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Located in the center of Hokkaido, the towns of Furano and Biei offer some of the most picturesque landscapes in all of Japan. Far removed from the neon lights of the cities, this region is defined by rolling hills, vast fields of wildfl...

Located at the southern tip of Hokkaido, Hakodate is a city of dramatic landscapes and deep history. As one of the first ports in Japan to open to international trade in 1859, the city has a unique, cosmopolitan vibe with Western-style c...

Just a short 30-minute train ride from Sapporo lies Otaru, a harbor city that feels like a step back in time. Unlike the modern grid of Sapporo, Otaru is defined by its historic brick warehouses and a romantic, nostalgic atmosphere. Once...

Sapporo is more than just the capital of Hokkaido; it is a city of distinct seasons, incredible flavors, and open-hearted hospitality. As Japan’s fifth-largest city, it offers the convenience of a modern urban center while serving as the...

【Navigating the Temple, the Downtown Culture, and the Spirits of Old Tokyo】If you want to feel the ghost of Old Tokyo, you must head to Asakusa. Centered around the magnificent Senso-ji Temple, this district has been the spiritual and ...

【Navigating the High-Tech Winter Brilliance of the Modern Capital】While Kyoto turns to nature in winter, Tokyo turns to light. Tokyo winter illumination is a high-tech art form that utilizes millions of LEDs to turn the skyscraper dist...

【A Masterclass in Finding the Zen of the White Landscape】Kyoto in winter is a city of secrets. While snow is rare—usually falling only a few days a year—when it does, the ancient capital is transformed into a monochrome masterpiece. Ky...

【Witnessing the Winter Silhouette of Japan’s Premier Landscape】Kanazawa is known for its heavy, wet "Sea of Japan" snow. To protect the centuries-old pine trees in Kenrokuen yukitsuri, the gardeners employ a technique called Yukitsuri ...

【Navigating the UNESCO World Heritage Site Under the Weight of Snow】Deep in the Shogawa River Valley, the village of Ogimachi in Shirakawago winter illumination offers one of the most stunning sights in the Japanese Alps. The "Gassho-z...

【A Tactical Guide to the Nostalgic Taisho-era Sanctuary of Yamagata】When the heavy snows of the Tohoku region descend upon the narrow valley of the Ginzan River, time appears to stop. Ginzan Onsen winter is frequently described as a sc...