Hokkaido
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| Area | 83450 |
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| Population | 5. 474 million (Mar 31, 2012) |
| Districts | 74 |
| Capital | Sapporo |
| Weather | 1°C, Wind W at 2 m/s, 87% Humidity |
| Did you know | Hokkaido is the largest Japanese prefecture by estimated area (83,424. 31 km²). |
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| ID | 596794 |
About Hokkaido
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 lakes, geothermal springs and a Mount Fuji look-alike, Mount Yōtei. Popular ski resorts include Rusutsu, Furano and Niseko.
