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Sapporo Snow Festival 2025 – Hokkaido’s biggest winter event
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter

Sapporo Snow Festival 2025 – Hokkaido’s biggest winter event

Posted on: February 11, 2025August 1, 2025

From beautiful snow sculptures to live performances and tasty food stalls, Sapporo Snow Festival is one of Japan’s most beloved festivities.

Asahiyama Memorial Park embraces Hokkaido’s pure white snow
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter

Asahiyama Memorial Park embraces Hokkaido’s pure white snow

Posted on: February 10, 2025August 1, 2025

It’s absolutely incredible how much Hokkaido changes in the snowy winter months, bringing a whole new look to Asahiyama Memorial Park!

3 ways Hokkaido separates itself as a truly unique prefecture
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Seicomart

3 ways Hokkaido separates itself as a truly unique prefecture

Posted on: December 9, 2024August 1, 2025

Hokkaido is the northern island of Japan and one of the 43 prefectures. Here are 3 aspects of Hokkaido that make it a unique place to visit!

5 tasty treats you can only find in Hokkaido – Northern Japan
Drinks / Food / Hokkaido / Sapporo / Seicomart

5 tasty treats you can only find in Hokkaido – Northern Japan

Posted on: September 10, 2024August 1, 2025

Hokkaido is home to Japan’s farm fresh vegetables, meat, and dairy produce. As such, they have an abundance of amazing exclusive delicacies!

Toriton Kaiten Sushi brings a taste of Hokkaido sashimi to Tokyo
Food / Hokkaido / Restaurants / Sushi / Tokyo

Toriton Kaiten Sushi brings a taste of Hokkaido sashimi to Tokyo

Posted on: February 22, 2024July 30, 2025

Hokkaido is the home of the freshest sashimi on Earth, and this north Japan franchise Toriton Kaiten Sushi has finally come to Tokyo! With branches all over Hokkaido […]

Jingisukan is Hokkaido’s Genghis Khan inspired lamb yakiniku dish
Food / Hokkaido / Restaurants / Sapporo / Yakiniku

Jingisukan is Hokkaido’s Genghis Khan inspired lamb yakiniku dish

Posted on: February 11, 2024July 30, 2025

Inspired by the great Mongolian ruler Genghis Khan, Jingisukan is a lamb yakiniku dish that was introduced to Hokkaido in the 1900s.

Soup curry is the pride and joy of Hokkaido
Food / Hokkaido / Restaurants / Sapporo

Soup curry is the pride and joy of Hokkaido

Posted on: September 30, 2023July 30, 2025

Known for its comforting aroma and mildly spicy taste, soup curry is the signature dish of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.

These 5 incredible observation decks in Japan are completely free!
Hokkaido / Kitakyushu / Kyoto / Mountain / Mt. Moiwa / Philosopher's Path / Sapporo / Sendai

These 5 incredible observation decks in Japan are completely free!

Posted on: June 24, 2023July 29, 2025

Nothing beats the feeling of being on top of the world! These 5 observation points in Japan are not only stunning but 100% free to access!

Hassamu Riverside Park – the most beautiful park in Sapporo?
Cherry Blossom / Hokkaido / Park / Sakura / Sapporo

Hassamu Riverside Park – the most beautiful park in Sapporo?

Posted on: June 23, 2023July 29, 2025

Another hidden gem I found without meaning to is the scenic Hassamu Riverside Park in Hokkaido’s capital city of Sapporo!

Sapporo’s Lestel Maru is a freelancer’s dream accommodation
Accommodation / Hokkaido / Sapporo

Sapporo’s Lestel Maru is a freelancer’s dream accommodation

Posted on: May 26, 2023July 29, 2025

With unmatched cleanliness, maximum comfort, and state-of-the-art facilities, it almost feels insulting to call Lestel Maru a hostel.

Exploring New Chitose Airport – my last moments in Sapporo
Airport / Hokkaido / Sapporo

Exploring New Chitose Airport – my last moments in Sapporo

Posted on: May 25, 2023July 29, 2025

Formerly known as Sapporo Airport, New Chitose Airport is by far the most interesting and quirky airport I’ve ever been to.

A trip to Shiroi Koibito – Hokkaido’s “Chocolate Entertainment Park”
Food / Hokkaido / Sapporo

A trip to Shiroi Koibito – Hokkaido’s “Chocolate Entertainment Park”

Posted on: May 19, 2023July 29, 2025

Shiroi Koibito is a must-visit! This chocolate-themed entertainment park takes you back to the old English Victorian era.

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