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Niseko Village in Hokkaido Seasonal Events
Create wonderful holiday memories this year at Niseko Village in Hokkaido. The whole family is welcome to participate in the special events planned for Christmas and New Year. Though Santa is busy, he will take time to bring his reindeer for a photo session across from the Hilt
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Our Ski Vacation at Niseko Village in Hokkaido
For me, Christmas means snow. And snow means skiing. Not just quiet runs down gentle slopes, I am an adrenaline junkie and want a good challenge. This year I was worried about my annual vacation because I now have a girlfriend with a three-year old. Not that I don’t love the tw
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Mt. Niseko Annupuri in Hokkaido
Standing 1308 meters (over 4291 feet) tall in central Hokkaido, Mt. Niseko Annupuri is the eastern peak of the Niseko volcanic group and part of a quasi-national park. In the winter, Mt. Niseko Annupuri it has some of the driest, lightest powder snow in the world, making it a p
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Grand Hirafu Resort in Hokkaido
Those seeking a winter adventure with good snow and beautiful scenery should try the Grand Hirafu Resort in central Hokkaido. With 15 lifts and multiple trails, it has a wide range of options for the beginner to advanced skier or snowboarder. The resort is only open during the
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Honeymoon in Japan, Day 8
Nov 8 Return from Hakone to Tokyo; Harajuku and Meiji Jingu
We felt so pampered with our stay at the Fujiya Hotel that we did not want to leave. When we woke in the morning, we went to the hot springs for a soak, because it was open from 6 to 11 am, not just in the evening. It seemed
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Honeymoon in Japan Day 9
Nov 9 Shinjuku Gyoen and our return home
We packed up our luggage and left it with the receptionist at the Nishitetsu Inn Shinjuku with a pang of regret, wising that this were not our last day in Japan. Paul and I had not discussed it directly, but somewhere in our trip our conversatio
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Grand Hirafu Resort Ski Vacation in Hokkaido
My whole family likes winter, especially being outside in the snow. So it was an easy group consensus to go to Hokkaido to enjoy skiing in the legendary powder. Choosing which resort to stay at was a different story, because we wanted somewhere that would appeal to our teenage so
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Annupuri Village Resort in Hokkaido
Families and groups seeking a memorable resort experience should visit Annupuri Village. Located in the beautiful mountains of Hokkaido, it offers guests the choice of 7 luxury chalets only 150 meters (under 500 feet) from the Annapuri Gondola, making it ideal for winter advent
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Sapporo City in Hokkaido
Founded in 1868, the city of Sapporo has a much shorter history than most areas in Japan, though it was home to the indigenous Ainu population before that time. In 1870-1, the United States government sent an engineer who assisted in creating the city plan, developing it on a g
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Sapporo Station in Hokkaido
It would be a mistake to consider the Sapporo Station as only a place to catch trains. The new facilities in Sapporo city, Hokkaido, were completed in 2003 with considerable attention given to creating a functional and attractive space in the heart of downtown for shopping, din
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Review of JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo in Hokkaido
It is hard to find a more convenient location than inside the Sapporo Station building complex itself. But on top of easy access to sightseeing, shopping and dining, the 5-Star JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo boasts excellent views, clean and stylish facilities, and a helpful staf
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2014 Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido
Sapporo Snow Festival Overview
In 1950, six high school students made snow sculptures in Sapporo’s Odori Park. These simple roots in Hokkaido have expanded over the years to become one of Japan’s most popular winter events with over 2 million visitors attending every year. Today
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Sapporo Beer Museum and Garden
Sapporo Beer Museum, the only beer museum in Japan, was opened in 1987 to provide visitors with a varied knowledge of beer and brewing in Sapporo city, Hokkaido. The museum allows guests to learn easily about the history of Sapporo Breweries and introduces the history of beer in Japan
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Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo City
Hokkaido Shrine 北海道神宮 in Sapporo City was built in 1869 when Hokkaido settlement first started and has become one of the most popular Japanese temples in Hokkaido. Located in Sapporo’s Maruyama Park, this Shinto shrine is a beautiful and serene place with 1,500 cherry trees and
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Yojiya Cosmetics, Kyoto
Known throughout Japan for its high-quality cosmetics, Yojiya よーじや has its main store in Kyoto. It was founded in 1904 as a cart selling a range of products, and the quality has drawn customers such as geisha and aristocratic women since that time. Kyoto has been the center of Japanese mak
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Sapporo Clock Tower 札幌時計台
The oldest building standing in Sapporo, Hokkaido, the Sapporo Clock Tower (札幌時計台 Sapporo Tokeidai) was once the drill hall of the Sapporo Agricultural College, now Hokkaido University. The simple, white wooden building evokes the feel of the American Midwest, and the clock sti
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Delicious Sapporo Ramen
One of the regional specialties of Hokkaido is ramen, or Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish broth. Most westerners probably envision the instant noodles first developed in 1958 by Nissan Foods, but the real thing made with fresh ingredients and served piping h
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Historical Village of Hokkaido
Learn about the early days of life in Hokkaido in a fun and interactive way by visiting the Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura), which recreates life in the mid 19th to early 20th centuries. Enter the old Sapporo Station building and step back in time, seeing real
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Annupuri Village Ski Vacation in Hokkaido
Every year since our graduation, Silvia and Steve have joined Felix and me for a winter vacation. I don’t like to say how many years that has been, but it is probably telling that this year our grandkids were planning to join us. Our daughter and son-in-law were excited to be t
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Review of 4
Located above the 16th floor, the 4-Star Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier offers excellent views of the city and Tokyo Bay.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier Exterior
With only 100 rooms, service is excellent and guests can enjoy trendy and stylish rooms recently renovated in Marc
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