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10 Fun Activities and Magical Places in Furano, According to a Singaporean Expat!

Furano / Biei / Sounkyo Rivers, Lakes & Canyons

Furano, a region in Hokkaido, is beautiful all year round. Located in a basin-shaped valley, the Furano area is a breadbasket for agriculture and dairy production, which is why Furano is also known as a treasure trove of excellent food. Its rolling hills and stunning mountain backdrops also make it a popular draw for tourists, especially in the spring and summer. So what exactly can you look forward to in terms of scenery and activities here? Ms. Marilyn Ichihashi, the Singapore-born lady owner of B&B Plus+ Shooting Star, which she opened together with her husband in 2020, shares with us her top 10 picks for places of interest in Furano, along with some fantastic photographs! Photo by: Masakazu Yoshida

2021 Osaka Cherry Blossom Festivals and Events

Osaka Suburbs Spring
Atama Daibutsu: Mysterious Buddha Found in the Middle of a Hokkaido Lavender Field? Let’s Investigate!

Sapporo / Chitose Landmarks
Loved in Japanese Kitchens: 12 Curious Local Foods and Condiments You Can Find in Kyoto!

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Grocery Stores
Top 10 Recommended Sightseeing Spots in Aomori - According to Foreigners Who Live There

Aomori, Hirosaki And Hachinohe Rivers, Lakes & Canyons
10 Must-Visit Hakodate Spots Recommended by a Foreign Writer in Japan

Hakodate Western-style Food
10 Picturesque Sights in Hokkaido From Spring to Early Summer Too Beautiful to Miss

Niseko / Rusutsu Spring

What Japanese Really Get At The Supermarket: Japan’s Top 10 Quirky Local Drinks!

Shibuya Grocery Stores

Keio Store, a supermarket chain operated by Keio Group (the same company which operates Keio Railways and Keio Department Store), are a familiar sight across Japan. As Keio Stores are commonly found in the suburbs and next to train stations, they are an accurate reflection of what the average Japanese person really buys at the supermarket. Let’s take a look at their 2017 sales data to find out Japan’s top 10 drinks! Overall, the most popular beverage among Japanese consumers was tea: green tea, matcha, barley tea, and oolong tea are just some of the varieties of tea that make up a special part of Japanese culture. The remaining entries on the list, like tomato juice and sports drinks, and unsweetened carbonated drinks. As the only sugary beverage on this list is Coca Cola, you can see that a majority of Japan opts for relatively healthy drinks to quench their thirst.

18 of The Best, Super-Japanese Gift Ideas to Look Forward to in Tokyo!

Asakusa Other Shopping
These Are Japan’s Top 30 Best-Selling Beauty Products (And Where to Find Them!)

Shibuya
Top 10 Japanese Health & Beauty Products at AEON Style Narita

Narita Shopping Malls
Exercise at Home! 10 Compact Japanese Fitness Products from Tokyu Hands

Shinjuku Department Stores
Evangelion Kyoto Base: Ride a Real EVA in Kyoto Studio Park!

Arashiyama, Uzumasa Theme Parks
Japan Has An Incredible Traditional-Style Starbucks in This Rustic Town

Saitama Suburbs Other Cafes and Sweets

[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience

Anyone from pros, to amateurs, to people who've never cosplayed before can jump into Studio Crown in Akihabara to experience a professional level of cosplay that's both easy and affordable! Recently LIVE JAPAN took the opportunity to check them out!

Purikura: Change Yourself Up with Photo Booth Fun!

Arcades
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)

Arcades
[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows

Top 10 Foods You Can Buy in an Osaka Supermarket: Take Home Dishes Loved by Locals as a Souvenir!

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Grocery Stores

Kuidaore is a popular Japanese term that means to eat oneself bankrupt - a fitting description for Osaka, which has been long-known as the city of kuidaore! Osakans are very passionate about eating and take special care in the everyday dishes they make at home. Here we will introduce ten representative local foods in Osaka that you can easily find at the supermarket! These range from nostalgic childhood snacks to the well-known taste of pickled-ginger tempura. Foods loved by Osaka’s fussy eaters are different from what you can find at your run-of-the-mill souvenir shop. These items are sure to be a hit even among foreign tourists who have already visited Osaka several times before.

The Complete Guide to Haneda Airport Arrival Lobby

Haneda Other Sightseeing
How to Choose Your Tokyo Hotel in 2021: Top 5 Neighborhoods Recommended by International Residents

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes
Rokko Garden Terrace: Magnificent Mount Rokko Night Views

Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko Landmarks
Guide to Ginza Itoya: The Century-Old Stationery Store

Ginza Other Shopping
Crazy Cheap but Crazy Quality: The Shopping Secret to Japan’s Home Appliances on a Budget

Electronics Stores
Day Trip Around Nikko! Get the Most out of Nikko's Famous Sightseeing Spots and World Heritage Site on the Hato Bus!

Nikko Cultural Heritage Sites

The Spiritual Wilderness of Lake Onneto

Kushiro Rivers, Lakes & Canyons

Lake Onneto is located within the Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido. Ensconced in majestic natural surroundings, the views of the ever-changing colors on the surface of the lake are unforgettable. Those who visit this area surrounding Lake Onneto find its mysterious charms to be peacefully relaxing.

Kyoto Dining Guide: Ichi no Hunairi – Unique, Beautiful Kyoto-style Chinese cuisine along the Takase River

kyoto Suburbs Other Chinese Food
Japanese Restaurants and Foreigner-Friendly Services: What Is Needed and Further Thoughts

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Other Japanese Food
'Is This Some Kind of Rally?!' 5 Things About Tokyo City that Shock People from the Countryside!

Tokyo Station
How is This Station So Hard to Exit?! Mastering Tokyo Ueno Station to See the Sights

Ueno
Daisetsu Mori-no Garden: Enjoy an elegant Hokkaido holiday at this fairy-tale forest!

Asahikawa Other Sightseeing
Best Things to See and Do in Hakodate, Hokkaido's Picturesque Town!

Hakodate Downtown

Instagram Evergreen: Japan’s Top 10 World Heritage Sites and National Treasures!

Shinjuku Cultural Heritage Sites

Japan is an increasingly popular tourist destination for visitors from all over the world. In fact, by 2020, the country is aiming for 40 million tourists! The country offers more beautiful landmarks than one could visit in a lifetime, as well as culture, tradition, innovation, great food, and entertainment. Japan is also home to a number of National Treasures and globally recognized UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered all over its territory. These locations are gorgeous, and are all worth visiting. But time is always running against you when you're visiting Japan, and it can be tough to choose what to add to your itinerary. So to help you make your choice, we compiled a list of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan, according to number of photos on Instagram, as well as the top 10 National Treasures!