Before showcasing his talents stateside, Shohei Ohtani used to ply his trade for Nippon Professional Baseball's Hokkaido ...

The relatives of Japanese soldiers who died fighting U.S. forces on Attu Island, a fierce battlefield of World War II, have ...

In Sapporo, surging costs have forced JR Hokkaido and partners to reevaluate redevelopment plans for the area near the future ...

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...

The migration of animals throughout history is amply illustrated by the arrival of a subspecies of deer native to Hokkaido in Kunashiri Island, part of the Northern Territories that were seized ...

In Japan, a smelly waste product is being reimagined as a potential clean fuel of the future that is powering cars and ...

Ever watched a Studio Ghibli masterpiece and wished you could step into its magical world? You can now fulfil that wish by ...

Torii gates at the entrance to Akan-Mashu National Park on Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of Japan. The area has long been home to a concentrated population of Indigenous people ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...

Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...

The Japanese government announced that it needs to delay its plan to extend the northern Hokkaido Shinkansen Line.