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Follow me as I battle hungry dogs, the Akita dialect and angry old ladies as I hunt for the perfect sushi.

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I'm aiming to get through 60 cities in 77 days! See the places I've passed through already.

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Hokkaido

Abashiri

Mon - 16 Aug 10 Written by Loren

[place]^* Located on the mouth of Abashiri River as it runs into the Sea of Okhotsk, Abashiri is host to a number of small museums and ruins, and some rather curious "local cuisine".

Asahikawa

Tue - 10 Aug 10 Written by Loren

[place]^* Square in the centre of Hokkaido, Asahikawa has long been a centre for trade and commerce in the region, and is known for its excellent seafood and Asahikawa-style ramen

Wakkanai

Wed - 04 Aug 10 Written by Loren

[place]^* The northern-most city of Japan, Wakkanai borders on the Sea of Okhotsk and is a rustic, quiet sort of place, centred on fishing and a small amount of local tourism.

10 Sec. Blurb

The administrative and cultural capital of Japan, Tokyo is home to 12 million people, 160,000 restaurants and the most Michelin stars in the world (227)