Hokkaido Prefecture's vast open spaces have always been a cyclist's dream. Our journey takes us across the wide Tokachi Plain to the wilderness of the Kushiro wetlands. We meet the next generation of farmers, keen to make the most of this fertile land. Nothing beats a good soak after a long ride, and we enjoy an open-air hot spring by Lake Kussharo before visiting an Ainu artist to learn about the traditional culture of Hokkaido's indigenous people. A 470km ride through the land of opportunity!