Winter Magic at Lake Shikotsu: Real Life or a Scene from a Movie? Is this place real… or are we walking through a movie set? If you are looking for more travel tips, download a copy of my guide books here. Book your travel now!!! That was the question my spouse and I kept asking as we stepped into the frozen world of Lake Shikotsu’s winter festival in Hokkaido. Everywhere we looked, snow and ice shimmered under glowing lights, transforming the landscape into something tha

14 Day Japan Travel Itinerary Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! The Sapporo TV Tower, which is a TV and radio broadcasting tower, is situated in the northern city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The tower was constructed in 1957. Standing an astounding 482 feet and ll inches (147.2 meters), the Sapporo TV Tower offers an amazing observation deck. The Sapporo TV tower is beautiful from the

14 Days Japan Travel Itinerary Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! The Former Hokkaido Government Office is known as the "Aka-renga Chosa" or"Red brick Government Office" building. Erected in 1888 using an astounding 2.5 million bricks, this grand building is regarded as the iconic symbol of Sapporo. The building was used as the Hokkaido Government office for 80 years until it was turned

14 Day Japan Travel Itinerary Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! It has been said, that if you have not been to the Sapporo Beer Museum, then you have not been to Hokkaido. That being said, the Sapporo Beer Museum is a popular place to visit in Sapporo, and it is considered the only beer museum in the country. In fact, the oldest beer in Japan can be found in Sapporo. Interestingly, In

14 Day Japan Travel Itinerary Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! Sapporo is a great place in Hokkaido to visit during the New Year in Japan. One of the attractive features about this area during the New Year is the numerous colorful lights. The illuminations can be found all over Sapporo including the famous Odori Park where the Sapporo TV Tower is located. If you want to save money, dow

14 Days Japan Travel Itinerary Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! Mount Moiwa is a beautiful and towering mountain located in the central part of Sapporo. In order to access the top of the mountain, you will need to ride in a cable car. As you ascend to the top of the mountain in the cable car, you are able to catch a stunning view of Sapporo. When you reach the top of the mountain, you

14 Days Japan Travel Itinerary Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! You can find life size Moai statues at the Makomanai Takino cemetery in Hokkaido. These mystical figures arlocated at the entrance gate. The largest of the statues measure an astounding 31 feet and weigh an impressive 120 tons. the smallest of the statues, however, measure about 21 feet and weigh 60 tons. If you want to sa