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Unmissable Beauty: 10 Breathtaking Sights in Hokkaido from Spring to Early Summer
Special Feature: Inside Sapporo, Hokkaido With Videos, Articles, and Fun Places to Visit!
Sightseeing in Sapporo: Guide to New Shops and Attractions for 2023
What's New in Hokkaido? 8 Delicious Souvenir Snacks at Sapporo's Long-Running Souvenir Shop
(MOVIE) Survival Japanese: Common Greetings and Phrases
Travel Guide to Hokkaido: Popular Destinations, Activities, Hotels & More
All-you-can-eat 'Jingisukan' and Delicious Dining at Sapporo Beer Garden
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Hokkaido's Sweet Secrets: 5 Must-Try ISHIYA Sweets According to Our Expert

Sapporo / Chitose Gift Shops

ISHIYA's 'Shiroi Koibito' cookies are by far one of the most popular souvenirs one could find in Hokkaido. But despite being famous for Shiroi Koibito, ISHIYA boasts several other excellent confections, too! In this article, travel creator Nobuka Kawashima, an expert in Hokkaido travel information, compares various ISHIYA sweets to curate a list of her top 5 recommendations. In addition to the classic Shiroi Koibito, she highlights several other irresistible souvenir sweets you won't want to overlook!

Savor Hokkaido's Delights: Expert-Curated Selection of 5 Sweets from Legendary Confectioner, 'Rokkatei'

Obihiro Gift Shops
Top 8 Villa Rentals in Hokkaido: Enjoy a Stylish and Private Atmosphere

Hakodate Vacation Homes
Flowers, Beer, and Everything In Between: Hokkaido Summer Self-Drive Tour Strategy + Bonus 6-Day Itinerary

Furano / Biei / Sounkyo Other Sightseeing
Top 5 Hotels for Lake Toya's Fireworks Festival: Enjoy Displays Held Six Months Out of the Year

Noboribetsu / Lake Toya Hotels
Top 5 Kitakaro Confections: Our Travel Expert Reveals Hokkaido's Sweet Souvenir Treasures

Sapporo / Chitose Gift Shops
What to Eat in Hakodate: 2023 Goodies for the Foodies - Morning Market Seafood, Curry, Burgers, Cheesecakes & More

Hakodate Sashimi

Hokkaido Shiki Marche: A New Hot-Spot for Hokkaido Gifts and Gourmet

Sapporo / Chitose Gift Shops

Hokkaido Shiki Marche is a select food souvenir shop near Sapporo Station. Since its opening on November 1, 2022, this spot has attracted crowds of locals and tourists alike every day. Walking around Shiki Marche, you may start to feel that you've come to Hokkaido for the sole purpose of buying food! You'll find all kinds of goods here, from famous Hokkaido sweets to pouch meals with local Hokkaido ingredients, to alcoholic beverages and snacks. Some popular choices include the freshly-baked cookie sandwich from Sapporo Agricultural College, made in-store with red bean paste and butter, and Take-out Hotei's popular zangi fried chicken. Read on as we introduce all you need to know about Hokkaido Shiki Marche and five recommended souvenirs you'll only find here!

An Exciting Nocturnal Shopping Experience! New Night-time Don Quijote Opens in Susukino, Sapporo

Sapporo / Chitose Discount Stores
Top 10 Things to Do in Hokkaido During the New Year Holidays (2022–23 Edition)

Niseko / Rusutsu Winter
Top 13 Festivals & Events in Hokkaido (Fall/Winter 2022-2023)

Sapporo / Chitose Winter
What's New in Hokkaido? 8 Delicious Souvenir Snacks at Sapporo's Long-Running Souvenir Shop

Sapporo / Chitose Gift Shops
10 Best Onsen in Hokkaido: Hot Spring Wonderlands Hidden in Japan's Deep North

Shiretoko Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
Adorable Animal-Themed Desserts at Shiroi Koibito Park: Enjoy a Drink with a Long-Tailed Tit Design!

Sapporo / Chitose Theme Parks

'Zangi' Fried Chicken: Hokkaido's 'Soul Food' & 3 Iconic Restaurants in Kushiro To Enjoy It

Kushiro Other Japanese Food

Want to try a classic, local Hokkaido dish? Then you won't want to skip Zangi! Zangi, also known as the 'soul food of Hokkaido', is a Japanese fried chicken dish from eastern Hokkaido's Kushiro City. But Zangi isn't your average fried chicken. Today we speak to the owner of a specialty Zangi shop, Torimatsu, who tells us everything we've ever wanted to know about Zangi, including its origin, its similarities and differences from karaage and Zantare, and how it became a local specialty. Finally, we will also introduce three famous Zangi shops that you can visit in Kushiro.

7 Inspiring Sights on Rebun Island, Japan's Secret Wild Northern Paradise

Wakkanai Other Nature
Dai-ichi Takimotokan Hotel: Relax at These 5 Incredible Hot Springs in Noboribetsu Onsen!

Noboribetsu / Lake Toya Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
The Spiritual Wilderness of Lake Onneto

Kushiro Rivers, Lakes & Canyons
Daisetsu Mori-no Garden: Enjoy an elegant Hokkaido holiday at this fairy-tale forest!

Asahikawa Other Sightseeing
Hokkaido Whale Watching Experience: Tour From Shiretoko World Heritage Site!

Shiretoko Outdoor Activities
'What is Tofu Anyway?' Everything You Need to Know About Tofu

Sapporo / Chitose

New Chitose Airport: A Complete Guide to 2023 Arrival and Departure Procedures in Japan

Sapporo / Chitose Airport

New Chitose Airport, in Hokkaido Prefecture, is the gateway to major tourist destinations such as Sapporo, Otaru, Niseko, Noboribetsu, and Asahikawa. Entry into Japan from New Chitose Airport is expected to increase due to the reopening of borders and lifting of the ban on individual foreign travelers as of October 11, 2022. Here we will provide information on New Chitose Airport’s Covid-19 countermeasures, arrival procedures, and the latest services as of November 2022!