How Slow Can You Go Horse Racing in Hokkaido

In Obihiro, on the northernmost Japanese island of Hokkaido, racehorses arent the lithe, lean thoroughbreds youve seen run the Kentucky Derby. Instead, theyre lumbering draft horses who pull oneton sleds down hilly tracks. The sport is called Banei, and it can only be found here. SUBSCRIBE: , HorseRacing, Japan, Hokkaido This story is a part of our Frontiers series, where we bring you front and center to the dreamers, pioneers, and innovators leading society at the cutting edge. Let us take you along for a trip to the oftimagined but rarely accomplished. Got a story idea for us Shoot us an email at hey at GreatBigStory dot com Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: Make our acquaintance on Facebook: Give us a shout on Twitter: Come hang with us on Vimeo: Visit our world directly: