Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...