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Earlier this year I visited a restaurant in downtown Sapporo that specializes in the cuisine of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido. Find out more about their fascinating cuisine and learn why you should plan a visit to this restaurant next time you are in Sapporo.
After moving to Hokkaido, I started reading the manga Golden Kamuy, a story filled with action, humor, and interesting facts about the northernmost prefecture of Japan. Above all, I learned so much about Ainu culture from this manga! Keep reading to find out more.
Visit Sapporo Pirka Kotan to learn more about the culture and way of life of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido. Don't miss the opportunity to experience Ainu culture firsthand at their cultural events!
There is a song that many Japanese parents are talking about these days. Why? It makes babies stop crying as by magic! Have you tried it yet?
As I mentioned in a previous post, my husband and I welcomed our first baby this year. When I first found out I was pregnant, I was excited to document my experience through photos that I could show my baby someday. So I decided it would be fun to start making a photo album! I …
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As I previously wrote, I went through my first pregnancy earlier this year. You may also know that I am Dutch, and Dutch people love a good deal! So of course I was on the lookout for discounts and special offers during my pregnancy. If you are expecting a baby, you will need to do …
This year my husband and I received some happy news: we were expecting our first child! After the initial excitement, I started to feel a little nervous. Having never been pregnant before, I had so many questions. What would it be like to be pregnant while living in a foreign country? How would the COVID-19 …
Like tribal tattoos, stars, and anchors, Japanese kanji characters have been a popular tattoo trend for many years. But what happens when Japanese tattoos get lost in translation?
Where should you go when visiting Hakodate in southern Hokkaido? Read more to find out the best spots to visit and the food you cannot miss.
The exhibition “Banksy – Genius Or Vandal?”, which was previously held in New York, Los Angeles, Moscow, Brussels, and Hong Kong, is on in Sapporo right now. Here’s why you should go check it out – if you haven’t done so already!
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