They had been among a group of six backcountry skiing on Mount Yōtei, an active volcano in the south ... in an avalanche accident in Hokkaido, Japan on Monday 11th March.

Japan is stepping up its volcano research ... tasked with studying the probability of eruptions for active volcanoes found from Hokkaido to Okinawa Prefecture and formulating observation plans.

There’s so much snow on the ground in Hokkaido, Japan, that it’s blocking the doors and windows of homes and businesses on the island in the northern part of the country. Cities like Obihiro and ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

It boasts volcanic lakes, glorious national parks ... ever to reach from other top destinations across the country. Hokkaido in Japan's far north has sweeping landscapes and cultural history ...

What makes the food culture of Hokkaido unique ... it is one of many local cheesecakes beloved in Japan. As it’s a snowy and volcanic region, the ecosystems contribute to the seaweed’s ...

Hokkaido has long been the place to go for unspoiled nature. Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park Rishiri, a dormant volcanic island in the waters surrounding Japan, lies just off the northern ...