Culture Sapporo Lilac Season Kim Bergström The Sapporo Lilac Festival has been an annual event since 1959, and a year later, lilacs were designated as the city's offici...
Activities Chitose Salmon Hometown Aquarium Bonson Lam It is said that when we partake of the salmon, we take on their essence, their determination and zest for life. It is time to...
Culture A Hokkaido Adventure: From Hakodate to Sapporo Serena Ogawa Savoring nature, food, and history from Hakodate to Sapporo.
Activities Sapporo White Illumination 2026 Kim Bergström The Sapporo White Illumination event started back in 1981 with a fairly modest 1048 lights. Over the years, the event has exp...
Area Kushiro Tom Roseveare Kushiro, Hokkaido, is home to Kushiro Airport. International charter flights to and from this airport have operated for more ...
Transportation Hokkaido Access Guide Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido's airports, railways, buses, rental cars, and subways ensure that you have the means to achieve your desired itinera...
Area New Chitose Tom Roseveare Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo, is served very well by New Chitose Airport. Only a relatively short train journey from the airpo...
Activities Top Things to Do in Obihiro, Japan Geoff Day Hokkaido is Japan's most temperate climate zone. The Tokachi region and the city of Obihiro are no exception. From food and e...
Food The Wine Castle of Northern Japan Geoff Day The Tokachi region of Hokkaido is known for its plains and prairie land, quite unlike much of Japan. There are also a few hil...
Activities Tomamu Ski and Snowboard Classes Bonson Lam Whether you are five or fifty, the knowledgeable, humble and caring teachers from Hoshino Snow Academy will have you skiing t...
