The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...

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 ...

In April of 2024 I travelled to Japan ... in snow: it’s actually a great insulator. In conclusion, being buried alive doesn’t seem so bad, at least not if you’re a bat... Hokkaido’s ...

the island of Hokkaido in north Japan has emerged as an incredible destination for lovers of travel, adventure and the great outdoors. In the winter, it can be snow-bound and wild, perfect for ...

Global warming could transform Hokkaido’s iconic powdered snow into the wet flakes found on Japan’s main island of Honshu, a study showed. Researchers from Hokkaido University and the Japan ...

The Meteorological Agency on Monday warned of heavy snow, storms and very rough sea mainly on the Sea of Japan side of the ... 50 cm in Hokkaido and the Kinki and Chugoku regions, 30 cm in the ...

HOKKAIDO, Japan — Winter has arrived in Hokkaido, Japan and it is one of the best seasons for sports enthusiasts. With its renowned powder snow, the region has become a paradise for those ...

However, in the age of overtourism, more winter sports enthusiasts are trading in crowded pistes for the backcountry — but the unparalleled scenery and virgin slopes of Hokkaido’s alpine ...