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'''Hokkaido''' (Hokkai-dō, 北海道) is the second largest [[island]] in [[Japan]], accounting for almost 22% of the country's total landmass, with a land area of 83,000 square kilometers. It is also the  

'''Hokkaido''' (Hokkai-dō, 北海道) is the second largest [[island]] in [[Japan]], accounting for almost 22% of the country's total landmass, with a land area of 83,000 square kilometers. It is also the northernmost island and the least developed, as well as the largest single [[prefecture]]. The only major designated city on the island is [[Sapporo]], the 5th largest city in Japan.

northernmost island and the least developed, as well as the largest single [[prefecture]]. The only major designated city on the island is [[Sapporo]], the 5th largest city in Japan.

Due to its location in the high latitudes, Hokkaido suffers from harsh winters, with sub-zero temperatures, snow-fall and frozen seas. Summer temperatures are lower that the rest of the country, with significantly lower humidity levels.

Due to its location in the high latitudes, Hokkaido suffers from harsh winters, with sub-zero temperatures, snow-fall and frozen seas. Summer temperatures are lower that the rest of the country, with significantly lower humidity levels.

This, combined with the large tracts of unspoilt nature, makes it a popular holiday destination, offering hot springs, skiing and hiking and camping for enthusiasts.<ref>[http://www.japan-guide.com/list/e1101.html Hokkaido Travel Guide]<ref>

This, combined with the large tracts of unspoilt nature, makes it a popular holiday destination, offering hot springs, skiing and hiking and camping for enthusiasts.<ref>[http://www.japan-guide.com/list/e1101.html Hokkaido Travel Guide]</ref>

The other three principal Japanese islands are [[Honshu]], [[Kyushu]] and [[Shikoku]].

The other three principal Japanese islands are [[Honshu]], [[Kyushu]] and [[Shikoku]].