Beauty & Spa Mount Esan and Todohokke Matt Stormont The area is dominated by Mount Esan, a still active Stratovolcano that rises straight out of the sea. Its Azaleas in early summer..
Nightlife Bar Big Job, Hakodate Matt Stormont Bar Big Job is a welcoming bar in the Hon-cho district of central Hakodate.
Accommodation Lake Toya Matt Stormont A camping trip on the shores of stunning Lake Toya, site of the 2008 G8 Summit and one of Japan's natural treasures.
Shopping Yoichi Nikka Whisky Distillery Matt Stormont A trip to the world renowned Nikka Whisky factory in Yoichi, Hokkaido, founded by Masataka Taketsuru after many years of studying..
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..
Activities Okushiri Island Matt Stormont For visitors to Hokkaido really looking to get away from it all, a visit to Okushiri island off Hokkaido’s west coast should b..
Beauty & Spa A trip to Goshiki Onsen Matt Stormont It was the day that route 58, the mountain pass that connects Hanazono to Goshiki Onsen (Goshiki Hot Spring) opened after a long..
Beauty & Spa Kyogoku Fukidashi Water Park Matt Stormont Apart from snow and onsens (hot springs), another of the natural gifts that the Niseko area has been blessed with is an abundance..