Annie's Excursions

Going to the movies in Japan is not revolutionary by any means, but there are some slight differences in movies here. I thought I’d write a post here about these… Read more: Going to the Movies in Japan

On November 30th, I went to my first concert in Japan! A group I really like, NiziU, announced their 2024 tour a few months ago, and they’re coming back to… Read more: Sapporo Diaires: NiziU Concert and Festive Drinks

On November 24th, I went to Sapporo to meet up with my friend and hang out. It’s cozy season, which is the perfect time of year for hot pot. My… Read more: Sapporo Diaries: Friend’s First Hot Pot and German Christmas Market

November 17th was my birthday! This year, my birthday fell on a Sunday, so I initially had plans to hang out in Sapporo and claim all the birthday freebies. My… Read more: Sapporo Diaries: Birthday Freebies

Hokkaido itself is a big island of a prefecture. While Japan as an island nation is known for seafood, and by extension sushi, Hokkaido in particular is very strong in… Read more: Sapporo Food: Sushi and Seafood

This year, Culture Day is 11/3, and because it’s a Sunday, we get the Monday off! This is also the last three day weekend of the year, so I’m spending… Read more: Sapporo Diaires: Mt. Moiwa, Jozankei

Pigs and pork are supposedly a big Tokachi region thing (this dish originating from Obihiro city specifically), and eventually became a Hokkaido thing in general (actually, the Tokachi region seems… Read more: Sapporo Food: Butadon

This year, Sports Day lands on October 14th, which means we get a 3-day weekend in October. Huzzah! This time around, I wanted to use the opportunity to visit Upopoy,… Read more: Sapporo/Shiraoi/Otaru Diaries: National Ainu Museum

On October 5th, I went out to Yoichi to meet up with my friend for a casual lunch date! Apparently there’s this Thai cafe in town, and it’s pretty good,… Read more: Yoichi Diaries: Thai Food and Chill with Friend

Right after a three day weekend, we have another three day weekend in September! This time, Sunday the 22nd is the Autumnal Equinox, but because it’s a Sunday, we get… Read more: Aomori/Hirosaki Diaries: Apples Galore

September 14th to the 16th this year was a three day weekend, as the 16th was a public holiday, Respect for the Elderly Day. Originally I had plans to just… Read more: Sapporo/Asahikawa/Otaru Diaries: Sapporo Pride and Food Festivals

On September 7th, I went to Otaru to go attend the annual Otaru Anime Party! I’ve heard about it the past couple of years, but I either had other plans,… Read more: Otaru Diaries: Otaru Anime Party

On August 31st, I went out for a casual day-trip to Sapporo to catch some of the last remaining summer seasonal treats, and run some shopping errands. September’s just about… Read more: Sapporo Diaries: Summer Seasonals and China Festival

On August 17th, I went out to hang in Sapporo with a couple friends. One of them is leaving Hokkaido for good, and so I was very grateful she arranged… Read more: Sapporo Diaries: Gelato, Nakajima Boat Ride, and Saying Farewell

Here’s the last part of my August Taiwan adventures! August 13th: It was time to bring my friend to Jiufen, because as a first-time Japanese tourist to Taiwan, you must… Read more: Taipei Diaries: Jiufen, Raohe Night Market, and Yongkang Street