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 ...

Locals are surprised this labour-intensive work, usually frowned upon, has turned into a profitable tourist venture.

Japanese travel agencies are offering a unique snow-shovelling experience to attract tourists, turning a routine winter chore ...

On the 18th (local time), the Hong Kong media South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that a travel agency in Sapporo, ...

As sightseers from Thailand marveled at the pristine white snow, their gleeful cries echoed throughout the landscape.

Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.

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

The Hokkaido government is pushing ahead with an ordinance to impose a lodging tax on tourists despite strong local opposition from around Japan’s northern main island. The ordinance will be ...

SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a ...

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 ...

With the winter sports season in full swing, skiers, snowboarders and those who just want to experience the snow are once again descending on Hokkaido. But the influx of so many visitors has ...