If you are planning a trip to the beautiful Japanese island of Hokkaido, you will probably find yourself in Sapporo at some point. Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and the fifth largest city in Japan. People come to Sapporo as is well-known for its stunning surrounding area for snow sports, hot springs, Sapporo…

There’s a handy tip when picking where to eat in Japan; if you see queues of locals, the restaurant will give you some decent grub. Shingen ramen house in Sapporo’s Susukino district is no exception to this rule. Author’s photo Shingen Author’s photo It’s well worth a detour from the main streets of bars and…