This picturesque winter setting sets the perfect tone for ... The next stop took place at the Hokkaido Jingu on December 6, wherein the group visited one of the most revered shrines in the region.

The northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido is known for its beautiful winter sights. In Kitami City, temperatures may drop to around -15 degrees Celsius in the morning and evening, but its clear ...

SAPPORO--Increased sightings of brown bears in Hokkaido in winter suggest the animals are awakening earlier from hibernation or not hibernating at all, putting forestry workers in wilderness areas ...

ESASHI, Hokkaido--The first drift ice of winter arrived along the coast here on Feb. 4 to a warm welcome from locals and tourists who turned out to view the highly-anticipated natural phenomenon.

In winter, the body of water takes on an entirely different appearance, covered in ice and a layer of snow that provides a backdrop for a magical light show. This winter spectacle takes place from ...