Hokkaido

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Hokkaidō is the northernmost of Japan’s four main islands, renowned for its pristine nature, vast plains, and snowy winters. The island features national parks such as Shiretoko and Daisetsuzan, hot springs (onsen), and famous winter sports resorts like Niseko. The capital, Sapporo, is internationally known for its Snow Festival and its brewing tradition.

Dinner at the japanese Shinkansen

The express trains in Japan (Shinkansen) are fast, but you still spend some time on the train on the long routes.

Steller's Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)

The Steller's Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) is a bird of prey of the sea eagle genus. It is the largest sea eagle and has a black and white plumage.

From Sapporo to Tokyo

Traveling by rail in Japan is really fun - unlike in Germany.

Whooper swans in Hokkaido and Iceland

We were able to photograph whooper swans, whose calls are reminiscent of trumpets, mainly on Iceland and Hokkaido in Japan