE 】18th Aug 2008

【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine

【TEMPERATURE】approx 10℃

Hi.

I went to Toma-nokkosi today.

Toma-nokkosi is between Asahidake to Aizankei-onsen.

This place is quite close to Susoai-daira junction.

Anyway, the point is... this place is less people and quiet. I had a movie today.

You enjoy the scenary that beutiful cloud moves slowly.

I loved to watch it. It is breathtaking isn't it?

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Taisetsu info:A bell 4 peace.

2008-08-17T13:56:00.001+09:00

〔date〕17th Aug 08
〔area〕Sugatami
〔temp〕10℃
hi.
it is a fine day for climbing Asahidake.Today,i met 2 German guys
have waited 2 days to see blue sky.Good work!
〔name〕Q from TnT

Taisetsu info; African night in Asahikawa.

2008-08-16T21:39:00.005+09:00

【DATE 】16.Aug.2008
【AREA 】Asahikawa-city HOKKAIDO JAPAN

Hi.

I went to live called "African night" at cafe good life in Asahikawa. 2000yen, 18:00 start.
Player: MAMADOU ＋　N'DANA

It was nice music for dance. i wanna have 1 drum to play in outdoors.
After this live, i saw moonbow.
It should be a good fortune.

Africa, music, summer and moonbow.
Beautiful night.

Cafe good life
http://www.nysno-linen.com/goodlife/goodlife.html

【NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080815

2008-08-15T20:07:00.005+09:00

【 DATE 】15th Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Sugatami,Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 18℃

Hi.

It rain today.
But, I was really happy with being wet ,cause it has been dried up more than 1 week.
Even wild plants look sad with too good weather this months.

To me, I really enjoyed walking in rain with my gum boots.
Just like a kid in rain.

Happy mountain.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info:Tenninkyo days.

2008-08-15T08:37:00.001+09:00

〔date〕15th Aug 08
〔area〕Taisetsu
〔weather〕Cloudy
hi.

Tenninkyo is one of the entrance of Mountan climbing to Tomuraushi.Also, nice place to see waterfalls here.
〔name〕Q from TnT

Taisetsu info:Clear sky.

2008-08-14T14:21:00.001+09:00

〔date〕14th Aug 08
〔area〕Taisetsu
〔temp〕18℃
hi.
it was a clear day.
nice and walm.
lucky people at the mountain today.
〔name〕q from TnT

Taisetsu info:Misty.

2008-08-13T17:04:00.001+09:00

〔date〕13th Aug 08
〔area〕Taisetsu
〔temp〕approx 14℃
hi.
it was foggy today.
Still many people enjoy going up to top of Asahidake.Happy mountain! be free!

〔name〕q from TnT

Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 08xxxx early Spring

2008-08-12T10:15:00.005+09:00

【 DATE 】early Spring, 2008
【 AREA 】Sugatami, Asahidake,Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】--
【TEMPERATURE】--℃

～My direction is as pleasing to the soul. by Yvon Chouinard～

Hi.
How are you doing?

Spring is past, Summer is almost gone at Asahidake.
Even I love winter sports, it is something sad that summer season is getting over from Mountains.

Well, whatever will be, will be.
Let's share the Hokkaido pics of Spring 2008.
Enjoy.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info;Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, Lake Kagami 080811.

2008-08-11T15:59:00.005+09:00

〔date〕11 Aug 08
〔weather〕fine

〔area〕Sugatami Asahidake Taisetsu-zan National Park Hokkaido Japan

hi.

it was calm all day long.one cameraman said, there is only summer or not summer in Taisetsu.i hope that summer is longer,but it isn't.

〔name〕q from TnT

Taisetsu info; Spring flowers and trees.

2008-08-08T16:33:00.005+09:00

【 DATE 】 June, July 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】--
【TEMPERATURE】--℃

Hi.

It is just beginning of August.
But, I already feel Autumn at Sugatami, Asahidake.

If you love summer, you better come to Taisetsu-zan N.P soon.
Leaves color have started changing.

These photos are memories of Spring 2008.
Enjoy the Hokkaido beauties.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Kamikawa and I.

2008-08-07T11:20:00.005+09:00

【 DATE 】25th July 2008
【 AREA 】Kamikawa, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 20℃

Hi.

I went to Kamikawa area. Kamikawa is not poppular place to visit ,but i just like this place
to visit sometime. Kamikawa is a part of Taisetsu mountain range. And, Taisetsu is one of the major mountain range in Hokaido. On this mountain range, the snow stays whole year alpine flowers bloom between late June and early August.

Asahidake is the highest mountain in Hokkaido. I go to the mountain almost everyday.
It is very nice to fresh area like Kamikawa to see to keep my mental balance.
Every time i come to Kamikawa or Aibetsu that i am able to see the Tiasetsu mountains with birds eye 3D angle. This is truley fresh experience to me.
i wonder how much i could enjoy all this mountain range in all seasons in my lifetime.

It is just cool.
Happy mountain.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Tenninkyo site.

2008-08-06T05:43:00.006+09:00

【 DATE 】1st Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Tenninkyo, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】14℃

Hi.

I went to Tenninkyo.
This is nice spot to visit with family.

There is one small shrine at entrance. Before get into this park, you should try traditonal
ceremony for respect the local spot. The method is 1 bow 2 crap hands and 2 bow.
This is the style.

I gatta show you some more pics of Tenninkyo when I visit next time.

Peace.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; AINU RACE, Museum in Asahikawa.

2008-08-05T18:01:00.010+09:00

【 DATE 】 XX.XX. 2008
【 AREA 】Asahikawa city, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 28℃

Hi.

I have been to Ainu museum.
Cost me 500 yen to enter and allowed to photo shooting.

I tried to learn about Ainu culture or something interesting ,but
2 old ladies at souvenir shops capture me as a talk company.

I had asked where i am from, where i work at and so on.
After answering those questions, they gave me a chance to put Ainu kimono on with free cost.
The fabric is cotton, colorful than Honshu kimono and quite thick and light I felt.
Vest is very uncommon as kimono. It was cool experience.

Anyway, Kimono with crocks sandals are not match ,are they?

As tours,
・ jump into museum and have some knowledge of Ainu race.
・ join in a Ainu cultural class, sawing, make instruments, play instruments, dance, cooking and so on.

As safety,
・ avoid going to this museum when old ladies shop workers have nothing to do on week days and they try to find someone to talk with. haha.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle 080803

2008-08-03T23:26:00.004+09:00

〔Date〕2008.08.03

〔Area〕Taisetsu-zan National Park, Hokkaido Japan

〔Weather〕Cloudy and Rain sometime

〔Temparture〕14℃

Hello.

It was a cloudy day today.

Even the weather was not clear, visiters come a lot on Sundays.

Popple look happy at this mountain.

I tried to capture the volcanoes, check that out.

This volcano steam of 98% is just water steam, other 2% is a kaind of gas at Asahidake.

But, just in case that do not get too close for safety.

Thank you.

〔Name〕Q from TnT

Taisetsu info:Sanroku 08 final

2008-08-03T07:05:00.001+09:00

〔date〕08.08.02
〔area〕Asahikawa
〔temp〕25℃
Last night was the Sanroku matsuri 08 final. i realized that there is a lot of people in Asahikawa.
Matsuri is so fun to join.
〔name〕Q from TnT

Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080802

2008-08-02T19:24:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】2nd July 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 14℃

Hi.

It was a windy day today. 14m/s.
if more than 15m/s, rope way stops for safety issues.

Therefore, check the wakasaresort website if you go to Asahidake.
Even if you do NOT understand Japanese language, this web site mentions about wind power
and you could see live video of Asahidake. Check the below.

http://wakasaresort.com/asahidakeropeway/

It was a harsh day ,but a couple of French tourists enjoyed "outdoor Onsen" at Nakadake.
Be prepared people ,then you have nice experience in Taisetsu, Hokkaido.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080801

2008-08-01T20:39:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】1st Aug 2008
【 AREA 】Sugatami Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 14℃

Konnichi-wa.

It was all day foggy in Sugatami.

I watched Nogoma(Siberian Ruby throat) in close and trying to figure out what they speak about. Did not understand what they talk ,but just beautiful when I concentrate on listening.

No music, No 0000.

As tours,
・Use binoculars for watching birds
・Use binoculars for spectacular scenery
・Bring painting gears for spend a time with drawing

For safety,
・Bring bear spray for safety
・Bring a map and a campass for keep on the track in fogg

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info:Sanroku matsuri

2008-08-01T12:31:00.001+09:00

〔date〕08.07.31
〔area〕Asahikawa
〔temp〕25℃
hi.

i went to matsuri.
all city was excited and became almost crazy.

party is on.

〔name〕Q

Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080730

2008-07-30T20:24:00.005+09:00

【 DATE 】30th July 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 11℃

Hello.

It was beautiful blue sky in morning. Changed to a foggy day after 10a.m.
That is really mountain weather. Yes, no way it is the highest mountain in Hokkaido.
The weather can be harsh in 2 seconds.

You should come to see beautiful nature of Hokkaido.
Taisetsu area is just amazing.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT
I hope you enjoy this blog.

Taisetsu info;Sugatami Chronicle,Chinguruma good view 0807xx

2008-07-29T07:56:00.003+09:00

〔date〕08.07.xx
〔weather〕fine
〔temp〕approx 10℃

hi. It is a good day . i gatta go crusing to Sapporo. Hopefully, i am going to take nice pics for this blog today.

This was my first try blogging with my cell phone. i made it. then i could send anything anywhere on this beautiful planet from now on. nice.

〔name〕Q from TnT

Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080726 ver.2

2008-07-28T09:58:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】26th July 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 11℃

Hi.

I put some more pics from yesterday.
Enjoy these with fine coffee.

As tours,
*3 hours hiking to the top of Asahidake(the highest of Hokkaido.)
*3 hours hiking to have a outdoor onsen with loco beer or sake.
*total 6 hours hike to do all above with relax.
some more...

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Sugatami Chronicle, 080726

2008-07-27T23:58:00.002+09:00

【 DATE 】26th July 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 11℃

Hi.

I have seen gorgeous mountain flowers of today.
The weather is unstable in summer at Asahidake.
If it is a sunny day, you are lucky.

Anyway, Check this out.

As tour,
* I take nice as a lunchbox and tea pot for relax.
*I show the customers the best photo shooting place.
*Shearing the knowledge of Asahidake sorts.
etc

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Chubets tubing.

2008-07-24T20:36:00.006+09:00

【 DATE 】24th July 2008
【 AREA 】Chubetsu river, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 20℃ Water is really cold. We were nealy hypothermia today.

Hi.

Yo and I did a tubing mission on Chubetsu river.
It was too fun to do. May be first people to do.
The course was from Tree god(木の神様）　to Chubetsu manmade water dam.

This river is shallow ,so it became for advance people.

As a tour,
・You better to go much down spot for safety.
・Need spotters at some area for keep people in safe, the spotter could help you if accidents happen.
・The water is suppose to be clean ,but you need boiled water just in case.
・Need a fire to keep you warm or hugs with warm rocks.
・Prepare bear spray for no conflict with wild animals in Hokkaido.
・Relax for fun.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleagues of TNT(Taisetsu Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

I hope you enjoy this blog.

Taisetsu info; Rainy season(梅雨)

2008-07-23T20:55:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】12th July 2008

【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Rain

【TEMPERATURE】Approx 10℃

Hi.

It has been raining almost 1 week at Asahidake.

It is really high rainfall this month.

Hokkaido is well known as no raining season in summer ,but there is some rain effect from honshu area, I suppose. As I come to see Asahidake almost everyday in summer, I really

enjoy the atmosphere of Asahidake typical fogg.

Hopefully, you have fun with your original favorite experience in this majestic National Park.

http://wakasaresort.com/asahidakeropeway/ Asahidake Ropeway website (in Japanese)

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleagues of TNT(Taisetsu Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

I hope you enjoy this blog.

Taisetsu info; Kushiro area.

2008-07-23T13:40:00.006+09:00

【 DATE 】20th July 2008

【 AREA 】Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine

【TEMPERATURE】approx 20℃

Hi.

This is the scenary i saw when i was driving from Kushiro to Asahikawa.

If this area is in honshu island Japan, could be a national park.

This view is namara(very) Hokkaido.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Sahoro resort.

2008-07-19T23:21:00.002+09:00

【 DATE 】19th July 2008

【 AREA 】Sahoro, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine

【TEMPERATURE】Approx 20℃

Hi.

I am in Sahoro today, on the way to Kushiro for learning about all sorts of Hokkaido.

Bear mountain park is pretty well known place. It is not easy to see bears at the mountain ,unless you are lucky or with skillfull guides.

Therefore, it is good to see real brown bears for tourists in Sahoro.

Brown bears are really beautiful creatures and never get board to see, if you are in a safe place.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Lake Kanayama campsite.

2008-07-18T22:23:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】9th July 2008

【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine

【TEMPERATURE】Approx 20℃

Lake Kanayama is in minami-furano town.

It is one of the best campsite in Taisetsu area.

This place is clean, less people, quiet, close to onsen and well facilities.

Campsite has to be like this in Hokkaido.

I would love to stay with customers and have a long relaxing time here.

If you wanna go rafting in Taisetsu area that Lake kanayama campsite would be a convinient place as a base.

Enjoy outdoors in Hokkaido.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleagues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

I hope you enjoy this blog.

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Taisetsu info; Lake Chubetsu

2008-07-17T21:34:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】17th July 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 18℃

Hello.

There are two ways driving along Lake Chubetsu near Taisetsu-zan National Park.
I took southern road to check the different scenary I see every day.

Then, I took a photo of this. I timed it just right.

If I take customers here, it is excellent place for relax kayaking and swimming.
Put a base camp just beside the lake and make a small fire for keep you warm.
Bring some fresh as meat and veges for BBQ. Ofcourse beer, wine and sake or so on.

Chill out.

For safety issues, I will check the weather forcast before I come and also will have a contact with local city council for have some info about the lake. If I could that I might prepare an engine boat for own rescue. etc etc.

Nice to be summer.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleagues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

I hope you enjoy this blog.

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake Campsite

2008-07-16T14:00:00.004+09:00

【 DATE 】1６th July 2008
【 AREA 】Asahidake Camp Site, Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 20℃

Hi.

I went to Asahidake Campsite today. This is fascinating site.
Less people, quiet and clean facilities like wooden house toilet opens 24 hours a day 7.
There is a small fire place in the middle you can have a small fire to cook or watch.

And as my nature tour, you are able to walk from this camp site to Wasabi numa (Wasabi=Horse reddish, numa=pond). This short track needs approx 3 hours walk at average time in summer season, this area is not well maintenance because of the budget matter and the track is one of the best cross country ski course of whole nation in winter. As you know that grass glows a lot in summer in Asia, especially Hokkaido.

You must think about mesquites too. Do not forget to bring anti-mesquites spray with you, or you could buy an organic anti-insects spray at ropeway station nearby this campsite. No matter you are experienced in outdoors or not, a map and Campas are essential to use here for safety&relax walking in a fog especially.

To the last, you should make noise before you go over the hill or bush where you enable to see the front.That is the basic skill for avoiding brown bears to meet too close distance at the backcountry in Hokkaido.

Then, you have a nice walking in Kamui mintara( Gods play in the garden in Ainu language.)

Thanks.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.
Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.
This is blog about what my colleagues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

I hope you enjoy this blog.

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Taisetsu info; View of Toma-cho.

2008-07-15T23:50:00.005+09:00

【 DATE 】15th July 2008

【 AREA 】Toma-cho, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine

【TEMPERATURE】Approx ２５℃

Hi.

Toma-cho is next to Asahikawa-city.

I just drove to Toma-cho to see sunset.

See you.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Label: Hokkaido, Toma-cho, Sunset, Drive, Taisetsu-zan, Daisetsu-zan, National Park

Taisetsu info; Indian cuisine "Indo" Asahikawa

2008-07-15T09:23:00.009+09:00

【 DATE 】14th July 2008
【 AREA 】Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPERATURE】Approx 25℃

Konnichwa.

My friends from work and I had dinner at one of the best Indian curry shop called Indo in Asahikawa.The restaurant had a casual relaxing atmosphere.

Usually, I don't like very very spicy food but things we had tonight were rather mild and we enjoyed it. I had chicken curry dish with Naan bread & steamed rice. Fresh veges and tender chicken in curry. Naan was crispy.

Everything tasted great, shop workers were good looking and also did a good service with "smiling". mm Kawaii, I must come here again.

Curry shop "Indo" web（ in Japanese）→　http://curry-ind.ocnk.net/　

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleagues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

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Taisetsu info; Nakadake Onsen, the best spa of Taisetsu-zan N.P

2008-07-13T17:30:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】13th July 2008

【 AREA 】Taisetsu-zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine-Rain

【TEMPRATURE】Unknown but cold.

Hi.

I went to Nakadake-Onsen today. This Onsen is on the track when you go to Nakadake.

No hotelman, No charge, and No roof. You will be happy as a mountain climber in this Onsen.

I want to go back again before it gets cold there.

This time, It is a shame that I forgot beer to go to Nakadake-onsen.

Next time, I definetly will.

And, to the people who I met at Asahidake, this is "the Onsen" I mentioned to you.

If you want to try this, I am more than happy to take you there.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleaugues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

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Taisetsu info; View of Sugatami, Summer.

2008-07-12T22:12:00.002+09:00

【 DATE 】12th July 2008

【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine, Rain, Lightning.

【TEMPRATURE】Approx 8℃

Hi.

It was a funny weather day today.

Fine at early morning. Foggy at lunch. Thunder lightning at evening.

The weather is harsh at Asahidake.

You should take waterproof JKT and PANTS always at this mountain.

Then, you have a nice day.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info; Sorachi river in Furano.

2008-07-09T23:52:00.003+09:00

【 DATE 】6th July 2008
【 AREA 】Furano, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPRATURE】Approx 25℃

Hi. I went to Furano to see something beautiful.
If you love outdoor sports with fresh water, I highly recommend that you see this river.

Sorachi river is the longest tributary of the Ishikari River, which flows out of Mt. Karifuru in the eastern part of Minami-Furano Town in Hokkaido. In spring season, water level become high and it makes exciting condition for river rafting.

Do not forget to bring swim suit and gears with you for this majestic river.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleaugues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

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Taisetsu Info; Asahidake Gensui( Pure water from Tisetsu Mt range)

2008-07-08T12:10:00.006+09:00

【 TITLE 】Asahidake Gensui

【 DATE 】8th July 2008

【 AREA 】Higashikawa-cho, near Asahikawa Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine

【TEMPRATURE】Approx 20℃

This place is really nice to visit anytime especially in summer. Quiet, nice&cool, and peace.

I was able to really relax.

Good water is a great blessing.

This water is from garden of Gods called "Taisetsu-zan Mountain Range"

Have nice water man.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

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Taisetsu info;Flowers of Sugatami Area.

2008-07-04T21:04:00.004+09:00

①Blue mountainheath(ezonotsugazakura)
②Alaska Bell Heather(jimukade)
③Emergency shelter of Sugatami, Taisetsu-zan National Park(Asahidake Ishimuro)

【 TITLE 】A foggy day.
【 DATE 】4th July 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fog, rain sometime
【TEMPRATURE】Approx 9℃

Hello.

It was foggy, but there was a breeze and it felt good.

I enjoyed walking Sugatami area.

I can feel signs of summer comming.
This N.P never be humid.
So, I love working at Mountains.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleaugues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

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Taisetsu info;Grand Traverse, Asahidake to Kurodake,Taisets-zan N.P, Hokkaido Japan.

2008-07-02T20:51:00.004+09:00

【 TITLE 】Grand Traverse;Asahidake to Kurodake,Taisetsu-Zan National Park,
Hokkaido Japan.
【 DATE 】25th June 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPRATURE】Approx 15℃

I made a coplete walk called "Grand Traverse"
Took me 8 hours to made.

It is pretty amazing track to walk and just looking at flowers makes me feel brighter.
I'm glad that I had a chance to relax.

Just a unforgettable day for me.
You should try this.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleaugues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

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Taisetsu info; AINU RACE, Matsuri at Asahidake.

2008-06-23T18:55:00.006+09:00

【 TITLE 】AINU RACE-Matsuri
【 DATE 】21th June 2008
【 AREA 】Asahidake-Camp Area Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Fine
【TEMPRATURE】Approx 12℃

It was Yamano-matsuri 2008(Nupurikorokamuinomi) on saturday.
This Matsuri pray for safety at Tsisetsu Mountains.

I hope no horrible accidents at holly Taisetsu range this year.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleaugues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.
I hope you enjoy this blog.

Taisetsu info; Flower with Asahidake.

2008-06-20T23:05:00.003+09:00

【 TITLE 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park
【 DATE 】20th June 2008
【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
【 WEATHER 】Drizzle, fog
【TEMPRATURE】Approx 6℃

It was cloudy whole day.
A few climbers went to the summit ,but they did not see any view.

I hope that they could see this beautiful scenery with blue sky when they come to Asahidake again.

Anyway, this flower called "EZONOKOZAKURA" no english name found.
Cute one isn't it?

C U.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

Hi. I'm Q in Japan. I work in Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido region.Living in Higashikawa-town near Asahikawa-city.This is blog about what my colleaugues of TNT(Taisetsu-zan Nature Tours) and I see everyday.

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Taisetsu info; Asahidake-Onsen Camp Site

2008-06-18T20:34:00.004+09:00

【 TITLE 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park

【 DATE 】18th June 2008

【 AREA 】Taisetsu-Zan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

【 WEATHER 】Fine

【TEMPRATURE】Approx 10℃

It was a fine day in Asahidake Camp Site today.

Flowrers has been blooming here.

Spring season is really beautiful around here.

【 NAME 】Q from TNT

I hope you enjoy this blog.

TNT - Eco tourism.

2008-06-18T19:45:00.008+09:00

I sincerely believe that for the child, and for the parent seeking to guide him,
It is not half so important to know as to feel.
~~「The Sense of Wonder」Rachel Carson 1965~~

Eco-tourism is educational; preserve the environment and aiming sustainable business in local community with tourism business. Responsible for great nature environment.
And TNT believes that having fun is also the priority for Eco-tourism.

Japan Eco Tourism
Australia Eco Tourism
Canada Sustainable Tourism
England Rural Tourism or Green Tourism
France Tourism Vert
German Urlaub auf dem Bauernhot
Italy Agri Tourismo

① Local people ②Scientists ③Politicians ④Tourism companies ⑤Tourists ⑥NGO

What the point of Eco-tourism is that you are able to have the beautiful local community experience through the local experienced guides. It is shearing your life time with local guides and their community area. And, it is the fresh way experience or moment you have ever imagined travel yourself. There are a lot of excellent places where local guides “love” so much such as open-air bath onsens, majestic volcanic mountains, sheer cliff, colossal snow statues and breathtakingly spectacular powder snow. It is the truly attractive factor of beauties Hokkaido, Japan. Taisetsu Nature Tours(TNT) look forward to share the unforgettable time with you soon.

【NAME】Q from TNT

References:
「Sense of wonder」 Rachel Carson
「 Eco-tourismって何？」 Hiroko Kobayashi
「Learning Eco-tourism from Australia」スー・ビートン
「日本の地理・歴史の知識と英語を身につける」　Hifumi Ueda