Hokkaido (北海道 Hokkaidō, literal meaning: "North Sea Route", Ainu: Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, is the second largest island and largest prefecture of Japan. The Tsugaru Strait separates it from Honshu, although it is connected to Honshu by the underwater Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is the prefectural capital, Sapporo.
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Ainu Dog - This page gives information about the Ainu dog including origin, size, features, and information. From the Continental Kennel Club.
Hokkaido Dog or Ainu Dog - A detailed profile of this northern Japanese hunting breed with many names including Ainu Dog, Ainu-Ken, Ainu Inu, Hokkaido Dog, Hakkaidoken.
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Hokkaido or Ainu Dog - The Hokkaido or Ainu Dog is one of the traditional breeds of Japanese dogs along with the Akita, Shiba and others. Includes photographs.