Hokkaido the Beautiful 3

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In this post we visit friends in the awesome city of Sapporo, Japan: Hiroshi’s fourth anniversary party for the super cool clothing store “Coney Island,” Naoya’s surf and skate shop Moderate, the serene landscape of Moerenuma Park, Mori Kenichi‘s art exhibit at Toov Cafe, and a heartwarming farewell party.

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The clothing store Coney Island.

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Sleepy Yukisapporo16-270

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My friend Naoya is a professional flatland bicyclist.

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The homies!sapporo16-356sapporo16-288sapporo16-366 sapporo16-287 sapporo16-286

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Now we head to Moerenuma Park, designed by renowned artist Isamu Noguchi .sapporo16-320

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The Toov Cafe featuring the work of artist Mori Kenichi.

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A great exhibit, the work held a surreal narrative that was fun to attempt to decipher.

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ROSSI! Awesome dude, awesome bar.
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sapporo16-263Bar Provo
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Had the chance to hang and listen to the producer and artist of Rebel Musical.sapporo16-372 sapporo16-340sapporo16-371 sapporo16-370 sapporo16-369sapporo16-378 sapporo16-368

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sapporo16-390 My adopted family.sapporo16-389 Television.sapporo16-388 sapporo16-387 sapporo16-386Toilets have sound buttons so nobody can hear you pooping; nobody.sapporo16-349 Can’t wait for the next show.sapporo16-384 sapporo16-383

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A most civil Japanese protest.sapporo16-344 sapporo16-343 sapporo16-341 sapporo16-339 sapporo16-338

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This picture pretty much sums up my whole entire trip to Japan; a four-leaf clover Yuki found on my last day.

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I am extremely grateful for all the friendship, hospitality, and genuine kindness from everyone during my stay in Japan. Words cannot say enough.

-eatcho

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