Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon

2 weeks ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon |Kissa Castañeda

Hokkaido is a dairy farming region known for producing delicious fresh milk, which naturally leads to exceptional ice cream. No matter the season, you can’t leave Hokkaido without trying its cold delights, and no, we’re not talking about powder snow. You’ll have to taste Hokkaido’s legendary soft serve ice cream, ice cream, and gelato — the latter is a summer specialty often crafted from local fresh fruits and vegetables.

2 weeks ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon |Kissa Castañeda

Ever wondered what happens when all that powder snow melts in Hokkaido? Well, first the landscape is blanketed by cherry blossoms, including the lovely pink moss called shibasakura, then myriad flowers and plants emerge. Enter: green season, a wonderful time to enjoy the natural beauty of Hokkaido without having to wrestle with layers and your trusty puffer coat. Another plus? Since you’re all the way north, you won’t have to bear the scorching heat and humidity that defines the rest of Japan.

1 month ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon |Kissa Castañeda

There’s one thing kids and kidults can agree on: fruit picking in Hokkaido is loads of fun. One of the best places to do it in Asia is summertime in Niseko. During the five-month green season from mid-May to mid-October, fruit picking thrives in its suburban areas, which is renowned for producing a wide array of fruits and vegetables. Niki Town in Yoichi County, just an hour’s drive from Niseko, is the official fruit kingdom, offering a bounty of strawberries, cherries, grapes, and more.

1 month ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon |Kissa Castañeda

Every summer, Furano transforms into a sea of blooms — endless rows of lavender, poppies, and wildflowers stretch across rolling hills, backed by the Tokachi mountains. It’s a mesmerising sight, one that looks wonderful on Instagram but is best experienced in person. Planning to go flower hopping through Furano? Here’s The Luxe Nomad Guide:A Primer On Furano Flower FieldsHokkaido’s Furano area is a popular summer destination known for its colourful flower fields.

2 months ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Diandra Soliano |Kissa Castañeda |Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon

It’s probably flooding your Instagram feed right now — images of delicate cherry blossoms and the throngs of travellers who have come to see them. From March until May, sakura blankets every pocket of Japan. It’s so revered they have a forecast that tracks the precise days they bloom across the country. Knowing the peak time helps one plan hanami, a springtime practice of heading to a viewing spot to take in the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms with the company of friends and family.