These national parks in Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture offer serenity, away from the crowds

Beyond Japan’s popular Golden Route, relaxing hot springs, snow-capped peaks, and rare wildlife await visitors looking for a ...

9 of the best beaches for a coastal break in Japan

Japan isn’t usually associated with seductive stretches of sand, but it should be. From surfing hubs to remote tropical getaways, these are the archipelago’s best beaches.
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The best ramen and myriad-colored landscapes: Total adventure in Hokkaido, Japan's last frontier

The northernmost island of the country captivates with its imposing nature, a unique culinary culture, and delightful hot springs that emerge from its depths. Also, with the vibrant city of Sapporo.

Hokkaido, Japan

Find out why Hokkaido, Japan is on TIME’s 2021 list of the World's Greatest Places ...
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Record snowfall buries Hokkaido, Japan

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. In the same time period, Memuro ...
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Satellite captures Japan buried under heaviest snowfall of 21st century

This winter shattered norms: January and February storms dumped over 2 meters in Aomori on Honshu, just south of Hokkaido, ...
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Parts of northern Japan have 4 feet of snow and more is falling

TOKYO — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido prefectural government ...