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Rent Skis or Buy Skis? Which is Best?

Once you’ve decided to make a family ski trip, one of the decisions comes to your mind. Should you rent or buy ski equipment? Here is a guide to help you decide whether to rent or buy, which is cheaper, what equipment you need, and how to choose.

Hokkaido festivals and events

A Guide to Japan Events and Festivals in Hokkaido

Hokkaido will once again have a rich and dense annual events and festivals schedule despite the great year. It’s time to draw out your calendar and take a look at events and festivals. For this guide, I picked the most popular Hokkaido events and festivals that are interesting for kids and adults.

Hokkaido craft beer in Japan

Japan Craft Beer and Breweries in Asahikawa Hokkaido

Taisetsu Ji Beer (大雪地ビール) use ingredients produced around Asahikawa and the water from Mt. Taisetsu. Every year Taisetsu Ji Beerise awards the prize in the beer competition in Japan. In the shop “Taisetsu Beer House,” you can enjoy 4-5 types of craft beers with Hokkaido classical BBQ dish – Jingisukan (ジンギスカン).

Hokkaido craft beer in Japan

Japan Craft Beer and Breweries in Niseko Hokkaido

Niseko Beer (ニセコビール) uses water from Niseko, locally harvested salmon to make tasty craft beers. The famous type includes Golden flower (山吹), Afterglow (残照), Ezo Porter (蝦夷), Deep Powder (深雪), sunflower (向日葵), and more. On the other hand, Mt. Yotei Beer (羊蹄山麓ビール) uses barley, hops, and water. Especially it creates five types of unfiltered craft …

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