Japan is in the grips of a cold winter snap. Authorities warn of possible traffic disruptions in Hokkaido caused by heavy ...

China is using a ban on the humble mollusk, mostly harvested in Hokkaido, to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a blizzard warning and heavy snow advisory for parts of Hokkaido on Friday, December ...

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. In the same time period, Memuro ...

Hokkaido police on Tuesday searched the office of a ski resort operator following the death of a 5-year-old boy on a moving walkway at the resort late last month. Sasson Co in Otaru was searched on ...

Hiking Tokachidake in Hokkaido offers a rare chance to walk on a living volcano. From steaming vents to sweeping alpine views, this trail shows Japan’s raw natural power up close. #Hokkaido #VolcanoHi ...

James Hobbs rides from Hakodate to Cape Kamui, crossing coastal roads, mountain passes and farming towns. He helps dry kombu, ...

A 5-year-old boy died after his right arm became trapped in a moving walkway at a resort in northern Japan on Sunday, local ...

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

Skiing at Niseko Grand Hirafu should be on every skier's bucket list. There’s enough snow to go around, and then some.

Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...