Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture of Japan, is expecting to have an influx of tourists during the winter season due to its powdery snow and winter festivals. One of the most anticipated annual events happening this December is the opening of the Ice Village, which is located inside the Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, in central Hokkaido. Various…

For anyone with a sweet tooth, no trip to Sapporo is complete without a visit to the Shiroi Koibito Park. You get one of their famous cookies included with your admission ticket. And after watching them roll off the conveyor belt upstairs, you can indulge in the most decadent of desserts at their restaurant. If…

In May, Shiki Theater Company’s Sapporo branch began its production of the Broadway Musical, Wicked, which is based on the prologue of the famous story about the ‘Wizard of Oz’. Wicked has been on Broadway since 2003 and has become increasing popular ever since. In celebration, here are 12 amazing Wicked-themed products for all Wicked…

Being the glorious ski and snowboarding season here in Japan, we recently went on a trip to Sapporo where we randomly found our newest obsession in flavored Kit Kats. Besides being famous for the ice and snow festival and amazing seafood, they are surely known for one culinary masterpiece – dairy! Butter Kit Kat  …