Every year the northern half of Asia is transformed by snow and ice. Here an array of remarkable creatures defy some of the ...

The phenomenon, rarely observed outside the country, is a winter symbol of the Zao mountain ... previously found in a wide area stretching from Hokkaido in the north to Ishikawa Prefecture in ...

The colorful blooms of azaleas light up public spaces and private gardens.

However, does a glass of milk spring to mind? But not just any milk, mind you. There's the fabled Hokkaido milk, treasured in Japan for its creaminess and quality. Besides being a good indulgence ...

A documentary film following the daily lives of four Japanese chefs as they create dishes within the rich culinary culture and landscape of Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands ...

Japan Airlines is helping promote Expo 2025 Osaka, with special livery on one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating ...

Tokyo: Mount Fuji in Japan's Shizouka received its iconic snowcap early Wednesday, over a month later than usual, setting a ...

A: Yes. The light, fine "powder snow" in Japan is globally renowned for its excellent skiing quality, a well-known example being the Niseko area of Hokkaido. The region has attracted a number of ...