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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, 2025February 10, 2025

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

Hiking Mt. Daimonji, Kyoto’s most popular mountain (winter edition)
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain / Winter

Hiking Mt. Daimonji, Kyoto’s most popular mountain (winter edition)

Posted on: January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

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!

First signs of snow in Kyoto 2025!
Kyoto / Mountain / Winter

First signs of snow in Kyoto 2025!

Posted on: January 14, 2025January 14, 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.

Top 5 Japanese dishes to keep you warm this winter
Food / Winter / Yakiniku

Top 5 Japanese dishes to keep you warm this winter

Posted on: January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

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!

Sukiya winter menu – piping hot dishes to keep you warm in Japan!
Food / Restaurants / Winter

Sukiya winter menu – piping hot dishes to keep you warm in Japan!

Posted on: January 1, 2025January 1, 2025

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 […]

Christmas in Japan! Top 5 activities to celebrate the jolly season
Festivals / Food / Shopping / Winter

Christmas in Japan! Top 5 activities to celebrate the jolly season

Posted on: December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

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!

5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!
Thoughts / Travel / Winter

5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!

Posted on: November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Japan is most notably popular for its spring cherry blossoms and golden autumn leaves, but here’s why you should visit in winter instead!

The best seasonal drinks from Starbucks Japan
Autumn / Cherry Blossom / Drinks / Sakura / Spring / Starbucks / Summer / Winter

The best seasonal drinks from Starbucks Japan

Posted on: March 24, 2024March 24, 2024

Depending on the time of year you’re in Japan, chances are there will be a special featured seasonal drink at your local Starbucks!

Snow in Japan – the best places to enjoy its beauty
Kyoto / Nagano / Sports and Fitness / Winter

Snow in Japan – the best places to enjoy its beauty

Posted on: March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

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!

The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility
Nara / Park / Travel / Winter

The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility

Posted on: November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

I often addressed the Sarusawa Pond as “Nara Lake” for its captivating beauty and tranquility that practically defines the Nara Prefecture.

FamilyMart oden brings convenience to Japan’s iconic comfort food
Autumn / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Winter

FamilyMart oden brings convenience to Japan’s iconic comfort food

Posted on: October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

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!

Mt. Fuji Autumn vs Winter – 5 key differences to keep in mind
Autumn / Mount Fuji / Mountain / Winter

Mt. Fuji Autumn vs Winter – 5 key differences to keep in mind

Posted on: July 9, 2023August 30, 2023

Autumn and Winter may be neighboring seasons, but they are worlds apart when it comes to your Mt. Fuji trip. Here are 5 reasons why.

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