Editorial guides

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
Wild Ezo sika deer at dawn · the quiet Hokkaido our guides are written to honour
Dining guide

From counter sushi to kaiseki in the snow

Sushi master forming nigiri at a hinoki counter beneath kumiko lattice
Hinoki counter · sushi omakase
Editorial sashimi platter with ōtoro, hotate and caviar, finished with gold leaf
Sashimi platter · ōtoro, hotate, caviar
Hokkaido kaiseki amuse with seasonal flower garnish on hand-thrown stoneware
Seasonal amuse · floral garnish · winter kaiseki
Hand-formed ōtoro nigiri on textured ceramic at a Sapporo sushi counter
Ōtoro nigiri · single bite, single breath
Plated Hokkaido wagyu teppanyaki with garlic chips, lotus root and condiments
Hokkaido wagyu teppanyaki · garlic chips · condiments
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