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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 northernmost island and the least developed, as well as the largest single [[prefecture]]. The only major designated city on the island is [http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2163.html Sapporo], the 5th largest city in Japan.

'''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 [http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2163.html Sapporo], the 5th largest city in Japan.

Shiretoko, in northeastern Hokkaido, was newly inscribed to the [[World Natural Heritage List|World Natural Heritage List]].  

Shiretoko, in northeastern Hokkaido, was newly inscribed to the [[World Heritage List|World Natural Heritage List]].  

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.