Despite the news that Japan is getting warmer, seems like Hokkaido’s early winter is unstoppable! saw these reels on IG ❄️

Up in behind Zenibako

Snow fell overnight in the Nakayama Pass, between Jozankei and Niseko. It won't be long now until the first snow starts falling in Sapporo. Enjoy the fall colors while you can!

Hi! I'll be here till Sunday by myself , and I'm (29m) looking for new friends or just people to hang out with! I love to drink, I enjoy fashion, music and playing the guitar. Hiking and nature are cool to me as well!

If you're free for a day or an evening, let's hang out! Maybe if there's enough interested folks, maybe we could do a tiny group?

Hi everyone!

I’m new here. I’m from Italy, and I recently started studying Japanese. I’m currently considering taking a trip to Hokkaido, I’m also considering the possibility of moving there someday in the future.

I’ve always loved cooler climates and places surrounded by nature, and I’ve had a genuine interest in Japanese culture and traditions for many years. I have quite a few hobbies, including anime, manga, tabletop RPGs, digital drawing, and sumi-e. I’m also very interested in kintsugi.

I also enjoy martial arts, especially Kendo and Iaido, and I play a few musical instruments.

I’d really like to meet people from the area, hopefully make some new friends, learn more about everyday life in Hokkaido, and at the same time have the opportunity to improve my Japanese.

Moving to Japan is only a possibility I’m considering for the future, so for now I’d simply like to get to know the area and the people who live there a little better.

Thanks everyone in advance!

There used to be benches on the sides of Odori park. What happened to it?

I am looking for monthly rental, no resident only staying for 2 months.

I can't seem to get anything around 80k - 120k yen it's all 160k and above.

and all website aren't helpful, I stayed in tokyo and kyoto it was much easier, I've been searching now for 1 month no good result

would appreciate help in here

Hi All,
We’re travelling to Sapporo in January and I’d like to get an idea of car transfer companies that offer car seat hire for the kids as well. There will be 3 children, 4 adults and a lot of luggage.
Any suggestions?

Hi all - currently in the process of planning Japan trip that’ll take me from Sapporo to Tokyo in December.

For the Hokkaido part of the trip, want to pick some special hotels and impressive experiences (especially Onsen). Any recommendations?

Hotel KAI Poroto looks great - also thought Tsuruga Ao no Za and Bourou Lake Toya could be good.

A lot of the Google / AI-driven recommendations that are being spat out feel quite stuffy and dated, rather than luxurious and special.

Any tips would be hugely appreciat

Hello! I’m visiting Sapporo for Christmas from 23rd-28th December, and I’m also looking forward to visiting Aomori from 28th-30th December, does anyone know how can I book a train from Sapporo to Aomori online in advance?
Thank you🥰

Hi, I’m planning a trip to Sapporo towards the end of February, and I am planning to pick up Miura KM700 Golf Clubs. Would anyone know where I can pick them up in Sapporo, since that’s where I will be for the entirety of my trip. Thanks

I'm looking for the kind of food that makes Hokkaido special, beyond the obvious tourist recommendations.

Soup curry, miso ramen, jingisukan, sushi, seafood, crab, small izakaya, anything goes, as long as it's genuinely good (I'm Italian so I'm quite demanding about food haha).

If you had just a few days in Sapporo and Otaru, where would you spend your money on food? I'd love to hear about your personal favourites, including underrated local spots.

Japanese names appreciated. Thank you!

I am looking for a nightclub to go as a foreigner who is mainly English speaking. I read online most people go Utage and even foreigners go in for free. I will be visiting mid 2027 on a Friday night and crowd socialising would be the most important factor for me. Think there is a new club called sango but not sure how is it.

My boyfriend and I are looking for a job around Hokkaido/Sapporo that aligns with our Working Holiday Visa during the winter season (Nov-Feb).

I was wondering if anyone who has experience with this could give some insight, as we’ve found a few jobs that sounds great but the weekly hours goes beyond the legal limit, despite being advertised in websites for WHV.

How soon in advance do we need to get the job? Which websites to look into/avoid? Is Workaway worth the price? What jobs welcome couples?

Hi! I understand from Peach Aviation’s website that the self-check-in kiosks and baggage-drop counters for domestic flights open only 1.5 hours before departure. Would arriving at the airport at 9:30 AM be sufficient time to check in, drop off our luggage and clear security for an 11:10 AM flight? It feels like quite a tight schedule and I appreciate hearing from anyone who has flown from New Chitose Airport.

I will be travelling in mid-December.

Thank you!

Hello! I would like to ask if there are still food souvenir shops after final security checks? Or are all the shops before the gates?

Planning to buy LeTao, Kinotoya, savory goods, pastries, etc. but might not have enough carry-on space. It's my understanding that duty-free items bought after security clearance counts as a separate (free) carry-on item.

Thank you!

Tomorrow’s my last full day in Sapporo, so I want to spend it shopping for things I saw I want in passing and other things for family. In particular, I’d like something that comes from Ainu culture because my mom, who was originally intended to come but couldn’t, likes learning and buying stuff from indigenous groups after her trip to Norway learning about the Sami (don’t worry; she might have a chance to go later this year).

So, is there a store in Sapporo that sells handmade Ainu memorabilia? A souvenir wouldn’t really suffice, like a keychain or a mass printed t-shirt, but something a person made. I’m also willing to go out of Sapporo if the store is reachable by train (and few transfers as possible).

We were all evacuated. I found out it happened on the fourth floor, which is the floor I suspect that has a more orange tint. Fingers crossed for no injuries.

来年の2月に札幌へ行く予定なのですが、おすすめのレストランを教えていただけませんか？😊

中学生と小学生の子どもを連れて行くので、お店選びに悩んでいます。

子どもたちは生魚のお寿司があまり好きではありませんが、うどんやとんかつは好きです。

大人はお寿司やお刺身が好きなので、子ども向けのメニューとお寿司・お刺身の両方が楽しめるお店があれば、ぜひ教えていただきたいです！