Culture Shiretoko Rausu Seafood Festival 2026 Jackie Fowler For those looking to savor some of Japan’s finest seafood, head to Shiretoko.
Culture Hokkaido Bellybutton Festival 2027 Jackie Fowler Every summer, the town of Furano – known as the "bellybutton" (heso) of Hokkaido for its central position on the island – hos...
Culture A Guide to Unique Hokkaido Festivals Jackie Fowler Hokkaido is home to many unique local festivals, offering a glimpse into the many cultures and traditions!
Culture Nachi-Biei Fire Festival 2027 Jackie Fowler To pray for the town, express gratitude, and honor fire and water, the Nachi-Biei Fire Festival was born.
Culture Noboribetsu Hell Festival 2027 Jackie Fowler Noboribetsu Hell Festival celebrates the legend of the King of Hell (Enma Daio) and his demons emerging from Hell Valley (Jig...
Accommodation Pokémon Fans Could Soon Sleep Inside a Poké Ball in Hokkaido Kim Bergström For Pokémon fans visiting Japan, accommodation doesn’t get much more on-theme than this. A giant Poké Ball-inspired hotel is ...
Culture Autumn Delicacies Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Autumn is harvest time, and Hokkaido is particularly famous for the incredible seafood that comes into season as the weather ...
Transportation Air Canada Launching Direct Flights Between Vancouver and Sapporo Kim Bergström Hokkaido is set to become easier to reach from Canada this winter, with Air Canada launching its first-ever seasonal service ...
Transportation Direct Flights to Connect San Francisco and Sapporo Kim Bergström Hokkaido is about to become even easier to add to a Japan itinerary, with United Airlines launching the first-ever direct fli...
Accommodation Hyatt Centric Sapporo to Open This Autumn Kim Bergström Sapporo is set to welcome a new hotel this autumn, with Hyatt Centric Sapporo now accepting reservations for stays from Decem...
Food 14 Must-Try Hokkaido Foods & Drinks Ryan Noble Hokkaido is a food lover's paradise. Discover regional ramen, fresh seafood, jingisukan grilled mutton and more.
Activities Hokkaido: Top 16 Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Filled with natural beauty and culture, Hokkaido promises day-trips, museums, winter sports, and more.
Activities Summer Lanterns: A Stroll Through the Steam of Hot Springs 2026 Kim Bergström A new nighttime event is set to brighten up Hokkaido’s famous Jozankei Onsen this summer. To mark the 160th anniversary of th...
Activities Hokkaido: The Ultimate Guide Ryan Noble Everything you need to know about going to Hokkaido, feat. things to do, best time to visit, local foods, and more. Plan your...
Food Free Drink Refills at Mister Donut Noriko Duck Mister Donut offers free refills of hot blended coffee and hot cafe au lait to dining-in customers. This is a cost-effective ...
