The open air bath at Ryounkaku looks over spectacular views throughout the year and it’s no surprise. This onsen (hot spring) and accommodation are located higher than any others in Hokkaido. Ryounkaku is not only a comfortable hotel but it welcomes day-trippers who come … Read More
Founded in 1985, Sapporo Ramen Daishin celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2016, and has since opened in Kutchan! This restaurant has a lovely rustic interior like a cosy mountain cabin. Since its founding, the business has been passed on through the generations, recipes… Read More
Owing to its enviously diverse slopes of icing sugar “Madapow”, Madarao Mountain Resort is a true treasure. Madarao is within 2.5 hours’ reach from Tokyo, with a comfortable bullet train ride to Iiyama Station followed by a short shuttle bus. It’s here s… Read More
Chalet Burlap Furanui is a friendly and charming hotel and a great choice for travelers looking for a ski holiday or a journey through nature on summer holidays! The hotel is located at Kitanomine, the north base of Mt. Furano-Nishi. It’s just 5-minute w… Read More
Grand Park Otaru is the only international luxury hotel in Otaru, offering magnificent view of Ishikari Bay from spacious guest rooms and restaurants. The 18-storey hotel is adjacent to Wing Bay Otaru, one of Hokkaido’s largest shopping malls, which is connected to the JR Otaru Chikko station.… Read More
We had the rare privilege of talking all things Rugby World Cup with legendary former Wallabies captain, Nick Farr-Jones. In anticipation of the world cup in Japan this year, he had much to say about the significance of Japan being host to the games as well as what to expect from the Walla… Read More
We sat down with legendary Rugby League and Rugby Union player Craig Wing, who was a star player for team Japan in the 2015 Rugby World Cup- England. He spoke fondly of his time in Japan, and gave us an insight to the upcoming Rugby World Cup, as well as the best ways of enjoying Japan. … Read More
The Australian summer is coming to an end with cooler nights and a growing apatite for something delicious and soupy. If we were in Japan, it'll be around the time when we pull out the table top stove to get 'Nabe season' started. Sydney's number 1 Japanese supermarket, Tokyo Mart shared with us th… Read More
The prime spot to view Mount Fuji The town of Fuji-Kawaguchiko is the gorgeous area beneath Mount Fuji that boasts abundance in nature with its four lakes, mountains and forests. Japan’s biggest icon, Mount Fuji is a stones throw away from Fuji-Kawaguchiko,… Read More
Japan and its transport systems are famous for its efficiency and convenience. But just when you think travelling in Japan can't get any better, it does! Many Australians travel to East Japan each year, whether it's for the snow, for culture or to just explore Japan beyond its major cities… Read More
We interviewed a Sake specialist in Sydney! We recently visited Tokyo Mart in Sydney's north, where you can satisfy all of your Japanese food and lifestyle needs! This time we got to speak to Mr. Iwamoto, an expert on Sake who spoke to us with much passion and knowledge. On the type… Read More
A peek into the craftsmanship found in the city of Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Hokkaido is well known for its abundance in nature, and in the context of tourism, it is most famous for its snow destinations and its delicious produce. But there is another layer to Hokkaido that Austr… Read More
Marumori town A wholesome country town watched over by Nekogami (Cat God) Abundant in nature and vibrant with creative people who have a love for traditional values and innovating a lifestyle of wellness for everyone. It is a truly unique town where approximately 80 stone monuments of cats… Read More
Tokyo’s very own airport, connecting Aussies to 48 destinations in Japan! Australians are starting to catch on to a better way of travelling to and further into Japan. They are discovering Tokyo International Airport, also known as Haneda Airport; the address of which is - u… Read More
Follow the sea breeze to Enoshima and Kamakura The Kanto region in which Tokyo is located has all sorts of landscapes and cityscapes to be enjoyed, as well as variances in local culture from place to place. And if you tra… Read More
Follow @puroland_global on Instagram for all things kawaii and Hello Kitty now, and get a kawaii present from the Sanrio booth at Matsuri Japan Festival this year (Dec 8)! On top of that, they are also giving away 10 passes to Sanrio Puroland to FIVE people that visit the… Read More
It's almost here! The annual Matsuri Japan Festival is back again this year on the 8th of December, at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour.This festival has become a summer staple for Sydney residents, 12 years since its in augural event, held in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Japan and Aus… Read More
