Hi Reader, When are you planning to visit Eastern Hokkaido? I'm asking, because it's soooooo important. Many travelers tell me.... "I want to join local festivals in April." "I'm traveling in January and want to see drift ice." "Can I see autumn colors there in November?" And every time, I have to say... No you can't🥲 Because they are all missing the timing. Eastern Hokkaido changes completely with the seasons. That's why my Eastern Hokkaido Insider Guide includes a month-by-month Season...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve been talking about my new guide to local spots in Eastern Hokkaido, and you might be thinking… “Can’t I just Google them?” Of course, you can. But here’s the truth. Most travel blogs talk about the same touristy places over and over. Because they read other people’s blogs, go there, and write about them again! Google reviews are written by tourists who only went once. Half the hidden gems in rural Hokkaido are buried on Japanese-only sites. So you’d never come across them. And...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I put sooo much of my love into the Eastern Hokkaido Insider Guide, so you can explore my beautiful home region like a local. But I don't want everyone to visit here. If you're someone who... 📍 Loves shopping, big crowds, or nightlife. 📍 Gets bored by small towns, quiet lakes, and mountain views. 📍 Exepcts everything to be in English and tourist-ready. Then sorry, Eastern Hokkaido is not for you. (Maybe better to stick to Tokyo, Osaka & Kyoto) But if you're someone who... ✅ Loves...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Heeey Reader, I'm so excited right now! Eastern Hokkaido Insider Guide is finally live! And this week only, you get 15% off🎉 Special price: $33 (It'll go up to $39 on Novermber 18) Just click here to check out all the details! This is a digital travel guide that will help you... 💎 Fill up your Easern Hokkaido trip with local gems ❌ Avoid tourist traps ✨ Discover small rural towns you'd never know ☕️ Enjoy a trip like a local friend is showing you around So here you go! Eastern Hokkaido...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’ll keep this really short today. My Eastern Hokkaido Insider Guide is launching tomorrow! Here's a quick sneak peek🤭 It's a handy digital travel guide that will fill up your trip with local gems. Talk to you again tomorrow! Best,Yuuka
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hello from New York👋 I just arrived here, tagging along with my husband’s business trip. We’ll be here for a week. I was feeling overwhelmed about this trip… because it’s with our toddler! Like where should I bring my son when my husband is at work? Are there child-friendly places? Can we get around safely?😱 I know I was overreacting, but I was freaking out, until… my husband’s friend who lives there shared some places with me. Indoor playgrounds, museums, family cafes… This made me feel...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, The other day, a couple reached out to me while they were already traveling in Hokkaido. They were traveling in a van for their honeymoon. That sounds so romantic, right? Except… they told me things weren’t going quite as planned. They hadn’t really considered the weather. They were driving long hours between places. And they felt completely lost about where to go next. So we came in to help, and I put together a new route for them. A route that made sense for the season, added...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'll be honest. I use ChatGPT everyday. To plan dinner with whatever we have in the fridge... And to ask how to say "I'll pick him up at 3 pm today" to my son's teacher in easy French that I can actually pronounce😂 (I've lived in Switzerland for 4 years, and yes my French is still at a toddler level.) I'm sure AI is helping you life too. But there's one thing you should never use if for... To plan your Hokkaido trip. Why? Let me show you with 2 real life examples. Some travelers...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I visited Sardinia, a beautiful island in Italy a few weeks ago. Before going, many people told us "You NEED to rent a car to fully enjoy it!" But we didn't. Because it was a short trip, and my son doesn't like being in a car seat. So we ignored the advice. And we had an amazing trip!!! We enjoyed a little local pizza place, a cozy cafe, beaufitul beaches, all without a car. I want to tell you the same thing for Hokkaido. Yes, driving would allow you to reach more places. But it...
19 days ago • 1 min read