With winter snow piling up in Japan, and the sun setting earlier, it’s time to be bundled up and with plenty of warm, delicious food. Wintertime in Japan also means that there is a great deal of mouthwatering food coming into season in the country. From crab to sushi, you could spend weeks exploring and not try all the amazing dishes in winter.

The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of the largest snow sculpture festivals in the world, transforms the city into a winter wonderland each year with hundreds of breathtaking snow and ice sculptures. The construction process is, in many ways, just as awe inspiring as the festival, however it is near impossible for visitors and even locals to get a glimpse behind the curtain. With that in mind, last year I decided to make a documentary following a snow sculpture team for several months to understand the ins and outs of how these towering snow creations are put together.

With a population of slightly under 2,000,000 people, Mie Prefecture is the 25th largest of the 47 prefectures of Japan. It comprises the eastern portion of the Kii Peninsula, and is home to one of Japan’s most sacred shrines, famous speedway, and stunning coastlines, let’s take a look and explore!

Can you believe that 2024 is almost over? The year has been a whirlwind of amazing openings and events, and 2025 is shaping up to be another year full of unmissable experiences and events. From the Osaka Expo to various luxury hotels, art museums and commemorations, 2025 will be nothing short of amazing. Let’s dive into some of what 2025 has to offer, so get ready to start planning your trips to Japan!

Shizuoka Prefecture, a neighbour to 4 other prefectures in Japan, is a common corridor that people travel through to get to locations such as Kyoto and Osaka. However, did you know that Shizuoka boasts a huge amount of scenery, experiences, and culture that will make you want to plan a trip to the area for your next Japan adventure!