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The Former Hokkaido Government Office in Chūō-ku, Sapporo
island

The name Hokkaido was chosen as a compromise between the proposed names Kaihokudō and Hokkaidō.

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Hokkaido

Japan

Area
77,981 km²
Location
Japan
19th largest island in the world

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Together with its surrounding islands, it comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.

From the “Names” section

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The Former Hokkaido Government Office in Chūō-ku, Sapporo
island

Hokkaido was called Ezochi, which translates to 'land of the barbarians' before the Meiji Restoration.

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Hokkaido

Japan

Area
77,981 km²
Location
Japan
19th largest island in the world

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Together with its surrounding islands, it comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.

From the “History” section

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The Former Hokkaido Government Office in Chūō-ku, Sapporo
island

Hokkaido is the largest and northernmost Japanese prefecture.

Hokkaido
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Hokkaido

Japan

Area
77,981 km²
Location
Japan
19th largest island in the world

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Together with its surrounding islands, it comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.

From the “Geography” section

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Photo: Masgatotkaca · CC BY-SA 3.0

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The Former Hokkaido Government Office in Chūō-ku, Sapporo
island

Hokkaido has the lowest population density in Japan, with just 60 inhabitants per square kilometer.

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Hokkaido

Japan

Area
77,981 km²
Location
Japan
19th largest island in the world

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Together with its surrounding islands, it comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.

From the “Population” section

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The Former Hokkaido Government Office in Chūō-ku, Sapporo
island

Hokkaido ranks first in Japan for the production of various agricultural products, including wheat and raw milk.

Hokkaido
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Hokkaido

Japan

Area
77,981 km²
Location
Japan
19th largest island in the world

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Together with its surrounding islands, it comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.

From the “Economy” section

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Photo: Masgatotkaca · CC BY-SA 3.0

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