A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes.
Hokkaido
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Mascot characters, a hometown hero, and creative ice cream make this a great place to pull over in Japan’s northernmost prefecture.
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Beautiful display of Japanese care and attention brings warmth to this snowy tourist site.
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