Culture Matsumae Castle Mandy Bartok Matsumae Castle was the northernmost Japanese castle in the Edo Period and the only one to be constructed on Hokkaido.
Culture The Republic of Ezo Euan Prentis Goryokaku Park holds colourful cherry blossoms, calm open-grounds, and a powerful history as the former seat of the short-lived..
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..
14 Temples & Shrines Hokkaido Jingu in Sapporo Valerie Kor Children celebrate the shichi-go-san festival with their families
Culture Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences Tom Fay Far away from the bustling streets of Sapporo—the largest city in Hokkaido—is a land of rolling farmland, vast open vistas, st..
Culture The Hakodate Magistrate's Office R.S. Reynolds A visit to the Hakodate Magistrate's Office at Goryokaku Park in Hakodate, Hokkaido
Historical Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo Varsha Vaswati Ishiya chocolate factory exemplifies that if chocolates are such a joy so is the factory!
Culture Hakodate's Motomachi Area Matt Stormont A trip exploring the culturally interesting and unique Motomatchi area in Hakodate. An area filled with fine examples of architecture..