Hokkaido Travel: Furano - Rokugo Area - Furano Jam Garden/ Factory, Jam Auntie's Gift Shop and the Anpanman Themed Shop

Jam from the Furano Jam Garden/ Factory is made by hand from fruits and vegetables grown using as few agricultural chemicals as possible. The jam sold here at Jam Auntie's Gift Shop is additive-free.

Anpanman is a cartoon character created by Takashi Yanase. He is a hero who always help the weak against bullies. He is very well-liked by kids in Japan. The Anpanman Themed Shop is just beside the Furano Jam Garden/ Factory.

Hokkaido Travel: Noboribetsu - Gokuraku Shopping Street - Spicy Ramen and Local products

This is a good place to buy local products if you don't mind carrying it to the airport. You will get to receive a large, cute jute bag if you spend above a certain amount of money here. Recommended are the tidbits made from the Hokkaido melons and potatoes.

If you like spicy things, you should try the spicy ramen here. You can ask for more chilli powder if you like. Lots of people have came here to challenge themselves to see how hot and spicy ramen they can take. There is a whole list of great challengers' names displayed all over the shop.

Hokkaido Travel: Otaru - 大正硝子馆

If you like glassware or glass beads, 大正硝子馆 is definitely not to be missed. Here you will find lots of varieties of glassware and beads. It's a great souvenir to bring home to your loved ones.

Hokkaido Travel: Otaru - Otaru Music Box Museum

If you like music boxes, this is definitely not the place to be missed. Here, at Otaru Music Box Museum (小樽音乐盒风官堂) you can find lots of varieties to suit your taste and budget.

Hokkaido Travel: Sapporo - Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade

From Japanese kimonos, handicrafts, local products, souvenirs to eateries, restaurants and hotels, you can find them all here at Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade (狸小路).

Hokkaido Travel: Rera Chitose Outlet Mall

There is a free shuttle bus service from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido to Rera Chitose Outlet Mall. Discounts can be quite substantial, for example, Coach factory outlet offers discounts from 20-60%.