by Lena Scheidler | Feb 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Furano, the Navel of Hokkaido (so called because of its location in the center of Hokkaido) is very popular with tourists from Japan and also other Asian countries in Summer. It is a perfect day trip from Hokkaido’s biggest city Sapporo. Especially in July when...
by Lena Scheidler | Jul 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
The first clear drink I came across in Japan was Yogurina a clear yogurt drink. I thought it was strange to have a bottle that looks like water but tastes like yogurt, but it got me curious (which is probably the whole point of making a yogurt drink look like water)....
by Lena Scheidler | Jun 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Visiting an Onsen (a Japanese Hot Spring) should be on every visitor’s Japan bucket list. The Japanese hot springs are famous for its healing powers and long tradition similar to the Roman baths.There are areas in Japan that are famous for its Onsen waters which...
by Lena Scheidler | May 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
When I was studying in Osaka for ten months, my parents came to visit, and we traveled Japan for three weeks. But even before that, I had already explored Tokyo and also the Kanto area (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe) excessively. Since I came to live in Tokyo three...
by Lena Scheidler | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Out of the many Onsen towns all over Japan, Ikaho Onsen is probably one of the most underappreciated by foreign tourists. In my opinion, and after visiting countless Onsen over the years, Ikaho Onsen is one of the best Onsen in Japan. Let me convince you. In this...
by Lena Scheidler | Apr 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
An Onsen is a Japanese style hot spring that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Visiting an Onsen not only has the health benefits for which they are so popular with the Japanese people, it is also a great place to relax after a long day of sightseeing....
