This article was originally on GET.com at: Visit Hokkaido: GET.com's Travel Guide To Northern Japan Japan is a popular travel destinations for Singaporeans, although most travellers go to Tokyo. If ...

Hokkaido is a popular tourist area not only for Japanese but also for foreign visitors as well. Hokkaido’s area accounts for roughly 22% of Japan, and has many sightseeing spots such as Sapporo, Otaru ...

Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...

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, ...

Discover the best things to do in Sapporo – from scenic parks and historic landmarks to top attractions, shopping streets, and beer tastings!

While thoughts of Hokkaido often bring to mind images of winter sports, snow festivals and chilly weather — there's plenty more to see in Japan’s northern prefecture. Located in the southernmost part ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. This isn't how Japan should look. These buildings we are driving past, scattered across the snow-covered fields, are timeworn and ...

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 Russia’s ...

Salmon is synonymous with Hokkaido's cuisine, and it's prepared in a variety of ways. One of them is saketoba, Japanese salmon jerky — a centuries-old local recipe. Ainu cuisine may not be known ...