There is still time to enjoy Japan’s winter delights – from ski runs to spectacular sights of frozen waterfalls – book your ...

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

Hokkaido's Furano Line is famous for its breathtaking scenery all year round. It runs between Asahikawa and Furano stations ...

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Japan on April 3, 2025. Founded in New York in 1893, Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton family of brands, with 34 hotels across the ...

Winter in Hokkaido comes with meters of snow, literally.

While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.

is still talked about in this frontier area of Hokkaido. Winter is no time to relax one’s guard as brown bears do not hibernate. Near-daily sightings since Jan. 4 of an animal that is estimated ...

Skiing and comedy go hand in hand. Whether it's a long-running inside joke or a hilarious crash, it's hard to visit the mountains and not find something to laugh about. These eight ski films and movie ...

For many, the desire to travel peaks when summer rolls around. But with so many places boasting warmer weather and longer days, it's hard to decide which destination is right for you. To help you ...

The 212-kilometer extension between Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in southern Hokkaido and Sapporo, the island's capital, has been complicated by a labor shortage in the construction sector and geological ...