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2026.10.10

Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival 2027 [Feb 11–14]: Dates, Ice Sculptures, Garinko-go Icebreaker, Parking and Access by Campervan
2026.10.10

Hokkaido New Year Weather and What to Wear | Sapporo, Hakodate, Asahikawa, Obihiro Mornings and Evenings, and Heavy-Snow Years [2026-27]
2026.10.09

Abashiri Okhotsk Drift Ice Festival 2027: Feb 6–7 Dates, Highlights, Aurora Icebreaker and Parking by Campervan
2026.10.09

Hokkaido Illumination 2026-27 [Dates]: Sapporo Starts Nov 20, Plus Otaru, Asahikawa, Obihiro & Hakodate for Campervan Trips
2026.10.08

Obihiro Ice Festival 2027: Dates (Jan 29–31), Venue, Highlights, and Parking When Driving from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport
2026.10.08

What to Do in Tokachi in Winter: Dog Sledding, Snowshoeing, the Shikaribetsu Ice Village, and Staying at Kitanomori [2027]
2026.10.08

Where to See Snow for the First Time in Hokkaido: Snow Play Spots and When Snow Is Guaranteed [2026-27]
2026.10.08

Lake Akan Ice Festival “Fuyu Hanabi” 2027: When Is It? Fireworks on a Frozen Lake, Daytime Activities and Parking by Campervan
2026.10.07

How to Carry Skis and Snowboards in a Campervan: How Many Fit, Roof Racks, Wet Gear and Japan’s Load Rules (Hokkaido 2026-27)
2026.10.07

10 Days in Hokkaido in Winter: Campervan Itinerary from New Chitose Airport, Skiing in Jan, Snow Festival and Drift Ice in Feb [2027]