Far to the north of Japan’s glittering metropolitan capital Tokyo is the northernmost island in the Japanese archipelago: Hokkaido. Characterized by its vast wilderness and breathtaking natural beauty, it is often referred to as ‘Japan’s wild frontier’. Exploring the island is a singularly profound experience at any time of year, but Hokkaido is undoubtedly at its most enchanting during Winter.
Due to its northerly locale, Winter in Hokkaido is very different from the rest of …