
// fueling up before our train ride to asahikawa

// the prettiest train station greets us upon arrival in asahikawa

// a stop at brown box shop which showcases tons of asahikawa's wood craft

// then a stop for lunch

// i went with the pizza

// after lunch, we visited the asahiyama zoo where we got up close with penguins

// and an orangutan debating whether to fling poop at us

// our first workshop of the day, tanno and tanno

// then studio arms

// then a machine shop, where they had some fun experimental pieces

// then creer, the workshop of naoto (our guide) and his father yukio yoshida ... the most gorgeous coat rack ever. it will be in our home one day.

// yukio showing off a personal project

// aj trying out yukio's chair ... it fits so perfectly

// a stop at ramen village to end our day

// a bowl of asahikawa ramen ... excellent end to a long chilly day

