Northwest of Sapporo, the port city of Otaru is most famous for the Otaru Canal Cruise. The cruise is an immersive way to learn about the history of the port town and Hokkaido as a whole. In the ...
The festival is named “Kabuto” after the helmet worn by the samurai. Local participants wear complete samurai armor, including well-crafted kabuto helmets, for a striking parade. Many of the ...