At Apex Legends Global Series Year 4 in Japan, a 60-person battle royale becomes an onslaught of video game spectacle ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries.

Rusutsu Resort is a year-round vacation spot in Hokkaido. The six on-site hotels can accommodate up to 4,000 guests. More ...

There's also a lucky Tengu Head Statue just outside. A 15-minute trip from Otaru Station on the Hokkaido Chuo Bus for Tenguyama Ropeway, near the last stop ※ The above information was correct at the ...

Furano Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan, is the perfect place for a winter getaway. It offers stunning scenery, exciting skiing, and a lively après-ski culture. This place is best known for its excellent ...

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 ...

Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...

“But there are no longer any mountains or conifer trees in Hokkaido at altitudes that meet the required weather conditions.” According to Yanagisawa, juhyo require multiple specific weather ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for ... In 1916, when Sargent cherries were transplanted from neighboring mountains, the road width was about 20 ken or 36 ...

Observed on March 3, World Wildlife Day emphasizes the need to protect global biodiversity. Indigenous communities have long ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

A record influx of overseas visitors has descended on the famed Niseko ski resort on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, ...