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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, breathtaking autumnal views and vibrant seasonal blooms, this island is unlike any other....

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You often hear movie critics whining about sequels are announced. Why must we get another installment of a film? Has Hollywood run out of ideas? Most of the tim

Plan a winter getaway with our Hokkaido Itinerary to Lake Akan to see wildlife, frost flowers, drift ice, eat ramen and soba, and outdoor adventure activities that are family friendly.

ABASHIRI, Hokkaido--The sightseeing icebreaker Aurora was filled with excited tourists on Jan. 21 enjoying up-close views of the first drift ice of the season off the coast here.

With all due respect to the beautiful Christmas light displays, New Year’s lucky bag bargain bonanzas, and mouthwatering Valentine’s Day chocolate treats, it’s no secret that the season people look forward to the most in Japan is spring, and that’s because of th...

A microbiologist and post-doctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia, Canada, Dr Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi, talks to FATTEH HAMID about

Millions of tourists flock to beaches around the world each year according to the World Travel Organization, to relax in the warmth of the sun while enjoying the sound of the waves as they hit the shoreline.

Located on the northeast coast of Hokkaido, Abashiri is a town renowned for its picturesque beauty, situated in the heart of Abashiri Quasi-National Park. The city is particularly famous for the Ryuhyo, or the drifting ice found on the Sea of Okhotsk. More than one-third of&...

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