Furano in Bloom: 2026 Flower Viewing Guide
The Furano area in summer is home to spectacularly colorful flowers. The green season runs from late April to late October, when seasonal flowers can be viewed.
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The Story Behind Sprout, Niseko’s Well-Loved Roastery Café
Yoshi and Yukiko Toge traded Tokyo for the Hokkaido outdoors, and built one of the area's best coffee spots along the way.
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Beyond Niseko: A Farm Cooking Experience at HOKKAIDian Homestead
Book this unforgettable day trip — on a volcanic hillside near Lake Toya, HOKKAIDian Homestead is where you cook with some of Japan’s best produce
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72 Hours in Furano: A Summer Itinerary
Hokkaido's powder gets all the attention, but come summer, the Furano slopes give way to lavender fields, blue mountain water, and delicious soft serves
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From Siargao to JAPOW: Lilly Sayaka Miyakawa Goes Spring Skiing in Niseko and Rusutsu
Lilly Sayaka Miyakawa splits her year between powder runs in Japan and surf in the Philippines. She tells us why spring might be the better half
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JAPOW Gets Closer: 4 Direct Flights from Sapporo in Winter 2026/27
Get your skis and snow boots ready: United Airlines, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines are launching winter flights to Sapporo
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Niseko Classic Goes Global: Inside the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
This August, the first UCI Gran Fondo World Championships will land in Asia, making Niseko a bigger cycling destination than ever before.
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Furano Emerges as Hokkaido's Next Luxury Ski Destination with Travellers Seeking Authentic Japanese Culture
The Luxe Nomad reports 21% year-on-year growth as travellers discover Furano's uncrowded slopes and year-round appeal
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The Luxe Nomad Expands Hokkaido Chalet Portfolio with Yuki Drift
The Luxe Nomad expands its chalet portfolio with Yuki Drift as demand for multigenerational, long-stay travel increases.
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