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HOKKAIDO Best for
Winter sports
PAGE 314 The northernmost of Japan’s major islands, and the Home to
country’s largest prefecture, Hokkaido is a land of fire
Boundless National Parks
and ice. Characterized by fertile plains, perfect skiing
conditions, and looming volcanoes, this spectacular Experience
island sometimes feels like a different world. The Snowboarding on the
powder-covered pistes
gateway to Hokkaido, Hakodate is famed for its of Niseko Ski Resort
bounteous morning market, supplied by the fertile
seas that surround the island, while Sapporo – the
capital – is best known for the intricate ice sculptures
that take over the city during its annual snow festival.

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