Stroll through fragrant lavender fields. From late June to early August, Hokkaido's countryside transforms into a sea of ...

AKABIRA, Hokkaido -- A former coal mine here that was closed in 1994 is still attracting visitors aspiring to see the rare sight of a shaft mouth. A shaft tower, which stands out with its striking ...

It's not too late to get in some top-notch cherry blossom viewing in Japan ... spot in southern Hokkaido, where about 250 varieties are planted. The park is renowned for the scenery of cherry ...

This time we ride through the colorful autumn scenery of Hokkaido Prefecture. Our journey begins in Asahikawa and takes us through the Tokachi Plain, before we arrive at the Shiretoko Peninsula on ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan. Covering 410 kilometers, the Hokkaido ...