Explore Hokkaido, Japan without breaking the bank! Join us as we uncover affordable ways to enjoy Asahikawa's winter wonders.

Hokkaido is a shapeshifter with a wild heart, their personality changing with every season. Gather round and let Hokkaido regale you with unforgettable tales for the road – hidden histories of ancient ...

Breathing in the icy air and listening to the crunch of fresh powder underfoot are just the beginning of enjoying the routine involved with a day in the mountains. There’s something special about ...

This announcement is not without controversy, though: Japan now has 36 three-star restaurants, compared to France’s 26 and a paltry 10 in the US. The star gap raises some eyebrows, including those of ...

In this episode, we visit Lake Shikotsu, a 30-minute drive from New Chitose Airport. Over one million tourists visit here annually to enjoy the impressive nature, not only during summer, but also ...

Whether by design or by dare, one of the first stations at the Elizabethan feast (by way of Asia) known as Hokkaido Seafood Buffet features a haphazard pile of oysters. They’re pre-shucked and sitting ...

Our stage this time is Akan in eastern Hokkaido Prefecture. The region's vast forests are dotted with volcanoes and lakes. During the harsh winter months, when the area is covered in deep snow, ...