Sapporo is known for its rich architectural heritage, a symbol of its place as Hokkaido's hub of politics, economy, and ...

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s snow-covered landscapes. But the magic is there no matter the time of year: ...

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido -- The "Ice Hotel" at Hoshino Resorts ... This season, the floor layout has been updated to position beds with a view of the outdoors, and a newly added "ice terrace" provides ...

HOKKAIDO – The first man slips on a bright green frog hat and, one by one, the rest of the five middle-aged singers follow suit. Then it begins: He croaks out a low baritone tune, the next man ...

And Hokkaido is the place to go for a real winter wonderland experience, with places like Hoshino Resort Tomamu opening dreamy ice hotels that you can actually spend a night in. Photo: Hoshino ...

We explored many more Satsumon sites on Hokkaido, and all produced crop remains ... The general archeological record in Japan is consistent with this view. Starting about 400 B.C., the Jomon ...

BIBAI, Hokkaido--A mammoth flock of white-fronted geese is adding to the spectacular view at a wetland here as they rest before heading for regions in the Russian Far East, where they will breed ...

In Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture, a popular rock climbing site can be found, and its difficult route with a 70-meter change in elevation will be challenged. What kind of amazing view lies in store at ...

Although the view is overwhelmingly magnificent, the ice that makes it up is thinner than it used to be, scientists said. Kay Ohshima, a Hokkaido University professor of physical oceanography ...