The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Snowboarders and skiers in Hokkaido, Japan, climbing up the slope of a mountain as others wait in a long line for cable cars amid heavy snowfall. Video credit: @572873083 via RedNote ...

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 ...

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.Without ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

A Malaysian woman's holiday in Hokkaido, Japan, took a frightening turn when she contracted influenza and required hospital ...

You've heard of lake-effect snow in the Great Lakes. Check out what a larger sea and bitter cold air helped to generate in ...

TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...

As global interest in distinctive winter travel experiences intensifies, Hokkaido, Japan, has solidified its reputation as a ...

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing ... which is set against the mountain, was attracting a daily ...