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The 33 pages that link to Hokkaido, each with the reason it gives.

• Kuril IslandsRelated: Hokkaido marks the chain’s southern geographic approach and the point nearest Japan.

• KombuRelated: Hokkaido is the source of many prized kombu varieties.

• SurimiRelated: The development of modern surimi production is associated with northern Japanese fisheries.

• Oyashio CurrentRelated: The current shapes coastal marine conditions and fisheries around the island.

• Ainu languageRelated: Hokkaido is the principal region where Ainu was traditionally spoken.

• Tsugaru StraitRelated: The island forms the strait’s northern shore.

• Ainu peopleRelated: Ainu communities have deep historical ties to this island, once called Ainu Mosir.

• Aomori PrefectureRelated: Aomori faces Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait and shares transport links with it.

• La Pérouse StraitRelated: Its northern coast forms the Japanese side of the strait.

• Taihō KōkiRelated: Taihō grew up in Hokkaido after moving there as a child.

• Cape CrillonRelated: Cape Crillon faces Hokkaido across the strait.

• Shimokita PeninsulaRelated: Hokkaido is the nearest large landmass beyond Shimokita’s northern coast.

• Horsehair crabRelated: Horsehair crab is closely associated with Hokkaido’s fisheries and regional food culture.

• Ulmus davidianaRelated: Its forests provide a Japanese setting for populations assigned to this elm.