The Sapporo Yuki Matsuri isn’t just a daytime affair. In fact, it seems that the festival atmosphere only really kicks in when the sun goes down and the lights come on. We’ve had a taste of that on the first night, when we visited the main venue at Ōdōri Park – but there’s lots moreContinue reading “Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (06 February 2014) – Part 3/3”
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Food Report: Lavi (ESTA Branch, Sapporo)
In terms of fun and enjoyment, the Sapporo Yuki Matsuri was certainly hot, hot, hot . . . but not even the festival atmosphere could keep the weather from being so very cold, cold, cold. I’ve never bundled myself up so thickly in my entire life, with enough layers on my person to stock aContinue reading “Food Report: Lavi (ESTA Branch, Sapporo)”
Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (06 February 2014) – Part 2/3
One Sapporo Yuki Matsuri site down, two more to go. Now for a return visit to the focal point of this year’s festivities.
Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (06 February 2014) – Part 1/3
The Sapporo Yuki Matsuri is a big annual event, and it has a giant footprint to match: no less than three large venues in different parts of Hokkaidō’s snowy capital. We’ll hit all three sites today, starting with a place that’s great fun for families.
Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (05 February 2014)
Sapporo. Snow. Wow. (And that’s all I really need to say.)
Within striking distance 