Christmas and New Years in Japan

4/2/2019

So this post will be a little different than my usual travel blogs. I know--I give you guys the low-down on some facts and the itinerary I'd taken. Be all sentimental goo-ga.

But I've been sitting on these photos for over two months now, and know I need them out of my hair. So, here's a little look at my Japan trip!

New Years in Japan is quite unlike New Years in the States. It's a time for family and prayer, so you'll find a lot of the usual tourist attractions closed. My brother and I spent the holidays across Hokkaido all the way down to Kyoto. While Sapporo had been a bit quiet on NYE, we found champagne and laughs making friends and music videos.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Hokkaido snowy scenes greeted us for snow-shoeing adventures through forests and a new year with new friends in warm hostels!

Give me all the nighttime colors, Sapporo.

Some final, city-scape views from Sapporo JR Tower.

Osaka Prefecture

Exploring the food and culture Osaka has to offer, from takoyaki to castles.

I'd be lying if I said this wasn't my favorite photo I've taken. It reminds me of a video game...and sort of represents all my habitual side-alley wanderings.