Hi Reader, I’m writing this email in a car… because I’m on a week-long road trip around Hokkaido right now! Yesterday, I did something incredible. I hiked Mount Kurodake in Daisetsuzan National Park. And wow, it was amazing!! Onigiri at the summit is the best. It was one of the most breathtaking hikes I’ve ever done in Hokkaido. If you love hiking, I highly recommend this hike. You start in Sounkyo, a small onsen town surrounded by cliffs and waterfalls. It’s about 1 hour from Asahikawa or...