is the second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel. Wikipedia
| population: | 5,383,579 |
| area: | 77,984.5 km² |
| archipelago: | Japanese archipelago |
| lies in: | Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, Sea of Okhotsk |
| highest point: | Asahi-dake |
43.4954983N, 143.3097964E
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