Shoulder season refers to the period of time between peak season and off. This can last months or weeks depending on ...

Dodge this and you can even score some sakura season in Hokkaido ... Festival - begin to hit their straps in early December and the season stretches to early March, (mid March if you're lucky ...

There is even more to discover in Japan outside Tokyo. Couples in particular might love this northern Japanese city that's famous for its stunning canal.

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country in delicate shades of pink, creating a magical atmosphere. Cities like ...

This photo taken March 3, 2025, shows a tatami room in the former Soma family residence, a national important cultural property, in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. (Kyodo) HAKODATE (Kyodo ...

JUST A FEW. TIFFANY. CHRIS. THANK YOU. EQUESTRIAN SHOWJUMPERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ARE IN WELLINGTON THIS WEEK FOR THIS YEAR’S WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL. ORGANIZERS CALLING IT THE UNOFFICIAL ...

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

After a week brimming with Cree culture, the Nemaska Trappers’ Festival welcomed youth returning from the annual healing winter journey to join in the final day’s grand feast on February 22.

Ponies stole the spotlight in Saturday’s under-21 classes at the Petplan Winter Area Festival Championships, with Lydia Holmes and her 13.3hh buckskin mare Caramelle, swamped in her winners ...

The cosy 30-seater will serve a unique curry and miso-based ramen alongside Hokkaido soul food favourites and local drinks. Shimokitazawa, a Bohemian neighbourhood that’s an easy four-station ...