SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a ...

In Obihiro, a record-breaking snowfall of 129 centimetres (4 feet) was detected on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency ...

The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the ...

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

With four stunning resorts in Hokkaido, Club Med invites travelers to secure their dream winter getaway early and enjoy ...

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan’s tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

The weather agency warned of blizzards, high waves and hazardous road conditions through the weekend, urging residents to ...

February 4, 2025 at about 09:40h Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday ...

There’s so much snow on the ground in Hokkaido, Japan, that it’s blocking the doors and windows of homes and businesses on ...

This is the amusing moment a resident leapt into 4ft deep snow in Hokkaido, Japan. Footage shows a resilient local jumping ...

A global climate advocacy group urged Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to reject any deal with US President Donald ...

“Right now, for sure, it’s our top destination,” says Catherine Heald, co-founder and CEO of New York-based travel agency Remote Lands, who said she had seen a 50 per cent increase in ...