Category: Japan
How to Survive Winter in Hokkaido
It’s peak winter in Hokkaido right now! Japan gets pretty hot (and humid) in the summer, but also gets pretty cold in the winter. Winter in Japan means snow piles up fast in the north, and falls in the southern areas too. As someone who’s survived 3 Hokkaido winters now, I think I’m pretty qualified…
Airport Diaries: Flying Sapporo to Tokyo to Los Angeles for the Holidays
Happy holidays! On December 26th, I headed home to America to spend time with my family for the holidays! Although ideally I’d like to spend Christmas with them as well, for whatever reason my school calendar decided the last day of school this year needed to be Christmas on a Wednesday. Whatever, Christmas is a…
Sapporo Diaries: Cells at Work Shopping
On December 14th, I went out to Sapporo for a last casual outing this year. Scouring the theaters for merchandise for the new Cells at Work live action movie that came out the day prior. Some last minute shopping. I’m hoping the movie is still playing on a discount day when I get back from…
Going to the Movies in Japan
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 since I’ve been to a few movies during my time here!
Sapporo Diaires: NiziU Concert and Festive Drinks
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 Hokkaido! I’ll spare you the details, but long story short, I managed to snag a ticket! Because the concert would end late, I stayed the…
Sapporo Diaries: Friend’s First Hot Pot and German Christmas Market
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 friend’s never had hot pot before, so I was honored to be her first hot pot buddy! After getting off my usual bus, I headed…
Sapporo Diaries: Birthday Freebies
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 friend’s birthday is a few days before, so we celebrated together at her family’s place and all weekend! November 15th: After work, we arrived at…
Sapporo Diaires: Mt. Moiwa, Jozankei
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 it in Sapporo doing things on my bucket list: going to Mt. Moiwa and visiting Jozankei! Jozankei is Sapporo’s onsen town, and with that, I’ll…
Yoichi Diaries: Thai Food and Chill with Friend
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, so I was down to hang out for some good food. I arrived at 12:15, and we nmade our way to the resturant. Along the…
Aomori/Hirosaki Diaries: Apples Galore
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 the Monday off in exchange. I took this opportunity to make a short trip to Aomori, because I love apple treats. September is also apple…