SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after ...

Get ready for a mouthwatering journey through Hokkaido’s freshest seafood and noodles! From an intense encounter with the ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

The body of a 3-year-old girl retrieved after a tour boat disaster in eastern Hokkaido brought the death toll to 11, with 15 people still missing, officials said. The First Regional Coast Guard ...

The weather agency warned of blizzards, high waves and hazardous road conditions through the weekend, urging residents to ...

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing battle against overtourism. Local authorities recently deployed ...

In Obihiro, a record-breaking snowfall of 129 centimetres (4 feet) was detected on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency ...

The government of Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island that ... “My family and I often travel to Thailand because the food there is delicious, cheap, and reasonably priced.

Discover Japan’s Noto Peninsula on a 5-day Walk Japan tour blending cuisine, hot springs and culture while supporting ...