The annual winter illumination has begun at Hokkaido's famous "Aoi Ike" Blue Pond, drawing visitors eager to witness the ethereal transformation of the landscape. Tourists flock to the Instagrammable ...

This ski resort in central Hokkaido is a peaceful alternative to hot spot Niseko, and offers a local taste of Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Club Med presents various avenues for experiencing Hokkaido's winter allure, with resorts tailored to diverse travel preferences. Situated in the scenic Kiroro region, Club Med Kiroro Grand and Kiroro ...

As Japan and China continue their war of words, the potential impact on Hokkaido’s tourism industry this winter season has ...

A snowplow train operated by the streetcar service in Hakodate City in northern Japan's Hokkaido made a trial run on Thursday ...

Breathing in the icy air and listening to the crunch of fresh powder underfoot are just the beginning of enjoying the routine involved with a day in the mountains. There’s something special about ...

Welcome to Japan’s snow-capped wonderland. A unique natural phenomenon, known as drift ice, occurs each winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, on Hokkaido’s northern shores. Ice drifts southward from Russia’s ...

Hokkaido in winter feels like stepping into a fairytale. The soft snow, soothing hot springs and picturesque views define ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is racing to secure power supplies ahead of winter after a devastating quake left 41 people dead and damaged generating stations on the northern island of Hokkaido, where ...

The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and ...

BIEI, Hokkaido (Kyodo) -- The annual winter illumination is underway at Hokkaido's famous "Aoi Ike" Blue Pond, drawing ...