Looking for the best restaurants to try in Niseko? We just got back from an amazing winter trip at Niseko Ski Resort and made it our mission to try out some of the best dining options in Niseko for all price ranges. If you’re wondering where to eat in Niseko, we have you covered. The…
If you’re wondering what to do in Sapporo, we have you covered! Sapporo is the capital of Japan’s northernmost prefecture – Hokkaido. The most recently settled of the Japanese archipelago, this region was once home exclusively to the distinct ethnic group, the Ainu people. Today, however, Sapporo is about as Japanese as you can get….
There are so many places to visit in Japan and attractions that it’s impossible to get bored. To check off all the amazing things to do in Japan would take a lifetime, as there are so many unique places to visit. Hopefully, this list will help you decide where to travel to in Japan. Or,…
You won’t find many English speaking visitors traveling the Japanese region of Tohoku, but only a couple hours away from Tokyo by the bullet train, it beckons travelers to Japan to explore. Ever since the 2011 earthquake that rocked Tohoku the region has been in recovery mode. Now as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics rolls around…
There are so many great things to do in Sendai it can be tough to narrow down your options. Sendai is the largest city in Japan’s northern Tohoku region and the capital of Miyagi Prefecture. While the area was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami in 2011, Sendai remains a vibrant, bustling hub of culture,…
If you’re a ski or snowboard enthusiast you probably know by now that Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido is famed for its light fluffy powder. And not just a dusting, but literal mountain-sized piles of its pure powder. In truth, I’d read on one website that Furano was a great place to ski in Japan, and…
Wondering what to do in Nara? Kyoto has its famous temples and was once the capital of Japan. However, less than an hour on the train, in fact, is Nara. Nara too has its famous temples and was also once the capital of Japan – but before Kyoto. Nara’s temples are big, bold and wooden,…
So you’ve narrowed down all the best things to do in Niseko and now you are wondering where to stay in Niseko? We just spent an amazing week checking out a few of the best hotels Niseko has to offer and can’t wait to share them. Niseko Accommodation can truly be hard to nail down,…
Kōbe is a somewhat overlooked city in Japan. The usual big cities that get visited are the capital Tokyo, of course, and Osaka. Hiroshima and Kyoto get their fair share of visitors, too. But Kōbe? With its skyscrapers, multicultural history, oodles of old-school Western-style buildings to admire, beef, traditional gardens, and ancient shrines, Kōbe is…
If I were forced to pick a favorite country to travel to, Japan would have to be it. We often think about the idea as every person we talk to asks about our favorite country, and I try to convey quickly all the reasons to visit Japan. Not that it is a secret, but I’ve…
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