From October 2024, the land ministry has been gathering opinions on Hokkaido’s alpine adventurers with an eye toward ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Hokkaido’s water resources preservation rules, and Kushiro’s scenery ordinance. The latest guidelines call for strict reviews on proposals to build solar stations in these restricted zones.

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

Click here to check out the stories of Japanese regions that have put much effort into sustainable tourism developments and ...

The highest, Asahidake, stands at 2,291 meters and is Hokkaido’s highest ... translation that brings to mind a pristine, spiritual scenery of a special sacred place. To the Ainu, bears represent ...

Whether gliding over frozen lakes or carving a path through snowy forests, these wild ice skating spots offer a chance to connect with nature and explore scenery in a new way.

For a complicated trip and without a lot of time and effort to construct your itinerary, you would be better off talking to a specialist travel agency.

Boxwood (Hip 228), a rare offering as part of a dispersal for William L. Pape, brought $650,000 from Steven W. Young, agent.

Whether you're travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto to see centuries of history with your own eyes or heading north to Hokkaido for ...