Skywatchers in Hokkaido enjoyed the rare treat of seeing the Northern Lights following a series of large solar flares that made the spectacle observed around the world. In Oumu, Hokkaido ...

We'll understand Japan and Hokkaido's geographical challenges, and specifically the island's harsh climate, historical context (namely the forced integration of the native Ainu), and economic ...

Rugged, beautiful, untamed and steeped in a unique culture, the island of Hokkaido in north Japan has emerged as an incredible destination for lovers of travel, adventure and the great outdoors.