Hokkaido is a popular tourist area not only for Japanese but also for foreign visitors as well. Hokkaido’s area accounts for roughly 22% of Japan, and has many sightseeing spots such as Sapporo, Otaru ...

A powerful earthquake in Japan has triggered severe weather alerts and evacuation orders — here are the latest updates, and ...

Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...

This article was originally on GET.com at: Visit Hokkaido: GET.com's Travel Guide To Northern Japan Japan is a popular travel destinations for Singaporeans, although most travellers go to Tokyo. If ...

Travel to Japan remains safe and operational. No major government has issued travel advisories against Japan, and airlines ...

Is it safe to travel to Japan after recent earthquakes? - Japan is asking those in affected areas to be on high alert for at ...

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 Russia’s ...

While thoughts of Hokkaido often bring to mind images of winter sports, snow festivals and chilly weather — there's plenty more to see in Japan’s northern prefecture. Located in the southernmost part ...

This is a story of two very different halves. But I'm getting ahead of myself; let's start at the beginning. On first glance, Nibutani looks like any other rural Japanese village. Modest and ...

Japan experienced a significant seismic event on December 8, 2023, when a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Aomori and Hokkaido, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. This incident ...