Culture Otaru's Gleaming Canals Katherine Moore Meiji Era town make a great day trip from Sapporo, but stay until after dark when the canals light up to see it at its best.
10 Culture Farm Tomita, Furano Nicole Bauer Farm Tomita is a fascinating flower farm near Furano in central Hokkaido, focussing on the cultivation of lavender and all ki...
Culture Visiting Sapporo Snow Festival (2012) Catherine Hagar Chill out at Sapporo's annual Snow Festival in February. With gigantic ice sculptures, hot drinks, and local food, the snow s...
Culture Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples Varsha Vaswati A museum that highlights the life and culture of the native people inhabiting the northern, subarctic regions in Eurasia and ...
14 Culture Hokkaido Jingu in Sapporo Valerie Kor Children celebrate the shichi-go-san festival with their families
9 Culture Donguri Park & Shrine Chris Barnes Donguri Park & Shrine is located in the heart of Kutchan and serves as a children's park and relaxation space complete with S...
8 Culture Asahigaoka Children's Park Chris Barnes A small park located close to Kutchan Station offering various playground equipment and a small pond
Culture The Hakodate Magistrate's Office R.S. Reynolds A visit to the Hakodate Magistrate's Office at Goryokaku Park in Hakodate, Hokkaido
Culture Yosakoi Soran Festival in Sapporo 2024 R.S. Reynolds A viewing of the intense and energetic Yosakoi Soran Festival in Sapporo