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 2025 Anna Cocchiarella The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Food The Buffet at Daimaru Sapporo Dan Traylor Looking to fill your stomach at Sapporo station? Head to the eighth floor of the Daimaru department store and line up
Culture Susukino Snow Festival 2025 Catherine Hagar Susukino's Ice Festival is a part of Sapporo's famous Snow Festival. The festival features detailed ice sculptures, outdoors ...
Activities Hiking at Mount Kuro, Daisetsuzan Nicole Bauer Mount Kuro (Kuro-dake) in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido is easily accessible from Sounkyo Onsen—thanks to a ropeway a...
