Monthly Archives for February 2014
Happy Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day isn’t just all about chocolate! Domino’s Pizza Japan is offering it’s very own, heart-shaped Valentine’s pizza, and as far as we can tell, the treat looks sure to be tasty, even if it’s not chocolate. This cute pizza is topped … Continue reading
The Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival
The Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival is held over a period of almost three months from mid January to late March when the village is covered with snow. Hundreds of snow huts are built and illuminated by candle lights. You can enjoy a … Continue reading
Sakura cherry blossom forecast 2014
Sakura Cherry Blossom Forecast for 2014 is out! For those heading to Japan to see the flowers, you may wish to start planning for your itinerary. Tokyo is slated to reach full bloom around 29 March, Kyoto and Osaka should be around … Continue reading
Tokyo is covered in snow
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the first heavy rare snowfall for Tokyo in 20 years last Saturday. The snowstorm had already dumped about 4 inches of snow on the city by Saturday afternoon and a total of 8 inches by Sunday … Continue reading
Sapporo Snow Festival 2014
Spectacular!! the handing over ceremony for the magnificent ice sculpture of the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building of Malaysia on Feb 5 as part of the ongoing 65th Sapporo Snow Festival 2014 in Hokkaido, Japan. This year’s snow festival, running from Feb 5 till … Continue reading