Sapporo White Illumination has started on Nov 22, 2019
2019.11.27
Event

Sapporo White Illumination has started on Nov 22, 2019

November 22 - December 25, 2019, White Illumination has been held in the heart of Sapporo city. From Odori 1 chome to Odori 6 chome as Odori venu, Mi…Read More

Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.
2019.11.25
Temples/shrines

Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.

Nishino Jinja, the shrine which has become the most famous and popular one not only in Sapporo but also in Japan.  Why it's famous? Most of local res…Read More

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Opens 2019-2020 season
2019.11.24
Ski&Snowboard

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Opens 2019-2020 season

Kokusai Ski area has opened on Nov 22, 2019. There is not enough snow so that skiing areas are limited. It will be snowing this week and getting bette…Read More

Shichi-Go-San, Sumiyoshi Shrine in Minami Otaru
2019.11.14
Historical Place

Shichi-Go-San, Sumiyoshi Shrine in Minami Otaru

Shichi-Go-San, Japanese traditional celebration for children, especially 3, 5 and 7 years old. It derives from Edo period in November 15 , Tenwa 1st y…Read More

Sankaku Ichiba (Market) near Otaru Station
2019.11.13
Foods

Sankaku Ichiba (Market) near Otaru Station

Sankaku means triangle which derived from the shape of the market roof and site. Sankaku Ichiba is located in just left side of Otaru station within 3…Read More

Bun-kou, Firedog in Otaru
2019.11.12
Historical Place

Bun-kou, Firedog in Otaru

Bun-kou (ぶん公) a dog that was a smart dog like a Hachi-kou (ハチ公) at Shibuya Station. Kou (公) indicates peoples familiarity to their loved one such as I…Read More

Otaru Denuki Koji near Otaru Canal
2019.11.12
Foods

Otaru Denuki Koji near Otaru Canal

Now, Denuki koji (出抜小路) has been one of the icon of Otaru City. It brings back a lovely old-days Otaru where 16 stands (restaurants) are gathering. Te…Read More

Mt.Tengu Ropeway and Ski Area in Otaru
2019.11.11
Out Door

Mt.Tengu Ropeway and Ski Area in Otaru

Mt.Tengu called "Tenguyama" makes you fun for two ways. If you like skiing and not novice, you should challenge it where several ski competitions take…Read More

Don Quijote Otaru Super Discount Store
2019.11.10
Foods

Don Quijote Otaru Super Discount Store

Don Quijote Otaru is located in Nagasakiya 3F and 4F where is just right front of Otaru Station, 1 minutes walk.  The shop expands all floor of 3F an…Read More

Winter driving has come in Hokkaido 2020 season
2019.11.09
Driving

Winter driving has come in Hokkaido 2020 season

"Can I drive in the winter when I travel to Hokkaido?" You might read some question about like above in Twitter or Tripadvisor. I can say it depends …Read More

Kattedon at Washo Market, Kushiro, Seafood Donburi as you wish
2019.11.08
Foods

Kattedon at Washo Market, Kushiro, Seafood Donburi as you wish

When you come to Kushiro, you should go to Washo Market to eat "Kattedon(勝手丼)" which means Seafood Donburi that you make as you like your topping raw …Read More

Sapporo Bankei Ski Area is going to open in the beginning of December 2019
2019.11.07
Leisure

Sapporo Bankei Ski Area is going to open in the beginning of December 2019

Snow is late this year in Sapporo, also Hokkaido. Today the first snow of this season has come which is eagerly awaited moment.  Bankei Ski Area anno…Read More

Where to Park My Car in Otaru, Long time parking and Short time parking
2019.11.06
City&Town

Where to Park My Car in Otaru, Long time parking and Short time parking

When it comes to park your car, you don't know where to park, to be reasonable and suitable. We recommend these parking areas where you can see Google…Read More

Shikinai Odori near Otaru Canal, Otaru
2019.11.05
Historical Place

Shikinai Odori near Otaru Canal, Otaru

This area was called "Wall street of North Japan" in the Taisho and the beginning of Showa era. Otaru had been more thriving city than Sapporo at that…Read More

Sapporo White Illumination 2019
2019.11.04
Event

Sapporo White Illumination 2019

Odori site November 22 to December 25 German Christmas Market Odori 2 chome November 22 to December 25 Ekimae dori site November 22 …Read More

German Christmas Market in Sapporo 2019
2019.11.04
News

German Christmas Market in Sapporo 2019

The event has been held from 2002. Sapporo and Munich are sister city relationship so that Sapporo has to come having their German Christmas Market fo…Read More

OTARU TIMES GARTEN at the warehouse street in Otaru
2019.11.04
Foods

OTARU TIMES GARTEN at the warehouse street in Otaru

This is located at the Otaru canal near Otaru canal cruise. The warehouse include 3 shops whose themes are bread, tea and Jingisukan.  Select your fa…Read More

Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura in Otaru 2019
2019.11.03
Factory Tour

Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura in Otaru 2019

Takaragawa which has been a notable product by Tanaka Sake Brewery for many years. They have been also dealing with new products enthusiastically. It…Read More