Fun fact 2 about Hokkaido
island
Hokkaido was called Ezochi, which translates to 'land of the barbarians' before the Meiji Restoration.
Hokkaido
Japan
Tap to learn more
island
Hokkaido
Japan
Area
77,981 km²
Location
Japan
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
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Masgatotkaca · CC BY-SA 3.0