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The dairy farms of Hokkaido are famous throughout the country for their high quality. Nearly 20 years... More
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Changing attitudes and taking on the challenge of developing a new outdoor sport is often a long, hard... More
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Bouken-Kazoku, located at junction that leads to Niseko and Kutchan, is a former military school turned... More
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The lure of Japanese cuisine to the western palate can often be stated succinctly and sufficiently with... More
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I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’ve never visited an onsen on any of my previous visits to Japan.... More
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It’s my fourth visit to Japan and I can say with some measure of pride that I have yet to sit down... More
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Nature abounds in Niseko and its surrounding areas. And with an abundance of natural amenities come... More
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I hopped out of the single-car train at Hirafu station on the outskirts of Niseko, Hokkaido, to a group... More
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Spring has arrived in Niseko, on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, and the area of Hirafu has... More
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Wiping the sweat off my brow, I laid aside my axe and tossed the last two split logs up on the pile.... More
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A feast inspired by the country cooking of Tuscany is a delight for the eyes as much as the taste buds.... More
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The Snow Crystal Museum of Asahikawa is a small, understated “museum” purely dedicated to snowflakes.... More
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I only knew about this festival because the owner of the mountain lodge Nutapukashipe told me about... More
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Otaru is a beautiful port town situated just a 30 minute drive from Sapporo and easily accessible from... More
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Hokuryu is a town enamoured with sunflowers. Not only can you find sunflowers on the light poles and... More
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3 months ago
I immediately fell in love with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) when I came to Japan. In the beginning... More
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3 months ago
Sapporo has a few select spots for the craft or world beer enthusiast, but thanks to its huge selection... More
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Sinful indulgence or not, chocolates are a friend for every mood! The Ishiya Chocolate Factory at... More
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Anything worth doing in life is never easy. I hadn’t taken a serious bike ride in years, but the opportunity... More
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Spring has finally arrived in Niseko - about a month behind schedule. With the change in season comes... More
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Kushiro is famous for its marshland. It covers 268,61 square kilometers and is home to the Red Crowned... More
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The Daisetsuzan Mountain Festival in Asahidake Onsen takes place every year around the middle of June... More
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Otaru is a beautiful little port town that is a worth a visit for those near and far. It can be argued... More
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The city of Takikawa, located between Sapporo and Asahikawa, carries out its lantern festival in its... More
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Utoro is a pleasant little town on the western coast of the Shiretoko Pensinsula and serves as the main... More
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The Shiretoko Peninsula in the northeastern corner of Hokkaido is one of the wildest and most remote... More
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Odori Park is a block wide stripe that cuts over the east side of the city – each block then has... More
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4 months ago
Lets try floating above Sapporo on the Noria Ferris Wheel! Its 32 temperature controlled gondolas... More
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Mount Kuro (Kuro-dake 1,984m) in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido is one of Japan's famous 100... More
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Half an hour on the train from Hakodate is Lake Onuma, a beautifully scenic lake overlooked by Mount... More
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Cape Kamui, on Hokkaido's Shakotan peninsula, is great stop for any sightseer, assuming you come by... More
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Best accessed by car (about two hours from Sapporo), the Shimamui Coast at Cape Shakotan offers wonderful... More
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8 months ago
Farm Tomita is a fascinating flower farm near Furano in central Hokkaido. The focus clearly lies... More
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I had never really planned to visit this lake, although it's apparently one of the most popular sights... More
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“The unexpected is to be expected", I always say. But I sure wasn't expecting to see a row of towering... More
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Asahi-dake (Mount Asahi), which is located in Daisetsuzan National Park, is Hokkaido’s highest peak.... More
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