In Oumu, Hokkaido, a faint reddish glow was visible in the north-northeastern sky around 8 p.m. on May 11 as part of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis. In low-latitude ...

The route offers an overwhelming sense of the immensity of the Earth and the sky that is hard to find elsewhere in Hokkaido despite the fact it boasts magnificent scenery in all directions.

You will need insurance to rent a car in Hokkaido, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the ...