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What is happening in Hokkaido?

  • Whats On
    • Around the Web
      • Iwanai Resort open for business.
      • Updates to the Muslim Friendly Map
      • Just what you need for Winter!
      • Hokkaido Wilds free Skiing, touring and hiking website.
      • Latest issue of “What’s on in Sapporo?”.
      • A taste of Kyushu in downtown Sapporo. Izakaya “Fuuri”
      • German Christmas in the heart of Sapporo
    • News
      • Earthquake information
      • Hokkaido Explorer reports for NHK World.
  • Food and Drink
    • After almost 25 years, Kirin Beer Garden will close.
    • Delicious lamb BBQ
    • 年越しそば “New-Year noodles”
    • Eating out in December/ January.
    • Events
    • Eating in Japan
      • Izakaya “Nora” in Kushiro city.
      • Delicious fried chicken in Otaru.
      • The Magic of the Local Izakaya
      • When people think of “Yakiniku”, they think of Kitami.
  • Around Town
    • Sparkle & shine.
    • MORIHICO.STAY&COFFEE
    • The 2018 SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL
    • Fresh seafood from all over Hokkaido.
    • Mikasa City Museum
    • Sapporo Beer Garden in Odori Park.
  • Tours and Outdoors
    • Outdoors
      • Let’s go to Iwanai! Book your CAT tour today!
      • Getting to Asahiyama zoo in Asahikawa.
      • Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel
      • Tsurui Dosanko Ranch
    • Near the city
      • Sapporo Travel: Mt. Moiwa Ropeway
      • Day Tripper: Noboribetsu
    • Worth the Hike
      • Annual Shikotsuko Ice Festival and illumination near Sapporo.
      • Okhotsk Sky Tower
    • Travel
      • Never been a better time to visit Hokkaido.
      • Iwanai resort is open for business!
      • Ishikari Salmon Festival.
    • Explorer’s Journal
      • Let Travel Hokkaido guide you on your next trip.
      • Enjoy the beautiful Autumn foliage around Hokkaido
      • Opinion piece: Should you cancel your trip to Hokkaido?
      • Explore Hokkaido’s beautiful coastline. Visit Erimo Misaki.
      • Visit beautiful Kushiro!
      • Still time to go camping!
      • Abashiri Prison
      • Shige Chan Land ・シゲチャンランド
  • Living in Japan
    • Explorer’s corner

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Sapporo Snow Festival 

Sapporo Snow Festival

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 Hokkaido Explorer 104 Views 0 Comment ice, Sapporo Snow Festival, snow, snow festival

The Sapporo Snow Festival is underway and here is some information about each of the festival’s event areas. Firstly, the

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Around the Web TOURS and OUTDOORS 

Hokkaido Wilds free Skiing, touring and hiking website.

November 29, 2018 Hokkaido Explorer 202 Views hiking, hokkaido, Sapporo, snow, Travel, winter

The Hokkaido Wilds is a not-for-profit website that exists to inspire people to explore and enjoy Hokkaido’s extraordinary outdoors by

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Around Town 

The 2018 SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 Hokkaido Explorer 828 Views festival, hokkaido, Odori Park, Sapporo, Sapporo Snow Festival, snow

Welcome Explorers! to the 2018 Sapporo Snow Festival! *The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan’s largest winter events, attracts a

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Explorer's Journal Food and Drink 

Visit beautiful Kushiro!

January 6, 2018January 12, 2018 Hokkaido Explorer 601 Views Food, hokkaido, Kushiro, restaurant, snow, 釧路

Hi Explorers! While here in Hokkaido try to visit the beautiful coastal city of Kushiro! While there we ate some

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Special Offers TOURS and OUTDOORS 

Free ski day pass to all foreigners living in Hokkaido!

January 6, 2018 Hokkaido Explorer 553 Views hokkaido, iwanai, Kutchan, Niseko, Ski, snow

Hello Explorers! Get ready to mark off those calendars! @iwanairesort is offering all you expats and friends from out of

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Around Town 

The 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics Village

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 Hokkaido Explorer 1818 Views Olympics, Sapporo, snow, winter

The 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics Village By Shawn Clankie With Sapporo set to make a bid for the 2026 Winter

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Sapporo Snow Festival Whats On 

Sapporo snow festival

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 Hokkaido Explorer 1269 Views Sapporo, Sapporo Snow Festival, snow, snow festival, Travel, winter

The 68th Sapporo Snow Festival 第68回札幌雪まつり We are half way through this years festival. I hope everyone has enjoyed what’s on

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Around the Web 

Check out the latest issue of “What’s on in Sapporo?”!

February 1, 2017 Hokkaido Explorer 1445 Views hokkaido, Odori Park, Sapporo, Sapporo Snow Festival, snow, snow festival, Travel

What’s on in Sapporo? February 2017 Issue 「ホワッツオン」2月号 The February issue was updated on the official website. PDF files of

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Outdoors TOURS and OUTDOORS 

Niseko: A winter wonderland

January 26, 2017January 26, 2017 Hokkaido Explorer 6219 Views Niseko, photos, snow

A photo essay by Chris Barnes (also see this  interview with Barnes) Niseko is known as one of the best ski

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TOURS and OUTDOORS 

Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 Hokkaido Explorer 1765 Views autumn, cherry blossoms, hiking, hokkaido, Sapporo, Sapporo Snow Festival, snow, winter

Looking for a tailor-made and unique Hokkaido experience? The people at Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel offer tailor made tours that

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