英语介绍日本北海道

1、Hokkaido(北海道),Hokkaido(北海道) is an island at Japans northern extremity, surrounded by sea in all directions. It is an extensive land, accounting for 22% of Japans total land area.,Hokkaido,Low humidity makes the summer pleasant, while in winter you can enjoy winter sports. The island is gaining popul

2、arity as a tourist destination throughout the four seasons. It is a region with an abundance of natural beauty.,Different seasons in Hokkaido,Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido,is Japans fifth largest city.But it is also one of the nations youngest major cities. In 1857, the citys population stood at

3、just seven people. Today, the city is well-known for its Clock Tower, Chocolate Factory , and the annual snow festival held in February.,Sapporo札幌,Sapporo札幌,The Clock Tower is a symbol of Sapporo. It has been marking time for over a century. It has become one of Sapporos most famous tourist attracti

4、ons. The building was constructed in 1878 as a drill hall of the Sapporo Agricultural College.In 1881 a clock purchased from Boston was installed.,The Clock Tower（札幌钟楼）,Sapporo札幌,Today, the Clock Tower serves as a museum with displays about the history of the building and Sapporo on the first floor.

5、 On the second floor are displays about the clock and a spacious ceremony hall that calls to mind the simple buildings of the colonial American Midwest.,Shiroi Koibito Park(白色恋人巧克力公园) is a theme park by Ishiya（石屋制果株式会社） , a local chocolate company. The companys flagship product is the Shiroi Koibito

6、 cookie（白色恋人巧克力）. It is one of the most famous souvenirs from Hokkaido.,Sapporo札幌,Most interestingly, a few large windows through which visitors can observe the cookie production process in the factory. It is also possible to create your own cookies in hands-on workshops.,Sapporo札幌,The Sapporo Snow

7、Festival ,held during one week every February in Sapporo , attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. It is one of Japans most popular winter events.,Sapporo札幌,The Sapporo Snow Festival （札幌雪雕节）,Sapporo札幌,The Sapporo Snow Festival was started in 1950, when high school students built a few snow statue

8、s in Odori Park（大通公园）. It has since developed into a large, commercialized event, featuring spectacular snow and ice sculptures(雕塑).,Otaru小樽,Otaru Canal(小樽运河),Otaru小樽,The canal makes for a pleasant stroll during the day, when artists present their works to passing tourists, and during the evenings w

9、hen old fashioned gas lamps are lit and provide a romantic atmosphere.,Otaru小樽,The Music Box Museum（音乐盒堂） consists of multiple buildings scattered around the southern end of Sakaimachi(境 町) Street. The most prominent building, however, is a large shop with a wide variety of music boxes on sale.,Otar

10、u小樽,Hakodate函馆,Mount Hakodate (函馆山) is a 334 meters high , wooded Mountain at the southern end of the peninsula(半岛) on which much of central Hakodate is located . On clear days and nights , in particular , the views from the mountain are spectacular.,Hakodate函馆,Hakodate night view(函馆夜景) is one of th

11、e three most famous night view all over the world ,the others are HongKong and Napoli night view. You will be thought as fortunate , If youd find the shape of “love” among the night view.,Furano富良野,Furano is a charming(迷人的) town in the center of Hokkaido, known for their pleasant and picturesque（美丽的

12、） rural（乡下的） landscapes（风景）. Lavender（薰衣草） has been cultivated in Furano for more than half a century.,Furano富良野,Besides lavender, Furano is also home to many other flowers. Its the heaven of flowers.,Furano Ski Area（富良野滑雪场） is one of Hokkaidos famous snow resorts.It is a good place for a multi-day family snow trip as there are lots of varied runs and other family oriented snow attra