Have you seen Drift Ice? You can see drift ice in Abashiri from late January to March. This is the one-of-a-kind winter scenery you absolutely must see in the world. Where does the drift ice come from? Where does the drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk, as seen in Abashiri and Monbetsu, come from? Recent research has shown that the ice forms in the northeastern sea of Sakhalin and drifts southward, eventually reaching Hokkaido. Furthermore, satellite observations have revealed that thin ice continually forms along the northern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk and is then carried south by … Continue reading How to Enjoy Drift Ice in Abashiri, The one-of-a-kind winter scenery you absolutely must see in the world