Hokkaido

Discover the magical Shikaribetsu Lake Kotan, a winter-only ice village in Hokkaido. Hot springs, ice art, and snowy landscapes await—from lodging to adventure activities, see why it’s an essential winter destination.

This article is based on my 2013 visit.This summer, following my winter expedition, I headed to Hokkaido again.On the wa...

Otherworldly vistas unique to Hokkaido can be seen year-round, earning it the nickname “The Land That Challenges You.” O...

Experience Saimi, Sapporo's top-rated miso ramen restaurant with a 4.21 Tabelog score. Discover why locals and tourists line up for this rich, fragrant miso ramen with charred flavor and curly egg noodles.

Discover Hasegawa Store's legendary yakitori bento in Hakodate - a local convenience store serving fresh-grilled pork skewers that have become a beloved Hokkaido specialty. Learn about this unique local food culture.

Discover Hakodate’s iconic local burger chain Lucky Pierrot. Known for its creative menu and legendary Chinese Chicken Burger, it's a must-visit for food lovers.

Experience Takahashi Farm Niseko Milk Workshop in Hokkaido, where you can enjoy fresh dairy products, ice cream, and spectacular Mount Yotei views surrounded by seasonal canola flowers. Perfect summer destination for food and scenery lovers.

In Hokkaido, conveyor belt sushi is on another level—delicious and cheap in a way you’d never expect elsewhere.Among pop...

During a recent trip to Hokkaido, I stumbled upon a new Sapporo trend called “shime parfait” while casually searching fo...

Stopped by Sapporo on the way to visit a friend staying in Niseko.Every time I’m in Sapporo, I make a point to visit a d...

During my recent trip to Eastern Hokkaido, I wanted to experience a local hot spring, and that’s how I found Sanko Onsen...

When it comes to must-try gourmet dishes in Sapporo, Hokkaido, the top choices include miso ramen, sushi, Genghis Khan (...

During my recent trip to Sapporo, I stayed for one night at Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park, a business hotel located r...

One of the must-try foods in Hokkaido is, of course, sushi.However, sushi is often associated with being expensive.But d...

Located about a three-hour drive east of Sapporo, Obihiro City is the sixth-largest city in Hokkaido.Obihiro is known fo...

During my recent visit to Hokkaido, a local recommended the "Hokuryu Town Sunflowers," claiming they were extraordinary....

Located in southern Hokkaido, just about an hour's drive from Sapporo, is Lake Shikotsu (Shikotsuko).This area is renown...

One of the most famous soup curry restaurants in Sapporo is GARAKU (written as "雅楽" in Kanji). With two locations in Sap...

When visiting Sapporo, Hokkaido, you can’t miss trying delicious ramen.Having visited Hokkaido multiple times, I decided...

Noboribetsu Onsen is one of Japan's premier hot spring destinations, conveniently located just under a two-hour drive fr...