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 ...

For example, Garrett Waliky, a former competitive skier who visited Japan for the slopes in 2018, is just the expert to turn to before jetting off for Hokkaido.

Alternatively, if you have a Japan Rail Pass you can take the JR Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (4 hours) and transfer to the Hokuto limited express to Sapporo (3.5 ...

In Japan's Northern Wonderland, Winter Is Coming. The first snow has fallen on Hokkaido, where Japan’s largest national park will soon be buried under some of the best powder in the country.

With snowfall accumulations of up to 45 feet each winter, the northern Japanese island prefecture of Hokkaido has garnered the attention of wide-eyed powder hounds from around the world. There are … ...

Drift ice, the annual winter spectacle that draws tour boats in Japan’s northern seas, will soon be few and far between due to global warming, scientists warn. A study by Hokkaido University ...

10 unforgettable experiences in Hokkaido, Japan’s adventure island ... The resort was the star location of the 1972 Winter Olympic Games, and offers city panoramas from Mount Teineyama.

Venture from Sapporo's ski resorts to less explored parts of Hokkaido especially the eastern region of the island.

From seafood to vegetables, Hokkaido is one of Japan's leading produce powerhouses. But with each season bringing in a new specialty, deciding what to eat when can be tricky business! Despite the ...

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 ...

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 ...