Although Japan’s northernmost main island Hokkaido is more synonamous with winter sports, it also boasts a history of cricket as well.

There is a strong player base in Sapporo and Otaru. The teams congregate to play T20 cricket in the summer months and a Hokkaido representative team travels to the Japan Cup Finals in October.

Compared to other areas in Japan there is no shortage of space in Hokkaido. The Hokkaido Cricket Association is working hard to get permanent access to a playing facility, which will make Hokkaido an attractive destination for touring teams to visit in the future.