Review

Maybe only one night in stinky Noboribetsu? More time at Upopoy Ainu Museum.

Personally I prefer smaller places to stay. However, some of the resorts were lovely (it might have been Tsukuba Akan Yoko no Sato with the two night stay and fabulous room?). One place was rude- Manseikaku Hotel.

I prefer kai semi meals- the unique artistry and less temptation to over eat. With all the buffet meals, I felt like I always had to compete for my food with so many tourists in large places, many of them rude people. I was very disappointed that there was only 1 kai seki meal

I like Mike\'s laid back, non parental style.

Less times at onsets? More time at cultural institutions? More immersion in the increasing farm to table and culinary scene