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Kiroro Ski Resort 2021 Guide: Enjoy Top-Class Powder in Hokkaido! (Access/Rentals/Hotels)

Sapporo / Chitose Skiing & Snowboarding

Kiroro Ski Resort, located in Akaigawa, Hokkaido, offers leisure all year round and is only about 1 hour and 40 minutes from New Chitose Airport by car and about 1 hour from Sapporo. In winter, Kiroro Snow World, the area's premier resort, opens and visitors can have fun in the snow! Here’s our guide to this Kiroro ski resort, including the slopes, lift tickets, equipment rentals, and more.

The Legend Behind Sapporo Beer - Exploring the Tastes and History of Japan’s Pioneering Beer

Sapporo / Chitose Other Restaurants
Avoiding the Crowds: Check Out These ‘Undertouristed’ Areas Near Tokyo!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Forests & Mountains
3 Selected Kobe Izakaya in Sannomiya with Private Seating

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Izakaya
7 Incredible Winter Hokkaido Tours: Enjoy a World of Snow and Ice!

Kushiro Rivers, Lakes & Canyons
3 Best Hotels to Stay in Tokyo During Cherry Blossom Season

Tokyo Station Hotels
Fun in The Sun! Top 10 Things to do in Summer in Osaka

Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Summer

Thoughts of a Sunnier Time: 5 Japan Expats Share Their Top Summer Food Selections

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Summer

Japan is full of gastronomical experiments, both with domestic cuisine and international flavors. Many flock to Tokyo to satisfy their global palette satisfactions, and some have stayed to share their own home’s flavors with the communities around the city, as some of the featured expats have. These chefs and food experts also share their favorite Japanese summer dishes and recommend what visitors can eat during the hot and humid months in Japan. Japanese food traditionally changes with the seasons to allow our bodies to adjust to changing weather and to fill us with the nutrients appropriate for the various times of the year. This time, we asked five expats: “What’s your favorite Japanese summer dish?” Learn about what some of the limited summer-time dishes are from our experts, who know the tips and tricks to stay cool and fueled in the heat.

'MEAT&WINE': Fantastic Eats at Crazy Cheap Prices in Tokyo’s Shinjuku!

Shinjuku Other Restaurants
Tokyo Brunch: 4 of our Favorite Spots for a Japanese-style Brunch in Asakusa!

Asakusa Japanese cuisine
Loft Japan Announces Masks and Hay Fever Products for 2020

Tokyo Station Household Goods Stores
Shop Like A Local: 20+ Helpful Phrases, Vocabulary & Tips for Japanese Supermarkets!
Dine With Rabbits! 9 Cute and Cuddly Animal Cafes in Tokyo

Shibuya Other Cafes and Sweets
6 Places for Sapporo Ramen, as Recommended by Local Ramen Connoisseurs

Sapporo / Chitose Ramen

[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows

Japan’s traditional drums, taiko, conquered video games, modern pop music, and stages all over the world alike. Ranging from small to so big that they tower over whoever plays them, taiko drums have held an important place in Japanese culture ever since the 6th century. One group, however, has taken the traditional art of taiko drumming and adapted it to the global style of the 21st century in the most fascinating fashion imaginable. Meet DRUM TAO and their Martial Art of Drumming!

Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)

Arcades
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience

Kichijoji – Explore Tokyo’s Top-Rated Stylish Suburb in Half a Day!

Kichijoji Other Sightseeing

Kichijoji is a scenic, atmospheric neighborhood in Tokyo’s west, a mere 25-minute train ride away from the large Shinjuku Station. It’s a wonderful fusion of urban culture and suburban relaxation, home to fashionable department stores and large electronic shops, but also a plethora of small boutiques, cafes, and amazingly delicious restaurants.On top of that, Inokashira Park is the figurative heart of Kichijoji and provides urbanites with plenty of lush nature and fresh air. Let’s talk a walk around the neighborhood and visit Kichijoji’s must-see spots!

Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga: The Hokkaido Lake Hotel You'll Never Want to Leave

Kushiro Hotels
Japanese Foodies Recommend: Top Restaurants Near Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi Izakaya
Japanese 101: Helpful Phrases to Know Before Going Shopping for Clothes

Clothing Stores
Iconic Neighborhoods and More: Inside Tokyo's Top 10 Shopping Streets

Ueno Other Sightseeing
How to Choose Your Tokyo Hotel in 2021: Top 5 Neighborhoods Recommended by International Residents

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes
Crazy Cheap but Crazy Quality: The Shopping Secret to Japan’s Home Appliances on a Budget

Electronics Stores

'Japanese Are Such Perfectionists!' 8 Weird Japanese Customs That These Foreign Visitors Couldn't Get Used To

Ueno

From an outsider’s point of view, Japan is home to many unique customs and traditions. Though it may seem natural to the Japanese, to those from other countries with different upbringings and values, many aren’t able to understand or get used to some of these customs. In general, which customs and traditions do they find the most inconvenient or hardest to get into to? We heard from some foreign visitors about customs in Japan they just haven't got the hang of, and about their thoughts about the traditions here. (The opinions below belong to the respondents)

'You Still do THAT?!' 7 Things That Shocked Foreigners About Japanese Weddings
How to Plan the Perfect Japan Trip: Top 6 Problems to be Careful of
Night Out in Osaka: Drinking, Dancing, and Udon Nightlife in Japan's Wild Gourmet Capital!

Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Clubs
'Is This Some Kind of Rally?!' 5 Things About Tokyo City that Shock People from the Countryside!

Tokyo Station
See the Influence of the West Live in Action in Osaka's Incredible Public Hall

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Architecture
'Way Too Sweet!' What 5 Japanese Living Abroad Really Think About Green Tea Culture

Harajuku Tea Ceremonies

Visiting Sendai In Spring: What You Need To Know If You Travel To Sendai Between March And May!

Sendai And Matsushima Other Sightseeing

Sendai in spring is nice and pleasantly warm in spring, when beautiful flowers like the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Spring is the best season for sightseeing in Sendai! Here, a local writer will give you tips and advice on climate, clothing, and sightseeing spots in Sendai, if you visit in March, April, or May. Be sure to use this guide to make your planning easier.