Activities Sakura Season Along Sapporo's Shinkawa River Kim Bergström From around late April to early May each year, the banks of Sapporo's Shinkawa River are filled with the springtime beauty of..
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2026 Jul 20th - Aug 18th The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hokuryu..
Activities Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 31st If you're in the Hokkaido area around May through early June, a visit to the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is a must. An..
Culture Hakodate Delights Rey Waters A four day itinerary touring Hakodate and its surrounding area, dining on local fish and visiting top attractions.
Accommodation Hilton Niseko Releases Four Summer Accommodation Plans Kim Bergström May 24, 2021 Though Niseko may be best known as a winter sports destination, there's plenty to enjoy in the region during the summer months,..
Activities Sunflowers at Hokkaido's Palette Hill 2026 Sep 20th - Oct 10th Hokkaido is known for having some great flower events throughout the year, and if you love sunflowers then be sure to stop by Palette..
Activities Cosmos Festa at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park 2026 Mid Aug - Late Sep It feels like cosmos are just about everywhere in Japan during autumn, and Hokkaido doesn't miss out on the fun! The Taiyo-no-Oka..
Area Obihiro Serving the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, Tokachi Obihiro Airport is a natural gateway to the central area of the island. The city of Obihiro is only around 15 miles from the airport and is known..