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Sapporo's former Hokkaido Government Office is a slice of American architectural style in the northern Japanese city.

Sapporo, Japan things to do: A big day out

A gondola ride, historical buildings, fresh seafood and locally made ice-cream makes for a great day out in Sapporo.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
Dram fine: Nikka Yoichi whisky distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido.

Spirit of romance

He stole the secret of whisky and a wife - and his drop is among the best, writes Stephen Phelan.

Club Med Sahoro

Club Med Sahoro, Japan review: One happy gang

If only all ski holidays could be like this, writes Anna Anderson.

Snow sculptures in Sapporo, Japan.

Carved with devotion

Robbie Collin heads to Hokkaido to bathe in blizzard conditions and joins the crowds at Sapporo's snow festival.

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Snap frozen ... Mickey Mouse gets a brush up at the Sapporo Snow Festival.

Ice castles and ale

Stephen Phelan braves the elements at Sapporo's Snow Festival before seeking shelter and a glass of beer.

Crowd pleasers ...  dancers at the Gujo Odori  Festival.

A year of celebration

The Japanese have a festival for every season. Maria Visconti dons her dancing geta and joins the fun.

Ati-Atihan Fiesta Parade. Kalibo, Aklan province, the Philippines. The Ati-Atihan Fiesta is the Philippines' craziest festival. Like a big fat Rio-style jamboree, Ati-Atihan serves up a riot of primal, raucous fun but is more complicated than it appears.

Asia's wildest festivals: a feast of the East

Nowhere celebrates like Asia. From the Philippines to Japan, David Wilson finds a festival for everyone.