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.

From a behind the scenes snack bar tour to securing reservations at the hottest pizza omakase restaurant in Tokyo, here are ...

Niseko isn’t the only ski resort you should be hitting up this season. Here, we share where you should be skiing in Japan ...

Along with amazing skiing opportunities, there's great food, natural hot springs, and cultural attractions. From the northern ...

Located almost in the center of Hokkaido, Furano is a popular winter resort that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. It is easily accessible compared to other ski areas in ...

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is ...

Tokyo, Oct. 25 (Jiji Press)--A strong earthquake hit the northernmost Japan prefecture of Hokkaido in the small hours of Saturday. The temblor occurred at a depth of about 40 kilometers off the Nemuro ...

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck off eastern Hokkaido in northern Japan early Saturday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Officials confirmed there was no threat of a ...

The Hokkaido government on Wednesday reported the first case of bird flu in the country this season following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in the town of ...

This photo taken in November 2019 from a Mainichi airplane 'Kibou' shows Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands off Hokkaido, known as the Northern Territories in Japan.(Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- ...

Released on October 2, Ghost of Yotei is quickly garnering praise from Japanese gamers who are busy exploring Sucker Punch’s depiction of 1600s Japan. Its choice of setting, picturesque scenery, and ...

As a wine region, Hokkaido sometimes draws comparisons to east-central France’s Burgundy. Both locations offer a mild climate and rolling hills — conditions theoretically ideal for growing pinot noir ...