Activities Canoeing the Tombetsu River Jared Boasen Forget your troubles on a ride down this secluded and beautiful river in northern Hokkaido.
12 Activities Winter at Lake Onuma Peter Sidell Half an hour from Hakodate on Japan's Hokkaido island, in winter Lake Onuma freezes over and the whole area is deeply blanket...
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.
