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Hokkaido: Japan's Last Frontier

Known for it's vast open spaces and breathtaking vistas, Japan's second largest island of Hokkaido offers visitors the ideal place to escape the confinements of life in the city and reconnect with a more natural way of life. With the island representing only five percent of the population of Japan, Hokkaido is one of the last wilderness areas remaining in the country, and is home to many national parks attracting an array of outdoor enthusiasts, from skiers and snowboarders, to cyclists, hikers, and campers. One of the most popular destinations for those wishing to explore the ultimate outdoor experience is Daisetsuzan National park, Hokkaido's largest. Consisting of a densely forested area, it's unspoiled wilderness provides hikers an opportunity to see abundant wild life. Also not to be missed is Shiretoko National park located on Shiretoko Peninsula. Reputed to be Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled national park, it's also considered one of the most remote, resulting in a variety of animals inhabiting the area, including brown bears, deer, and fox. Other attractions in the park include Kamuiwakka Falls, which provides a natural hot spring basin at the base of the waterfall which can be enjoyed by hikers wishing to take a relaxing bath in a spectacular setting. Those looking for a less strenuous trek can take advantage of the picturesque “Shiretoko Five Lake” region, where easily accessed trails leading around the five lakes offer hikers an excellent view of the surrounding countryside.

Travelers who long for the comforts of the city will eventually make their way to Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido and Japan's youngest major city. Upon arriving they may be surprised to see the North American style rectangular street system, which was built in accordance to foreign engineer's guidance during the Meiji Period when the capital was still in it's infancy. The city also has a reputation for it's delicious seafood, and is home to some of the country's finest beer and sake. In addition, the Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan's largest winter events, attracts thousands of visitors every year who come to view the hundreds of exquisite ice and snow sculptures which line Odori Park. South of Sapporo lies Hokkaido's third largest city Hakodate. This city is a favorite among tourists who wish to experience the spectacular views that can seen from nearby Mount Hakodate. The city was also one of the first harbors in Japan to be opened to international trade, and the western influence of that era still lingers at places like Motamachi, the former residential area of foreign traders, and Fort Goryokakau, Japan's first Western style fortress. Most travelers visiting Hokkaido arrive by air, landing at New Chitose Airport south of Sapporo. Another mode of transportation that has been somewhat neglected recently because of cheaper airline fares now available, is the Seikan Tunnel, which connects Honshu with Hokkaido via a 33 mile railway tunnel, a great portion of it running beneath the seabed.

About the Author

Jim Sherard is the author of "Land of the Rising Sun, A Guide to Living and Working in Japan", which can be found at: http://www.escapeartist.com/e_Books/Living_and_Working_in_Japan/Living_and_Working_in_Japan.html

Japanese Wigs from the Meiji Period $49.99 Japanese Wigs from the Meiji Period - Giclee Print

A Large Satsuma Vase, Toko Meiji Period (1868-1912) $49.99 A Large Satsuma Vase, Toko Meiji Period (1868-1912) - Giclee Print

A Miniature Lacquer Palanquin, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century $34.99 A Miniature Lacquer Palanquin, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century - Giclee Print

A Koryo-Style Celadon Figure of Daruma Sozan, Meiji Period $49.99 A Koryo-Style Celadon Figure of Daruma Sozan, Meiji Period - Giclee Print

The Royal Mother of the West in Her Chariot, Meiji Period 1863-1912 $49.99 The Royal Mother of the West in Her Chariot, Meiji Period 1863-1912 - Giclee Print

Hojo No Tokimasa Visiting the Goddess Benten in Her Cave, Meiji Period, 1863-1912 $49.99 Hojo No Tokimasa Visiting the Goddess Benten in Her Cave, Meiji Period, 1863-1912 - Giclee Print

Large Imari Dish Depicting a Scene from the Battle of Yashima, Meiji Period $34.99 Large Imari Dish Depicting a Scene from the Battle of Yashima, Meiji Period - Giclee Print

An Earthenware Vase Meiji Period (Late 19th Century), Sealed Kyoto Shoun $34.99 An Earthenware Vase Meiji Period (Late 19th Century), Sealed Kyoto Shoun - Giclee Print

A Fine Framed Roironuri Panel in Gold and Black Hiramakie, Meiji Period $34.99 A Fine Framed Roironuri Panel in Gold and Black Hiramakie, Meiji Period - Giclee Print

A Large Cloisonne Enamel Charger, Meiji Period (Late 19th Century) $34.99 A Large Cloisonne Enamel Charger, Meiji Period (Late 19th Century) - Giclee Print

Large Satsumo Ovoid Vase, Meiji Period Late 19th Century $49.99 Large Satsumo Ovoid Vase, Meiji Period Late 19th Century - Giclee Print

China and Japan in the Late Meiji Period $150 Demonstrates the close relation between Japan’s changing international status and the thought process behind this by focusing on the public discussion on China and China politics during the interwar years 1895-1904.

The Culture of the Meiji Period: Orokawa Daikichi $51.19 No Synopsis Available

Private Academies of Chinese Learning in Meiji Japan $130 A comprehensive study of a little-known but significant are not only contributes to a better understanding of education in the Meiji period but is also relvant to the reform of Japan's public education system today.

Since Meiji $44.8 Since Meiji

Japan Awakens: Woodblock Prints of the Meiji Period (1868-1912) $29.95 "no description"

Japan's Modern Myths: Ideology in the Late Meiji Period $3 No Synopsis Available

Japan's Modern Myths : Ideology in the Late Meiji Period $34.13 No Synopsis Available

Meiji Shrine $219.99 Andre Kertesz Meiji Shrine - Limited Edition

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MEIJI UNIVERSITY MANDOLIN CLUB: DIAMOND $41.91 MEIJI UNIVERSITY MANDOLIN CLUB: DIAMOND

Meiji Ceramics $108.27 The author examines the history of Japanese export porcelain in the Meiji era in the context of political, economic and cultural developments and with special emphasis on stylistic influence from the West. The more than 150 illustrations reproduce major i

China and Japan in the Late Meiji Period: China Policy and the Japanese Discourse on National Identity, 1895-1904 $154.05 No Synopsis Available

Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan $24.99 Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan - Photographic Print

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The Meiji Restoration $85 The Meiji Restoration of 1868 is one of the most astonishing political events of the modern era, yet it doesn't fit easily with Western precedents of mass mobilization and social transformation. This book challenges some of the preconceptions that have hindered the Restoration being understood on its own terms.

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