5 Things to Eat in Sapporo
To get ready for your trip, you’ll need to know what to eat, and you don’t even need to leave the capital city of Sapporo.
Milk Village: Hokkaido's Ice Cream Parlor For Adults
Milk Village is an ice cream parlour in Hokkaido that is strictly for adults only.
15 Things to Do in Sapporo
Known for its annual snow festival, Sapporo is one of Japan’s most vibrant cities and is extremely visitor-friendly. It has fantastic food and plenty to do. Here’s a sampling.
Visiting Kobushi Kiln: the Oldest Pottery Kiln in Hokkaido
Do you like pottery? Do you want to test out your slab building-skills or get a special souvenir to bring back home? Look no further than Kobushi Kiln, the oldest pottery kiln in Hokkaido. Kobushi Kiln is a three-generation family kiln that was opened in 1946.
Hokkaido’s “Ramen Guy” – The Best Places for a Savory Bowl of Ramen in Asahikawa
There are two main reasons why people generally visit Asahikawa, Hokkaido. One reason is Asahiyama Zoo, the most popular zoo in Hokkaido, and the other reason is ramen. To help guide me on which shops I should visit, I asked Asahikawa’s “Ramen Guy” for help.
Japan’s Late Bloomers: The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Hokkaido
Happen to miss the cherry blossoms in Tokyo or Osaka this year? No worries, it’s not too late to see them in Hokkaido!
The 69th Sapporo Snow Festival 2018: Best in Snow
The Sapporo Snow Festival manages to successfully bring together traditional and popular forms of Japanese culture, whilst also promoting stronger ties between international communities, never losing sight of the local Sapporo community at its core.
Snowshoes, Sake, and Secret Onsens: An Interview with Rob Evans of Niseko Snowshoe Tours
Rob sat down with Taiken to tell us a bit about what life is like as a guide in one of the top winter destinations on the planet, and why you shouldn’t fear the bears.
5 Winter Activities in Hokkaido (Other than Skiing)
Winter is here and Hokkaido are already catching a huge helping of snow. While most visitors are going there for the skiing, what other fun things can people do there?
Abashiri, Hokkaido: One Day, Three Lakes, Pink Grass and a Festival
Abashiri is located on the east coast of north Hokkaido and it was great to visit in the autumn. The pink coral grass can be seen at this time of year, and there are birdwatching opportunities as well!
15 Things to Do in Hokkaido
Located in the northern part of Japan, below is a list of things to do in this beautiful place.
Tanukikoji: Sapporo’s Oldest Shopping Arcade
Tanukikoji–Sapporo’s oldest shopping arcade–is a roofed souvenir paradise that boasts a kilometre-long stretch with two hundred shops and seven streets worth of tourist-friendly shopping.