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Torontonian I. W. Berns brings her love for the Japanese language to life in Hokkaido. With over 10 years of bilingual event MC experience and a career spanning radio, TV, and storytelling, she shares personal moments in Japan that connect people worldwide.
A co-host of the HTB program “Love Hokkaido” and the Hawaii program “Doko Ga TV,” she explores Hokkaido for filming, writing travel blogs, and guiding private tours. Her voice is featured on NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s “Wild Hokkaido” and FM Hokkaido AIR-G’s podcast “Bless Your Mind.”
With an international family heritage spanning Poland, Peru, Italy, China, Finland, and now married to a German while raising two daughters in Japan, Isis has a unique, global perspective. She uses her vibrant, open-minded energy to encourage others to believe in themselves and take one step closer to their dreams.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
It's Snowing in Sapporo Again Today is a Christmas romance by I.W. Berns. It's been ten long years since Jun Takahashi lost his mother in an unfortunate car accident. Growing up in the snow-covered city of Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido in Japan, Jun has a tough time navigating the winter season, especially during the Christmas holidays. His father, Kazuya, works in Tokyo, and their relationship is strained. But this Christmas, Kazuya visits Sapporo again with a bunch of snowplowing recruits to help the community. He strikes up an unexpected connection with a woman named Naoko, who sells postcards at the local Christmas market. Meanwhile, Jun meets Binh, a cheerful young woman who teaches him to fall in love with Christmas again. Will Jun listen to what his heart desires?
It's Snowing in Sapporo Again Today is a heartwarming story that celebrates the Christmas spirit and shows how it brings people together with hope. Filled with romance, humor, and heart, I.W. Berns's story keeps you engaged all the way until the end and leaves you with a smile on your face. It's an uplifting tale that is bound to lift your spirits and brighten your day. I loved the characters in this book. Not only are they likable, but also very relatable. Jun's childhood trauma makes him a very sympathetic character. His complicated relationship with his father is one of the main plot points in the novel. I also thoroughly enjoyed every scene where Jun and Binh were together. If you're looking for something to cheer you up, definitely grab a copy of this book.
