Late winter
As March began, I rejoiced in the increasing number of days when the daytime temperature slightly surpassed 0 degrees. However …
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 …
What exactly is sosaku washoku (meaning “creative Japanese cuisine”)? Even after 20 years living in Japan, I’m not sure if I’ve ever had it. …
If you’re visiting Japan and wondering where to go out for dinner, I recommend you find a random small establishment like this izakaya …
In addition to cars that retain a retro atmosphere, Sapporo City Trams run the latest models introduced after 2014. These cars …