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5 Must Try Dishes in Hokkaido | Japanese Food. Hokkaido and Hakodate are home to some mouthwatering dishes. We explore what the island has to offer. Watch our SAPPPORO TRIP: • 48 Hours in ...
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- Abroad in Japan
Jun 2, 2018 · Famous for it's untouched and wild landscapes, this is a simple introduction to the best bits of our roadtrip across Japan's Northermost Island, Hokkaido.
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- Chris & Nat
Let's discover Hokkaido by hopping in a car and going on a road trip across its stunning landscape. WATCH our Sapporo trip: https://youtu.be/2guZrrVMGfI GE...
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- Abroad in Japan
Hokkaido is an island at Japan's northern extremity, surrounded by sea in all directions. It is an extensive land, accounting for 22% of Japan's total land area. Low humidity makes the summers pleasant, while in winter you can enjoy winter sports.
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- Osamu Hasegawa
- Yosakoi Soran Festival in Sapporo
- Daisetsuzan Mountain Festival
- Hokkai Bon Odori
- Umaimon Festival
- Niseko Autumn Food Festival
Early - mid June Yosakoi is a Japanese dance style blending modern and traditional Japanese dance and music. Teams from across Hokkaido gather in Sapporo's Odori Park to compete in an intense, energetic and colourful display.
Mid June This free festival in Asahidake Onsen signals the official start of the hiking season. Visitors and locals gather around a bonfire and watch traditional Ainu dancing and rituals. Access by public transport is slow (requiring a train and a bus taking around 10 hours from Sapporo). Driving (or by taxi) is closer to 3 hours using toll roads, ...
Mid August Hokkaido's take on Japan's popular Bon Odori dance and music festivals which have been taking pace for more than 500 years takes place on Sapporo's Odori Park. Obon is fusion of the ancient Japanese belief in ancestral spirits and a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors.
Mid September Umaimon is a 3-day family-friendly music festival held at the Rutsutsu Resort - an hour and a half drive south of Sapporo. An all you can eat BBQ, unlimited ride fairground and a firework display each evening are all included in the ticket price.
Late September - early October Held in Niseko Village, this eco-focused seasonal food event features produce from local restaurants and bars, alongside a live music stage across its 4 days.
Oct 3, 2023 · Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaidō, is best known globally as a ski and snowboard destination – thanks to its legendary powder snow. Plan your trip to Hokkaidō, Japan, with this guide to the best times to visit, where to go, how to budget and what to pack for this top ski destination.
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Jun 25, 2020 · Lake Toya is a natural wonder located in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park on the western portion of Japan’s Hokkaido Island. This volcanic caldera lake is almost circular, measuring 10km from east-west and 9km from north-south.
