historical-interests
Hakodate Orthodox Church(函館ハリストス正教会)
From the top of Mt. Hakodate, you can see a distinctive church with a green roof overlooking the harbor. The roof is covered with copper plates, and t
Hakodate Bay Area: Kanamori Soko(金森倉庫/Kanamori Warehouse)
After visiting Asaichi, head over to the Kanamori warehouses where you'll find a variety of shops offering accessories, home decor, sweets, cafes, sou
Hakodate Magistrate’s Office (函館奉行所/Hakodate Bugyosho)
Hakodate Bugyosho(函館奉行所) refers to Hakodate Magistrate's Office, which was settled by the Edo Shogunate in 1864, when Goryokaku was built at the same
Hakodate Goryokaku(函館五稜郭): Historical place and Outstanding Shape
Goryokaku (五稜郭) holds significant historical importance from the Meiji era, notably as the site of the Boshin War and the Hakodate War. It was here th
Otaru Citizen Noh(おたる市民能): Tadanobu and Boshibari
This is a Noh program for novice audience who are not familiar to. The Noh program is performed by Otaru citizens with a cooperation of Noh school, So
“How Japan’s First Beer Was Made: Exploring the Sapporo Beer Museum”
When visiting Sapporo, trying some local beers, perhaps Sapporo Beer, is a must. Whether you're already a fan or not, a visit to the Sapporo Beer Muse
Ohta Jinjya Shrine, Not Mountain Climbing, but Ascetic Practices
Ohta Jinjya Shrine is located in Setana, southwest Hokkaido and is believed to have been constructed between 1441 and 1443, making it the oldest shrin
Military housing of Kotoni Tondenhei Village, Legend of Sapporo
This small house is a Military housing of Kotoni Tondenhei Village located in the Kotoni area of Nishi-ku, west of Sapporo. It holds significant natio
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Yoichi-cho
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所) is situated in Yoichi, west of Otaru, about 70 minutes from Sapporo, and is definitely worth a visit.
Sapporo Beer Garden and Sapporo Beer Museum: History of Japanese Beer
As you enter, a large red star greets you, marking the start of your visit to the Sapporo Beer Garden. Inside, you'll immediately notice the impressiv
Botanic Garden, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University
This is the largest garden in Sapporo's urban area, encompassing a primeval forest that offers a serene escape. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely lunch a
Sapporo Olympic Museum in Okurayama
The Sapporo Winter Sports Museum, which had been closed from 2016, was renovated and reopened in 2017 as the Sapporo Olympic Museum. In 2016, the m
