The Ainu Pirka Kotan at Koganeyu

October 11, 2016 Hokkaido Explorer 3768 Views ainu, autumn, culture, hokkaido

Most people are aware of the popular Ainu village at Shiraoi, between Tomakomai and Noboribetsu, along the south coast of

Explorer's Journal Outdoors Worth the Hike

Shige Chan Land ・シゲチャンランド

September 14, 2016 Hokkaido Explorer 4594 Views art, gallery, hokkaido, kitami, photos

Located South of Kitami along route 240 is the incredibly interesting Art theme park known as “Shige Chan Land”. Mr

Explorer's Journal Families

Ride an “Eco trolley” at the base of a mountain!

August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 Hokkaido Explorer 2078 Views

Summer vacation plan no.2 In Hokkaido, up until 25 years ago, there was quite a lot of local railway lines

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A taste of something local at “Nijou Market”

July 15, 2016July 22, 2016 Hokkaido Explorer 2179 Views

This market located close to Tanuki Koji and Odori park is said to have been around since the “Meiji” era,

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Explorers gallery: Moerenuma Park モエレ沼公園

July 6, 2016July 16, 2016 Hokkaido Explorer 5314 Views

Moerenuma Park (モエレ沼公園 Moerenuma Kōen) is a municipal park located in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Japan. The park has some playground equipment, outdoor sports fields, and objects which are

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“Ishikari” Beach International Sand Park 2016

June 23, 2016 Hokkaido Explorer 2614 Views

Saturday, June 18th to Sunday, July 10th At Ishikari Beach (Chisaki, Benten-cho, Ishikari-shi) Ishikari Tourism Association Tel: 0133-62-4611 Getting there