Residents of this inland community of 2,200 are relieved and delighted to see their municipality defend its title as “the ...

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...

As interest in unique winter vacation experiences continues to grow, Hokkaido, Japan, has firmly established itself as a premier cold-weather destination. With its stunning snow-covered landscapes ...

There is still time to enjoy Japan’s winter delights – from ski runs to spectacular sights of frozen waterfalls – book your ...

HAKODATE, Hokkaido -- The annual "Monkey Mountain Hot Spring" event at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden here has been drawing increasing foreign visitor numbers in recent years. The December ...

Japan's Meteorological Agency says a strong cold air mass and a winter pressure pattern brought snow along the Sea of Japan coast of Hokkaido and Japan's main island of Honshu as well as low-lying ...

The number of foreign visitors to Japan in February rose 16.9 percent from a year earlier to a record 3.26 million for the ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...