About This Site
Who runs this site
This site is run by one individual who lives in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in northern Japan. I do not publish my real name or a photo on this site.
Not affiliated
This site is not affiliated with any company, organization, school, or operator. It is not an official source, and it does not speak for anyone. Names of places and services appear only so that I can explain how things work.
What this site covers
- Winter prep: clothing, gear, and walking on snow and ice
- Summer escape: weather and staying comfortable in summer
- Packing by month: what to bring in each month
About food and dietary needs. How to check food and food labels is covered on the sister site Sapporo, Explained. This site sticks to seasonal preparation: clothing, gear, and how to walk. It cannot guarantee that any dish is safe or suitable for you, and it does not make religious rulings. If you have allergies, please talk with a doctor and always confirm with the restaurant or manufacturer.
Sister sites
This is one of four small English guides to Sapporo written by the same local resident. The others are Sapporo, Explained, A Local’s Guide to Sapporo, and Sapporo from Inside.
Why English, Japanese, and Korean
Many people visit or live in Sapporo from other countries, and I want to explain how things work in plain words. The English pages are the original. The Japanese and Korean pages are translations, and the wording may differ slightly. If something looks different, please treat the English page as the original and check official sources.
What I promise
- Ads are labeled. This site currently has no affiliate links. Google ads may appear at the end of some articles, always labeled “Advertisement”. Cookies used for ads are explained in the privacy policy. If I add affiliate links, I will say so clearly and mark the pages concerned.
- Official sources first. Rules, prices, and schedules change. I explain the general picture and point you to official pages. Please check them before you act.
- No personal stories. I explain what I have researched. I do not write made-up stories.
- No medical or legal advice. For health or legal questions, please ask a qualified professional.
- Corrections are welcome. If you find a mistake, please tell me.
Contact
See the contact page. Privacy information is on the privacy policy page.