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Exploring the winter wonderland of Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital city
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter

Exploring the winter wonderland of Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital city

Posted on: February 12, 2025August 1, 2025

Sapporo is known for its vibrant nightlife, delicious food, and sublime winter atmosphere! Here’s what you can expect at Hokkaido’s capital.

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!

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan
Osaka / Restaurants / Sapporo / Sendai / Sushi / Travel

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan

Posted on: March 17, 2024July 30, 2025

What truly makes a restaurant authentic? In this article, I review my top 5 most authentic restaurants for Japanese cuisine across Japan!

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.

Sashimi in Japan – the best places for delicious raw fish in 2024
Food / Ginzan / Restaurants / Ryokan / Sapporo / Sendai / Tokyo

Sashimi in Japan – the best places for delicious raw fish in 2024

Posted on: January 2, 2024July 30, 2025

Having traveled all over Japan, I’ve had my fair share of raw fish from different prefectures. Here are my top 5 best sashimi places in 2024!

Taking photos in Japan at night (a top 5 list)
Asakusa / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Ginzan / Kyoto / Osaka / Sapporo / Tokyo

Taking photos in Japan at night (a top 5 list)

Posted on: October 16, 2023October 20, 2023

Japan is home to some of the most aesthetic photo spots in the world! Here are 5 of the best night spots in Japan for taking photos:

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, 2023June 25, 2026

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

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