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 ...

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

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 ...

Breathing in the icy air and listening to the crunch of fresh powder underfoot are just the beginning of enjoying the routine involved with a day in the mountains. There’s something special about ...

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 ...

A powerful typhoon and an earthquake in Hokkaido are disrupting travel in Japan this week. Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, is set to partially reopen Friday after sustaining damage from ...

Bundle up; the Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura) gets very cool in the afternoon, figuratively and literally. The attraction, spanning 54.2 hectares, features a total of 52 buildings, ...