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.
July 8, 2017
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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
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
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.
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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
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
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
Takino Suzuran: Flower Beds and Children’s Haven!
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park located in Takino Hills just to the south of Sapporo, is one of the most beautiful parks in Hokkaido. The picturesque way to getting here is amazing too, with many hills and trees all along.
June 6, 2016
Sunpiazza Aquarium in Shin Sapporo
This small, yet fun aquarium has playful seals and otters, lets you see how much energy an electric eel carries, and also a good collection of fossils.
May 17, 2016
Take a Streetcar Tour of Sapporo
If you are coming to Sapporo, you should not miss the opportunity to take a ride on the streetcar. Even if you are only going a few stops, or completing the entire loop, it is an unimaginable experience.
April 23, 2016
Snow Running in Sapporo
I started running about five years ago and I try to run most days. I have a number of routes around Sapporo that take me along rivers, through mountains, past temples and along busy main roads. However, this is Hokkaido, and it snows from December to March.
March 11, 2016
Enjoy Sapporo for 1 Day in Winter
One of the places in Japan that have many exciting attractions in winter is Sapporo. If you want to see a really big pile of snow just on the side of the main street, you can!! And because there is a lot of snow in Hokkaido, this is where you have the chance to see the biggest snow festival in Japan, Sapporo Snow Festival!
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February 25, 2016
Yurigahara Park in Sapporo
If you are coming to Sapporo for the first time there’s probably a lot on you to-do list, but an item that may or may not be on your to-do list is the hidden gem of a park; Yurigahara Park.
February 17, 2016
Sapporo Snow Festival
As one of Japan’s most recognizable events of the year, the Snow Festival in Sapporo turns this far northern city into a prime attraction during its cold winter times.
February 15, 2016
A Fantastic Light Show at the Sapporo Winter Festival
The Sapporo Winter Festival is the biggest event in Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. Last year, over 2.4 million people visited.
January 11, 2015
