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If you’re looking for the best soba restaurant in Furano, Kodomaya Sobadokoro is the place to go. The restaurant is large, seating over one hundred people, and guests can choose between Western or Japanese style dining. The soba is made from two kinds of specially selecte… Read More
Tsuru Apartments is an affordable, non-smoking hotel located 300 metres from Furano Ski Resort, equipped with every facility one needs: a spacious room with a kitchen, free wi-fi, free on-site parking, plus ski passes and ski lesson services, so you can brush up on your s… Read More
Ryokan Sensyoen is a modernised ryokan (Japanese style inn) that has been operating since the late 1930’s in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. There are two buildings that make up this lovely accommodation; the main building and the annex, which is a four-storey building. The whole property is design… Read More
Hotel Highland Furano is an incredible destination for all travellers and has an extensive range of services. The hotel caters to all, with Western and Japanese style rooms available, as well as accessibility rooms. Guests can dine at the restaurant with an amazing view o… Read More
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
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
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
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
Hop on the Samurai Train to Nikko and travel back to the age of the Samurai. The Samurai Train Project has launched an exciting tour that will have pariticpants immersing themselves in the world of the Samurais. The tour begins on the Samurai Train that is chartered excl… Read More
Yomiuriland is one of Tokyo’s most popular amusement parks. This family friendly park has 44 different attractions that is full of fun for people of all ages. Throughout the year, they host exciting events: from fun in the sun at their outdoor pool during summer to their … Read More
Tokyo Mart is one of Sydney’s very few purely Japanese supermarkets, located in the lovely suburb of Northbridge. The store offers everything from the basics and the essentials of Japanese cooking, to a fantastic selection of Sakes, Japanese sweets and snacks, as well as cute and useful day-to-day … Read More
Although it’s slightly hidden in a back alley, away from the main street of Kanda-ogawa, Liberty is one store that’s hard to miss. The two bright lightening strikes that decorate the building announces its presence to every passer by. It’s not just the decoration that’s interesting about L… Read More
