Otaru, a small town on the island of Hokkaido, ... The neighborhood offers an elevated view of a quintessential Japanese street lined with wooden houses with snow piled up on their doors.

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... The neighborhood offers an elevated view of a quintessential Japanese street lined with wooden houses with snow ...

Hokkaido’s summer may be short, but it’s packed with exciting festivals and seasonal events. From lively local celebrations ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan.