Hokkaido--It is known as the "phantom bridge" because the arched concrete span over Hokkaido's Lake Nukabirako vanishes from sight when water levels are adjusted by a dam on the Taushubetsugawa river.

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

CHITOSE, Hokkaido -- Splash ice, a rare winter phenomenon, has appeared along the shore of Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost lake that remains unfrozen even in winter. This ...

Tswalu Kalahari is the largest private game resort in South Africa, offering a luxurious stay with all-inclusive experiences ...

FUN FACT: There are about 5000 Steller’s sea eagles left in the world, and 2000 of them come to Hokkaido each year. Once your day trip is complete, head back to Lake Akan for a relaxing ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

There’s so much snow on the ground in Hokkaido, Japan, that it’s blocking the doors and windows of homes and businesses on ...

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 ...

This article provides a full guide to discovering Japan in the spring, with each destination promising an unforgettable ...

The first sighting of the bird in Hokkaido came last winter in Lake Furenko, which is adjacent to Onne Marsh, and in nearby areas. Researchers believe that the bird ended up in Japan’s ...