Hokkaido Travel Guide: All Posts & Articles Masterlist
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Hokkaido
Wild coastlines · Drift ice · Ainu legends · The northern frontier
Hokkaido (北海道) – Japan's wild, beautiful northern frontier. From the misty lakes of Kushiro to the drift ice of the Okhotsk Sea, from farm‑fresh harvests in Tokachi to untouched nature in Shiretoko, this island feels like a different country altogether.
This master list follows my Eastern Hokkaido road trip, a journey that took me from Obihiro through Lake Akan, Shiretoko, Abashiri, and all the way to Mombetsu. Along the way I met Ainu storytellers, pulled Japanese yam from the earth, walked where Golden Kamuy was set, and learned about the mysterious drift ice that arrives each winter.
Whether you're planning your own Hokkaido adventure or just dreaming from afar, these posts will give you a taste of its wild heart.
Eastern Hokkaido Road Trip
Ainu culture, wildlife preservation, and why Lake Akan left me saying "I'm glad to be here."
Harvest tour with Itadakimasu Company – pulling Japanese yam, farm visits, and a delicious meal in Tokachi's harvest season.
Lake Mashu, Iozan's sulfur smell, and ending the day in Shiretoko – pure Eastern Hokkaido nature.
Abashiri Prison Museum (featured in Golden Kamuy), Cape Notoro, and the final leg of my Eastern Hokkaido journey.
The true final leg: Mombetsu, learning about drift ice, marine life, and the Sea of Okhotsk.
A personal photo journey through Eastern Hokkaido – from Obihiro's yatai to Lake Akan's Kamuy Lumina, and reflections on change, gratitude, and the people who made it unforgettable.
A deep dive into Ainu culture at Lake Akan – the story of the Hokkaido wolf, the Lost Kamuy performance, and the unforgettable Kamuy Lumina night walk.
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