Overwhelmed by Wakkanai, Japan’s northernmost city

[@T1DWanderer]

*Want more wanderings in Wakkanai?* Watch the extended, ad-free version of this video here: www.patreon.com/posts/103469607 -Jeremy

[@77LHorn]

I was in the USAF and stationed there 66-68. It was a very good experience for most of us.

[@biggodfrey7797]

Wife and I caught the train up to Wakkanai from Sapporo last February. Great journey and amazing weather and snow. Remarkable we arrived in Wakkanai pretty much on time given the conditions. We walked over to our hotel, the Surfeel, across the road from the station and watched the local snow clearance taking place, never seen so much snow or such a chill wind and temperature. But is all just seemed right. We watched amazing changing weather from our hotel window looking out to sea before taking a wander around town. We liked how locals just left their cars running when they went in shops to keep them warm. In the evening we wandered up to a great little Nepalese restaurant - Nemaste for dinner. Superb. The next day we visited the local museum which was excellent and then caught the bus from the station up to Cape Soya. The weather cleared on the 30 minute journey and when we arrived at the Cape we could see Russian Sakhalin in the distance across the ice flows. With the windchill it was minus 20 but perfect - in short doses! We had an excellent dinner at Vin Steak restaurant in Wakkanai that evening before catching the lunchtime train back to Sapporo. Can’t wait to go back, a strangely wonderful place.

[@milkipresswebmag4765]

Interesting city, seems mysterious

[@franklinloo2160]

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[@garyjackson1218]

Thank you, I enjoyed your video and would like to visit the cape one day.

[@T1DWanderer]

Thanks, I hope you get to see it

[@steelspark115]

I've been following you for a while now, my first video of yours was during your trip to Crater Lake, Or. It's the place where my parents first met each other so I was curious to see it all and it made me smile inside & out and because of it, I've been a fan of yours ever since. I love your style, the way you present videos/locations etc. There's far too many "gimmicky" KZbinrs out there doing crazy, borderline illegal, activities just to get views. You're a very welcome breath of fresh air. I'm disabled so I may never physically visit Japan but thanks to your videos Jeremy, I feel like I get a mini-vacation each week. Keep up the great work and much love and success to you now and in the future.

[@T1DWanderer]

Thanks for the comments. I do try to keep my videos realistic and not sensational (or illegal!). Travel for travel's sake, basically. Glad you're traveling virtually with me.

[@Barley150]

I've always been curious about the far north of Japan. Our ship mostly went to Yokuska and Sasebo. It snowed on the ship's deck in March, but it was hard to believe there could be serious winters like we had in Chicago. Thanks for showing us what it looks like in Hokkaido in the early spring. I'm eager to see northernmost Japan next week. Wear that hat! -- charlie, sacramento ca

[@T1DWanderer]

When editing together next week's video, in the warm comfort of home, I was feeling cold just watching it!

[@mtkoslowski]

You have such an interesting and adventurous life. I really envy you. Best wishes from Sacramento. 😊

[@T1DWanderer]

It's 10% traveling and 90% editing, but thanks ;)

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

Probably very very safe. Nice feeling. Lucky that you live in Japan. Osaka I am sure has some rough areas. But be careful anyway. 😊😊

[@T1DWanderer]

I actually lived for two years in what's considered Osaka's "rough area" and thought it was all right. It doesn't get too bad here, really

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

@@T1DWanderer lucky enjoy. Good to hear from you. C

[@OrlandoStreets]

I wish you had walked up those stairs. Was the bus ride in your extended video?

[@T1DWanderer]

I was getting so woozy that I didn't even really notice those stairs until later when I reviewed the footage back home. But I thought the same thing as you: not climbing them was a missed opportunity. I guess a view (through heavy falling snow) over the sea? The attempted bus ride will be in next week's video

[@OrlandoStreets]

@@T1DWanderer Understood. What an incredible environment! Thanks again for all your videos.

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

I buy Teriyaki Ramen thru Wal mart. $ 1.08. 😊😊😊😊

[@filimontamas]

When did this trip happen?

[@T1DWanderer]

It was in March

[@TheHokkaidogaijin]

Wakkanai is a good place to visit, we could even see Sakhalin Russia, it was such a clear day, but there are downsides, because of the past actions of Russian sailors, all white foreigners are considered Russian and not to be trusted. Police will do spot checks to check Visa status. And it is such a small town, everything shuts down at 6:00 pm hence no cars at night. Wakkanai has an awesome Free campground.

[@gula_rata]

Japan's true legal northernmost town is in Sakhalin, but it is illegally occupied by Russia.

[@taroubb1940]

Wakkanai is another one of dying cities/towns/villages in Japan unfortunately. Since 1975, the population has been steadily dwindling; 55K pop. in 1975 to 30K in 2024.

[@T1DWanderer]

Right. Though I did notice that Sapporo's population has increased steadily for decades; I assume people are moving from places like Wakkanai to there

[@ゆみす魔王]

Looking to move here one day.

[@T1DWanderer]

What a place it would be to live