The final qualifying round of women's ice hockey for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics was held in the city of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, through February 9･･･ ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Hokkaido, Japan’s second largest island, on Sunday, the ...

A global climate advocacy group urged Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to reject any deal with US President Donald ...

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

There’s so much snow on the ground in Hokkaido, Japan, that it’s blocking the doors and windows of homes and businesses on ...

Obihiro city in Hokkaido records 1.2 metres of snow in 12 hours, weather officials say. Video credit: saron17 via Instagram ...

The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the ...

(Mainichi/Koichiro Tezuka) SAPPORO -- Concerns are growing over whether the upcoming Sapporo Snow Festival, an annual winter tradition for Hokkaido's capital city, will go ahead as scheduled due ...

After days of research, we settled on a two-week itinerary. Vast and vibrant, Japan’s capital city Tokyo can be overwhelming as a first stop. To make the most of our stay, we hired a guide.

When you visit Japan in spring, enjoying the cherry blossoms in Tokyo is an absolute must! Here, we'll take you on a delightful journey through Tokyo's most renowned and awe-inspiring cherry blossom ...