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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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) |
Travel Business Documents
・Standard General Conditions (Subscription Type Organized Tour)
・Standard General Conditions (Made-to-Order Type Organized Tour)
・Standard General Conditions (Arranged Tour)
・Tour Terms and Conditions (Subscription Type Organized Tour)
・Tour Terms and Conditions (Made-to-Order Type Organized Tour)
・Tour Terms and Conditions (Arranged Tour)
・Travel Service Handling Fee List