Hokkaido

Hokkaido is an island in Japan. Its main areas are Sapporo, Hakodate, Otaru, Furano, Niseko, and Asahikawa. Travellers find churches, yoga studios, dance studios, bars, restaurants, hotels, hostels, and sports clubs. Japan's islands have four distinct seasons; summer (July-August) is hot and humid, and winter is mild on the southern islands. Japanese island food centres on fresh seafood, local rice, and regional specialities. Japan's islands are connected by ferries, bridges, and domestic flights, and the main language is Japanese.