Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers ...

Journey through eastern Hokkaido Prefecture, where spring arrives last in Japan. First, head east from Obihiro through the expansive fields of the Tokachi Plain, which produce much of Japan's food ...

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

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 ...

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

BIEI, Hokkaido—Over the course of a year ... The pond’s vivid blue color is the result of river and hot spring water containing aluminum mingling together. What was once a spot only known ...

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