# Ep.140 An Unexpected Lesson & an Ancient Tree

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Published: 2026-04-30T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Cycling Hokkaido podcast I give you my review of the 2026 cherry blossom cycling season and get into a whole lot more. I never knew the history of Tsukigata and I'm stoked I rode out to the Tsukigata Maruyama Viewpoint. That one place has completely changed how I look at Tsukigata. Seeing a tree that's 1300 years old has gotta be evergreen, eh? Seeing something that old and alive and thriving is inspiring. As always, I hope you enjoy and find value in this episode of the Cycling Hokkaido podcast. Follow Cycling Hokkaido on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cycling.hokkaido.podcast/ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/cyclinghokkaido

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