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Hokkaido

The region of Hokkaido. The wild, snowy north, and a destination in its own right. Powder skiing at Niseko, lavender fields at Furano, hot springs and outstanding seafood, with cool, green summers that make it a favourite escape from the heat further south.

Furano, Hokkaido, Japan

Furano

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Home Furano Lavender fields and rolling hills at Hokkaidō’s heart Why go? Go because in high summer its hills turn […]

Hokkaido, Japan, Niseko

Niseko

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Home Niseko The powder-snow capital of Asia Why go? Go because it has some of the best, most reliable powder

Hokkaido, Japan, Sapporo

Sapporo

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Home Sapporo Hokkaidō’s relaxed capital of snow, beer and ramen Why go? Go because it’s the welcoming, easy-going gateway to

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