Discover Japan’s wild north: five of the best nature experiences in Hokkaido Japan’s northernmost, second-largest island is one of the country’s wildest destinations.

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 East ...

Scientific Background Kenji Ito’s observations are consistent with the Japanese Meteorological Agency report “Extreme weather report 2005”, that concludes the average winter temperature in Hokkaido (1 ...

Welcome to Japan’s snow-capped wonderland. A unique natural phenomenon, known as drift ice, occurs each winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, on Hokkaido’s northern shores. Ice drifts southward from ...

Far north of Japan's bustling metropolises of Tokyo and Osaka, you will find an incredible immersive nature destination in Hokkaido. By Kristen Pope Published on June 8, 2024 ...

Beat the heat with the best summer activities in Hokkaido.As Japan’s northernmost island, summers in Hokkaido are much milder than anywhere else. Home to world-class ski resorts during winter, ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--Motorists driving westward through a wetland region in Kushiro city can quickly spot numerous solar panels on both sides of the Doto Expressway.

From the wilds of Hokkaido in the far north to sub-tropical Okinawa in the south, the natural environment and traditions of Japan can be experienced in an ever-developing network of national parks.

Rewilding is an increasingly mainstream environmental movement to allow nature to heal itself, sometimes with the aid of humans, to sustainably restore biodiversity, so wildlife can, once again ...

A playful polar bear cub, two nuzzling red foxes and golden snub-nosed monkeys huddled together are among the shortlisted images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2022.