Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan’s tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the ...

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing battle against overtourism. Local authorities recently deployed ...

The weather agency warned of blizzards, high waves and hazardous road conditions through the weekend, urging residents to ...

SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a ...

If it felt like everyone you knew had been on holiday to Japan in 2024 ... co-founder and CEO of New York-based travel agency Remote Lands, who said she had seen a 50 per cent increase in requests ...