SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after ...

Snowboarders and skiers in Hokkaido, Japan, climbing up the slope of a mountain as others wait in a long line for cable cars amid heavy snowfall. Video credit: @572873083 via RedNote ...

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

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

Traversing the Shiretoko Mountain Range Part 1 Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage site, is home to a series of mountains over 1,500 meters high. This time, a Canadian living in Hokkaido ...

In Hokkaido Prefecture, the sport of ski mountaineering has a long history. Making your way up into the mountains is possible when you have skis. Climbing through the deep snow requires skill ...

With snow-capped mountains, ancient forests, wild wetlands and art-filled parks, Hokkaido’s diverse landscapes make this northern island one of Japan’s most exhilarating destinations.

The Alpine Rescue Contest 2022 was held in a forested mountain area in Kami-Shihoro on Oct. 8 to 10. Four teams from in and outside Hokkaido were tested on their abilities to quickly find and ...