Ishikari Salmon Festival

By Luiza Kondo The Ishikari Salmon Festival is a yearly thanksgiving event for the salmon held on the last weekend

Explorer’s Journal – Fukidashi Park

September 13, 2015 Hokkaido Explorer 4765 Views

By Andy Harris Not many people will be familiar with the name Fukidashi Park, but this secluded spot with its

At home, the baby’s daily bath is a chore, though sometimes a fun one if our 11-month-old is in a

Jon Thomas, an organizer of the new volunteer group Sapporo NAGARE, answered an email interview with Hokkaido Explorer ahead of

Those who live in the vicinity of the Kotoni-Hassamu River probably already know about its great walking and cycling path,

Submitted by Satoko Traylor Sapporo’s Akarenga Terrace, home to a variety of restaurants, shops, offices and more, is located just

The city of Sapporo is in a pretty good mood. Certainly, the logo is smiling, and at city hall our

For locals, the Sapporo Snow Festival may not always be a top destination. Downtown gets extra crowded and attempting to

By Corey French Inahorei mountain is located just north of the Kiroro Ski Resort. It is certainly a good fit

Despite yesterday’s above-freezing foray, it seems we’ve entered “real winter” with temperatures this weekend set to drop. Here at the