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

From spectacular blossoms and wildflower-strewn mountain meadows to mass migrations and newborn animals taking their first ...

One of the cutest dog breeds, Shiba Inus were bred as hunting dogs to flush out and catch small game like rabbits and birds ... 17th Century as hunting dogs that could comfortably exist in snow, as ...

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...

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

Dog sleds have raced through a snow-covered field in the city of Fukagawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan. Twenty teams with a total of about 60 dogs from Hokkaido and other prefectures took part in ...

A central government-mandated cap on overtime hours has come into effect for Japan’s trucking industry, leading to decreased revenue among Hokkaido transportation firms and concerns for the ...

The recent Hokkaido Snow Festival was a success, with tour members enjoying ample snowfall and breathtaking ice sculptures. “Hokkaido was blessed with ample snowfall this year, and the ice ...

SAPPORO, Japan -- Qantas Airways will bring back direct flights from Australia to Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport for the first time in six years in December, as efforts to address a labor shortage ...