Hokkaido

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Island of Japan

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Together with its surrounding islands, it comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.

Also known as...Hokkaido Island, Jesso, Yeso, Eso, Jesse, Jeso, Yesso, Ieso, Iesso, Land of Iesso, Aynu Mosir, Ainu Mosir, Yaun Mosir, Akor Mosir, Hokkaidō, and Hokkaidō Island
World Asia
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