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

The first sighting of the bird in Hokkaido came last winter in Lake Furenko, which is adjacent to Onne Marsh, and in nearby areas. Researchers believe that the bird ended up in Japan’s ...

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 47 inches of snowfall occurred during a 12-hour period on Monday in Obihiro, ...

A powerful low-pressure system is unleashing record-breaking snowfall along Hokkaido’s Pacific coast ... in the northern regions along the Sea of Japan, the cold air mass is also pushing ...

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 ...

Northern Japan received record snowfall on February 4. The city of Obihiro observed 124 centimetres of snowfall in 24 hours ...

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week ... In some parts of the country, an especially snowy winter continues. Aomori City is reported to have spent the largest ...

TOKYO — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan ‘s northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido prefectural ...

As interest in unique winter vacation experiences continues to grow, Hokkaido, Japan, has firmly established itself as a premier cold-weather destination. With its stunning snow-covered landscapes and ...