Between 40 degrees 33 minutes north latitude and 45 degrees 33 minutes east longitude, 139 degrees 20 minutes to 148 degrees 53 minutes.

Hokkaido is the only prefecture among the 47 prefectures in Japan, and it is also the northernmost first-class administrative region. It is the largest island in Japan except Honshu and 2 1 largest island in the world, slightly smaller than Ireland. Honshu Island is bounded by Tsutsugaru Strait in the south, Zonggu Strait in the north and Sakhalin Island in the north. Sapporo is the administrative center and the largest city in Hokkaido.

Hokkaido consists of Hokkaido Island, the second largest island in Japan (the second largest island in the world), and small islands such as Yili Island, Liwen Island, Tianmai Island, Yushao Island and Weiyu Island, which are between 40 degrees 33 minutes north latitude and 45 degrees 33 minutes east longitude. It is 420 kilometers wide from north to south and 540 kilometers long from east to west, bordering the Sea of Japan in the west, the Pacific Ocean in the south and the Sea of Okhotsk in the northeast. It is adjacent to Honshu by Tsutsugaru Strait in the southwest and opposite to Sakhalin Island (sakhalin island) by La Perus Strait (Zonggu Strait) in the north. It is a strategic place to control the Three Gorges and a frontier outpost in northern Japan, and is known as "Japan's north gate lock key". Located between kamchatka peninsula, Russia and Hokkaido, Japan, there are four islands: Guohou Island, Choishuo Island, Tooth Dance Island and Sedan Island. Japan calls it the four northern islands, and Russia calls it the South Kuril Islands. For a long time, there has been a serious dispute between Russia and Japan over the ownership of the four islands. Hokkaido accounts for one-fifth of Japan's total area, while its population is only half that of Tokyo. The population density is extremely low, mostly concentrated between Otaru and Asahikawa with Sapporo as the center. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido.

Hokkaido's economy is dominated by steel, wooden oars, dairy products and fisheries, and it is one of Japan's grain bases. Known as the food raw material base of Japan, it is rich in all kinds of fresh and delicious food raw materials. The output of wheat, potatoes, soybeans, cows and milk ranks in the forefront of Japan, and it is the main agricultural and animal husbandry base in Japan. Rich in mineral resources. Coal mining industry is developed, and manganese, lead and zinc are mined at the same time. The industries are mainly food, oil refining, pulp, paper making, wood processing and steel, and the timber output ranks first in Japan. The marine fishery is developed, and the catch ranks first in Japan. Land and water transportation is convenient, and Qingxin train ferry is connected with Qingxin subsea tunnel. Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido, with many cities in the west. In addition to Sapporo, major cities include Asahikawa, Hakodate, Otaru, Muroran and so on.

Hokkaido is famous for its charming snow scene, and winter is a good season to visit Hokkaido. The annual Hokkaido Snow Festival is held at the beginning of February every year. The venues are located in Datong Park and Makoto Self-Defense Force Square, and visitors can visit it. At this time, experts from all over the world gathered together to show their talents, and the carved ice sculptures were magnificent and original.

speciality

Hokkaido Crab: It is found in the Sea of Japan at the junction of Russia, South Korea and Japan. Mainly cod farm crabs, hairy crabs, crabs.

Kelp (kelp) in Hokkaido: Hokkaido produces real kelp, Yili kelp, Luojiuhai kelp, Shisan kelp and other varieties.

Lamian Noodles in Hokkaido: the flavor of miso soup in Sapporo, soy sauce in Asahikawa and salty taste in Lamian Noodles in Hakodate.

Genghis Khan roast mutton: roast mutton and vegetables in a round iron pot. There are two ways to eat mutton barbecue: seasoning barbecue and fresh barbecue (including frozen meat).

Sapporo beer: unique flavor and refreshing taste. Sapporo Oktoberfest, held in July and August every year, is a festival of drinking and revelry.

White Lover Chocolate: One of the most famous chocolate brands in Japan. "Stone House Fruit Making" in Sapporo, Hokkaido is a snack with two biscuits and a layer of white chocolate in the middle.

Late cantaloupe: Japanese name "Late cantaloupe". Japanese high-grade melon. The meat is red and soft and juicy. Born in 196 1 year.