WHO WE ARE

Slow Travel HOKKAIDO is a multimedia travel platform that offers a deeper, different kind of Hokkaido experience. It is operated by Kunaw Magazine, the publisher of “northern style SLOW”, a Japanese-language lifestyle magazine that features the hidden charm of Hokkaido. Since its publication in 2004, we have wandered all over the island, discovering and covering sights of serene beauty, fresh flavors of the earth and sea, seasonal sounds and fragrances, and the heartfelt hospitality of the people who call this land their home. It is a land veiled in the white of winter for most of the year, yet one with a rich, living culture and a unique atmosphere.

With this wealth of content in hand about Japan’s northernmost island, we have decided to take it to the next level through Slow Travel HOKKAIDO. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO offers a variety of tour programs that take you into and beyond the stories featured in our books and magazines. Through our tours, you can see and feel the untouched nature, meet Hokkaidoites from all walks of life, and experience first-hand the diverse lifestyles of this huge island. But we are not just any tour operator or travel agency. We are, first and foremost, content creators. So let us take you on an adventure of delight and enlightenment, a journey into the “northern style SLOW” life of Hokkaido.

OUR STAFF

  • Daisuke Yukawa

    Originally from Osaka, Daisuke decided to move to Hokkaido after falling in love with the place. Whether it’s private or for business, he likes to drive around Hokkaido to see its beautiful and refreshing scenery. One of his hobbies is gathering wild vegetables known as “sansai” during the spring.

  • Hector Atom Posadas

    Born in the Philippines, he spent many years living abroad before eventually residing in Hokkaido. He works as a guide and translator while also handling inbound tour arrangements. He is a licensed Domestic Travel Services Manager and a certified Master of Hokkaido Tourism. His hobbies include tenipon, a local Hokkaido sport.

  • Tomomi Ozaki

    Born in a small village called Sarabetsu, she grew up playing in nature, often collecting insects and fallen tree nuts. She previously worked as a magazine writer, and now handles travel arrangements as well as social media promotion. As a mother of three, she is familiar with the needs and hassles of traveling with children.

  • Gaku Kunishima

    Born in Niigata City. Being a chocolate lover, he worked for a chocolate manufacturer for 6 years, before moving to the Tokachi region of Hokkaido in pursuit of its famous clear blue skies. He makes use of his experience and perspectives as an internal migrant to share the charm of Hokkaido as a travel planner and tour conductor.

  • Kana Onishi

    Born in Obihiro City, she has always loved eating since her childhood, with a particular passion for sweets. Her input is indispensable when it comes to food, an essential part of any travel experience. Through her alter ego called Sweets Kaiju Kanagon, she likes to share local gourmet info on her Instagram account and her own radio show.

  • Ernest Mok

    Born in Hong Kong, he lived in the USA and in Osaka for several years before coming to Hokkaido. He loves experiencing the local culture whenever he travels. He now works as a travel designer and tourism consultant, offering unique travel itineraries and experiences to international visitors to Japan.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Name Kunaw Publishing Inc.
Address Nishi 16 Kita 1-25-21, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido 080-0046, Japan
President Atsushi Takahara
License No. Hokkaido Prefecture Travel Agency 151
Registration date 6 March 2024
Travel Services Manager Ami Saruwatari
E-mail Please use our contact form
Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:30-17:30 (JST)
Closed Saturday, Sunday, Japan public holidays

PRINCIPAL TRAVEL OPERATOR

Company Name Kunaw Travel Hokkaido LLC
Address Nishi 16 Kita 1-25-44, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido 080-0046, Japan
License No. Hokkaido Prefecture Travel Business 2-875
Registration date 6 February 2024
Scope of activities Domestic travel
Travel Services Manager Akiko Toyama
Affiliation All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA)