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
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
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
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
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
Shishamo Sushi in Mukawa
Mukawa is famous for its marine product, Shishamo (Spirinchus lanceolatus) which live only Pacific coast of Hokkaido. It is so precious that only two …Read More
Don Quijote: Discount Stores in Sapporo
There are 5 stores in Sapporo. Don Quijote at Tanukikoji Shopping Mall is the most accessible for foreign visitors. It is located in Tanukikoji 4 chom…Read More
Rock Balancing Art in Heiwanotaki
Heiwanotaki fall is the entrance to Mt.Teine. Many peoples are coming here and climb to the aspect. 1,023 meters height, not so heighter, but it is no…Read More
Beer Bar NORTH ISLAND in Sapporo
This is the beer bar by NORTH ISLAND Beer. They have six regular beers such as Pilsner, Brown Ale, Stout, Weizen, IPA(India Pale Ale) and Coriander Bl…Read More
Ginkgo trees in Hokkaido University
Ginkgo trees standing in line from the main gate of the Faculty of Science in Hokkaido University, are very famous to a citizen of Sapporo city. Map …Read More
UNIQLO Sapporo Station Area has moved to Tokyu department-store
UNIQLO Sapporo Tokyu has opened on September 9th 2023 after closing UNIQLO Sapporo ESTA in the end of August 2023. Tokyu department store is also one…Read More
Autumn Leaves in Hoheikyo Dam 2019
20th October, 2019, I went to Hoheikyo Dam near Jozankei in Sapporo. What a beautiful day it was. Red, orange, yellow and moss green and needle-leaved…Read More
How to Get on Kappa Liner, Direct Bus for Jozankei Onsen and Hoheikyo Onsen
Due to reservation priority for Kappa Liner, you need to make a reservation the previous day until 17:00. But if there are vacant seat, you can get on…Read More
History of Hokkaido, Ainu Culture Promotion Center, Sapporo Pirka Kotan
Ainu Culture Promotion Center (Sapporo Pirka Kotan アイヌ文化センター サッポロピリカコタン) is a museum for understanding Ainu culture in Hokkaido. Pirika means beautifu…Read More
White-out Driving in the winter
This video is showing a winter driving on 1st Feb 2016 on Hokkaido Expressway. It was in a heavy snow situation. I couldn't see the car just in front …Read More
Sapporo Satoland will be closed from November 4th, 2019 to March 31, 2020
Sapporo Satoland is closed this year due to large-scale repair work. All facilities are also closed and there is no events in this term. From Novemb…Read More
Winter Activities in Sapporo Satoland
Attention: Satoland will be closed from Nov.4 to Mar.31.2020 due to large-scale repair work. The all facilities and events are closed. (updated on 201…Read More
For Safety Driving in Hokkaido
[caption id="attachment_3558" align="alignnone" width="660"] Driving in Hokkaido[/caption] When it comes to travel in Hokkaido, it is nice to go by…Read More
Climbing Mt.Apoi Geopark and looking precious alpine plants in Samani
[caption id="attachment_9744" align="alignnone" width="640"] Mt.Apoi Geopark Visitor Center[/caption] Mt.Apoi is famous for alpine plants. These al…Read More
Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village, Wild Camping and Enjoy Whole Nature in Sapporo
This article revised on Dec 29th, 2019. Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village is located in Houheikyo, the south of Sapporo, where is called Jozankei. Joza…Read More