What kind of season is Asahikawa in March? March is spring according to the calendar, and in many areas, including Honshu, cherry blossoms begin to bloom at the end of the month. We are often asked, “Doesn’t Hokkaido have any…

Asahikawa Winter Festival & Sapporo Snow Festival, Hokkaido’s major winter events Hokkaido is a sightseeing destination with four rich seasons, offering different natural attractions and activities in each season. Many people may be planning a trip to Hokkaido to enjoy…

What kind of season is Furano in March? March is the month of spring in the cities of Honshu (mainland Japan), and the cherry blossoms bloom at the end of the month. However, March in Hokkaido is still in winter,…

Biei, a popular sightseeing spot with easy access from Asahikawa and Furano Basho Trip has introduced mainly Asahikawa and Furano, but did you know that Biei, one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Hokkaido, is also easily accessible from…

Many visitors to Furano look forward to seeing the lavender fields and other vast natural beauty, but what is surprisingly unknown is that you can experience hot-air ballooning in Furano. Since you can enjoy the beauty of nature from the…

What do you do in Furano in winter? There are many ways to enjoy Furano, from enjoying the delicious food to the thrilling snow activities. However, if you go to Furano in winter, astronomical observation is often forgotten. Nothing can…

Asahikawa is proud of its amazing number, “99.5”. Do you know the meaning of this number, which many Hokkaido-area residents are familiar with? It is even more interesting to know that Asahikawa alone, and not Hokkaido, boasts the highest number…

What do you think of when you hear the words “winter activities in Furano”? Furano in winter is truly a world of white and silver. The vast expanse of snow that falls on the ground creates a majestic atmosphere. There…

Try Wakasagi Fishing in Furano Some of you may have seen “wakasagi fishing” on TV, in which a hole is made in a frozen lake and a line is dropped into the hole. In fact, Hokkaido is one of the…

The shivering cold winter season has arrived in Furano! Temperatures are typically below 0°C (32°F) for most days which might be hard to believe for those who are not from Hokkaido. But don’t worry! There are plenty of activities that…