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Hokkaido. Coordinates: 43°N142°E43°N 142°E. For the dog breed, see Hokkaido (dog). Hokkaido ( Japanese: 北海道, Hepburn: Hokkaidō, pronounced [hokkaꜜidoː] ⓘ, lit. 'Northern Sea Circuit ') is the second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. [2] .
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Apr 5, 2024 · Hokkaido, northernmost of the four main islands of Japan. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the west, the Sea of Okhotsk to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south. With a few small adjacent islands, it constitutes a do (province) of Japan.
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Hokkaido (北海道 Hokkaidō) is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands and at the same time a prefecture. With both size and population (5.3 million in 2019) similar to Scotland, it is the most sparsely populated part of Japan.
Mar 11, 2024 · Hokkaido is by far Japan's largest prefecture, consisting of Japan's entire northern island and its surrounding islets. Hokkaido is cooler than the rest of Japan, and the merciful lack of Japan's muggy summers and rainy season makes it a very popular domestic destination between May and August.
HOME. Destinations. Hokkaido. Japan’s northern island is famous for its beautiful wilderness, world class powder snow, delicious seafood and fascinating indigenous culture. Just a short flight from Tokyo, Hokkaido is the perfect escape in all seasons.
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