The cherry trees are in full bloom at Matsumae Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in southern Hokkaido, where about 250 varieties are planted. The park is renowned for the scenery of ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan. Covering 410 kilometers, the Hokkaido ...

Taiyo-no-oka Engaru Park in Engaru Town, Hokkaido, boasts one of the largest ... enjoys a cool breeze and offers early autumn scenery for visitors to enjoy.

Hokkaido’s water resources preservation rules, and Kushiro’s scenery ordinance. The latest guidelines call for strict reviews on proposals to build solar stations in these restricted zones.

When in Hokkaido, it's always best to leave room ... it might be better to plan a visit during spring or autumn. That said, the scenery was still pretty. Fresh snowfall created an icy white ...