Abundant snowfall, natural onsens and varied slopes make Japan's ski scene not only one of the most snow-sure but also the ...

Hokkaido, Japan (CNN) — Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, is unlike anywhere else in the country. Fully annexed by Japan around 150 years ago, Hokkaido’s indigenous people, the Ainu, have ...

Alaska? Heli-skiing? Nope, just a typical powder day in Japan's Nagano region, a famed Winter Olympic venue. This is part of an ongoing series. In the original feature I explain why you should sit ...

Fly over the breathtaking Flower Fields of Hokkaido, Japan, with this mesmerizing drone footage. Glide over vibrant, colorful fields stretching across the northern island of Hokkaido, showcasing an ...

Cycling the Matsumae Peninsula during the spring cherry blossom season, we explore a scenic road lined with cherry trees, Hokkaido Prefecture's southernmost Cape Shirakami and the magnificent Matsumae ...

From an outdoor jaunt in Japan’s great north to beer and Bruegel in the Austrian capital, here’s the latest from Monocle’s very own fixer. When it comes to accommodation, we suggest Numeroventi, which ...

Japan’s northernmost island is already a dream for rail travellers, but Hokkaido Railway Company has just confirmed that things are about to get even more magical. Two brand-new sightseeing services – ...

A pair of canoers journey down Hokkaido Prefecture's rushing current; the Akan River. Facing the wild, watch with bated breath as they battle together through white water and paddle skillfully past ...