Hokkaido Region

Hokkaido is a natural paradise. Enjoy unlimited every bit of its clean air, blue sky, colorful flowers, rolling hills and majestic mountains ...

Hokkaido is an island situated in northern Japan, the northernmost and the second in size of the four main islands. It is currently in the 21 largest islands in the world.

Its climate is very different from the rest of Japan. In spring, the flowers begin to grow and hibernating animals wake up and prepare for their daily activities. In summer, Hokkaido is rather dry, with low humidity and the weather is usually very nice. In the autumn while many delicious seasonal dishes are available, the autumn colors are breathtaking mountains. In winter, the white snow covers the ground so that the eye can see. Hokkaido where such four seasonal differences are gathered in one place. Hokkaido, crossed by many mountain ranges, is famous for its natural landscapes, virgin forests, active volcanoes and lakes. Marshes of Kushiro in eastern Hokkaido, is a paradise for migratory birds such as red-crested crane.

Hokkaido was first occupied in the 16th century by the Japanese who began by bartering with the native Ainu, but it was not until the late 19th century that large-scale development was favored by the Meiji government. today as in ancient times, it still abounds in natural splendor.

Sapporo

Sapporo is Japan's fifth largest city by population and the third in area. Located on the island of Hokkaido, which is the regional capital, Sapporo is a mixture of the natural and urban environment that create an open atmosphere. There are many shops.

The capital city, Sapporo, is famous for its Snow Festival held in early February. The main attractions are snow sculptures of larger or smaller dimensions that make spectacular sets, ice statues are also displayed on the site Susukino.Cette event attracts visitors not only from Hokkaidō, but also throughout Japan and even from abroad. In 2005 she met 2.19 million visitors for eight days.