Culture Otaru Umeshu Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each year, Hokkaido's Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura hosts the Otaru Umeshu Festival, which serves as a celebration of this mu...
Culture Hakodate Delights Rey Waters A four day itinerary touring Hakodate and its surrounding area, dining on local fish and visiting top attractions.
Accommodation Hilton Niseko Releases Four Summer Accommodation Plans Kim Bergström Though Niseko may be best known as a winter sports destination, there's plenty to enjoy in the region during the summer month...
Activities Sunflowers at Hokkaido's Palette Hill 2026 Kim Bergström Hokkaido is known for having some great flower events throughout the year, and if you love sunflowers then be sure to stop by...
Activities Cosmos Festa at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park 2026 Kim Bergström It feels like cosmos are just about everywhere in Japan during autumn, and Hokkaido doesn't miss out on the fun! The Taiyo-no...
Activities Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström From the early to mid May timeframe, Hokkaido's Shizunai Nijukken Road is an amazing place to enjoy the beauty of sakura seas...
Activities Kamiyubetsu Tulip Fair Kim Bergström For lovers of all things floral, Hokkaido's Kamiyubetsu Tulip Fair is an absolute delight during spring. The tulip park spans...
Accommodation Hot Spring Lodge Daiichi Kim Bergström If you're visiting Nakashibetsu and looking for a place to stay, Hot Spring Lodge Daiichi is a great option. This comfortable...
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2026 Kim Bergström Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the l...
Activities Matsumae Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström From around late April to late May, Hokkaido's Matsumae Park comes alive with around 10,000 cherry trees in bloom from hundre...
