Travel well in Hokkaido with our epic Japan travel guide! We visited Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Sounkyo and Asahikawa, capturing the best things to see, do and eat in winter. Hopefully, our video ...

Hokkaido is a popular tourist area not only for Japanese but also for foreign visitors as well. Hokkaido’s area accounts for roughly 22% of Japan, and has many sightseeing spots such as Sapporo, Otaru ...

Hokkaido, Japan travel guide: Red-crowned cranes and other natural gems . By Nina Karnikowski. June 24, 2017 — 12.15am. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.

Hokkaido, Japan travel guide: The hidden allure of Japan’s most northern main island. By Nina Karnikowski. August 11, 2017 — 12.15am. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for ...

Japan's northern island of Hokkaido was fully pioneered only around 150 years ago! Otaru, one of the leading port cities of Hokkaido, holds much of that history. The Otaru Canal in the port and the ...

Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, is best known as a winter ski destination, drawing powderhounds to resorts like Rusutsu, Furano and Niseko, where the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended The ...

Hokkaido’s summer may be short, but it’s packed with exciting festivals and seasonal events. From lively local celebrations ...

Hokkaido, Japan’s ... Travel. The 19 Best Things to Do in Hokkaido, Japan. By Christina Liao. February 14, 2025 ... A Day-by-Day Guide to Hiking the Legendary Nakasendo Trail in Japan.

When he returned to Hokkaido in 2010, Maeda applied the same logic. "I wanted to capture the best locally sourced produce from my hometown region to give my customers the best they could get." The ...

In this skier’s guide to Hokkaido, I’ll share a few guided trips, family-friendly hotels, trustworthy ski shops and tips to help you plan your own adventure.

3. Snowshoe in the shadow of volcanoes. Sticking out like an appendage from Hokkaido’s northeast corner, the Shiretoko Peninsula is one of the most untamed spots on an already wild island.