Hi Reader, When it comes to sharing seasonal tips for Hokkaido travel, I always try to bring you the freshest news. But I failed this time. The first sakura (cherry blossom) prediction for 2025 was released 2 weeks ago. But I completely missed it! I was traveling back in Japan and too busy to check online... So it’s a little late now, but I’ll talk about it below anyways—better late than never, right? What Else is Coming Up? Here are some other seasonal news you can look forward to in this...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I just came back to Switzerland yesterday from my New Year holiday in Japan. Taking a long-haul flight with a 12-month-old baby was wild... I’m exhausted. And super jet lagged. BUT, I don’t forget what’s important. Sending you my weekly Hokkaido tips! I keep saying this, but Hokkaido is BIG. You can’t cover everywhere with one trip. My tip is to focus on one region or two that you find most interesting. So I'll walk you through each major region to help you find out where that is...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, How’s your trip planning going? My mission is to help you plan your perfect Hokkaido trip. So today, I'm going to share with you important lessons exactly for that. “5 big mistakes that Hokkaido travelers often make” These are based on my experience helping over 100 people with my trip-planning consultation. I want to make sure that you are making these mistakes that other people do. Shall we? (The last one is especially important for respecting local people, so please read through...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, The weather is getting cold these days… which means, it’s time for something warm and savory, right? Yes, that’s ramen!🍜 Ramen is often said the national dish of Japan. Ramen shops are everywhere across the country, but Hokkaido ramen is especially popular among Japanese people. So today, let’s dive into the big 4 of Hokkaido ramen. Get your chopsticks ready!🥢 New blog post 💡 Hokkaido destination guide Handy resource 🗺️ 7 Hokkaido Travel Maps e-Guidebook ❄️ Winter Hokkaido Travel...
5 months ago • 3 min read
🎉 Giveaway opportunities coming up for you! I want to do an end-of-year giveaway for you, my dear subscribers. I'd love to know what you'd be most excited to receive. So please vote below! 🤭Which giveaway would you want most? A free session of trip planning advice with Yuuka Winter Hokkaido Travel Planner (54-page e-guidebook) Eastern Hokkaido Travel Planner (75-page e-guidebook) All good? You will hear more about giveaways in a few weeks. Stay tuned! So today, I want to talk about my...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Hokkaido travelers, Last week, I talked about the region visited by only 1.5% of international travelers to Hokkaido. Today, I will talk about something opposite - places that the majority of visitors (85%!) go to. That’s the central and northern regions of Hokkaido, which includes popular cities like Sapporo, Furano, Biei, etc.. I’m not here to say “DON’T GO TO THOSE AREAS” They are accessible and easy to navigate, especially for first-time visitors. (But don’t go there if you want to...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Hokkaido travelers, Question. Which place do you want to go? A. 85% of international visitors to Hokkaido go there. So it’s foreigner-friendly and easy to get around. B. Only 1.5% go there. It might be difficult to navigate, but you will have authentic, local experiences. If you want to visit A, sorry, today’s newsletter is not for you. (but I’ll talk about it next week.) If you chose B, stick around. I’ll tell you where exactly it is in Hokkaido. New blog post 🗺️ Hokkaido Travel Maps:...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Hokkaido travelers, What’s your must-have travel item? Mine is a pair of earplugs. I can’t sleep without them even at home... (a fate of living with a husband who snores!) If you are planning your FIRST trip to Japan, you need to know a few specific things that will come in handy during your trip. Here’s a quick checklist for you so that you won’t miss anything. I also included some money-saving tips for you 🤭 Local SIM card It’s a true essential! You can either purchase them at airports...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Hokkaido travelers, I grew up in Eastern Hokkaido, raised by travel-loving parents. They took me on a trip every weekend and showed me the beauty of Hokkaido. BUT as I became a teenager, my dream was to move to the big city Tokyo (a typical countryside girl, no?) Until I spent the following years in Tokyo and abroad for study and work, I didn’t realize how amazing Hokkaido was. Now, my life mission is to share about my beautiful hometown with the world, especially international travelers...
6 months ago • 1 min read
