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Navigate Sapporo Confidently: Useful Japanese Words & Phrases for Travelers

Planning a Sapporo trip? Master 30 essential Japanese phrases with tips from a 40-yr local! Navigate, eat & shop confidently. Your authentic Sapporo guide.

4月 30th, 2025

Practical Information

An Honest Local’s Guide to Sapporo Ramen: Explanations, Tips & Recommendations

Your honest local guide to Sapporo ramen! Discover authentic flavors, must-try shops like Sumire, local eating tips (rice combo!), honest reviews & more. Find your perfect bowl!

4月 30th, 2025

Sapporo Food Guide

Nakajima Park Sapporo: A Local’s Honest Guide to the City’s Urban Oasis

Discover Nakajima Park, Sapporo's tranquil urban oasis! A local's guide to Hoheikan, gardens, festivals & honest tips. Escape the city bustle near Susukino.

4月 30th, 2025

Things to Do & See

Sapporo Travel Etiquette: Tips from a 40-Year Local for International Visitors

Visiting Sapporo? Get essential travel etiquette tips straight from a 40-year local! Learn Japanese manners for subways, dining, onsen & more to navigate smoothly & respectfully. Avoid common mistakes – enjoy your trip like an insider!

4月 30th, 2025

Practical Information

Tanukikoji Shopping Street Sapporo: A Local’s Honest Guide (Tips & Secrets)

Explore Sapporo's covered Tanukikoji Shopping Street with a local's honest guide! Get insider tips on the best food, souvenirs, drugstores, access, crowds & the real vibe. Your authentic Sapporo adventure starts here!

4月 30th, 2025

Things to Do & See

Is Sapporo TV Tower Worth Visiting? Insider Tips & View Comparison

Is Sapporo TV Tower worth visiting? Get a local's honest take on the iconic views over Odori Park, compare it to other spots, & find insider tips on tickets, crowds & more. Your essential Sapporo guide!

4月 30th, 2025

Things to Do & See

Unlocking Hokkaido Onsen: A Local’s Authentic Guide to Japanese Hot Springs & Etiquette

Planning Hokkaido travel? Learn how to enjoy Japanese onsen like a local! Get real tips & etiquette for hot springs in Sapporo & Hokkaido, including crucial info on tattoos. Relax & soak the authentic way.

4月 29th, 2025

Practical Information

Sapporo’s Okurayama Observation Deck: Worth the Trip? A 40-Year Resident Tells All

Is Sapporo's Okurayama Observation Deck worth it? A 40-yr local shares HONEST tips on ski jump views, chairlift thrills, bugs, winter cold & more. Get real advice!

4月 29th, 2025

Things to Do & See

Seicomart Sapporo: A Local’s Guide to Hokkaido’s Favorite Konbini

Discover Seicomart Sapporo, Hokkaido's unique konbini! A local's guide to cheap eats like Hot Chef, surprising wine, and the authentic Sapporo convenience store experience you won't find elsewhere.

4月 29th, 2025

Sapporo Food Guide

Is Asahiyama Zoo Worth the Day Trip from Sapporo? Insider Review & Must-Sees

Planning a Sapporo trip? Discover if an Asahiyama Zoo day trip is worth it! Get honest tips from a local on highlights like penguins & polar bears, access, and food.

4月 29th, 2025

Day Trips & Beyond