Hokkaido

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hokkaido

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Hokkaido?Northernmost main island and prefecture of Japan
2. How many people live in Hokkaido?Approximately 5.2 million (as of recent estimates)
3. What is the capital of Hokkaido?Sapporo
4. What language do people speak in Hokkaido?Japanese (official); Ainu language (indigenous, with revitalization efforts)
5. When was Hokkaido built?Established as a prefecture in 1886
6. Why is Hokkaido famous for winter sports?Its cold, snowy winters bring lots of powder snow, especially on the Sea of Japan side. This makes it a top spot for skiing and other winter games.

Prefecture: An administrative division of Japan, similar to a state or province.
Continental Climate: A climate characterized by large seasonal temperature variations and moderate precipitation.
Indigenous: The original inhabitants of a region, predating later settlers or colonizers.