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AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom was even bigger than I expected, and it’s really easy to spend several hours there without realizing it. There are lots of stores selling clothes, shoes, cosmetics and pharmacy items, and household goods, so you can keep browsing and shopping as you go. The supermarket is also fun to explore, with Okinawa-exclusive snacks, instant noodles, and souvenirs. Some items are even cheaper than in tourist areas. When you get tired, you can find a restaurant, grab something to eat, take a break, and then continue browsing and shopping. Being able to take my time choosing things without rushing to the next stop was actually what left the strongest impression on me about Rycom. Don’t forget to stop by the information center as soon as you arrive to pick up coupons specifically for international visitors!

The Itoman Fish Market is perfect for people who love seafood! As soon as you walk in, you’ll see lots of fresh fish, sashimi, sushi, and seafood dishes, and everything looks so tempting. What I looked forward to most was buying freshly sliced sashimi. It tasted very fresh and had a great texture. There are also plenty of fried foods and Okinawan specialties in the market, so you can browse, eat along the way, and choose whatever you like. Although it was crowded, the atmosphere was lively and it was fun to explore. To me, the Itoman Fish Market isn’t just a place to enjoy good food; it also offers a glimpse into everyday life in Okinawa. I’d like to come back and try some different seafood next time I have the chance.

Tokyo Dome City has more to see and do than I expected! Besides Tokyo Dome itself, there are amusement rides, shops, and restaurants nearby. You can stroll around, browse, and stop to buy anything that catches your eye. The rides are fun too, and the whole place has a lively atmosphere. For me, the best part is that there’s no need to rush through an itinerary. You can shop, eat, and have fun all in one place and easily spend half a day here.

Visiting Sapporo, Hokkaido, in winter, Odori Park seems to be dressed in a silvery-white winter outfit. Strolling through the park, you're greeted by crisp yet refreshing air. Pure white snow blankets the ground, giving the entire city a romantic and peaceful northern atmosphere.

The most exciting part was happening to be there during the Sapporo Snow Festival. The normally spacious Odori Park is transformed into a massive stage of ice and snow, with intricately carved snow and ice sculptures standing throughout the park. Some are grand and imposing, while others feature exquisite details, and they look even more magical under the lights. Walking among them at night, with colorful lights reflected on the sparkling ice and snow, even the cold weather can't dampen the lively atmosphere.

As you admire the spectacular snow sculptures and hear the crunch of snow beneath your feet, everything you see is filled with a charm unique to winter. This visit to Odori Park wasn't just about enjoying the snowy scenery—it felt more like stepping into a magical exhibition that appears only in winter.

Onuma Quasi-National Park in winter feels as if the snow has gently pressed the mute button. Here in southern Hokkaido, the lake is covered in a layer of pristine ice and snow, while Mount Komagatake in the distance is draped in silvery-white peaks. The lake and mountain scenery is less lively than in summer, but it has a breathtaking tranquility instead.

Walking along the lakeshore, I stepped through soft snow, hearing only the faint crunch of footsteps and feeling the frigid air blowing toward me. Small islands of various sizes are connected by wooden bridges, and the winter snow outlines the bridges, treetops, and shoreline like a natural watercolor painting. Every so often, I looked up at Mount Komagatake. The magnificent mountain scenery set against the pure white snowfield made me stop and quietly admire the beautiful view before me.

Onuma Quasi-National Park in winter may not have the colorful cherry blossoms of spring, greenery of summer, or maple leaves of fall, but its unique snow-country charm reveals Hokkaido at its purest. A walk along the lakeshore in the cold wind lets you feel more than just the chill of the ice and snow—it also brings a sense of ease, far from the noise of the city and close to nature.

If winter in Hokkaido is a journey in white, then Onuma Quasi-National Park is one of its most memorable pages.