Landscape in Hokkaido

Description: Hokkaid¨­ (help¡¤info) (±±º£µÀ, ? literally "North Sea Circuit", Ainu: Ainu Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island and the largest, northernmost of its 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaid¨­ from Honsh¨±, although the two islands are connected by the underwater... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Hokkaid¨­ (help¡¤info) (±±º£µÀ, ? literally "North Sea Circuit", Ainu: Ainu Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island and the largest, northernmost of its 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaid¨­ from Honsh¨±, although the two islands are connected by the underwater Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaid¨­ is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city.