The northernmost island of the country captivates with its imposing nature, a unique culinary culture, and delightful hot ...

Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...

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 Russia’s ...

Salmon is synonymous with Hokkaido's cuisine, and it's prepared in a variety of ways. One of them is saketoba, Japanese salmon jerky — a centuries-old local recipe. Ainu cuisine may not be known ...

The Green Leaf Niseko Village, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opens in Hokkaido, marking the debut of the lifestyle brand in Japan.

Sapporo’s Snow Festival has become world-famous, and its snow sculptures are undeniably amazing sights to see. It lasts for only a week, though, which is a pretty narrow window in which to both find ...

Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido is a winter paradise for lovers of snow, hot springs, seafood and beer. This month CNNGo starts in the capital city Sapporo, where we’ll see the snow-covered ...

Breathing in the icy air and listening to the crunch of fresh powder underfoot are just the beginning of enjoying the routine involved with a day in the mountains. There’s something special about ...

The snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido offers a quieter alternative to Japan’s congested “Golden Route” of Tokyo, Osaka ...

As interest in unique winter vacation experiences continues to grow, Hokkaido, Japan, has firmly established itself as a premier cold-weather destination. With its stunning snow-covered landscapes and ...

A powerful typhoon and an earthquake in Hokkaido are disrupting travel in Japan this week. Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, is set to partially reopen Friday after sustaining damage from ...