Japan Summer Motorcycle Adventure in Hokkaido ★ ONLY in JAPAN

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Japan is a fantastic place to travel in summer, no where is better than Hokkaido, especially by Motorcycle and RV! If you're a first-timer on a motorcycle like me, Hokkaido may be the best place to ride. In this episode, a full-length movie, you'll join @PetervonGommJAPAN and I on a series of adventures and I hope you learn a lot about this magical place.
My Motorcycle: HONDA 400X
Peter's Motorcycle: YAMAHA Tracer 900
Watch Part 2 (Days 6-10) in a RV Camper through East Hokkaido: • 99.9% of Tourists NEVE...
Special THANK YOU for making this trip possible:
Our ONLY in JAPAN Community!
🚚⛺️ CAMPER / RV RENTALS JAPAN C.R.C
japan-crc.com/en/
🏍 Motorcycle Rentals: RENTAL 819
www.rental819.com/english/
🏍 Motorcycle Clothing & Gear: KUSHITANI
www.kushitanionline.com
Notes:
National Ainu Museum: ainu-upopoy.jp/en/
Taei Convenient Store (Nemuro) www.taie1965.com MAP: goo.gl/maps/9Y4mZneB3pcSt5vZ8
Hokkaido Milk Experience at Watanabe Farm (Teshikaga) www.uu-hokkaido.com/corporate...
Furano Lavender Farm Tomita: www.farm-tomita.co.jp/en/
00:00 Start
00:51 Leaving Tokyo to Sapporo
01:37 Pick up Rental Motorcycles
03:46 John falls, Police come!
08:26 Map: Motorcycle Course in Hokkaido
11:04 Noboribetsu Onsen
16:33 Japanese Fireworks
21:38 Riding to Niseko & Mt Yotei
23:25 National AINU MUSEUM
26:54 Shakotan Peninsula
30:34 Michelin Star Sushi Restaurant
33:36 Otaru
37:46 Sapporo & Susukino Nightlife
41:37 Rider House - Budget Hostel
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@PetervonGommJAPAN 11 месяцев назад

John’s been taking a lot of hits and heat here for dropping the bike. A little backstory. He busted his a$$ to get a motorcycle license barely in time for this trip and had ZERO practice before we left. Ballz of steel to get on the streets and ride at speed with traffic. It can be intimidating. ALL riders drop bikes- new and experienced. You put your foot down on gravel or a slick surface and buhbye. You are at a stop light and lean over just enough off balance, sayonara. Bikes are heavy and once you’re off-balance even slightly it’s all over. New riders tend to grab the front brake when they are at slow speeds turning. BUH BYE. After a few hard knocks he got the hang of it and was smilin’ for the majority of the trip. #ballzofsteel 😀👍

@ramsessilent 11 месяцев назад

100% huge jump for a new rider! but he took it like a champ! and you can't learn from your mistakes until you make them!

@noseboop4354 11 месяцев назад

Isn't it kind of dangerous and irrisponsable to suddenly take a huge trip like this in a foreign country after barely getting your motorcycle license? There's a reason why the fatality rate for motorcycle accidents is ten times higher than automobile accidents.

@ramsessilent 11 месяцев назад

@@noseboop4354 no its not and thy have both lived there over 15 years. John just had a few problems balancing the bike when it stopped a the first 2 times. its common for new riders or when on a new bike you are not use to. there was no danger other then the bike falling over.

@pooplatoo 11 месяцев назад

John should have used a scooter instead, as a first timer.

@anubizz3 11 месяцев назад

Low speed crash like this is fine, much better that rider that panic and pull the throttle instead and crash head on..

@onlyinjapan Год назад

This is part 1 of 2 of this 10 day Hokkaido Adventure! ① I paid about $200 for the repairs ② I did not fall again, thanks for asking 😅 ③ the RV camper trip to East and North Hokkaido will come out end of the week ٩(^‿^)۶ -John

@alexandertirasongkran6224 Год назад

thank you for fixing the glitches @ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub. i think breaking the videos into 2 episodes is a good idea. i don't think i could watch the whole episode

@bawintermage8351 Год назад

Where are the Buxom Bosozoku Biker Babes? Or is that on another channel?

@onlyinjapan Год назад

@@bawintermage8351 oh man, I haven’t seen Bosozoku Babes in 20 years when I lived out in the countryside! Not this channel although I should go looking and see if there’s a story - what channel was it? 🤔

@bawintermage8351 Год назад

@@onlyinjapan A JAV channel no doubt! But, I did see excerpts from a documentary on Female members of Yakuza clans, and their tattoos, that was fascinating. Sub Culture has always fascinated me, in terms of specific language, clothing styles, rites and rituals

@TheFanatical1 Год назад

I was quite surprised to see it go on for 80 minutes. You are right that 45 minutes is a very significant episode, this is totally fine.

@bawintermage8351 Год назад

Peter's narrating coupled with John's documentary acumen makes for a great adventure. This was worth waiting for!

@onlyinjapan Год назад

Peter’s a pretty good editor and on-cam talent too! Total package but with voice, there’s no one better. It was a fun video (hard work but fun)!

@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer 11 месяцев назад

@@onlyinjapanI didn’t know you knew Peter (I’m still new to the channel) so when this started I was, hey wait, what? LOL… I watch tons of NHK so his voice is very familiar to me. Like the gentleman said you both bring your talent to the table. 👍🏻

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

@@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer You can't travel through Tokyo and not hear Peter somewhere. His editing on this was quite impressive so certainly added a lot to this doco. I certainly didn't edit the parts of me falling! hahahaha that needs another's touch.

@bcrispchannel Год назад

It's okay, John. There are only two types of riders: 1) Those that have fallen, and; 2) those that will.

@onlyinjapan Год назад

I’m in the no.1 group for sure 😂 learned my lessons, put my feet down, grip the tank with my thighs not the handles with my hands - so many lessons! Helped so much to have someone knowledgeable with me.

@bawintermage8351 Год назад

@@onlyinjapan You did great, glad you didn't get hurt. We can't lose you, you are a National Treasure, like Nicolas Cage! 😜

@oleksandrzubchenko210 Год назад

Absolutely agree. Got crashpads and steel cage around motor compartment on my first bike exactly for this purpose.

@hansoslow8321 10 месяцев назад

@@onlyinjapan john, i noticed that on those falls on the 2nd and third time you were grabbing the brake lever for the front brakes quickly which locks out the wheel in front but also locks the steering as well for slower maneuvers it is advisable to feather and engage the rear brakes. I also learned this the hard way after falls on my bike making U turns and slow maneuvers

@benoitguillou3146 8 месяцев назад

@@onlyinjapan If you buy a bike someday ...Install engine CRASH BARS AND handlebar crash guards from day ONE ...They're expensive but Honda parts aren't free either ....I have no idea why the rental company didn't install those to start with ^^nuts .... And by the way I'm not criticizing your handling by saying this .....A year ago I found my bike on the ground in her parking space because some jerk pushed her with his car mirrors , those things happen all the time ....

@roncannoles2377 Год назад

Nice trip guys! Peter asked about glass blowing in Otaru. It's a remnant of the days when fisherman used glass floats for their nets. Once they converted to plastic floats, the glass blowing industry here in Otaru needed to evolve to survive. They eventually converted to fine glassware and that's what you see today in town. It's a wonderful place to live and we certainly enjoy our time here in this historic town. 🙏🇯🇵😊

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

I saw a ton of those old glass floats riding through the old fishing villages - still is use! I really like this background on the industry today. When you know the story behind it, it really adds value to their craft!

@jason_from_canada Год назад

Happy to have been a backer of this epic adventure! "ONI" in Japan! 👹🗾🏍👍

@onlyinjapan Год назад

Thank you Jason (from Canada) for being with me not just on the campaign to back this but the live streams as it happened! It feels like we’ve come full circle with the release here

@PetervonGommJAPAN 11 месяцев назад

I like it! 😂

@garretchang9056 11 месяцев назад

Watched it at midnite and couldn’t stop till the very end as it was just AWESOME! You and Peter did an excellent job editing. Loved the music and narration. Shows how much time you guys spent making this road trip enjoyable for us to watch! Peter you’re like a BIG brother to John. I’m glad you guys are BEST friends! Can’t wait to watch part 2! You guys are the BOMB!

@kylelaney4979 Год назад

i’m so happy for you and you’re channel! Thank you John for showing me around japan and always bringing amazing positivity.

@clownearound5751 Год назад

Simply fantastic John, I really enjoyed the adventure. The ‘ribbing’ and banter between you and Peter is really funny and shows the great friendship between you two. I loved hearing and seeing information on the Ainu people, it’s great to see that their culture is being shared with others. Thank you for this excellent video. Best wishes to you, Peter and your families

@zakkhatcher1129 Год назад

I love your videos. I wish I could express how grateful I am for them, they always make my anxiety feel better.

@bawintermage8351 Год назад

I can't believe all of that Uni!!! Wow. I can't imagine having that mountain of freshness and meeting the chef. I actually wanted to explore the Northern Region of Hokkaido, thanks for keeping that dream alive.

@onlyinjapan Год назад

Short story, I ate 95% of it because Peter couldn’t. It was hard. I felt it in the hotel room in Otaru 😂 the beer I had probably sorted it out down there in Davy’s locked. But wow, big - too big for PvG but definitely worth trying.

@bawintermage8351 11 месяцев назад

@@onlyinjapan Raina Huang, RU-vidr and competitive eater,was recently in Japan doing your noodle bowl challenge. You should extend a collaboration invitation, I'd love to see you go head to head. BTW, so glad that you were open to suggestion about the mini tours. Praying the only in Japan Fireworks meetup will be a huge success and open the door for more of the like. You've got a gift John, I'd like to see you fully make use of it. Take care

@shirlnp 11 месяцев назад

I will never never never get tired of a video with John and Peter and you could throw in Jennifer too❤️👍

@user-ll5nh5xz7h 11 месяцев назад

I don't know if it would make good economic sense, but if you combined these two versions with extra content you left out (and maybe from live-streams) and made a blu-ray, I would certainly buy it. As a backer of this project I'm really glad people are enjoying this. You and Peter did an incredible job on this so thanks to you both!

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

The cost to make 1000 blurays, anything less makes no financial sense - wouldn't make much sense in 2023. I might burn a few copies - I dunno - but the bleary I made for my 2017 hitchhiking trip was super challenging. The only company that made them in Japan went out of business and I had to order them in the USA. It's always an option and if we do another kickstarter, I will reassess how the best way forward is for everyone. Peter did an amazing job with the post-production as well. Good team work on this.

@shirishpanwalkar 3 месяца назад

Excellent and exciting episode! Thank you so much John san and Peter san!

@Nemuimori 11 месяцев назад

Glad that it sounds like you weren’t hurt and the repairs weren’t too expensive. Great video

@TheAsianNerd 11 месяцев назад

Ah, Niseko. I was there last month for a business trip. Visited Hirafu, Moiwa, Annupuri, Hanazono, Kutchan, etc. It's my first time and I must say Mt. Yotei looks amazing.

@leoivansustaita6406 11 месяцев назад

Johnny Boy, Peter's voice added a whole new dimension to this video, the best one yet, thanks for sharing your journey, I hope you can have more experiences like this and share them with us, your loyal subscribers. Take care of your family.

@henryh5262 Год назад

John and Peter watching fireworks is so kawai!

@deverb_ 11 месяцев назад

The pairing of John and Peter is so good.

@kristinl3640 11 месяцев назад

What a great episode! I can’t wait to see part 2.

@TheFPSFanatic Год назад

What a lovely experience watching you guys ride around Japan. Such a beautiful place to ride around taking in the sights and breeze!

@GK2o 2 месяца назад

if America and Japan had one thing in common, it’s one beautiful motorcycle culture

@c0o1 Год назад

Thank you AGAIN for taking us to the Japanese north.

@biancajune8963 Год назад

Though long, it wasn't boring. The storytelling and the quality was awesome. I enjoyed it a lot. Really awesome. I thought i was watching a movie. High quality content right here.

@onlyinjapan Год назад

Thank you for the compliment. We worked hard on this to keep the pace going and make sure people were leaning in sometimes, always something new and interesting to peak interest because we felt like this while riding and making it. Great it transferred to the movie too.

@astroboy3507 Год назад

Wow fantastic looked like a great time you guys had nice meals and great scenery!!!!! 🏍️🏍️🛣️ 🏔️ 🌲🌳 and GREAT MEMORIES!!!! And funny ones too!!!! 😊👍🏻

@lofishorts8255 11 месяцев назад

🎉 This is such a nice 40min long trip!! Thank you John & Peter!

@bawintermage8351 Год назад

Road trips are the best way to meet people, hear their stories and integrate them into your memory. The preservation of personal history is as important as national or regional history. There was a project here that recorded old timers stories as part of a national archive, maybe John could do the same. It's often easier to tell a foreigner a story because they can't judge you. I relish hearing that openness.

@Lam Год назад

Great video! You put a ton of effort into this!. I love that you really went out of your comfort zone to try something new. It made for an exciting adventure. I also think it's a shame that 1+ hour videos can be difficult to push and have an audience watch even if it's made well.

@onlyinjapan Год назад

Always wanted to do it, so many people said if you’re going to see Hokkaido, best to do it on Motorcycle - and they were right! Sometimes HOW you travel is the trip itself and Hokkaido was made to be ridden by motorcycle!

@n0isyturtle Год назад

John is out there livin' the dream! Thanks for sharing it with us hikikomori.

@UFOBobTV Год назад

This was so much fun to watch.

@jkoadventures7401 11 месяцев назад

Watching this again brings back fantastic memories of a great adventure. Thank you and Peter for making and sharing this epic video! Beautiful cinematography, music, narration.Sugoi! 💞💞💞

@theresiatriratna5289 Год назад

hi John! thank you for another super dedicated new videos of Japan. I haven’t watch the video yet, but I know i will love it nonetheless. I’ll save this one up to watch with hubby later at night.

@graceho7845 11 месяцев назад

Love it! Looking forward to my trip to Hokkaido this autumn

@shannondore Год назад

This was a fun trip. I'm glad I got to watch it the first time and see the whole thing in it's entirety. I noticed the audio glitch but didn't pay it any mind. Peter's straight man to John's silliness works so well. They're great together.

@barrybondz9650 11 месяцев назад

What an experience in Hokkaido. PVG always brings a good intro

@michaelsasano8622 11 месяцев назад

I loved this! As a former motorcycle rider I can appreciate all the fun and freedom to being out on the open road. Can't wait to see your next motorcycle adventure. 😊

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Michael! Let's RIDE!

@dsee8690 Год назад

Another great video. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!

@akhirpekan123 11 месяцев назад

woaw, the cop is VERY Friendly...

@stelioshz 11 месяцев назад

I remember watching the lives you were doing while you were on the trip, and I was really loving it! You and Pete really are a great duo! hahaha.. Thank you for these amazing episodes, John, and Pete! Hope you are great!

@valentinkohler2017 11 месяцев назад

This is such a great Episode I love Motorcycles and the imagination of the feeling when you stay in a beautiful hotel and then waking up and knowing Wait..today i can ride the motorcyle again and explore Hokkaido🎉 I definetely love Hokkaido and I really want to do a Motorcyle tour myself Thank you for such a beautiful episode

@pozzo6828 11 месяцев назад

Can't wait for the next one!

@kuyache2 Год назад

Amazing Adventure! Thank you for sharing...

@Aintnobodygottimetodomath Год назад

Wow, how neat, thanks for sharing John and Peter !

@onlyinjapan Год назад

You’re welcome ^_^

@kaeleigh182 Год назад

Yayyyy can’t wait to watch it

@citronlemon2933 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for making this video. It was very delightful to watch.

@kurtisgillen7658 11 месяцев назад

Thank u for sharing this trip with us. U have an awesome traveling companion

@RAZGR1Z 11 месяцев назад

Great work to all involved.

@InTheWind_ 11 месяцев назад

What an incredibly enjoyable video!!!

@futureskeletons66669 11 месяцев назад

It's good that you lads are more comfortable being out now.

@alexshozo Год назад

Great way to start the week! 🎉

@joelcooper7407 11 месяцев назад

Another great vid from John. Hats off showing your falls. I remember oh so well having a huge first bike in USA that initially I couldn't upright it by myself when it tipped over that first week. What a delight to other drivers around me when I stopped traffic like that. Great work John

@cranfktubner7677 11 месяцев назад

These trips on motorcycle always make me want to just take my bike and go 😅 anywhere but my house ! Very nice landscape. Thank you for the video 🎉

@5e11even 11 месяцев назад

Nice moto content! Living the dream riding in Japan! Everyone drops their bike, it's not an if, but when so no worries. Seeing the roadside fixes on a motorcycle made me laugh as is also part of the motorcycle culture. Looks like you both had an awesome time as it is always awesome to have a friend to ride with to experience places! Peter, nice choice of the Tracer 900, that Yamaha CP3 engines is one of my favorite engines ever!

@crystalting3384 Год назад

A good memory for you and for us! Also love Peter’s voice ❤

@johnc6343 Год назад

Nice to see Peter again 🤙🏼

@aliddlebird136 11 месяцев назад

That intro is like a fever dream fantasy but reality paradise 🪷

@broniuksantanuks6605 9 месяцев назад

Lovely!

@CeejhaySiobal-dq6wq 11 месяцев назад

Riding motorcycle is not easy i applaud you riding and falling it is part of learning. Hoping to see more motor rides with Peter.

@franksang5014 Год назад

I've always enjoyed your videos and your way of presenting.

@defunctchannel942 Год назад

Wow it’s even better the second time

@Prof.Rui_BastoDaSilva 3 месяца назад

Thank you, John, for sharing this experience. I'd love to do something similar one day if I ever had the chance. Until then, please keep on making good videos and sharing your experiences with us - your audience.

@diningwithderek 11 месяцев назад

This was so much fun rewatching as I first saw it when you posted for early release. From June 11-17 I explored Sapporo, Furano, Noboribetsu, Otaru, and Hakodate. It was cool seeing you visit some of the same places I did such as Jigokudani and Farm Tomita!!!

@steveridgewaynrtgo Год назад

The editing is exceptional. I couldn't imaging taking on a monster like this. It must have taken hours/days just to find the music, which was spot on in every scene. There's a show within the show filled with little gems in the narration. Popeye laughing in the toy store made me smile. The food looked amazing. Great presentations. As my son would say, "I'd give it a ten out of ten'!" Another great video.

@skiski5745 11 месяцев назад

Loved the video John! Watched this your GO channel

@matthewo.859 11 месяцев назад

Love this!!

@AlbertJPena Год назад

thank you, Great adventure!

@mathiashorn7466 11 месяцев назад

love the video!

@skauter1 11 месяцев назад

Great Job my man!

@simoncraig4052 11 месяцев назад

Another great adventure with great food

@lordtucor8309 Год назад

Well done, both you and Peter🎉🤗

@Abunai_Gaming 11 месяцев назад

I got to go to Hokkaido earlier this year during the Winter. It's so cool seeing the area in a warmer time of the year, I really wanna go back again during this time period at some point to experience it for myself. Otaru was a fun place to go around and I recognized a few other region names from my travels there.

@saxmastergq 11 месяцев назад

Incredibly well produced video, John. Bravo!

@_Zane__ 11 месяцев назад

I watched the whole thing. Great video John.

@007007gf Год назад

Loved this shortened adventure and viewing it again brings back memories. PvG's video was good too. ❤👹🤣

@lielakeda Год назад

Thank you so much for adding English dubbing instead of making us read subtitles! Would be so great to see that in more videos ^^

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback. Peter does this for NHK a lot. The reason I don't do it is because a lot of people also study Japanese or are Japanese lol and then they need Japanese subtitles for a Japanese speaker. For this doc though, I think it worked out well in key spots.

@MyRocx 11 месяцев назад

HAHAHA I started cracking up when you guys started to sing the chips song. Thanks for sharing such a nice ride. Makes me want to learn to ride a motorbike, but people in LA are crazy.

@allezvenga7617 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for your sharing

@REVIEWSONTHERUN Год назад

That look like a fun ride even though in the beginning their was some trouble also few other place too. Great work everyone. Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

@deenzmartin6695 11 месяцев назад

YEEAAAAAAAAHHH

@TheRealMrCods 11 месяцев назад

Awesome video, cant wait for the camper road trip.

@leodalitz6885 11 месяцев назад

Great job John!

@HokkaidoJapan 11 месяцев назад

It's a wonderful trip, even with all the troubles😊

@TARS.. 11 месяцев назад

A lot of classic serpentza and cmilk vibes from this episode!

@Cenot4ph 11 месяцев назад

Waiting for the next part, thanks guys

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

Will release this week :) the finale will not disappoint!

@Cenot4ph 11 месяцев назад

@@onlyinjapan awesome :)

@savagem7182 11 месяцев назад

Great video John.Thanks, it is nice to see Peter , also RIP motorcycle 🤣

@bronp1457 11 месяцев назад

Thoroughly enjoyed the video and love that you left in your falls. Makes you relatable.

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

We all fall down, why edit that out? I learned from other bikers (who’ve had their ups and downs) and that’s how we get better and safer. Learn from each other even the bad, make it a good.

@bophaneanglin 11 месяцев назад

Great video! 👍❤️❤️❤️

@zakwanberlin Год назад

Great video, I love Hokkaido

@bluespeck9119 Год назад

I'm glad the video didn't end with an "In memorial..." so I take it you're alright as far as falling goes :) Awesome fun watch as always!

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

Oh gosh! hahaha I'm fine. I've ridden since and not fallen again so just the first 24 hours were a little ... rough. Worst were my hands. I was squeezing the handles so tight, they went numb! I learned from other riders to use my thighs and squeeze the tank. It helped me enjoy the ride a lot more esp after that first day.

@yaywoohooo Год назад

Wonderful video!!!

@Lil-Britches 11 месяцев назад

Aye this really excites me for you. Ive ridden a bit when i was younger riding in Japan looks fun.

@nihonjinnjianai Год назад

Its so beautiful and cooll

@GE0attack 11 месяцев назад

Hey john loving these Top Gear x abroad in Japan style videos. Please make more special videos like this.

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

I have been doing this since 2003 so as a creator, I don’t think this is anything new, someone else’s style at all. This is what John and Peter made, one of thousands of road trip documentaries but the longer it is, the harder for success in RU-vid so you don’t see many anymore. Part 2 coming this week! I’m really so glad you liked it! Wanted ti make every minute watchable and Peter did a great job with the editing and music too - team work.

@willincairns Год назад

Absolutely fantastic Journey! I've only been there during winter. Next trip will be in Summer for us.

@hugowong930 11 месяцев назад

Excellent editing john and PVG

@onlyinjapan 11 месяцев назад

Peter did a great job with this part. I added a few things and cleaned it up but definitely good team effort here. Was a delight to put together and relive the experiences, even the challenging ones hahaha

@DepthTechDesigner 11 месяцев назад

Great content!

@TheIronTank Год назад

haha awesome to see you on a bike john! keep it up! moto road trips are the best!

@carolineindacityphx 11 месяцев назад

Wow! This was really amazing. I am glad I rewatched the live footage from the same trip, before watching the documentary. I truly loved the scenic views and the great quality of the video. I loved all the places you and Peter visited and the food looked scrumptious. This is a great roadmap for potential bikers, that would like to experience the same wild travel experience. Just you and the road. I do prefer your live stream because I get to see you and Peter interact and I think that is where the magic happens. ❤ Two friends on the road, experiencing what Hokkaido has to offer. I do not enjoy the scripted parts, because both you and Peter sound different but it is perfect for narration though. I prefer the casual and entertaining banter between you two. Hilarious! 😂 I cannot wait for Part 2 Next week! Matane, John Daub and PVG. PS: This must have been exhausting and taken a lot to produce. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Kickstarter project!

@dovardross7336 Год назад

Thank you John for this documentary video. I have new perspective regarding Hokkaido… in a warm way. Before this video, I had no desire to to go to Hokkaido. I have changed my mind. You and PVG are great together. Real synergy 😊

@onlyinjapan Год назад

I’m really glad to hear this. Hokkaido was the last of the 4 main Islands I visited in Japan. I think besides the Snow Festival, there wasn’t any BIG reason to visit but over the last 10 years, it’s really opened up. Cooler in the summer, comfortable - long days of sunshine, food and nature is another level of amazing and of course there is a lot of Japanese culture here to immerse into just like in other places without the crowds. And driving and riding here is perfect!