Food Hareus Restaurant Bonson Lam Hareus serves contemporary comfort food from the heart of Europe, reinterpreted for a Sapporo palette.
Culture Otaru's Gleaming Canals Katherine Moore Meiji Era town make a great day trip from Sapporo, but stay until after dark when the canals light up to see it at its best.
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 Takino Snow World Varsha Vaswati The only Japanese National Government Park in Hokkaido converts itself to a fun-filled snow wonderland every winter.
Food Soup Curry Samurai Valerie Kor Soup Curry SAMURAI in Sapporo serves up deliciously nutritious soup curry great for the approaching winter!
9 Food Smooch Coffee Stand Valerie Kor Smooch coffee stand is a Californian concept born in the middle of the 70s, hippie era. The one in Sapporo also retains the s...
Food Adanonki: Craft Beer and Used Books Dan Traylor Adanonki in Sapporo is a used book store that serves craft beer. It's a fine place to relax with a beer or explore the shops ...
Activities Niseko Steam Train Clifford Bernstein The SL Niseko steam train runs from mid-September through the first weekend of November each year (weekends only) to provide ...
Food Shingen Ramen Valerie Kor A must-go if you're looking for ramen in Sapporo. Be prepared to queue.
Activities Otaru Yuki Akari no Michi Varsha Vaswati A gleaming festival of snow lamps and lights held every February in the beautiful town of Otaru.
