Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s ...

a weekend in Hokkaido is easy to do, with many smaller airports able to drop you off close to the main attractions, including Akan-Mashu National Park. Let’s dive into exactly what your weekend ...

Sapporo in Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido, is a captivating blend of urban sophistication and natural splendour. Despite ...

With snow-capped mountains, ancient forests, wild wetlands and art-filled parks, Hokkaido’s diverse landscapes ... we round up some of the best activities that showcase its natural diversity.

SAPPORO, Feb 5 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off as an elaborate weeklong affair on Feb 4, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, ...

The Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Sports Agency and Agency for Cultural Affairs have pledged to strengthen the brand of Japan ...

Before Hokkaido was Hokkaido, it was known to mainland Japan as Ezo. Further back still, indigenous Ainu communities referred to the northern expanse as Ainu Mosir, a name they had used for untold ...