This city in northern Japan is famed for its ramen and winters. Dig into a bowl of steaming noodles in the birthplace of miso ...

And that's not all – our adventure will take us even further, to the enchanting flower-filled landscapes of the Furano area and the renowned Blue Pond in Biei, a true icon of Hokkaido. Check out ...

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

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido - disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido local government said ...

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 ...

Otaru Canal, a popular tourist attraction, is seen in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Jan. 26, 2025. (Mainichi/Haruka Ito) OTARU, Hokkaido -- This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to ...

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What makes the food culture of Hokkaido unique? The blend of cultural influences. I was struck by the similarities to Wisconsin, where I’m from. There’s that Midwestern-style agriculture ...

Know about Hokkaido Airport in detail. Find out the location of Hokkaido Airport on Japan map and also find out airports near to Wakkanai. This airport locator is a very useful tool for travelers to ...

BIEI, Hokkaido--This farming town of around 9,300 people has learned it needs financial help to accommodate the 2 million tourists who flood the area annually. The town is set to levy the first ...