Transportation Shiretoko to Abashiri R.S. Reynolds I take a train that, after stopping near Shiretoko, takes me north to Abashiri, Hokkaido
Shopping Don Quijote on Tanuki Koji Arcade R.S. Reynolds A visit to Sapporo's Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade results in an exploration of the Don Quijote store
Activities Abashiri Prison Museum R.S. Reynolds I visit the massive Abashiri Prison Museum in Northern Hokkaido
Transportation Hirafu Station R.S. Reynolds I explore one of the smaller train stations I've come across in Japan: Hirafu Station in Hokkaido
Food Cream Puffs at Milk Kobo R.S. Reynolds I stop by Takahashi Farm's Milk Kobo in Niseko for a delicious dairy treat.
Activities Rhythm Cycles Niseko R.S. Reynolds Exploring the mountains and country roads of Niseko, Hokkaido by bicycle
Accommodation The Red Ski House in Hirafu R.S. Reynolds My very comfortable stay at The Red Ski House guesthouse in Hirafu, Hokkaido
Beauty & Spa Mountain Festival, Daisetsuzan Nicole Bauer The Daisetsuzan Mountain Festival can be seen as a ritual where local people and visitors pray to the god of the mountain for...
Shopping Sakaimachi Street, Otaru Chris Barnes Sakaimachi street in central Otaru is a must see when visiting Otaru. Fresh seafood, beautiful glassware shops, tasty sweet s...
Culture Takikawa Lantern Festival 2027 Anna Cocchiarella The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
