Fall in Love After One Stay! 16 Popular Apartment Hotels in Osaka – Perfect for Family Trips and Travelling with Kids
Discover the perfect solution to small hotel rooms in Japan’s major cities! LIVE JAPAN presents a list of 16 popular apartment-style hotels in Osaka. Enjoy spacious rooms, kitchens with cooking utensils, laundry machines, and balconies for a home-like experience. Ideal for families and highly recommended with rave reviews on booking websites. Let’s explore these comfortable […]
How to Travel From Tokyo to Hokkaido: Best, Easiest, Cheapest Ways to Get to Sapporo Compared
Discover the easiest, cheapest routes from Tokyo to Hokkaido. Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture’s capital city, is where many tourists make their base. Home to the Sapporo Snow Festival, many other seasonal events and sightseeing spots, and with great access to the rest of Japan’s northernmost island, it’s a perfect place to visit. So, what is the […]
Hokkaido Summer Travel Guide 2023: Spectacular Landscapes, Dazzling Nights, Water Adventures, Festivals & Essential Tips
Dive into the coolest summer getaway in Hokkaido, Japan’s northern gem! Explore breathtaking flower fields, indulge in creamy soft-serve from local dairy farms, conquer thrilling river rafting adventures, enjoy vibrant summer festivals, and so much more. Hokkaido’s regions each have their own summer magic waiting to be discovered. Our guide is packed with must-visit attractions, […]
Enjoy the Magic of Sendai’s 2023 Tanabata Festival (Aug. 6-8): A Must-Read Guide for Travelers
The Sendai Tanabata Festival (仙台七夕まつり) is a renowned summer tradition held annually from August 6 to 8 in Sendai, a central city in Japan’s Tohoku region. As one of the Tohoku region’s three major festivals, alongside Aomori’s Nebuta Festival and Akita’s Kanto Festival, it combines folklore, craftsmanship, and community spirit. Join us as we delve […]
Mt. Fuji: The Path Less Traveled
If you’re thinking about climbing Mt. Fuji this summer, you’re far from alone. Fuji-san is the most climbed mountain in the world—more than 300,000 people make the ascent each year—the vast majority during the official hiking season from early July to early September. Trails are packed and you’ll seldom experience a moment of quiet amidst […]
Adventure Travel World Summit in Hokkaido
The Adventure Travel and Trade Association (ATTA) will host their first Adventure Travel World Summit in Asia Sept. 11-14 in Hokkaido, Japan. Outdoor Japan caught up with ATTA Director Shannon Stowell to find out more about what makes this the gathering of the year for the adventure travel industry and how it continues to grow […]
Apartment Checklist: 5 Things To Remember Before Traveling in Japan
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‘I Can’t Feed Them?!’ 7 Hokkaido Travel Manners Tourists Always Forget in Japan’s North
Being aware of cultural differences and local customs is one of the most important aspects of Hokkaido travel. Lack of basic knowledge can lead to awkward situations or worse. Hokkaido residents are generally easygoing and if you adhere to basic Japanese sightseeing manners you won’t have anything to worry about. In certain settings there are […]
Ashikaga Flower Park Travel Guide
The Ashikaga Flower Park first opened in 1968 and now spans 94,000 square meters (23 acres) of land approximately 74 kilometers north of Tokyo. The park is famous across Japan for housing a 150-year-old wisteria tree which has been designated as a national monument by the Tochigi Prefecture. In addition to this amazing natural wonder, […]
Surprisingly Warm?! 5 Things That Shocked Foreign Travelers About Winter in Northern Japan
Winter in Hokkaido is notorious for bone-chilling cold and endless snow. Despite these harsh conditions, there are plenty of tough travelers willing to brave the cold to have some wintery fun! To get the inside info on Hokkaido’s winter, we asked travelers from 5 countries what shocked and surprised them the most! (The following statements […]
