Hokkaido

Don't Miss This! 5 Must-See Tourist Attractions in Hakodate, Japan!
Dining, Entertainment and more! A Close Look at the New Chitose Airport Terminal Building (Part 1 – Shopping & Gourmet)
Visiting Hokkaido: 10 Things You Need to Know about Hokkaido before You Go!
Hokkaido Hotels: 5 Convenient and Reasonable Hotels in the Sapporo Area!
Visiting Hokkaido in Spring/Summer 2019: The Ultimate Guide to Hokkaido Weather and the Clothes You Need!

Only 50 minutes from Sapporo! Enjoy a day trip to the hot springs of Jozankei

Sapporo / Chitose Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)

Jozankei Onsen (hot spring) spreads out along the banks of the Toyohira River that runs from Sapporo and is only a 50-minute car ride away. Founded in in 1866 it is one of Hokkaido’s best-known hot springs areas. Visitors can either find accommodations in one of the inns or just enjoy the many different hot springs, including foot baths, on a day trip. Blessed with natural scenery, autumn brings the area fame for its bright crimson leaves while in winter, the countless lights from snow candles glittering at night in the resort town nestled in deep snow. An annual event in the winter is the yukitoro or snow lanterns creating a fantasy-like atmosphere. These are some of the attractions of Jozankei Onsen!

Japan Winter Vacation: 5 Things You Need to Know, From Temperature to Traffic!
Hokkaido’s Sensational Shishamo Festival Serves Smiles All Around to More than 20,000 Visitors!

Tomakomai Other Entertainment
Hokkaido Dining: Enjoying a Bowl of Traditional Sapporo Ramen at Sumire Nakanoshima Honten

Sapporo / Chitose Ramen
5 Popular Hot Springs Hotels in Hakodate, Hokkaido!

Hakodate Hotels
Best time to visit the Lavender Fields of Furano! Top Six Selection

Furano / Biei / Sounkyo
How to Enjoy Asahiyama Zoo at 120%! The Key is Mogu-Mogu Time

Asahikawa

From Nigiri to Oshizushi! 11 Types of Succulent Salmon Sushi in Japan

Sapporo / Chitose Sushi

Salmon sushi is a popular sushi which has found fans around the world, it is absolutely delicious with a flavor and fattiness which is most pleasing and is packed with omega-3 acids without being too rich or oily. It might seem like a kind of sushi which has been eaten in Japan since forever; after all it is such a taste explosion why wouldn’t it be?

The Latest Matcha Desserts From 7-Eleven!

Other Cafes and Sweets
Over 4 Million Sold!? 8 Top-Selling Capsule Toys From Takara Tomy
Local-recommended! Must-see cafes & shops when sightseeing in Sapporo

Sapporo / Chitose Other Cafes and Sweets
What are Japanese Emoji and Emoji Goods You Need to Buy

Sapporo / Chitose
8 Japanese Customs You Should Know Before Your Japan Trip!
Go Down the Rabbit Hole this Summer with Tokyo's Alice in Wonderland Restaurants!

Irresistible: Top 10 Rice Snack Sellers by Japan's Top Producer, Kameda Seika!

Other Japanese Food

In Japan, rice crackers are a beloved snack that dates back centuries and come in all sorts of variations such as arare or senbei. From salty to sweet, from light and airy to hard and crunchy – the tasty delights can be found in convenience stores and supermarkets all over the country. Kameda Seika is one of Japan’s most prominent and famous rice cracker makers, dominating both the market and gourmets’ hearts with delectable rice cracker creations. The company, its headquarters in Niigata Prefecture right on the Sea of Japan, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016, still delighting people all around the country with both traditional and creative, new cracker varieties. With their wonderfully authentic taste and “only in Japan” uniqueness, they also make great souvenirs to take home and share with friends and family. But which ones to buy? Let’s take a look at Kameda Seika’s top 10 long-time best-sellers that have been loved and popular for decades!

How Tasty is Convenience Store Food in Japan Really? Our Review of 7-Eleven Bento Boxes!

Bento
Our hotel recommendations for Sounkyo Gorge: Where to stay if you want a bath with a view and delicious cuisine!

Furano / Biei / Sounkyo Ryokan
Hokkaido Travel Guide: Top 5 Must-See Places in Otaru!

Otaru Other Architecture
How to Eat Sushi: the Complete Guide to Japan’s Most Famous Food

Sushi
Hokkaido's Breathtaking Farm Tomita: The Lavender Fields You Must See At Least Once In Your Life!

Furano / Biei / Sounkyo Other Nature
Traveling Hokkaido by Train! Distance and fare for main train stations in Hokkaido

Sapporo / Chitose Other Sightseeing

12 Surprising Things You May Notice After Coming to Japan for the First Time

There are a lot of things that change from country to country, and there are always special things about each country that stick out! This article will introduce some things that you may notice right away or after staying in Japan for a while!

Matcha: Understanding Japan’s Powdered Green Tea

Health
Spectacular Scenic Spots around Niseko and Yoteizan

Niseko / Rusutsu Landscapes
Tasting Umaibo – Japan’s Favorite Junk Food Snack!

Sapporo / Chitose
An Expert Introduction to Kushiro Marsh

Kushiro Other Nature
Asking People From 5 Different Countries: The Biggest Culture Shocks of Japan!
Try your hand fishing for sea urchin on Rishiri Island! Eat the sea urchin you get either raw on the spot or gunkanmaki (wrapped in seaweed) style

Wakkanai Seafood

Survival Japanese: Housing Terms

Looking for renting an apartment or a house is usually one of the first things that a foreigner moving to Japan will have to do. However, Japanese rental agreements have some unique features that might differ from those in your country. The terminology used to define the size, space and conditions of a place are quite unique in Japan, and a good knowledge of them is necessary to make the search even easier.