Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen) and ski areas. Rugged Daisetsuzan National Park is home to steaming, volcanic Mount Asahi. Shikotsu-Tōya National Park contains caldera...
Population: 5.281 million (May 31, 2019)
Capital: Sapporo
Bird: Tanchō (red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
Flower: Hamanasu (rugosa rose, Rosa rugosa)
ISO 3166 code: JP-01
Mascot: Kyun-chan (キュンちゃん)
Tree: Ezomatsu (Jezo spruce, Picea jezoensis)