Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...

"In spring, there are lots of beautiful flowers that bloom," shares Koji Yagi. "In summer, it turns into an adventurous place ...

Qantas is ramping up its popular Sydney-Sapporo route with a 50% capacity boost for the 2026/27 Northern Hemisphere winter ...

The Green Leaf Niseko Village, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opens in Hokkaido, marking the debut of the lifestyle brand in Japan.

The northernmost island of the country captivates with its imposing nature, a unique culinary culture, and delightful hot ...

Welcome to Japan’s snow-capped wonderland. A unique natural phenomenon, known as drift ice, occurs each winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, on Hokkaido’s northern shores. Ice drifts southward from Russia’s ...

Salmon is synonymous with Hokkaido's cuisine, and it's prepared in a variety of ways. One of them is saketoba, Japanese salmon jerky — a centuries-old local recipe. Ainu cuisine may not be known ...

Sapporo’s Snow Festival has become world-famous, and its snow sculptures are undeniably amazing sights to see. It lasts for only a week, though, which is a pretty narrow window in which to both find ...

Hokkaido in winter feels like stepping into a fairytale. The soft snow, soothing hot springs and picturesque views define winter in this beautiful city. From ski towns to frozen lakes, the island ...