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 ...

Hokkaido, which was sparsely populated and considered Japan’s “next frontier” before Sapporo became ... There’s a famous ...

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 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. People remove snow from a street in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Hong Kong director-producer Johnnie To has been scouting locations for a new action movie in northern Japan, leading to ... in the snowy northern district of Hokkaido, since late December last ...