Last winter, I flew to Hokkaido to explore the region’s various snow and ice festivals. I got to walk through illuminated ice caves, see the sprawling Sapporo Snow Festival from high above, step into a cafe made entirely of ice, and much more! The white powdery snow that blanketed the landscape around made views in […]
If you search for “Japan’s Best Hidden Nature Spots”, some of the first images that pop up are of an eerie-looking body of blue liquid with straggly dead trees emerging from the middle. Is this really Japan? Where is this place, and how is it so blue? This magical blue beauty is called Shiogane Blue
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Visitors flock to Furano in Hokkaido during the summer months to catch a glimpse of the expansive lavender fields. What’s the best way to finish off a day of walking through these fields of purple? Cooling off with an icy melon smoothie and chomping down on a slice of freshly cut cantaloupe! Furano in Hokkaido
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Hokkaido and Furano in the Summer Many people know that Hokkaido in Northern Japan boasts some of the best winter slopes and a magnificent Snow Festival. But did you know that Hokkaido is also a great place to escape from the summer heat and enjoy delicious dairy products? The sprawling countryside that makes up the
Furano Cheese Factory in Hokkaido – Make Your Own Mascarpone Cheese! Read More »