Still, without hesitation, and a massive bag of Benadryl in my suitcase, I flew to Tokyo (Hanada Airport) to meet up with a group that would be traveling through East Hokkaido for a week. While we saw ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

Famous for its azure hue in the warmer months, Biei Town's Blue Pond in Hokkaido is popular with sightseers and locals alike. In winter, the body of water takes on an entirely different appearance ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido—“Marimo” moss balls, the fuzzy green spheres that have brought fame to Lake Akanko here, are shrinking because of global warming, a research group found. The maximum ...

Born from a volcanic eruption around 2,000 years ago, Japan’s mysterious Mashu-ko, or Lake Mashu, located on the island of Hokkaido, is rumoured to be one of the clearest lakes in the world.

The first sighting of the bird in Hokkaido came last winter in Lake Furenko, which is adjacent to Onne Marsh, and in nearby areas.

Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Get a glimpse of the country's wild side on this action-packed route. Rugged, beautiful ...