Travel & drives
The Courtship Dance of Red-Crowned Cranes
Watch red-crowned cranes dance across the snow in Hokkaido, from mid-February to March.
Noritomosan Café
Stories and practical guides about shared rides, road trips, and seasonal travel in Japan.
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Events & seasons
Shikaribetsuko Kotan: A Village of Snow and Ice
An ice bar and a bath on a frozen lake. Discover Hokkaido’s fleeting winter village.
Events & seasons
Sapporo Snow Festival 2016: Meeting in a Winter City
Sapporo Snow Festival 2016: different venue dates, a clear meeting point, and a considerate plan for travelling together in winter.
Travel & drives
Chirihama Nagisa Driveway: A Drive Along the Beach
Drive along Chirihama’s sandy shore in Ishikawa, with sea breezes and sunset views.
