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A Foodie’s guide to New Chitose Airport (Sapporo). You want to eat a really good sushi briefly?

Today, I will introduce you an excellent "standing" sushi bar in New Chitose Airport (Sapporo). This place is a hidden gem, because it's not located on the restaurant floor, nor listed on the floor map.

18.10.2019

Hokkaidofoodie's guide

[Rugby WC 2019] How many players were “Japanese” in the Japanese team? How popular is rugby in Japan?

It was a sensational moment when the Japanese national team won against Ireland the other day. I found some comments about this topic on Twitter, so this time I would like to write about this.

04.10.2019

notes about Japan

Want to explore around HANEDA Airport a bit for your long transit? Ramen/ Tonkatsu

You will have to kill your long time for transit in Haneda airport. Or you will stay nearby due to the flight schedule? If you are tired of "tourist attractions" and are curious about a different part of real Japanese society, getting out of the Airport and exploring around Haneda - Kamata is a good option. I am very local to Haneda, I can tell the good foods around there!

18.08.2019

Tokyofoodie's guide

A foodie’s guide to Otaru in Western Hokkaido which is famous for its fresh seafood!

Hokkaido is the place for extremely fresh seafoods, especially in seaport cities like Otaru! Otaru Masa Zushi - you can have a decent set course meal for a reasonable price.And Kaisendon (a bowl of rice topped with sashimi) in a local market. I also introduce a fried chicken and a beer hall.

03.08.2019

Hokkaidofoodie's guide

[Proper Manners in Japan?] Do NOT put your hands together to greet, Do NOT take your sushi apart

Although Japanese modern culture may not look very different to other countries, Japan is still unique, and there are many specific rules and concepts especially relating to Japanese traditions.Today, I want to pick up on some of the things that many non-Japanese people have the wrong ideas about.

30.07.2019

notes about Japan

~Sapporo Snow Festival 2019~ Had fun without spending much!

The Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual festival which lasts more than one week. It has nearly 60 years of history, and it attracts 2 million tourists every year. Today, I will show you what I could see and experience just a few days before the festival when hotels are far cheaper :)

22.07.2019

Hokkaido

Yonehara beach on Ishigaki Island (2) – it’s like swimming in an aquarium! Find colourful fish in the shallows!

I put many pictures of this beach in May 2018. You can find a lot of fish very easily there. And I write about the items you need here and a free parking lot as well.

16.07.2019

Ishigaki / Yaeyama

Yonehara beach on Ishigaki Island (1)- so easy to see a lot of colourful fish just 10 meters off the beach!

Yonehara beach - one of the most popular beaches in Ishigaki for snorkelers. You can see a lot of fish and coral at a very shallow level. I will also show you how to get to the beach from downtown Ishigaki.

07.07.2019

Ishigaki / Yaeyama

Yaeyama islands : heavenly beautiful, peaceful, and quiet.

Yaeyama is a series of islands around Ishigaki island. I have been to most of them, and each has its own features and beauty. Today, I will just give you a brief idea of what these islands look like.

05.07.2019

Ishigaki / Yaeyama

What is Ishigaki island like? Where is it? Why am I so fascinated with it? 4 trips there in the last 2 years!

Ishigaki island is one of the major islands of Okinawa prefecture aside from the Okinawa mainland. 3 hours flight from Tokyo. you can find promotional tickets for tourists from overseas on the official ANA or JAL websites. Let me tell you about its attractions one by one. Surely the ocean is one of the best in the world.

27.06.2019

Ishigaki / Yaeyama