Rugged, beautiful, untamed and steeped in a unique culture, the island of Hokkaido in north Japan has emerged as an incredible destination for lovers of travel, adventure and the great outdoors.

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing ... famous for its picturesque scenery, including traditional ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. People remove snow from a street in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP) A ...

Seafood from Hokkaido features on menus at high-end establishments across Japan, but it’s even fresher and cheaper at the source. Plants like wild garlic and butterbur, often foraged.

It's not too late to get in some top-notch cherry blossom viewing in Japan ... spot in southern Hokkaido, where about 250 varieties are planted. The park is renowned for the scenery of cherry ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan. Covering 410 kilometers, the Hokkaido ...

For stunning scenery, the Japan Alps - a series of mountain ranges ... More than 800km from Tokyo, the northernmost of Japan's main islands, Hokkaido, is already firmly on the tourist trail. But ...

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing battle against ... the town is famous for its picturesque scenery, ...