Hokkaido

noun2

1. •
   The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo.

   • Ms. Kato, 38, was born in Hokkaido, Japan, and has worked as a pastry chef in French and Japanese restaurants. — 2016
2. •
   A breed of dog originating from Japan, resembling a spitz dog breed, although not officially ranked as a spitz dog breed.

   • […] Hokkaidos or Ainus (smaller versions of the Akita); Akitas, Japanese Spitz, Japanese Chin, Nippon Terriers and Kai Ken. — 1983