CHITOSE, Hokkaido -- Splash ice, a rare winter phenomenon, has appeared along the shore of Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost lake that remains unfrozen even in winter. This ...

The Office of Youth Affairs [TOYA] will host the second annual ‘Big Up Yaself’ National Mini Youth Conference at The Botanical Gardens on January 30th and 31st, 2025. A Government spokesperson ...

Entrepreneur launches support service for int'l school kids in Japan 'Order from your phone': Blind man's ordeal in Shibuya pub shows lack of staff awareness ...

An overlooked jewel hugging its very own lake—Lake Lugano—the city has long been a haven for writers and artists drawn to its palm tree-lined beauty, Alpine foothills, warm summer weather ...

Swans on Lake Kussharo are an ever-present reminder of Hokkaido's natural beauty and frosty climate. Photograph by Danita Delimont, AWL Images Don't be fooled by the name 'double fromage’, it is ...

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Hokkaido has a lot going for it. As both a skier’s paradise and growing hub for enhanced travel experiences, Japan's northernmost island is a place where the barrier between civilization and the ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...

This strategic partnership with The Windsor Hotels International Co., Ltd., signals IHG’s entry into the renowned Lake Toya region of Hokkaido, the country’s second largest island – a prime ...

Experience the world of Tokachi wine in Japan, where the cool climate of Hokkaido brings unique challenges and opportunities. This article explores the story of Tokachi wine, from battling cold ...