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Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido

Japan is an island country stretching from north to south. Visitors to Japan can enjoy a wide variety of activities in the rich natural environments that intertwine the diverse climates and complex terrains of the islands.

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Located in the northernmost reaches of Japan, surrounded by abundant oceans on every side, Hokkaido is home to a unique range of flora and fauna. Blessed with nature, the particular ecosystems that have formed here are distinct from those of Japan’s main island of Honshu.

Furthermore, this is a land in which you can experience Ainu and Jomon cultures, while enjoying the culinary bounties of nature; cuisine made with ample use of fresh, high quality ingredients sourced from the island’s farms and fisheries. With this in mind, we truly believe Hokkaido to be a land uniquely suited to adventure travel.

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Eastern Hokkaido — The Wild Frontier

Through sea, river, and land, welcome to eastern Hokkaido — a region that still runs wild. Join this virtual adventure and get transported through places like Shiretoko National Park and Abashiri Quasi-National Park and learn more about conservation, sustainability, and wildlife that call these parts home.

Discover Hokkaido’s Volcanic Landscapes

Discover adventure travel in Hokkaido, Japan, where participants explore landscapes shaped by active volcanic activity. From cycling and night hikes along the stunning Shakotan Peninsula, this journey captures the dynamic beauty and thrill of Hokkaido’s natural terrain, making it perfect for adventurers.

Southern Hokkaido

In Southern Hokkaido, national parks and nature are centered upon the volcanoes. Life here has learned to thrive alongside the eruptions which have occurred throughout history. Our journey begins by telling the story of Hakodate Port, the birthplace of Western agriculture in Hokkaido. Hakodate Port was chosen as the first trading port to the world after long isolation. It was the interaction between traders and the local people and nature of Hokkaido that lead to the birth of western culture in the region. Throughout the film, the viewer will journey on adventures throughout Southern Hokkaido and throughout we will weave in the stories of agriculture and farming from land to sea.

Daisetsuzan National Park

Daisetsuzan National Park is the largest national park in Japan with a variety of adventures to be had, onsen culture from its history to etiquette and elements of the Ainu language and culture along the way. Daisetsuzan National Park is home to rare plants and animals as well. With impressive landscapes in every direction from towering peaks to crystal clear lakes, viewers will explore the park beginning near Lake Shikaribetsu. The park is also known as "kamuy-mintar" which means the Playground of the Gods in the Ainu language.

Akan Mashu National Park & Beyond

All life is connected. And here in Hokkaido, we cannot talk about life without volcanoes. Join us on an adventure into Eastern Hokkaido to see Akan Mashu National Park and its surroundings. Primeval forests with coastline views, crystal clear lakes, natural hot springs, and wildlife from land to water, Eastern Hokkaido boasts a wide variety of things to experience. When looking at life on Hokkaido, Japan's Northernmost island, all life is connected through the volcanoes. Locals have overcome many hardships to live in harmony in this sulfuric volcanic environment. The harmony you will experience is prominently present through the way the locals interact with mother nature that surrounds them. From the Akan Mashu National Park to the Shiretoko coastline you’ll find abundant adventure in all forms. Let’s discover otherworldly landscapes and local culture as you trek, cycle and fish through forests, rivers and lakes.

South & Central Hokkaido

In this virtual adventure, we experience both culture and nature from historical structures in Sapporo which is intertwined with nature leading from the mountains to the sea and eventually learning in-depth about Ainu culture. We start our virtual journey in Sapporo -- the proximity between bustling cities and nature can be rarely seen anywhere in the world, and Sapporo is perfectly suited for the capital of nature-rich Hokkaido. Just a subway or streetcar ride will take you to Mt. Moiwa and Mt. Maruyama, both of which are home to virgin forests that have been designated as national natural monuments. We will visit a hunters camp and learn how to set up tent and will stay the night without gas, running water, or electricity. A true and unique Ainu camping experience with an Ainu-style ceremony.

A Cultural Journey in Hokkaido

The Ainu culture experiences in Biratori tell you their way of life and thinking, and a wide scenery with Taushubetsu Bridge reminds us of Hokkaido's pioneer days. Experience, learn, and have a bond to the local people - adventure travel with skillful guides will change your life for better way.

Northern Hokkaido

Dive deep into the culture by seeing first hand the sustainability efforts that are being enacted across Hokkaido through different ways locals have adapted to living off the land while also experiencing different adventures across Northern Japan. The virtual adventure consists of three different locations across Hokkaido, each offering its own unique cultural experience. Traveling to Shimokawa, a town considered one of the “Future Cities” by the Japanese government that is known for its plentiful forest resources. Entering into the vast forest of Hokkaido, now it’s time to relax and find peace while forest bathing. Along the way to these paths, we’ll collect items such as twigs and leaves from the Sakahlin fir which they will then use to create our very own essential oils, for a true understanding of what living at peace with nature looks like.