KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan. Covering 410 kilometers, the Hokkaido East Trail ...

Japan offers a variety of wines, from inexpensive brands to high-end quality bottles. Up until 1980, mainly grapes indigenous to the country (Koshu) were used, but since then, European grapes have ...

Hokkaido is Japan’s largest prefecture, and also its least densely populated. Thanks to that combination, Hokkaido is full of breathtaking views of mountain and seaside scenery, and so when our ...

Kiroro, a pristine gem in the heart of Hokkaido, is pleased to announce that it has re-opened for guests from July 1. After several months of preparation, Kiroro is delighted to welcome guests back ...

If you are a Mac owner, you might recognize Japanese photographer Kent Shiraishi's striking photo "Blue Pond" as one of your available desktop backgrounds. A resident of the northern island of ...

Different from bustling Tokyo, Hokkaido is vast and tranquil, which conforms to one of the basic aesthetic concepts of Japanese culture, "emptiness". The natural scenery of Hokkaido is splendid, and ...

Sightseers enjoy French cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients while overlooking Uchiura Bay from an observatory atop Mount Usu in the town of Sobetsu, Hokkaido, on Feb. 7, 2024.

Our stage this time is Akan in eastern Hokkaido Prefecture. The region's vast forests are dotted with volcanoes and lakes. During the harsh winter months, when the area is covered in deep snow, ...

Hokkaido is Japan’s largest prefecture, and the Shinkansen only reaches a tiny corner of it. So more so than anywhere else in the country, if you’re traveling in Hokkaido, it’s best to adopt a “It’s ...

When much of Japan is blanketed in humidity and summer heat, Hokkaido steps in like a breath of fresh air. Literally. With its cool, dry climate and dramatic natural beauty, Japan’s northernmost ...

Visual Novel games are often about romance, adventure, and mystery, but Nippon Ichi’s upcoming game, Fuuraiki 3, is all about cycling around northern Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture, and it’s headed to ...