From beautiful snow sculptures to live performances and tasty food stalls, Sapporo Snow Festival is one of Japan’s most beloved festivities.
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter
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Asahiyama Memorial Park embraces Hokkaido’s pure white snow
It’s absolutely incredible how much Hokkaido changes in the snowy winter months, bringing a whole new look to Asahiyama Memorial Park!
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain / Winter
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Hiking Mt. Daimonji, Kyoto’s most popular mountain (winter edition)
I’ve hiked up Mt. Daimonji before in the hot days of summer, but this time we are doing a 360 and trekking through the icy trails of winter!
Kyoto / Mountain / Winter
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First signs of snow in Kyoto 2025!
Kyoto did not see much snowfall last winter, but now, we are seeing the first signs of snow in 2025 in Kyoto’s mountains.
Food / Winter / Yakiniku
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Top 5 Japanese dishes to keep you warm this winter
Japan is home to one of the harshest winters in the world, but pressure makes diamonds, and thus these 5 piping-hot Japanese dishes were born!
Food / Restaurants / Winter
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Sukiya winter menu – piping hot dishes to keep you warm in Japan!
Nothing keeps you warm like a piping hot pot of savory sukiyaki broth! In the freezing winter, Sukiya has released new soul-warming dishes! In the ice cold months […]
Festivals / Food / Shopping / Winter
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Christmas in Japan! Top 5 activities to celebrate the jolly season
Japan may not be a Christian country, but it sure as heck knows how to celebrate Christmas! Here are 5 cool things to do ’tis season!
Thoughts / Travel / Winter
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5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!
Japan is most notably popular for its spring cherry blossoms and golden autumn leaves, but here’s why you should visit in winter instead!
Autumn / Cherry Blossom / Drinks / Sakura / Spring / Starbucks / Summer / Winter
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The best seasonal drinks from Starbucks Japan
Depending on the time of year you’re in Japan, chances are there will be a special featured seasonal drink at your local Starbucks!
Kyoto / Nagano / Sports and Fitness / Winter
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Snow in Japan – the best places to enjoy its beauty
Winter in Japan is a truly charming season of the year, with plenty of unique experiences that come along with it, including pure white snow!
Nara / Park / Travel / Winter
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The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility
I often addressed the Sarusawa Pond as “Nara Lake” for its captivating beauty and tranquility that practically defines the Nara Prefecture.
Autumn / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Winter
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FamilyMart oden brings convenience to Japan’s iconic comfort food
As the year enters the colder seasons of autumn and winter, combinis such as FamilyMart begin boiling up hot steaming oden to keep us warm!