During my trip to Hokkaido as part of the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s Adventure Travel World Summit, I visited Hokkaido’s three eastern national parks, including Shiretoko ...

The 410-kilometer Hokkaido East Trail links three national parks as it winds through marshland, ... And in the far north of the country, the Hokkaido East Trail is the latest pastoral lure.

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--Motorists driving westward through a wetland region in Kushiro city can quickly spot numerous solar panels on both sides of the Doto Expressway.

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan.

The second largest island in Japan, Hokkaido has been inhabited for more than 15,000 years. Over that time, the mentality of connecting to the natural world, peace of mind, and inclusivity has ...

SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a time ...

Hokkaido University operates in 34 faculties, which include law, medicine and economics and business administration. Hokkaido’s strongest research fields are chemistry, earth and ocean sciences and ...