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If you're visiting Hokkaido, check out this list of top tips and things to do to make the most of your time there.
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Akan-Mashu National Park
Hokkaido as whole remains uncharted territory for many visitors to Japan, and even fewer make it out to the real countryside beyond..
Culture
Buddha Hill in Makomanai
Mar'yana KovalchukDesigned by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando, this is a sanctuary of peace and meditation.
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Akan National Park: Hokkaido's Nature at its Best
Akan National Park is truly a wonder in all seasons. In winter the lake shines as the water freezes over and the ice-covered crater..
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Otaru Port City
Rey WatersHokkaido Port City with Canal Zone, World Famous Sushi, Glassware, Breweries, Museums, Mt Tengu View, and shopping.
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Yoichi Matsuri, Otawara, Tochigi
August Festival in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture honoring the local hero Nasu No Yoichi
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Hokkaido Jingu, Sapporo
Valerie KorChildren celebrate the shichi-go-san festival with their families at Hokkaido Jingu in Maruyama Park in Sapporo.
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Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples
R.S. ReynoldsI visit the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples in Abashiri and learn about Ainu culture
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Farm Tomita, Furano
Nicole BauerFarm Tomita is a fascinating flower farm near Furano in central Hokkaido, focussing on the cultivation of lavender and all kinds..
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Visiting Sapporo Snow Festival (2012)
Catherine HagarChill out at Sapporo's annual Snow Festival in February. With gigantic ice sculptures, hot drinks, and local food, the snow..
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Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa
Clifford BernsteinAsahikawa being the northernmost major city in Japan, it would be expected that the polar bear exhibit would occupy its place as..
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Hakodate's Motomachi Area
Matt StormontA trip exploring the culturally interesting and unique Motomatchi area in Hakodate. An area filled with fine examples of architecture..