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Where You Should Stay in Sapporo: Best Areas & 20 Hotels For Visitors

Sapporo, a beautiful city in southwestern Hokkaido, is just a half-hour from New Chitose Airport. Renowned for its beer, skiing, and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, the city offe...

Aomori Sake (青森地酒)

Aomori is a quiet heavyweight in the world of Japanese sake. The prefecture sits at the northern tip of Honshu. Winters bite hard and snow piles high. That harsh cold helps brewers...

Sapporo halts exports of Pokka brand to Middle East

Pokka, Sapporo's flagship soft-drinks brand, is central to its overseas beverages business.

17 Best Hotels in Sapporo City For the Perfect Stay (Great Access, Rates)

Looking for the best hotels in Sapporo City? Whether you're heading to the famous Sapporo Snow Festival, seeking stunning natural beauty, or renowned cuisine, the right hotel can m...

Inside Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima: Hokkaido's Biggest Shopping Haul Starts Here!

Hokkaido trips are usually filled with incredible scenery, seafood, hot springs, and sweets, but shopping has also become an increasingly popular part of the experience. Convenient...

Sapporo to sell US craft beer maker Stone Brewing, double down on own brands

Sapporo to sell US craft beer maker Stone Brewing, double down on own brands

So Cool: United Airlines Adds Flights To Sapporo, Japan, For The Winter Season!

United Airlines already serves (by far) the most destinations in Asia of any airline in the United States. The carrier has now revealed yet another new route to Asia, which is exci...

Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature

Sure, Tokyo has fancy digital signage, but Sapporo has a better old-school idea. If you’ve ever stared in confusion at a Tokyo train map, you’ll know how complex the system is. Eve...

United Adds More Flights to Japan, Nonstop Service to Sapporo and New Flight Between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita

The airline will launch the fi...

This Spring, Taste Japan's Finest Sake in Tokyo! CRAFT SAKE WEEK Returns to Roppongi Hills

Sake lovers and foodies, it is time to mark your calendars! The world-class festival of Japanese culture, CRAFT SAKE WEEK 2026 with OMAKASE byGMO at ROPPONGI HILLS, has officially...

Fun Things to Do in Sapporo in Spring (March/April/May) - Events, Festivals & More

As winter loosens its grip and Sapporo begins its transition into spring, the city’s seasonal calendar fills with a wide range of attractions, from limited-time leisure events and...

Niigata Sake Sakura Festival offers closer look at one of Japan's defining brewing regions

Niigata has long been associated with sake in Japan, not just as a place where it’s made, but as a region that helped shape how it’s understood. With…

Yoko-Cho

A Union Square izakaya that also has kaisendon.

Explore the Best of Each Season: 10 Hokkaido Bus Tours from Sapporo

Looking for summer lavender fields, gorgeous natural landscapes, or the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste? Hokkaido has it all, but without a car, reaching these destinations can...

Asahikawa Shopping Guide: Where to Find the Best Souvenirs, Local Food, and Duty-Free Deals

Compared with the Hokkaido cities that are more famous among tourists, such as Sapporo, Hakodate, or Otaru, Asahikawa isn’t commonly chosen as a top destination by overseas travele...

Sapporo Is a New Kind of Long-Haul Market

One of the problems that has long plagued airlines in their long-haul networks is what to do with their widebody fleet during the winter. Demand across the Atlantic is enormous in...

Otaru Travel Guide: Inside Hokkaido's Leading Destination (Sightseeing, Food, and Shopping Tips)

Otaru is a quaint port town in Hokkaido, Japan. If you're planning a trip to Hokkaido and are seeking a unique experience beyond Sapporo, Otaru is the perfect place to explore....

Hyogo Sake （兵庫の酒）

Hyogo is one of Japan’s major sake-producing prefectures, especially because of Nada Gogo. Its sake culture grew from water, rice, winter climate, ports, and brewer’s craft. The be...