This month in our My Japan series, Voyapon contributor Justin Randall walks us through a week in his life in…
Justin RandallDecember 5, 2024
Learn about the culture and history of indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido, who lived in harmony with their natural environment…
Cherise FongMay 1, 2024
In the cold winter months, when powdery snow covers the ground, ski and snowboarding enthusiasts flock to Hokkaido to enjoy…
Ariel LeeMarch 25, 2022
With an average of 485cm (191in.) of snowfall annually, Hokkaido is one of the best playgrounds for skiing and snowboarding…
Ariel LeeMarch 25, 2022
Famous for its soft, powdery snow, otherwise known as “Japow” (short for Japan Powder), Hokkaido has become one of the…
Ariel LeeMarch 7, 2022
At the boundaries of the Japanese archipelago, Hokkaido (北海道), whose kanji means “Path to the Northern Sea” is the northernmost…
Marie BorgersMay 14, 2021
Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan, is renowned for its natural beauty, gorgeous snowy landscapes, and winter sporting opportunities. Famed…
Richard MilnerFebruary 18, 2021
In olden times, Hokkaido (北海道) was a wild frontier full of danger, adventure, amazing wildlife, and natural beauty. Thankfully, they’ve…
Callum HoweFebruary 18, 2021
Even after having lived in Japan for a little over two years, some corners of this fascinating country still seem…
Callum HoweFebruary 18, 2021
I have always loved winter and snow even more. Coming from the south of France, where it barely snows once…
Joachim DucosDecember 18, 2020
The mist was the defining factor of my experience on Rishiri Island (利尻島, Rishiri-tō). It became a welcome companion to my explorations,…
Lily Crossley-BaxterDecember 3, 2020
“Canceled?” I asked, looking out to the blue skies across our coast-side hotel breakfast. It seemed unlikely, but our boat…
Lily Crossley-BaxterDecember 3, 2020
Learning the art of curling from a 79-year-old Japanese man had never really been on my bucket list, but it…
Lily Crossley-BaxterDecember 3, 2020
Noboribetsu Onsen (登別温泉) is a famous hot spring town located just a couple of hours from Sapporo (札幌). And for me,…
Kylie PlesterOctober 5, 2020
A 3 Day Journey Along The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…
Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
A 3 Day Journey On The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…
Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…
Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…
Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second largest city and, unlike its sleepy rural neighbors, has plenty to keep…
Andrew DeckMarch 24, 2019
Located in Japan’s snowy northern island, Asahikawa is a hub for Japanese woodworking, furniture production and interior design. A uniquely…
Andrew DeckMarch 23, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City As my taxi pulled up to the Kamui Ski Links, I was immediately taken by the…
Andrew DeckMarch 22, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City It only took an hour and thirty minutes by bus to travel from the frosted streets…
Andrew DeckMarch 21, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City Hokkaido is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor attractions and the outskirts of Asahikawa, the…
Andrew DeckMarch 20, 2019
Long before the Japanese inhabited the island of Hokkaido, the island was populated by the Ainu, the indigenous people of…
Andrew DeckMarch 19, 2019
Mt. Mokoto (藻琴山, Mokotoyama) is a mountain in Koshimizu-cho, Hokkaido, accessible by a 40-minute car ride from the Memanbetsu Airport…
Jeremy DoccolaAugust 20, 2018
In Koshimizu there is a pottery workshop run by Ms. Hisako Takahashi called Hokujigama. Her studio and showroom are surrounded…
Jeremy DoccolaAugust 16, 2018
Koshimizu (小清水町) is a great place to get all the natural beauty of Hokkaido in one place. A popular activity…
Jeremy DoccolaAugust 12, 2018
