Tsurui, Akan District, Hokkaido, Japan - 17, 2025 Red-crowned cranes, designated as a Japanese special national treasure, are in mating season on their snow-covered feeding grounds in the Hokkaido ...

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

Locals are surprised this labour-intensive work, usually frowned upon, has turned into a profitable tourist venture.

Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...

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 ...

SETANA, Hokkaido--A ... view of the Sea of Japan with Okushirito island in the distance. Two company employees from Kobe said their “long-held dream” was to visit the shrine.

As sightseers from Thailand marveled at the pristine white snow, their gleeful cries echoed throughout the landscape.

SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a ...

Bolster your itineraries with ANA's multiple stopover & domestic add-on services to see more of Japan when you jet over for ...

This article provides a full guide to discovering Japan in the spring, with each destination promising an unforgettable ...