In and out of the Japanese Bullet train extension works. Impressive activity on surface masks that about 80% of it will be in tunnels because of the difficult terrain. Not taking a bet it is completed before HS2 and will probably get to Manchester faster.
All the workmen were typical of what we’ve experienced. They bow, smile and are helpful. Holding up traffic from entering a coned area whilst we are in it.
Today Hokkaido’s volcanos were a key feature. Mount Yotei. The crater rim is 2km wide and 200m deep. Our route didn’t go there. Mount Usu is opposite the hotel. We have hot water.
Lots of funny wee buildings with pointed hats turn out to be old silos for formenting and storing animal feed. The ostriches we saw probably aren’t interested in this fact, busy posing as they were.
Travelling reflections 