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...
Activities Momoiwa Trail Nicole Bauer Walking on Rebun Island is definitely something very special. This trail offers mind-blowing views across the ocean and the r...
11 Activities Rishiri Island in Spring Nicole Bauer Rishiri Island is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park at the northern tip of Hokkaido and a paradise for nature lov...
Activities Living in Sapporo Ben Cheng What it's like to live and work in Sapporo, Japan, from an ex-pat's perspective.
