Festivals Kutchan Jagamatsuri: 2013 Report Chris Barnes The Kutchan Jagamatsuri is a colorful summer festival held annually in early August.
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.
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..
Historical Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo Varsha Vaswati Ishiya chocolate factory exemplifies that if chocolates are such a joy so is the factory!
13 Gardens & Parks Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park R.S. Reynolds A photo essay detailing the many natural wonders and activities that Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park near Kawayu-Onsen has to..
Arts & Crafts Otaru in a Day Euan Prentis Otaru's interesting history as a mercantile and financial center in Hokkaido is very well preserved to this day. To get the..
Historical Otaru Rail Museum Featured The rail museum in Otaru is an impressive display of the development of the rail system in Hokkaido, beginning with the Meiji Restoration..
Culture Biratori Nibutani Ainu Museum Bonson Lam Celebrates the richness of Ainu culture and create new traditions through a wood carving or embroidery class