Culture Exploring Otaru Max Otaru, a picturesque port town in Hokkaido, is known for its historic canal, fresh seafood, and winter charm. It offers a perfect..
Culture Otaru Umeshu Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Each year, Hokkaido's Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura hosts the Otaru Umeshu Festival, which serves as a celebration of this much-loved..
Religion Makomanai Takino Cemetery in Sapporo Michelle Ishiki In Sapporo, but far from downtown, you'll find Makomanai Takino Cemetery. This atypical cemetery has an eye-catching collection..
Culture Akan Ainu Art Week 2026 Mid - Late Oct The Akan Ainu Art Week (AAAW) is a three-week festival celebrating the living culture of the Ainu people through contemporary art...
Culture The Snow Crystal Museum [Closed] Anna Cocchiarella Channel your inner princess with a Frozen experience at the Snow Crystal Museum.
14 Temples & Shrines Hokkaido Jingu in Sapporo Valerie Kor Children celebrate the shichi-go-san festival with their families
Historical A Hokkaido Adventure: From Obihiro to Kushiro Serena Ogawa Enjoy Hokkaido with this 3-day itinerary taking you from Obikiro to Kushiro.
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..