The Japanese government announced that it needs to delay its plan to extend the northern Hokkaido Shinkansen Line.

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

Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...

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

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

Japan partially lifted wildfire evacuation orders on Friday after rain helped stop the country's worst blaze in more than ...

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 ...

The Inner Harbour is Victoria's primary tourist draw. The busy harbor – home to sailboats, yachts, floatplanes and whale watching Zodiacs – is framed by wide pedestrian streets and, in the ...

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 ...

Grab your General Knowledge Plushie here: <a href=" In this video I look into why Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido, is home to only 5 million people despite its vast size - comparable to ...