The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

From October 2024, the land ministry has been gathering opinions on Hokkaido’s alpine adventurers with an eye toward ...

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing ... famous for its picturesque scenery, including traditional ...

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

Boxwood (Hip 228), a rare offering as part of a dispersal for William L. Pape, brought $650,000 from Steven W. Young, agent.

Boasting the largest marsh in Japan, the park became ... the Forest Law, Hokkaido’s water resources preservation rules, and Kushiro’s scenery ordinance. The latest guidelines call for strict ...

For a complicated trip and without a lot of time and effort to construct your itinerary, you would be better off talking to a specialist travel agency.

We did extraordinary things, like riding in a hot air balloon over the most incredible scenery. It was unforgettable for us ... I’ve also just been to Niseko in Hokkaido, Japan, to ski, which has been ...

Whether gliding over frozen lakes or carving a path through snowy forests, these wild ice skating spots offer a chance to connect with nature and explore scenery in a new way.