The Best Ramen in Sapporo After a long day at the Shiroi Koibito Park, we decided that we could have an early dinner and relax for the evening. We were still adjusting to the cold, and really didn’t feel like traveling far for food. In this kind of weather, only one cuisine comes to mind. …

Where to Stay in Sapporo Finding a place to stay in Japan is never easy. Never easy because of the fact that there just so many available accommodation choices. Hotels in Sapporo are considerably cheaper than the bigger cities like Tokyo and Osaka but nevertheless we had to watch our budget. We recommend staying near …

Winter Wonderland in Shiroi Koibito Park One of the most visited areas in Sapporo is the Shiroi Koibito Park, or commonly referred to as the Ishiya Chocolate Factory. Anyone who’s had a co-worker visit Hokkaido, or Japan in general, would have eaten one of these Shiroi Koibito cookies in his or her lifetime. After we …

Car Rental in Hokkaido Japan boasts one of the world’s best transportation network. Getting around the large cities like Tokyo and Osaka is never an issue. However, to fully enjoy Hokkaido, it is best to get your own rental car. Surely we can take public transportation around, since we are only heading to Niseko and …