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Exploring Pioneer Village in Hokkaido, Japan

Hidden in the trees just outside Sapporo is a frontier town surrounded by farms and a fishing village. These 52 buildings are not a functioning town but rather an architectural open-air museum that...
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Skye Niseko in the 'Aspen of Asia'

Deep within the snowy folds of Hokkaido’s picturesque Hirafu Resort area lies the luxurious ski-in ski-out resort of Skye Niseko.
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Five incredible winter events in and near Japan’s ski spots

Nozawa Fire Festival (January 15) – Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Pref.
Former Hokkaido Government Office, Photos by David Krigbaum
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My Paradise: Historic Hokkaido Adventure

Hunting history in a new place is my idea of paradise. The thrill of seeing something amazing for the first time and going a long way to do so is exciting.
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VIDEO| Hokkaido Fair in Yoyogi brings local flavor, thousands of visitors

Thousands converged on Yoyogi Park in Tokyo over the weekend for Hokkaido Fair, a 4-day celebration of the snowy northern prefecture.
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Hakodate: Echoes of Europe in the North

Hakodate is wedged on the southernmost tip of the northern island of Hokkaido and has a distinctly cosmopolitan feel due to its relatively long history of interaction with the West.
The golden light of the sunrise light up the cloud covered valley. Photo: Sandro Bernardinello
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Hokkaido home to Japan’s largest national park

With 2,267 square kilometers of stunning mountains, it is the largest national park of Japan. It boasts an incredible biodiversity, one of the highest in the country. Nature shows her matchless beauty and some of the wildest and roughest sceneries in Hokkaido. This and much more, is the Daisetsuzan National Park.
 
Nijo Market is famous for its wide variety of local seafood, for which Hokkaido is famous. SETH ROBSON/STARS AND STRIPES
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Indulge your inner foodie and sample Hokkaido’s world-famous seafood at Nijo Market in Sapporo

The seafood section of Sapporo’s Nijo Market isn’t on the scale of Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji Market — but the monster king crabs for sale there look like they could compete for Japan’s crustacean crown.
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Sapporo Beer Museum: Expand your beer knowledge, have some stellar brews and eat some hearty cuisine

Brewers have been producing quality beer in Sapporo since 1877. The Sapporo Beer Museum opened over a century later in 1987 to show people how the iconic Sapporo Beer brand prepares its drafts and to promote the beer-making craft.
USS Blue Ridge sailors stand watch on board the Navy's oldest operational ship during a port visit in Otaru, Japan, on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (CAITLIN DOORNBOS/STARS AND STRIPES)
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USS Blue Ridge, after long refit, makes first port visit in nearly five years

Quarter-sized snowflakes pummeled the USS Blue Ridge on Friday as the Navy’s oldest operational ship pulled into this city for its first port call in nearly five years.
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Family, food, friends: December promotions provide holiday value, savings

December has its own special charm that brings back cherished memories of holiday celebrations and traditions, and shopping the commissary provides savings and value that make today’s celebrations just as memorable.
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Japan's Nourishing Nabe: Try making your own hot pot at home!

There is something very comforting about sitting around a bubbling hot pot with friends and family. Often rich with a variety of vegetables, hot pots are also very nourishing.
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Home-cooked homestay: Nagomi Visit offers a casual cultural exchange

Homestay programs are commonplace in Japan today. Language learners spend a month or a few in a Japanese home, a real world alternative to Kanji flashcards and Genki textbooks
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Did you know?: Invention of instant noodles

Instant noodles were invented by Taiwanese-Japanese inventor Momofuku Ando and put into market under the name “Chikin Ramen” in 1958.
Overlooking Tokyo Bay, Acquamare di Acqua Pazza provides a relaxing atmosphere while retaining a fancy ambiance. CHRISTIAN LOPEZ/STARS AND STRIPES
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Good food, even better views greet guests at Acquamare di Acqua Pazza in Yokosuka

Atop a hill, Acquamare di Acqua Pazza overlooks Tokyo Bay from behind glass walls that give its patrons the feeling of a luxurious dining experience without the extravagant check.
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It's okay to be tempted by Japan's tasty tempura

If you think tempura is just another fried food – think again. This quintessential Japanese cuisine dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867) and is perhaps second only to sushi as Japan’s culinary contribution to the world.