BIEI, Hokkaido—Over the course of a year ... landscape” of farmland and trees that enchanted so many throughout Japan and abroad has brought on overtourism that the town government is now ...

When was the first time you experienced snowfall? While I have walked on slippery, icy snow during my previous travels abroad ...

The hills in Hokkaido's Furano and Biei areas are colored purple with lavender fields ... In this 5-day Hokkaido itinerary, we covered the significant sights and areas people visit in Japan's northern ...

Located in Shimukappu, within 36 km of Lake Kanayama Forest Park, Tomamu Hostel offers accommodation with air conditioning. The property has mountain views. The aparthotel features 1 bedroom, a ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...

Hong Kong director-producer has been scouting locations for an action movie in north Japan, leading to hopes that he will ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. In the same time period ...

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

Lightsource BP, a unit of British oil giant BP , announced on Thursday its entry into the Japanese renewable market with the acquisition of a 15 megawatt peak(MWp) solar project in northern island of ...

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 time ...