Winter Driving in Sapporo and Hokkaido
2014.11.30
Driving

Winter Driving in Sapporo and Hokkaido

Driving a car in winter is nerve-wracking for both locals and visitors. The most dangerous times are the beginning and end of winter, typically Novemb

The German Christmas Market in Sapporo 2014 started on Nov, 28
2014.11.28
Illumination

The German Christmas Market in Sapporo 2014 started on Nov, 28

The German Christmas Market is a festive event held alongside the Sapporo White Illumination, running until December 24th. Today, on the opening day,

Sapporo Fushimi Inari Jinjya
2014.11.27
Temples/shrines

Sapporo Fushimi Inari Jinjya

For All Visitors, Please Read Before Visiting The Fushimi Inari Shrine Office recently issued a request asking visitors not to take photos within the

Sapporo Gokoku Jinjya
2014.11.26
Temples/shrines

Sapporo Gokoku Jinjya

Sapporo Gokoku Shrine is located just south of the Sapporo Central Area, near Nakajima Park. The shrine is dedicated to the Tondenhei soldiers who

Snow Mobile Land Sapporo
2014.11.25
Experience

Snow Mobile Land Sapporo

Snow Mobile Land Sapporo offers an exhilarating snowmobile experience amidst wild nature. Located southwest of Sapporo in the Fukui area of Nishiku Wa

Shiroi Koibito Park by Ishiya in Sapporo
2014.11.25
Factory Tour

Shiroi Koibito Park by Ishiya in Sapporo

Shiroi Koibito Park is located in the Miyanosawa area of Nishi-ku, west of central Sapporo. It's about a 25-minute drive from the city center, and the

Niseko Onsen
2014.11.24
Onsen

Niseko Onsen

There are a lot of nice Onsen, hot spas in Great Niseko Area. Niseko Grand Hotel There is a mixed bathing here which is a outdoor hot spring. If you

Otaru Anime Party
2014.11.23
Manga/Anime/otaku

Otaru Anime Party

Otaru Anime Party is a pop culture event held in the shopping streets near JR Otaru Station. This year's event will take place on September 7 and 8, 2

Otaru Snow Story 2014 – 2015
2014.11.23
Illumination

Otaru Snow Story 2014 – 2015

Otaru Snow Story 2014-2015 is a beloved winter event in Otaru City. The city comes alive with enchanting illuminations along Otaru Canal, Canal Plaza,

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Area is thronged with skiers and snowboarders
2014.11.23
Ski&Snowboard

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Area is thronged with skiers and snowboarders

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Area opened on November 21, and today, on November 23, it was bustling with visitors, with parking areas nearly full. Despite the

Nishioka Suigenchi(西岡水源地)
2014.11.19
Park

Nishioka Suigenchi(西岡水源地)

Nishioka Suigenchi is located in Toyohira ward, the southward of Sapporo. It is between Makomanai and HItsujigaoka. This is a reservoir in the upper-

Hatsune Miku Shop & Museum SNOWMIKU SKY TOWN in Chitose Airport
2014.11.18
Manga/Anime/otaku

Hatsune Miku Shop & Museum SNOWMIKU SKY TOWN in Chitose Airport

Virtual Idol Hatsune Miku's Shop & Museum, known as SNOWMIKU SKY TOWN, is set to open on the 4th floor of the Chitose Airport terminal building at

Koke-no-domon in Lake Shikotsuko
2014.11.18
Wild Nature

Koke-no-domon in Lake Shikotsuko

Koke-no-domon(苔の洞門) is located in the southward of Lake Shikotsu-ko. It has been familiar for people to come because of constructing a road from Lake

The Former Hakodate Museum No.1&No.2 in Hakodate Park
2014.11.17
Historical Place

The Former Hakodate Museum No.1&No.2 in Hakodate Park

The Former Hakodate Museum No.1 and No.2 represent the oldest museums built in Western wooden style in Japan, designated as Hokkaido tangible cultural

Lucky Pierrot Bay area in Hakodate
2014.11.17
Foods

Lucky Pierrot Bay area in Hakodate

Lucky Pierrot is a renowned hamburger chain with 16 branches across the Hakodate Greater Area. Locals affectionately refer to it as "Lappi" (ラッピ). Bey

Hasegawa Store’s Yakitori Bento is No.1 in Hakodate
2014.11.16
Foods

Hasegawa Store’s Yakitori Bento is No.1 in Hakodate

In Hakodate, when it comes to Convenience Bento, fast foods by convenience store, you should go to Hasegawa Store. This is so nice and delicious and c

Local Archive Museum of Hakodate, Hakodate Kyodo Shiryokan
2014.11.15
Museum

Local Archive Museum of Hakodate, Hakodate Kyodo Shiryokan

The building was constructed in 1880 as Kanamori Import Goods Shop and has since been restored as a museum. It stands out as Hokkaido's oldest structu

Can I receive a pocket tissue paper on the street?
2014.11.15
City&Town

Can I receive a pocket tissue paper on the street?

Yes, you can! It's free. There are many pocket tissue distributors on the street especially near station. This is a advertisement of company. Peopl

Moiwayama Ski Resort in Sapporo
2014.11.13
Ski&Snowboard

Moiwayama Ski Resort in Sapporo

Moiwayama Ski Resort, along with Bankei Ski Resort, is one of the closest ski resorts to the center of Sapporo. The slopes here are generally gentler

Blue Canal in Otaru [Dec, 1 – 25]
2014.11.13
Illumination

Blue Canal in Otaru [Dec, 1 – 25]

The Otaru Canal is illuminated with blue lights as part of the Otaru Snow Story (Otaru Yuki Monogatari) event. One highlight of the event is 'Symphoni