The Former Soma Residence next to Hakodate Motomachi Park
2014.10.28
Historical Place

The Former Soma Residence next to Hakodate Motomachi Park

The Former Soma Residence is located in Motomachi, adjacent to Motomachi Park and uphill from the Former British Consulate. Teppei Soma (相馬哲平), the

Hakodate Episcopal Church of Japan(函館聖ヨハネ教会)
2014.10.28
Temples/shrines

Hakodate Episcopal Church of Japan(函館聖ヨハネ教会)

Hakodate Episcopal Church of Japan (函館聖ヨハネ教会) is located next to the Hakodate Orthodox Church (函館ハリストス教会) on Daisansaka slope. Founded in 1874 by Reve

Foreigners’ Cemetery at the foot of Mt.Hakodate
2014.10.28
Historical Place

Foreigners’ Cemetery at the foot of Mt.Hakodate

When Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry of the U.S. Navy visited Japan in 1854, two sailors were buried here, marking the beginning of the Foreigners'

The Former British Consulate next to Hakodate Motomachi Park
2014.10.27
Historical Place

The Former British Consulate next to Hakodate Motomachi Park

The Former British Consulate (旧英国領事館) is located at the foot of Mt. Hakodate, on the left side of Motoi Saka slope, facing Motomachi Park. Hakodate

MEGMILK Snow Brand Museum in Sapporo(雪印メグミルク 酪農と乳の歴史館)
2014.10.24
Factory Tour

MEGMILK Snow Brand Museum in Sapporo(雪印メグミルク 酪農と乳の歴史館)

MEGMILK Snow Brand Museum (雪印メグミルク 酪農と乳の歴史館) is a museum dedicated to the history of dairy products in Japan, focusing on the Snow Brand, the oldest d

A Guide to Walking the Shiretoko Goko Lakes
2014.10.22
Wild Nature

A Guide to Walking the Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Shiretoko Goko Lakes is one of the wildest and untouched lakes in Japan. "Goko" means five lakes, so Shiretoko Goko Lakes contains five lakes, which i

Frepe Waterfall in Shiretoko
2014.10.21
Wild Nature

Frepe Waterfall in Shiretoko

There is no river with this fall. Melting snow becomes water flowing underground from Shiretoko mountain range, which is flowing from cracks of 100 he

Discover the Wonders of Shiretoko at Shiretoko Museum
2014.10.21
Museum

Discover the Wonders of Shiretoko at Shiretoko Museum

Shiretoko Museum (知床博物館) houses an extensive collection of records and documents related to the region's wildlife, including the Higuma (Hokkaido bear

Kirin Beer Brewery Factory Tour In Chitose(キリンビール千歳工場)
2014.10.20
Factory Tour

Kirin Beer Brewery Factory Tour In Chitose(キリンビール千歳工場)

Kirin Beer Brewery is located in Chitose city. The factory tour is available for visitors. You need your reservation in advance. Japanese language tou

Sapporo Beer Brewery Factory Tour(サッポロビール千歳工場)
2014.10.20
Factory Tour

Sapporo Beer Brewery Factory Tour(サッポロビール千歳工場)

The Sapporo Beer Brewery is located in Eniwa City. The original factory was in Sapporo, where the Sapporo Factory and the Sapporo Beer Garden and Muse

Hokkaido University(北海道大学)near Sapporo Station
2014.10.17
Visit

Hokkaido University(北海道大学)near Sapporo Station

Hokkaido University is not only an educational institution but also a popular sightseeing spot for travelers. As one of Japan's national universities,

Hoheikyo in Autumn, surrounded by Red, Yellow and Deep Green
2014.10.12
View

Hoheikyo in Autumn, surrounded by Red, Yellow and Deep Green

Hoheikyo is full of life surrounded by Autumn colors. It is still warm in the city of Sapporo, but here, in Houheikyo, it's chilly because of stiff wi

Autumn Leaves in Jozankei Onsen, Hand-made Souvenirs and Cafe
2014.10.10
View

Autumn Leaves in Jozankei Onsen, Hand-made Souvenirs and Cafe

[caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="399"] Nishiki Bridge[/caption] It's time to see Autumn Leaves in Jozankei. Visiting to Jozan

Former Hokkaido Government Office known as Akarenga
2014.10.10
Historical Place

Former Hokkaido Government Office known as Akarenga

The Former Hokkaido Government Office, located near Sapporo Station, is affectionately known as 'Akarenga', meaning red brick. This historic site i

Historical Village of Hokkaido(北海道開拓村)
2014.09.20
Museum

Historical Village of Hokkaido(北海道開拓村)

The Historical Village of Hokkaido is a place dedicated to Hokkaido's history, offering a journey through its frontier period from the early Meiji era

KOBAN, a small neighborhood police station
2014.09.16
Out Line

KOBAN, a small neighborhood police station

A 'Koban' is a small neighborhood police station where police officers are stationed. If you encounter issues like lost items, traffic accidents, or c

How To Walk Around the Otaru Canal and Kitaichi Glass area
2014.09.16
City&Town

How To Walk Around the Otaru Canal and Kitaichi Glass area

First of all, where to park your car? Read this article below. I show you a reasonable parking. Where to Park My Car in Otaru, Long time parking an

A Million Dollar Night View From Mt.Hakodate-yama
2014.09.10
View

A Million Dollar Night View From Mt.Hakodate-yama

The night view from Mt. Hakodate is renowned as one of the top three night views in the world. The panoramic view from Mt. Hakodate is truly spectacul

Autumn Leaves Coming to Taisetsuzan, Sounkyo, Asahikawa
2014.09.10
View

Autumn Leaves Coming to Taisetsuzan, Sounkyo, Asahikawa

When it comes to the first autumn leaves, the Taisetsuzan mountain range in Hokkaido stands out. The highest peaks, from Mt. Asahidake to Mt. Kurodake

How to Pour a Delicious Sapporo Beer: Instructions from the Lady at the Sapporo Beer Museum
2014.09.09
Factory Tour

How to Pour a Delicious Sapporo Beer: Instructions from the Lady at the Sapporo Beer Museum

Do you know how to pour a delicious beer from a can? It might not seem important when you're just enjoying a beer, but visiting the Sapporo Beer Mu