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Hokkaido, written by people who live here

Slow, accurate, opinionated. The kind of writing you wish travel sites still published — built on real Hokkaido roads, ryokan, seasons and ski seasons.

Three wild Ezo sika deer walking along a quiet Hokkaido shoreline at dawn, calm sea and breakwaters beyond
Dining guide

From counter sushi to kaiseki in the snow

Sushi master forming nigiri at a hinoki counter beneath kumiko lattice
Editorial sashimi platter with ōtoro, hotate and caviar, finished with gold leaf
Hokkaido kaiseki amuse with seasonal flower garnish on hand-thrown stoneware
Luxurious seafood rice bowl topped with sea urchin, salmon roe, sweet shrimp and crab in Hakodate
Large grilled meat platter with sausages, pork and roast cuts served on skewers with pineapple
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