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

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

As sightseers from Thailand marveled at the pristine white snow, their gleeful cries echoed throughout the landscape.

“Loving seeing your posts as we are hoping to ski in Japan next year. “We hired a car for two weeks as we visited the resorts in the Hakuba Valley and then for three weeks in Hokkaido. “We wouldn’t do ...

In September 2019, researchers visited the Northern Territories off the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, as part of a Japan-Russia expert exchange program. The team ...

Hokkaido (Sapporo and beyond): The last cherry blossoms in Japan typically bloom in late April to early May ... offering quintessential Japanese scenery. Dressing in kimono and seeing the cherry ...

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 ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...

From stunning landscapes to vibrant street scenes, participants captured Japan through their unique lens. After careful selection, the winning entries are here—discover the standout shots!

From Japanese craft beer and sake to premium Wagyu beef and artisanal cheese, the Nasu Highlands in Japan has it all.