9 Activities Cape Kamui, Shakotan Peninsula Dan Traylor Came Kamui on Hokkaido's Shakotan peninsula offers spectacular views, a tale of historical intrigue, and blue ice cream.
Culture Street Market in Central Sapporo Dan Traylor The outdoor market near the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market offers delicious food, a variety of souvenirs and a lively atmos...
Food Niseko's Rakuichi Clifford Bernstein Locally famous restaurant Rakuichi delivers an exquisite dining experience and arguably the best soba in Japan.
Beauty & Spa Mount Esan and Todohokke Matt Stormont The area is dominated by Mount Esan, a still active Stratovolcano that rises straight out of the sea. Its Azaleas in early su...
Nightlife Bar Big Job, Hakodate Matt Stormont Bar Big Job is a welcoming bar in the Hon-cho district of central Hakodate.
7 Activities Lake Onneto, Akan National Park Nicole Bauer I happened to pass this magic place on my way down on our Meakan-dake hike and I was absolutely blown away by its beauty; it ...
7 Culture Makomanai Takino Cemetery Michelle Ishiki What would a row of moai be doing in the back roads of Sapporo? Hanging out with Stonehenge of course. Makomanai Takino Cemet...
Accommodation Lake Toya Matt Stormont A camping trip on the shores of stunning Lake Toya, site of the 2008 G8 Summit and one of Japan's natural treasures.
11 Activities Mount Asahi's Stunning Contrasts Nicole Bauer Asahi-dake (2290m) in the Daisetsuzan National Park is a magical place. The easily accessible walking trails take you around ...
10 Activities Momo-iwa trail, Rebun Island Nicole Bauer Mostly visited for the great variety of alpine flowers, but also the green coastline with its stunning cliffs and rolling hil...
