Asahikawa Winter Festival (Asahikawa Fuyu Matsuri) is one of the greatest snow festivals in Japan. It is a must-see attraction for every visitor who plans on visiting Asahikawa in February. […]
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Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 2026
Otaru Snow Light Path Festival (Otaru Yuki Akari no Michi) is one of the most popular winter festivals in Hokkaido, held in Otaru city during the harsh winter month of […]
Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival 2025 | Visit Aomori
Aomori in winter is spectacular. If you are planning to visit the prefecture in the winter, you should experience the Hirosaki castle snow lantern festival. Celebrated for 4 days, the […]
What to Wear During Winter in Hokkaido
How to dress right and enjoy the winter in Hokkaido? It gets very cold there in the winter months (December – February). It does not mean people there stay inside […]
Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival 2025 | Visit Akita
Yokote kamakura festival has been celebrated by locals of Akita for more than 400 years. This is a famous winter tradition of Akita prefecture, attracting thousands of visitors every year. […]
ATMs in Japan to Withdraw Cash | How to Guide
Many of you are very concerned about the question “Would ATMs in Japan allow me to withdraw cash by credit and debit cards issued outside of Japan?” Please note Japan […]
Japanese Gardens – History, Types, Elements, and More
Traditional Japanese garden is considered one of the most important elements of Japanese art. Each type of traditional Japanese gardens has their own style of beauty. In Japan, visiting a […]
10 Useful Packing Tips for a Trip to Japan
How to pack for a trip to Japan? It is one of the most commonly asked questions by many potential Japan visitors. A tourist from Singapore has asked me this […]
Hotels with great views of Mt. Fuji
