Shinkansen to Sapporo
The Hokkaido Shinkansen project is making remarkable strides with the construction of a 211.5-km section from Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station …
The Hokkaido Shinkansen project is making remarkable strides with the construction of a 211.5-km section from Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station …
Paper lanterns are one of many things here in Japan that I never saw growing up in Texas. I can still recall–albeit vaguely, after more than …
Shinto Shrines are among the numerous cultural treasures that draw tourists to Kyoto, but if you’ve ever tried to get that perfect, instagrammable …
As March began, I rejoiced in the increasing number of days when the daytime temperature slightly surpassed 0 degrees. However …
With an area of 1,121 square kilometers, Sapporo is the third largest city in Japan. However, 60% of this area is covered by pristine mountains and forests in a subarctic …
I’m not a botanist, so I’m not entirely sure what these plants along this driveway are. Their structure is similar to bamboo, but …
Kyoto has seen a surge of hotel construction dating back to before the pandemic, pushing up land prices and pushing longtime residents out as they cash in …
As a part of Sapporo International Art Festival 2024, artworks are on public display in Odori Park. Visitors can see, hear …
Most streets in central Sapporo are laid out in a grid pattern. It is a functional and rational urban design that makes the entire city look like one giant …
Several railroad lines, including the Shinkansen bullet train, and the Metropolitan Expressway, cross through the center of Ginza. It is one of the main …
I arrived at Haneda Airport at 5:45 a.m. to board an early morning flight. In January, it is still before sunrise. The sky is jet black and the airport …