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

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

In a district of Toyama, 16cm was recorded while 12cm was observed in Tomakomai on Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido. The ...

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

Japan was the top cross-border destination for Chinese tourists during the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday through Feb. 4, ...

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan - December 01, 2024 Japanese monkeys soak in an open-air hot spring at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 1 ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, began limiting ...

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...