Scenarios about 'hokkaido'
Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost main island, historically inhabited by the indigenous Ainu people before Japanese colonization intensified in the Meiji era (1868-1912). The island's strategic location near Russia has made it significant in Japanese defense policy and territorial disputes, while its distinct climate and late incorporation into the Japanese state make it a common divergence point in alternate histories exploring different patterns of East Asian development.
What If Sapporo Developed Different Winter Tourism Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sapporo, Japan pursued alternative approaches to winter tourism beyond the iconic Snow Festival, potentially reshaping the economic and cultural landscape of Hokkaido and winter tourism globally.