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Magnificent ice sculpture exhibits at the Sapporo Snow Festival
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter

Magnificent ice sculpture exhibits at the Sapporo Snow Festival

Posted on: February 14, 2025August 1, 2025

It might be called the Sapporo Snow Festival, but these amazing ice sculpture exhibits are stealing the spotlight!

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.

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!

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.

Life in Japan – a glance at the best prefectures to live in
Kitakyushu / Kyoto / Real Estate / Thoughts

Life in Japan – a glance at the best prefectures to live in

Posted on: October 20, 2023July 30, 2025

Deciding on where to live as opposed to visiting requires a different approach. Here are the best prefectures to live in Japan.

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:

The best mountain views in Japan (other than Mt. Fuji)
Kyoto / Mount Fuji / Mountain

The best mountain views in Japan (other than Mt. Fuji)

Posted on: October 6, 2023July 30, 2025

Japan is a mountainous region by nature, its tallest being Mt. Fuji at 3,776 meters. Here are 5 amazing mountain views that aren’t Mt. Fuji.

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.

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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

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!

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