Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

Heavy snow hits northern Japan, disrupting daily life - Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying ...

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The Esports Winter has been a topic of much discussion for years. Could it be we’re seeing a thaw? Esports has gone through a lot of ups and downs and several winters over the decades. During the ...

With four stunning resorts in Hokkaido, Club Med invites travelers to secure their dream winter getaway early and enjoy ...

Kushiro ramen is a local Hokkaido gourmet dish that features thin, curly noodles served in a light soy sauce-based broth.

A 61-year-old Chinese tourist was fatally struck by a train in the city of Otaru, Hokkaido, on Thursday morning after stepping onto the tracks to take photos. The woman, visiting the coastal city ...

Accor invites travellers to uncover the authentic charm of Japan's lesser-known destinations through enriching stays.

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

With the winter sports season in full swing, skiers, snowboarders and those who just want to experience the snow are once again descending on Hokkaido. But the influx of so many visitors has ...

The new non-stop route to Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido will save Aussies about five hours, compared to current airline routes that involve connecting flights and stop overs in Tokyo or Osaka.