So we’re on to a new year, 2023. I know I’m really late, but I figured it’s still January so it still technically counts.

I know I haven’t been updating even though I’ve been meaning to, but life has a way of saying: Nope, not right now.

In any case, things really are opening up right now. The borders are definitely relaxing more and we’re seeing a lot more tourists walking around and traveling all over Hokkaido. That’s a good thing, and hopefully, it will be a permanent return to the way things were.

For 2023, I have a lot of projects planned for myself personally, and I really hope that carries over to this endeavor.

I am also looking forward to my parents visiting in a few months. It’s been three or four years since we’ve had people from overseas visiting our home here in Kitahiroshima. I hope I can still do a good job hosting and making sure my parents have a good time.

That’s kind of the catalyst of why I need to get back to blogging again. I realized that I have no idea of where to take my parents because this is not their first time to Hokkaido. They’ve been to the major areas already, so I really need to step up my game for this visit. I have a few ideas and I want to share that on the blog as well as plan for it when my parents come over.

And I’m hoping that I really get back to blogging consistently. This will be my goal for the rest of the year.

Here’s hoping I can accomplish that!

And here’s some rose wine from the Tokachi area.