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 ...

Materials Analysis Technology (MA-tek) has officially launched a new laboratory in Hokkaido, establishing its third facility ...

With four stunning resorts in Hokkaido, Club Med invites travelers to secure their dream winter getaway early and enjoy ...

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

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

The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the ...

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

February 4, 2025 at about 09:40h Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday ...

Record-breaking snowfall across Hokkaido and Sea of Japan coastal areas of Honshu on Feb. 8 brought traffic and train ...

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

There’s so much snow on the ground in Hokkaido, Japan, that it’s blocking the doors and windows of homes and businesses on ...