Hokkaido is the northernmost island in Japan, well-known for the product quality and variety of agriculture and seafood, therefore known as the "Kingdom of Food".
Sapporo, the capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, is well known for its beer, winter sports, and yearly Sapporo Snow Festival including gigantic ice figures.
Otaru is a small fishing village located about 30 minutes by train away from Sapporo. It is a popular tourist destination with many historical buildings. The Canal is the iconic sightseeing spot of Otaru.