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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, 2024September 10, 2024

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, 2024February 22, 2024

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, 2024February 11, 2024

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, 2023January 19, 2025

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

Sapporo’s Matsuriya Yamahana offers a premium sushi experience
Food / Restaurants / Sushi

Sapporo’s Matsuriya Yamahana offers a premium sushi experience

Posted on: August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

Sapporo is known for its incredibly fresh seafood produce, so what better way to experience it than with Matsuriya Yamahana premium sushi?

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 23, 2023

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, 2023May 26, 2023

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, 2023May 25, 2023

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, 2023May 19, 2023

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

Hiking up Mt. Moiwa, the best free observation deck in Japan!
Hokkaido / Mt. Moiwa / Sapporo

Hiking up Mt. Moiwa, the best free observation deck in Japan!

Posted on: May 18, 2023January 8, 2025

Mt. Moiwa is another one of Sapporo’s gems that simply has to be experienced. Without spending a dime, you’ll get the best views in Japan!

The 5 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Sapporo – Hokkaido
Cherry Blossom / Hokkaido / Sakura / Sapporo

The 5 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Sapporo – Hokkaido

Posted on: May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Sapporo is often thought of as Japan’s winter wonderland, but these 5 amazing cherry blossom spots have people flocking in for Spring too!

Seicomart – Hokkaido’s exclusive convenience store
Combini / Hokkaido / Sapporo / Seicomart

Seicomart – Hokkaido’s exclusive convenience store

Posted on: May 13, 2023January 19, 2025

Hokkaido milk is the name of the game at Seicomart, the exclusive convenience store chain you’ll find only on Japan’s northern island!

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