Kyoto is the best city in Japan to visit. It’s best to rent a bicycle so you can easily get to all the sites but public transportation is also amazing. Make sure you spend quality time at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and at the lovely gardens at the Okochi Sanso. Those are located ...
There’s no better introduction to Hokkaido than its biggest city,Sapporo. Compared to other Japanese cities, this northernly Japanese city gets little attention. And it’s not so surprising as Sapporo lacks the historical significance of Japan’s other major cities. In fact, Sapporo’s only be...
A guide to the most intriguing, exciting and unique travel experiences Japan has to offer – from serene Zen temples to hectic festivals of modern pop culture
In general, winters in Japan are cold while summers are hot and humid. Although the summer months see the lion’s share of tourists, it’s not necessarily a great time of year to travel here. Summer in Japan brings loads of rain throughout the country with the monsoons rolling in around...
It is also closer to Korea and does not experience many earthquakes. Sapporo Located on the northernmost island of Hokkaido, Sapporo is a beautiful city rife with attractions. It has a great collection of parks, galleries, museums, and historic buildings that will make one’s stay in Japan ...
Given that Moiwa is a 30-minute drive from Niseko’s city center and public transportation options are limited, I suggest renting a car either atSapporoairport or Kutchan station. A tunnel through the dramatic Kiyotsu Gorge in Niigata has been repurposed as an art installation © Terence Toh...
committing unlawful acts during a previous stay in Japan; provision of fake documents; expired passport. During the preparation of documentation, it is necessary to carefully fill in all the columns in order to avoid troubles and re-applying to the consulate. ...
Wondering where locals love to eat in Chiba? Popular Chiba restaurants are often listed among ‘Japan’s best’ according to their birthplace and a particular dish they’re known for. They might refer to the size of sushi served, the history of ethnic cu
Sapporo, Japan! Carrie HillMay 2, 2007 at 10:25 am How about a guided tour of the Colorado Rockies – hint hint – Aspen/Vail are beautiful in the spring if you dont mind a little mud 😉 I promise not to ask about the Google Algorithm if you do come ...
Miyakawa, a three-Michelin-star sushi restaurant in Sapporo, makes good use of Hokkaido’s salmon and sea urchins, while Machimura Nojo, a 100-year-old dairy farm outside Sapporo, mixes burdock root with mascarpone to create one of Japan’s richest ice...