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 ...

Hokkaido is an ideal setting for cherry blossom viewing at various times of the year, as the blossoms typically bloom later than in Honshu. So take a trip and relish the stunning sakura of southern ...

The episode followed the group’s getaway, which started with Toya and Eugene exploring the Florida Keys, alongside Mimi and Steve. However, the trip took a turn when Apollo, Phaedra’s ex ...

Photo: Nakajima Island rising from Lake Toya. The smooth cinder cone shape of this volcano ... including an abundance of alpine flora that are much harder to find elsewhere around Hokkaido. Photo: Mt.

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 can be enjoyed throughout the year ...

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And Hokkaido is the place to go for a real winter wonderland experience, with places like Hoshino Resort Tomamu opening dreamy ice hotels that you can actually spend a night in. Photo: Hoshino ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover luxury fashion, beauty and travel in Asia. During this time of merry-making and feasting, it'll be little surprise that many are ...