Sapporo Ramen Show: Enjoy Ramen from All Over Japan!
Located in Sapporo’s famous Odori Park, the Sapporo Ramen Show 2017 is on until Sunday, May 28!
May 23, 2017
Area: Hokkaido
Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost prefecture. Its capital, Sapporo, is famous for its annual snow festival.
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Hokkaido Jingu: Sapporo's Beautiful Shrine Experience
Thousands of visitors travel each year to visit the shrine commemorating Emperor Meiji, with beautiful picturesque sceneries surrounding the religious grounds.
May 18, 2017
The Best Wi-Fi Connection Points in Sapporo
Getting online while traveling is crucial, and even if it has become very easy to do so in Japan with the apps Travel Japan WiFi and Japan Connected WiFi, lets take a look at some of the places in central Sapporo that offer reliable free WiFi spots.
April 11, 2017
A Guide to Movie Theatres in Sapporo
Let’s take a look at where you can find and get good cinematic experiences if you are traveling or living in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
March 10, 2017
Where to Buy Foreign/Imported/Western Foods in Sapporo
If you miss snacks and food items from home, we have compiled a list of a few places in central Sapporo where you can get your fix.
February 22, 2017
6 Fun Things to Do in Hakodate, Hokkaido
Here is a compiled list of activities you can do whether you are a solo traveller or traveling with friends or family.
February 7, 2017
5 Winter Days in Sapporo
My recent trip to Sapporo in Hokkaido left me in a state of wondrous high, desperately trying to cling to any memory made from the trip. So here is my recommendation for five magical winter days in Sapporo.
CultureAttractionsFood & DrinkSapporo
February 1, 2017
Sapporo Factory Christmas Illuminations
If you are visiting Sapporo from November — January, we do recommend taking the trip to Sapporo Factory to view the beautiful gigantic tree.
December 21, 2016
Fukiage onsen makes the best soak for free!
Experience ‘hadaka no tsukiai' at Fukiage onsen - where locals mix with tourists in a natural onsen under the trees. Too shy for a soak? Just walk down and dip a toe in these magical waters. Soaking in Fukiage costs nothing and will enrich your skin with minerals and your mind with memories.
November 11, 2016
A Trip to Hell (Valley That Is): Jigokudani, Hokkaido
As its name suggests, “Hell Valley” (or so-called “Jigokudani” in Japanese) is reminiscent of Hell with demons living inside.
November 8, 2016
Asahiyama Park: The Best Free Spots of Sapporo
You are going to have to work a little to get to this park, but you will thank me when you get there. Trust me.
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September 29, 2016
5 Popular Activites on Hokkaido University Campus
The Sapporo campus of Hokkaido University, located just 10 minutes away on foot north from Sapporo Station, offers a beautiful scenery and popular sightseeing spots for visitors.
AttractionsFood & DrinkCultureHokkaido
September 17, 2016
Feed the Ducks and Ride the Boats: A Guide to Nakajima Park
You wouldn’t expect to be able to feed ducks staying in the middle of a large city like Sapporo. How wrong you would be. I am going to plan a morning for you and you are going to do exactly as I say.
September 7, 2016
Sapporo Okurayama Ski Jump: Terrifyingly on Top of the World
Once you arrive you have to travel up the longest escalator I’ve seen in Japan to get to the base. There are also stairs but I wouldn’t advise it. Especially if you’ve just cycled up with a three-year-old.
August 31, 2016
Rishiri Island: Paradise in Northern Hokkaido
Wakkanai is the northernmost city in Japan. About 20km from Wakkanai, in the Sea of Japan lies two small islands separated by a distance of 8km. Even relatively close, these two islands are drastically different from one another. If you are driving towards Wakkanai on the route 106 which runs along the Sea of Japan coast, you can enjoy a remarkable cone shaped volcano rising from the ocean.
August 24, 2016
Climbing Mt. Moiwa on Foot
If you have visited Sapporo for any length of time you will certainly have seen Mt. Moiwa, and you may even have taken the cable car to its top. It is a beautiful destination where couples enjoy the sunset or groups of tourists take a thousand photos of the view. But that is not how you “do” a mountain. You climb it. Properly. With good shoes. And with sweat in your eyes. It’s the journey, not the destination.
August 13, 2016
Beat the Heat: Japan’s Coolest Summer Retreats
It seems like the rainy season only lasted a few days this time around. The stifling heat and humidity of summer already seem to be upon us. An escape is probably the best course of action, but where can one escape to?
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August 5, 2016
Sapporo Clock Tower: A Remnant of Old Hokkaido
The Clock Tower in Sapporo was built in 1878 and is the oldest building in Sapporo. It is a very popular site for tourists to visit and is the symbol for Sapporo and for Hokkaido. The star on its tower can be seen on many Hokkaido products.
July 31, 2016
