Activities Otaru Yuki Akari no Michi Varsha Vaswati A gleaming festival of snow lamps and lights held every February in the beautiful town of Otaru.
Activities Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Varsha Vaswati Onboard the Aurora sightseeing boats to see the drifting sea ice in the Sea of Okhotsk,the southernmost point of the Northern...
7 Activities Shimamui Coast at Cape Shakotan Dan Traylor Look out on the Sea of Japan from above Cape Shakotan, then hike down the trail for some time on the rocky Shimamui coast.
Activities Hokkaido: Top 10 Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Filled with natural beauty, the prefecture provides nature enthusi...
Activities Onuma Hakodate Snow & Ice Festival Mandy Bartok Enjoy snow sculptures and an exciting ice slide at the Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival, held on the first weekend of Feb...
Activities The Amazing Coastline of Muroran Sandro Bernardinello The south-eastern coast of Muroran offers amazing views. Vertical cliffs towering over the ocean and a stunning view over the...
Activities Niseko's Official Winter Hub R.S. Reynolds The Niseko Adventure Centre in Niseko, Hokkaido not only has outdoor activites but an indoor climbing wall too
Activities Hokkaido's Snow Energy Steph Newman Hokkaido's "snow warehouses" are pretty incredible to visit, and are an inspiring example of clean energy
Activities Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
Activities Royce Chocolate World Amanda Ho A chocolate lover's paradise. Chocolate factory, museum, shop, cafe fun before boarding a plane.
