PHUKET: Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan of which Sapporo is the capital, is a holiday destination brimming with exquisite natural, cultural and historical wonders. A sublime mix of East meets West, this island is dotted with rice and potato fields, innumerable national parks, charming Swiss-style chalets, skiing hubs, historic towns and rustic hot springs, something for which this formidable country is world renowned.