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 ...

With a captivating expanse of rugged hiking trails through mountains, fields, forests, lakes, and lowlands, Hokkaido has long been the place to go for unspoiled nature. Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu ...

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

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 47 inches of snowfall occurred during a 12-hour period on Monday in Obihiro, ...

It enables travellers to experience facets of the area’s culture, nature and wildlife all at ... This paid content article was created for Hokkaido District Transport Bureau.

Camping is a perfect activity for casually experiencing nature. Hokkaido Prefecture, with its treasure trove of nature, has a number of campgrounds where adults and children alike can have fun.

RAUSU, Hokkaido—Two extremely rare all-white killer ... But this summer, participants of a nature tour have not only seen dozens of the apex predators but also white killer whales.

The Nature Conservation Society of Japan and the Hokkaido Nature Conservation Society have also issued a similar statement. The latter questioned why the ministry approved what it considers a “l ...

Northern Japan received record snowfall on February 4. The city of Obihiro observed 124 centimetres of snowfall in 24 hours ...

At times they listen to the sounds of nature during lulls in the current ... this river let the two fully enjoy the great outdoors of Hokkaido. This program also introduces several species ...