Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with ...

What makes the food culture of Hokkaido unique? The blend of cultural influences. I was struck by the similarities to Wisconsin, where I’m from. There’s that Midwestern-style agriculture ...

Without the images, it might be hard to wrap your mind around the amount of snow blanketing the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. In just 12 hours, the city of Obihiro got 47 inches (about 4 ...

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 ...

A powerful low-pressure system is unleashing record-breaking snowfall along Hokkaido’s Pacific coast, with the city of Obihiro accumulating more than 1 meter of snow in just 12 hours through ...

With Christmas approaching, a "glass tree" filled with salmon roe is being displayed at the Chitose Aquarium, the "home of salmon," in the city of Chitose, Hokkaido. The attraction is lit by ...

If you’re looking to dramatically change a room but don’t want to spend a lot of money, time, or even be especially committed to the results, consider removable wallpaper — specifically the ...

Restaurateurs and staff from around the world visit a winery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, in November. The town of Yoichi in the western part of Hokkaido is best known for its apple orchards and whisky ...

Security guards were deployed Tuesday at a popular tourist spot in Otaru, Hokkaido, famed for its appearance in an acclaimed movie, to prepare for an expected surge of visitors during the Lunar New ...