There is something about hanami — the centuries-old tradition of cherry blossom viewing — that makes spring in Japan feel ...

Many people say, "When in Hokkaido, you've got to try the crab!" Surrounded by colder water, Japan's northern island of Hokkaido is a hotspot for this delicacy. Here you can find many restaurants ...

Southern Hokkaido is renowned for its unique cherry trees ... The cannons and stone walls from the Hakodate War still remain in the park. Previously, Goryokaku served as the Hakodate Goyakusho (the ...

Nestled within Daisetsuzan National Park, Lake Shikaribetsu is the park’s only natural lake. It also happens to be Hokkaido’s highest-altitude lake. This beautiful body of crystal-clear water ...

Security guards were deployed Tuesday at a popular tourist spot in Otaru, Hokkaido, famed for its appearance in an acclaimed movie, to prepare for an expected surge of visitors during the Lunar New ...