In March last year, an avalanche on Mount Rishirizan killed one backcountry tour participant and injured three others, including the guide. On Feb. 4, Hokkaido police sent papers on the tour ...

Adora Cruises announced today that it will offer longer cruises to Japan’s Hokkaido region during the summer of 2025.

The Shiretoko Peninsula, located in eastern Hokkaido Prefecture, juts into the Sea of Okhotsk. Its center is lined by 1,500-meter peaks. The heavily forested area is home to a diverse group of ...