KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan. Covering 410 kilometers, the Hokkaido ...

There are many ways to explore this side of Hokkaido, particularly through rewarding hikes. You may even spot the iconic Red-crowned Cranes. Northern Japan and Southeastern Russia are home to the ...

With a captivating expanse of rugged hiking trails through mountains, fields, forests, lakes, and lowlands, Hokkaido has long been the place to go for unspoiled nature. Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu ...