Culture Kitami Mint Memorial Museum Justin Randall Kitami was once home to 70% of the world's mint oil production. The Mint Memorial takes you back to explain the detailed 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..
11 Gardens & Parks Kushiro EGG Chris Barnes The Kushiro EGG provides locals and tourists the chance to escape bad weather, or simply enjoy some refreshing greenery in the center..
Culture Abashiri Prison Museum, Hokkaido Rey Waters A very interesting attraction found in Eastern Hokkaido is the Abashiri Prison Museum. The exhibits bring to life what prison life..
Gardens & Parks Exploring Sapporo's Iconic Landmark Chantelle Silva Take a trip up the Sapporo TV Tower for a beautiful view of this magical city.
7 Traditional Makomanai Takino Cemetery Michelle Ishiki What would a row of moai be doing in the back roads of Sapporo? Hanging out with Stonehenge of course. Makomanai Takino Cemetery,..
9 Historical The Historical Town of Esashi R.S. Reynolds A leisurely stroll through the historic town of Esashi, Hokkaido
13 Culture Hakodate: From dusk until dark R.S. Reynolds I stroll through Motomachi and head up the Mt.Hakodate ropeway as night falls upon Hakodate, Hokkaido