Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

It’s the oldest clock tower in Japan. Kids and sweets lovers can get ... Registered as one of the Hokkaido Heritage Sites, ...

Your one-stop guide to all the best restaurants, shops, and things to do in the area Until recently, Kai Tak has always been one of those neighbourhoods that everyone's heard of, but few could ...

Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, is a shopper's paradise with lively ... The station building is part of the JR Tower complex, housing numerous large department stores that are perfect for shopping.

You can get a panoramic view of the city from Sapporo TV Tower’s observation deck; we also recommend the night view from here. Day 1: Shop for souvenirs and more at the popular SATUDORA Tanukikoji ...

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 ...

Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, a dazzling showcase of ice and artistry that lures millions to far northern Hokkaido prefecture each winter, almost did not happen this year. A month of record ...

SAPPORO--Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) announced that its Norokko sightseeing trains will make their final runs by the end of March 2026 due to difficulties in maintaining them. JR Hokkaido ...

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast. Parts of Japanese director Shunji Iwai’s “Love Letter ...