Welcome to Japan’s snow-capped wonderland. A unique natural phenomenon, known as drift ice, occurs each winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, on Hokkaido’s northern shores. Ice drifts southward from ...

A winter storm moved through Hokkaido, the northernmost region of Japan, on Wednesday, December 11, causing blizzard conditions and bringing several inches of snow. The Japan Meteorological Agency ...

With beautiful landscapes to explore and exciting cultural moments to experience, Japan is one of the best places to visit ...

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 ...

With the freezing-cold temperatures Hokkaido endures in the winter, ramen not only acts as a delicious meal, but a way to warm up as well. There are four different ramen soup bases that originated ...

HOKKAIDO, Japan — Winter has arrived in Hokkaido, Japan and it is one of the best seasons for sports enthusiasts. With its renowned powder snow, the region has become a paradise for those ...

Otaru, a small town on the island of Hokkaido, has become the latest flashpoint for overtourism in Japan. ... “The snow in Hokkaido is my love letter to winter this year,” she wrote.

This December, JC’s Top 30 Qualifiers embarked on an unforgettable journey to Hokkaido, Japan, to experience the region’s world-renowned snow holiday charm. The excitement was palpable as ...

YOICHI, Hokkaido—The fields of Hokkaido are frozen and snow-covered in winter, but this is a key season for organic farmer Tokio Makino.