Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Discover Hokkaido, Japan's untamed frontier, where rugged landscapes meet serene beauty. From snow-capped peaks to vibrant fields of flowers, and from soothing hot springs to fresh local flavours ...

This five-day journey will take you to all the must-visit destinations in Japan's untamed northern ... The hills in Hokkaido's Furano and Biei areas are colored purple with lavender fields where a ...

The best places to go in Asia in 2025 are a study in how vast and varied the continent is. From the ancient gingkgo forests ...

Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers ...

Hokkaido: Powder paradise with a Western touch For many skiers, Hokkaido, Japan’s second-largest island, is the powder paradise. The island’s resorts combine world-class terrain with modern ...

(Mainichi/Haruka Ito) OTARU, Hokkaido -- This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of disruptive behavior by foreign tourists. Otaru, one of ...

Minor sakura spots or toritetsu spots have similar problems with Japanese people taking photos. My suggestion would be to allow police to instantly punish trespassing and traffic obstruction by ...

In September 2019, researchers visited the Northern Territories off the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, as part of a Japan-Russia expert exchange program. The team ...

A 61-year-old Chinese tourist was fatally struck by a train in the city of Otaru, Hokkaido, on Thursday morning after stepping onto the tracks to take photos. The woman, visiting the coastal city ...