Travel Japan: Asahikawa – The Other Winter Festival
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Travel Japan: Asahikawa – The Other Winter Festival

ByDana Warren

Last year I traveled to Hokkaido to see a zoo, the Asahiyama Zoo, and maybe take in a couple festivals. I mean who wouldn’t want to see an adorable penguin parade, right? But, it was one of the festivals that really made my frigid trip awesome. The 冬まつり, or Winter Festival, occurs in the town…

Travel Japan: Yuki Matsuri
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Travel Japan: Yuki Matsuri

ByJessica Grigg

It’s about that time, eh folks! Feb 6th to 12th is Sapporo’s Snow Festival or Yuki Matsuri! We’ve all heard about it: amazing snow sculptures that tower over the crowds as the snow falls all around… it’s pretty impressive and a little magical. I hear what you are saying… “It’s such a long way to…