Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous cooking create a cuisine like no other.

From delicious sweet treats to unique delicacies, these are some of the best things to eat in Japan apart from Sushi and ...

There are also western restaurants with dishes like cotriade and bouillabaisse. The hills in Hokkaido's Furano and Biei areas are colored purple with lavender fields where a variety of flower gardens ...

Explore the stunning landscapes of Provence, France, in this breathtaking journey through one of Europe’s most captivating ...

SAPPORO--Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) announced that its Norokko sightseeing trains will make their final runs by the end of March 2026 due to difficulties in maintaining them. JR Hokkaido ...

Welcome to Japan’s snow-capped wonderland. A unique natural phenomenon, known as drift ice, occurs each winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, on Hokkaido’s northern shores. Ice drifts southward from ...

A powerful low-pressure system is unleashing record-breaking snowfall along Hokkaido’s Pacific coast, with the city of Obihiro accumulating more than 1 meter of snow in just 12 hours through ...

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 ...