From October 2024, the land ministry has been gathering opinions on Hokkaido’s alpine adventurers with an eye toward ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... the town is famous for its picturesque scenery, including traditional Edo-period buildings blanketed ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

The city of Aomori, located in Aomori Prefecture, in the far north of Japan’s main island, Honshu, is the snowiest city in ...

Whether gliding over frozen lakes or carving a path through snowy forests, these wild ice skating spots offer a chance to connect with nature and explore scenery in a new way.

“The snow in Hokkaido is my love letter to winter this ... the town is famous for its picturesque scenery, including traditional Edo-period buildings blanketed in snow — speculated to be ...