Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and the fifth-largest city in the country. As Japan’s most northern island, Hokkaido boasts pristine wilderness, home to endangered Steller's sea eagle, brown ...

Rugged, beautiful, untamed and steeped in a unique culture, the island of Hokkaido in north Japan has emerged as ... generally open from spring to early autumn, with options for group rafting ...

TOKYO — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan ‘s northern main ... disruptions came just as a popular snow festival began in Sapporo in southern Hokkaido, although the city did not face ...

Finally, Sapporo in Hokkaido is famous for its snow festival and beer ... the best time to travel to Japan. November is ideal for peaceful walks among autumn leaves, while December enchants ...