https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/sapporo-blog.html The Sapporo Blog keeps you up-to-date with all changes and additions to the best-of-sapporo-japan.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us sapporo Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:14:52 -0500 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:14:52 -0500 best-of-sapporo-japan.com https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/interplay-cafe-and-deli1.htmlffc9c38250b0aa7b0c281949830359c7Interplay is a small cafe and deli near Maruyama Koen, and kinda in an inconvenient location, but they do the biggest, most delicious sandwiches in Sapporo. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:14:32 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/interplay-cafe-and-deli.html8b7c8629fe6ddfd18eb669fbcf6ede6dInterplay is a small cafe and deli near Maruyama Koen, and kinda in an inconvenient location, but they do the biggest, most delicious sandwiches in Sapporo. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 03:21:19 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/tax-return-in-Japan.htmld8f131329204b1a73544bbe191bcab5fFiling a tax return in Japan is compulsory if you are self-employed in Japan. This article gives you simple instructions on filing your tax return. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 03:42:28 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/learn-to-snowboard.html029b9720926037a55496ed4dfd150db2Learn to snowboard in the powder mecca of the world, Hokkaido, Japan. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 04:11:12 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/blood-type.html2d2650c8b0020b9fef7d8bbcb8672811Do you know your blood type? Well, if you are visiting or living in Japan, you should. Knowing one’s blood type is common in Japan and the Japanese are very curious to know yours. Thu, 16 May 2019 02:03:09 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/weddings.html927e3cd36a4eea1b33b23c8200de0f0dWhile Japanese people celebrate weddings with their own unique traditions, some wedding ceremonies and receptions blend in a few fashionable aspects from western custom. Wed, 8 May 2019 02:42:34 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/reiwa.htmla99e1a4c3ee5839eb334ef802feea1bfReiwa begins! Special guest Yumi joins the podcast again to talk about the special 10 day Golden Week holiday. The Reiwa era begins on May 1. Sun, 5 May 2019 21:52:18 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/fitness.html34d5de9782a7fc77d30cb9f7bc7cb652Special guest Yumi talks about fitness on the podcast to give the guys a new perspective on life in Japan. Our podcasters learn about the growing exercise ..... Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:29:54 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/Beer-Sake-Shochu.html63e70cc92e2858c825157119b3d8a76eBeer, Sake, Shochu, Sleep.......Repeat! Drinking is such a big part of Japanese life. The Voices in Japan Podcast talk about the drinking culture in Japan. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:09:40 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/Voices-in-japan-podcast.html08db5f1024cb218df3c107a3b768c384Listen to the Voices in Japan Podcast and discover what Japan is REALLY like. Join Burke and Ben, as they share their personal experiences and opinions about living in Japan. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:40:52 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/brian-brew.html855e860142d40e7adefaf541cc5658aeBrian Brew is another one of those Irish bars in Sapporo, right downtown and easily accessible on foot. This is one of the better ones and they always Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:22:48 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/st-johns-wood.html55b7cd198e737cc5bef9af1c384c2205Located bang smack in the middle of town, at the main Susukino intersection, next to Macdonald's. St John's Wood is an Irish style pub open till late Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:54:39 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/Hobetsu-campsite.html4039f3749722260db27d5c3cf3d80687Hobetsu campsite is a pleasant little camp site about an hour away from Sapporo city, kind of in the middle of nowhere with not much nearby except an onsen Wed, 3 Oct 2018 00:17:46 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/sapporo-science-center.html79063832a34860ba4c9426e26519a370In this post I've decided to tell you about the incredible Sapporo Science Center which can be a top day out for family and friends - or simply those of you who are interested in all-things scientific! Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:52:16 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/ajito-yakitori.html0b8cbdc1a851de1dc9d52c08d8bc97b7This little restaurant is a really cool place specializing in yakitori (grilled meat on sticks). You don't get your usual yakitori but more of a fancy Thu, 20 Sep 2018 22:55:36 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/manee-thai.html1d5c15565702706ca257c2dee3d87ab7Manee Thai is definitely the best Thai restaurant in Sapporo, Japan. Real Thai cooks and staff. I've been to pretty much every Thai restaurant in Sapporo Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:09:22 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/la-giostra-italian-bar.html2e68bba4a224719a039f824d7d9a4d40In my humble opinion, La Giostra is one of the best Italian bars in Sapporo Japan. The wine selection is awesome, the food is delicious, and the owner Sat, 11 Aug 2018 04:08:46 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/chicken-wings-at-tebaya.html2fc90672b58dd9c9f2ea8330583c0af7Tebaya (手羽家) is one of the best chicken wing restaurants in Sapporo Japan. Most of their food is mainly fried and very reasonably priced. There are a couple Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:59:27 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/join-sapporo-american-sushi-bar.html7f88c392abe62dcb0c2e74352ebd7478Do you like American style sushi? You know, the sushi rolls with avocado, cream cheese, cucumber and a tiny bit of fish all rolled into one, that everyone Mon, 11 Jun 2018 23:21:24 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/kirin-gyoza-bar.html94402e127338870049154f08221c0e28Kirin gyoza (dumplings) bar is one of the best gyoza bars I have been to in Sapporo Japan. It's small and cozy and has a rustic, feels like you are eating Tue, 15 May 2018 02:56:36 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/hina-chan-hiroshima-syle-okonomiyaki.html638832b62eef4e3ab680027da00b7d0bHina Chan is a Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Restaurant in Sapporo Japan. Okonomiyaki is a kind of pancake with vegetables (mainly diced up cabbage and onions) Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:59:59 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/okinawa-restaurant-mensore.html8ae2796b1c33fdf0a91a71d3611bbb7fMensore or if you want the full name which is Okinawa Kitchen Mensore (沖縄厨房めんそーれ) is, in my humble opinion, the best restaurant in Sapporo Japan for Okinawan Sun, 18 Mar 2018 22:23:58 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/bistecca-meat-bar.html52a06ed61e290bd2ae8c871bdf4f58aeBistecca meat bar has some of the best quality meat you can get in Sapporo. It's off the beaten track so you won't be able to find it on the usual Trip Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:04:21 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/moon-and-sun-brewing.htmlbb5df76bb64992578910e3003aeda571Craft Beer of all kinds at this awesome joint. This bar/restaurant is always my first choice when I wanna drink good, craft beer, but most of the time Wed, 7 Mar 2018 21:28:14 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/bar-locotonte.htmlb920402ad259f171e7c8692cac4ed901Weekday---BAR STYLE//NO Cover charge!Pay as you order.... FRI.&SAT.---CLUB STYLE//DANCE HALL Susukino kaikann BLD.4F South7 West4 Chuuouku Sapporo BAR Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:30:23 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/elska-italian-restaurant.html8bf294e941df918a81642ab8c110d2c5Shit man! I was impressed with Elska. This little Italian (with a Japanese twist) restaurant is so unassuming and then when the food comes out, BAM! Just Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:34:48 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/sapporo-bone-meat-shop.htmld783ad42d9b11f3004d0cd0f081b0347Check out Sapporo Bone for lots of meat. What I like about this place is that there is local Hokkaido meats on the menu, which is a little bit pricier Tue, 6 Jun 2017 02:29:26 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/shabu-shabu-onyasai.htmlfd46815b474bdce2ad0dc134a265022eOnyasai 温野菜 is your bog standard shabu shabu chain restaurant. Shabu shabu is when you dip uncooked strips of meat (pork or beef) and dip them into a large Mon, 6 Feb 2017 00:32:42 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/royal-century-hotel-sky-restaurant-rondo.html54c2b5da64425a2a6c1c54196ff820d0My friend recommended The Sky restaurant Rondo on the 23rd floor of the Royal Century Hotel for a romantic dinner such as a special birthday or anniversary. Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:12:43 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/day-trip-onsen-at-honoka.html9e3869dfe0c29fe9f76798dfb07bb154Honoka onsen is a chain of super onsens. There are about seven establishments scattered around Sapporo. Check out their website at the bottom of this article Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:14:28 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/sapporo-craft-beer-festival.html06f9c8020bcd3d56da116426c0c543bbThis festival is awesome! Craft beer is going through a boom in Japan and rightly so. There are some craft beer bars around Sapporo but usually the prices Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:05:58 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/hinode-honpo.html2163ae2047a31f7c0e73142e0e5e0073Hinode Honpo is a fun Japanese style restaurant where lots of young people go. The food is cheap and cheerful and you can get a course or all-you-can-eat Thu, 12 May 2016 00:27:32 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/soup-curry-king.htmlca4f20d44c466259209c52eeb72abb97Soup Curry King has jumped into my list of favorite soup curry restaurants. I had been here a long time ago but had forgotten how good this place was. Mon, 7 Mar 2016 00:51:38 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/sushi-bar-bar.html514239f4e7eb65b6c0794e059ff14855Don't be fooled by the name. They have sushi here but it's definitely not a sushi bar in the traditional sense. They have all sorts of food here such as Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:07:53 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/mugishutei.htmld846ee62928f39de5c3bb5af331304b7Mugishu-Tei, which translates to Beer-Joint in Japanese, is celebrating its 36th anniversary this year of being the hub for beer geeks around the world. Fri, 19 Feb 2016 02:21:16 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/chinese-shabu-shabu.html8dfd167d912fc319bcfe39a3bb643245This shabu shabu restaurant is bit different your run of the mill Japanese shabu shabu establishment. Shabu shabu, for those who don't know, is where you Fri, 19 Feb 2016 02:18:43 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/hakatatetsunabe-izakaya.htmlfedc1bb9e9f673fadecb4d9d7b6f53aaHakatatetsunabe Izakaya is famous for their mini gyoza (pan fried dumplings) and motsunabe (pork guts hot pot). Yeah, pork guts doesn't sound that appealing Wed, 6 Jan 2016 20:42:00 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/north-island-beer-bar.htmleeea5730f1bf0e9fd7d97ac38f5b8177North Island Beer Bar in Sapporo is one of the best places for craft beers. They brew their own, which makes them even tastier and rare. They are a bit Tue, 5 Jan 2016 21:52:19 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/bird-watching-french-yakitori.htmle4eeba30e9f214d51ca7a5a5ce49a210Bird Watching is a fairly new place that opened up around 2013/2014. I stumbled across it when walking past Norebesa one night. It is on the ground floor Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:25:00 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/ramen-sora.htmlfff4c4522698b2765cdf29008505c9bcI like ramen Sora. I've had it recommended by friends for ages. It is good and really easy to find (the main branch). It's right next to Tanukijoi 5. What Mon, 6 Jul 2015 04:49:37 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/bier-keller-sapporo-kaitakushi-sapporo-factory.html3d230513e619507a6383c6a391375f0cThe ジンギスカン king is back!! I had a friend visiting from Kanto and he loves Jinghis Khan, so out of the 4 days he was here we went out for it 3 times! As Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:50:02 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/meat-on-sticks-at-colombia.html8fa0073bd84821e2af18ee56fdb2b69dColombia or　コロンビア (katakana Japanese) is a wicked little yakitori (meat on sticks) restaurant bang smack in the centre of town, about a 30 second walk Fri, 7 Nov 2014 22:03:45 -0500 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/sama.htmlcbf4b2dbc452e17508af80bfd6d90034They have a few restaurants dotted around Sapporo, but my nearest one is at the back of Maruyama Koen in the Miyanomori area. I love the coconut soup with Sat, 4 Oct 2014 21:53:51 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/oysters-at-lungo-carnival.html4a0b1846fcdf9ad27f7ce72b2fa8515fLungo Carnival is a sweet place for oysters and seafood located in Odori, about a five minute walk from Odori station. Big juicy oysters, raw, grilled Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:23:00 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/precious-hall.html0a18fc55e7d8a822e8b47751273ff5c7Precious Hall is well known around the world as having one of the best sound systems in any club in Japan. This night club is the best place to come for Thu, 11 Sep 2014 06:11:26 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/chicken-wing-restaurant.htmlae7cdc0acf105f4297e51654c81f3b49I love chicken wings and Meishibokami is one of the best chicken wing restaurants in Sapporo Japan. Deep fried chicken wings for 30 yen each! Yep, 30 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:06:16 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/zero-ramen.html42f456b43ee52c6fdd4376c538df3a7eAwesome ramen shop in the centre of town. Located in Tanukikoji 1 chome between Odori and Susukino. Get the special miso as it comes with a huge piece Fri, 15 Aug 2014 02:00:28 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/lavi-lavi-was-splendid.html4c3d420e2a813a0358771b6fd82cc050Loved this place! 30/50 on spiciness was perfect and quite spicy. Just put your name down at the door and wait a few minutes for a table. Mon, 4 Aug 2014 23:52:27 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/yozora-jinghis-khan.html71ec05d9d2f0d221c47479bb3d59bd22This place is lamb heaven!! ジンギスカン(Jinghis Khan) is one of my all time favourite foods! It has totally replaced Yaki-niku in my repertoire of restaurant Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:26:51 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/toranoko-in-maruyama.html74a32c0ff05d7b1f02b6ca79bdbb9e0bThis is the first ramen shop I went to in Sapporo due to it being right around from my house. The day we moved in we went for a walk around the neighbourhood Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:21:58 -0400 https://www.best-of-sapporo-japan.com/yamaokaya-the-smelliest-but-most-delicious-ramen.html28bbe1010b9b4d561d3d2a4fb0898037Just as some of the dodgiest, most ghetto looking yakitori shops end up being the best yakitori shops, so it is for ramen shops! It can be a dingy little Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:17:51 -0400