Culture Goryokaku Park Goryokaku Park is an iconic star-shaped fort located in Hakodate. The fortress was originally constructed in 1855 to protect Hokkaido and was the site..
Historical Buddha Hill in Makomanai Mar'yana Kovalchuk Designed by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando, this is a sanctuary of peace and meditation.
Culture Yubari Fantastic Film Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Late Sep This little town in the depths of Hokkaido hosts to what it claims to be "The most fun movie festival in the world", so it is time..
Culture A Hokkaido Adventure: From Hakodate to Sapporo Serena Ogawa Savoring nature, food, and history from Hakodate to Sapporo.
Culture Kutchan Jagamatsuri 2026 Early Aug The Kutchan Jagamatsuri is a fantastic summer festival aimed at celebrating Kutchan's rich agriculture industry and family friendly..
Historical Sapporo Clock Tower Valerie Kor The 135 year-old Clock Tower is a must-go if you are keen to know about Sapporo's history.
Festivals Sapporo Lilac Season Kim Bergström The Sapporo Lilac Festival has been an annual event since 1959, and a year later, lilacs were designated as the city's official..
Festivals Visiting Sapporo Snow Festival (2012) Catherine Hagar Chill out at Sapporo's annual Snow Festival in February. With gigantic ice sculptures, hot drinks, and local food, the snow..