All Posts
Shikinai Odori near the Otaru Canal in Otaru
Shikinai Street runs south from the Temiyasen district behind the Rin Yu Asaichi morning market to Sushiyadori Street, where the Okobachigawa Ri
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 f
Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura in Otaru 2019
Takaragawa, a longstanding flagship product of Tanaka Sake Brewery, has been complemented by their ongoing enthusiasm for introducing new products.
Shishamo Sushi in Mukawa
Mukawa is renowned for its marine delicacy, Shishamo (Spirinchus lanceolatus), which is found exclusively along the Pacific coast of Hokkaido. Its fis
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
Beer Bar NORTH ISLAND in Sapporo
This is the NORTH ISLAND Beer Bar, offering six regular beers: Pilsner, Brown Ale, Stout, Weizen, IPA (India Pale Ale), and Coriander Black, alongside
Ginkgo trees in Hokkaido University
The ginkgo trees lining the path from the main gate of the Faculty of Science at Hokkaido University are famous among Sapporo city residents. The m
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
Autumn Leaves in Hoheikyo Dam 2019
On October 20th, 2019, I visited Hoheikyo Dam near Jozankei in Sapporo. It was an exceptionally beautiful day with vibrant shades of red, orange, yell
Ainu Culture Promotion Center: Sapporo Pirka Kotan in Jozankei, Sapporo
The 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 dedicated to understanding Ainu culture in Hokkaido. "Pirka
White-out Driving in the winter
This video captures winter driving on February 1st, 2016, along the Hokkaido Expressway during heavy snowfall. Visibility was extremely poor, with the
Winter Activities in Sapporo Satoland
Sapporo Satoland is situated in Okadama, northeast of Sapporo city and southwest of Moerenuma Park. It serves as an agricultural theme park offering a
Safe Driving Tips for Hokkaido
When it comes to traveling in Hokkaido, renting a car is highly recommended. It allows you the flexibility to explore the most beautiful and remote si
Exploring Mt. Apoi Geopark and Discovering Precious Alpine Plants in Samani
Mt. Apoi: Exploring Hokkaido's Alpine Wonder Mt. Apoi is renowned for its unique alpine plants, typically found at altitudes exceeding 2,000 meters i
Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village: Wild Camping and Immersing in Nature
Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village is situated in Houheikyo, south of Sapporo, within the renowned Jozankei Hot Spring resort area of Hokkaido. This y
KappaLiner(かっぱライナー号):Non-stop Bus from New Chitose Airport to Jozankei
From New Chitose AirPort to Jozankei Onsen: 100 minutes Adult: 1,800 yen, Child: 900 yen Ticket: New Chitose Air Port Hokuto Kotsu Bus Information
Flower land Kamifurano
Lavender may be gone, but Flower Land Kamifurano still offers a delightful array of flowers across its expansive scenic hills. Located along Route
Horomitoge Lavender Garden and Night View Spot in Sapporo
Horomitoge is a mountain pass connecting Bankei and Maruyama in the Sapporo city area. The road is quite narrow, requiring careful attention while dri
Mt.Iwaonupuri (Niseko mountain range), Light trekking with family.
Mt. Iwaonupuri, standing at 1116 meters, is part of the Niseko mountain range and is an active volcano with two craters at its summit, which is barren
Climbing Mt.Hakkenzan in Sapporo
Mt. Hakkenzan (八剣山), also known as Mt. Kan-non-iwa-yama (観音岩山), is a small mountain with a height of 498 meters located south of Sapporo, near Jozanke
