In Sapporo and neighboring Otaru, ice and snow take center stage in February. Visitors can admire ephemeral creations of all sizes, take part in events, discover artists or schools, such as the presentation…

In Obihiro, in the south-east of Hokkaido, special horse races are held. I wanted to take advantage of my stay in Sapporo to go and see this event, which you can attend on…

On the advice of the friendly couple I’m staying with in Obihiro, I’m off to Lake Shikaribetsu for the day. From Obihiro station, I take a bus that regularly shuttles me to the…

Near Sapporo, there’s a reconstructed village that can easily be reached by bus. The journey takes around thirty minutes and visitors find themselves in the mountains, immersed in Hokkaido’s past. I chose to…