Greater Bay Airlines is expanding its network with the launch of new flights to Sapporo, Japan, starting December 17, 2025.

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 ...

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.