A type of bird flu virus that has spread in Japan over the last few years has been found to easily infect crows, compared ...

As global interest in distinctive winter travel experiences intensifies, Hokkaido, Japan, has solidified its reputation as a ...

With four stunning resorts in Hokkaido, Club Med invites travelers to secure their dream winter getaway early and enjoy ...

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 ...

Reflecting on the nature of the seasons, HIH Princess Takamado explores the theme of birds in snow with her photos.

NEMURO, Hokkaido--Bird watchers here might have thought they had been magically transported across the Pacific when they spotted the national symbol of the United States here in a wetland.

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

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

Earlier a senior official proposed disposing of radioactive materials on Russias Kuril Islands resulting in backlash Japanese ...