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

The northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido is known for its beautiful winter sights. In Kitami City, temperatures may drop to around -15 degrees Celsius in the morning and evening, but its clear ...

The town of Yoichi in the western part of Hokkaido is best known for its apple orchards and whisky production, but the international restaurateurs who visited in November 2024 were there for ...

In Japan, the Indigenous community known as the Ainu has been struggling to assert a 21st century identity after decades of erasure. About 20 years ago, the government officially recognized them as ...

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... in August after the craze subsided. Some well-known tourist destinations have also implemented measures ...