The park is renowned for the scenery of cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Matsumae Castle, a national historic site and the only castle in Hokkaido.

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s snow-covered landscapes. But the magic is there no matter the time of year: ...

Taiyo-no-oka Engaru Park in Engaru Town, Hokkaido, boasts one of the largest cosmos fields in Japan. Covering 10 hectares, the park is home to 10 million trees. In Japanese, "cosmos" is written as ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--Motorists driving westward through a wetland region in Kushiro city can quickly spot numerous solar panels on both sides of the Doto Expressway. Some areas are dotted with ...

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 ...