Culture Sapporo August Festival 2026 Late Jul Each year, the heart of Sapporo bursts into color and rhythm with the Sapporo August Festival. This lively event brings two da..
Planning Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List Kim Bergström May 3, 2025 Among well-known wine producing regions like California and Australia's Clare Valley, Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido ..
Culture Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido Kim Bergström May 2, 2025 TeamLab’s latest permanent exhibition, “Infinite Life Proliferating on the Ruins of a Church – A Whole Year per Year,” opens o..
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 Advics Tokoro Curling Hall Justin Randall See the story of Hokkaido's love for curling and learn how to curl.
Culture Pierson Museum Justin Randall Hokkaido’s otherness is highlighted in the presence of historical foreign architecture. In Kitami, on a quiet hill overlooking..
Takino Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 Early - Late Oct Each autumn, Takino Suzuran Hillside Park in Hokkaido transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors for the Takino Autumn Leaves Fe..
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..