In Hokkaido, Hakodate City Tram's snowplow car called Sasara Densha had a test run on November 13 to prepare for the snowy season. Sasara are brushes made of bamboo thinly split and bundled together.

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

In that case, you'll want to plan your trip carefully, since the best time to visit Japan depends entirely on what you want to do there. To avoid the crowds, arrive during the less popular rainy ...

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 ...

Senior government officials have recently made remarks that appear to support a suggestion that Japan should select the ...

SUTTSU, Hokkaido--In an abrupt turn of events ... the law governing the final disposal of radioactive waste. Since November, the first stage of the selection process--a literature survey--has ...

Famous for its azure hue in the warmer months, Biei Town's Blue Pond in Hokkaido is popular with ... This winter spectacle takes place from November to April.