In Hokkaido, which has been hit by a severe cold wave in recent days, a video captured the moment when one of two deer ...

This is all great news if you're keen for a getaway at the Niseko, Furano, Rusutsu and Kiroro ski resorts; to hit the hot springs in Noboribetsu and Jozankei; and to attend the Sapporo Snow Festival.

People in Japan typically stamp important documents with their hanko/inkan – their personal seal – instead of signing them! Although Japan is famously recognized as one of the most technologically ...

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 ...