Activities Canoeing on Lake Toya Clifford Bernstein Renting canoes and enjoying a summer day on beautiful Lake Toya in Hokkaido.
Shopping Yoichi Nikka Whisky Distillery Matt Stormont A trip to the world renowned Nikka Whisky factory in Yoichi, Hokkaido, founded by Masataka Taketsuru after many years of stud...
Culture Makomanai Takino Cemetery in Sapporo Michelle Ishiki In Sapporo, but far from downtown, you'll find Makomanai Takino Cemetery. This atypical cemetery has an eye-catching collecti...
Culture Hakodate's Motomachi Area Matt Stormont A trip exploring the culturally interesting and unique Motomatchi area in Hakodate. An area filled with fine examples of arch...
10 Activities Climbing Mount Asahi, Daisetsuzan Nicole Bauer Asahi-dake (Mt. Asahi), which is located in the spectacular Daisetsuzan National Park, is Hokkaido’s highest peak.
Activities Okushiri Island Matt Stormont For visitors to Hokkaido really looking to get away from it all, a visit to Okushiri island off Hokkaido’s west coast should ...
12 Activities Rebun Island Scenic Course Nicole Bauer Rebun Island's Four-hour course offers a bit more diversity: Stunning capes, secluded beaches, rare wild flowers and a great ...
Beauty & Spa A trip to Goshiki Onsen Matt Stormont It was the day that route 58, the mountain pass that connects Hanazono to Goshiki Onsen (Goshiki Hot Spring) opened after a l...
Food Cafe Sabou Nupuri, Niseko Eva Haslauer Introducing the charming little cafe that makes JR Niseko Station a train station unlike any other.
Culture Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo Varsha Vaswati Ishiya chocolate factory exemplifies that if chocolates are such a joy so is the factory!
