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Yubari

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:54:27 +0000

Yubari is a fascinating place to visit as it has turned predominantly into a ghost town though there are still a few places to see there. Yubari is most famous for its melons, hence the 'melon bear mascot' (which is a must see if you haven't seen it), and the annual film festival. But first let's look a little into the history of Yubari. Read More ....

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Obihiro

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:14:01 +0000

Obihiro was the area first settled by Benzo Yoda in May 1883, and became a city on April 1, 1933. In 1957 the villages of Taishō and Kawanishi merged with Obihiro, bringing it to its current size. Obihiro has a large agricultural sector that revolves around large scale farming. The main crops produced are wheat, potatoes, beets, and beans. Obihiro has one of Japan's cleanest rivers that flows through its city limits. Read More ....

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Hakodate

Mon, 26 May 2025 08:13:26 +0000

Hakodate (like other parts of around Hokkaido) was originally populated by the Ainu and is the third largest city in Hakodate behind Sapporo and Asahikawa. The name "Hakodate" may have originated from an Ainu word, "hak-casi" ("shallow fort"). Hakodate was founded in 1454, when Kono Kaganokami Masamichi constructed a large manor house in the fishing village of Usukeshi, the word for bay in Ainu. Read More ....

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Jozankei

Sat, 10 May 2025 02:08:24 +0000

Jozankei is located an hour south from Sapporo. It is an onsen (hot spring) town. The first hot spring bath opened here in 1866, and since then has become a picturesque town amid a ravine and is part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. This national park is characterized by volcanic activity and it is from this activity that feeds the hot springs of Jozankei. Read More ....

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Kushiro

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:36:55 +0000

Kushiro is a small city in the eastern part of Hokkaido and is located on the coast and is the most populated city in eastern Hokkaido. Its history dates back to 1869. Being a port city, it has strong ties to the fishing industry. It is also most famous for the two national parks surrounding the city. Read More ....

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Kutchan Catholic Church

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:23:06 +0000

Not only can you find Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples throughout the cities and towns of Hokkaido, but there are also churches where people can practice their faith. Many smaller towns don't have churches but Kutchan is a larger town and the Kutchan Catholic Church is the main church here. Read More ....

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