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 ...

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 ...

Travel well in Hokkaido with our epic Japan travel guide! We visited Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Sounkyo and Asahikawa, capturing ...

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 ...

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.

eastern Hokkaido. Brown bears have also been spotted in winter in areas surrounding the town. “In recent years, it would seem that a number of brown bears awaken from hibernation early or do ...