The Sanwa Maru struck a rocky beach about 20 meters from shore with its bow facing land. It was heading from Tomakomai Port in Hokkaido to Funagawa Port in Oga, Akita Prefecture. The sea was not ...

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

Whether you want a snowy getaway in Hokkaido, a beach vacation in Okinawa, or a photography trip to capture the city lights of Tokyo, these are the best times to plan your dream trip to Japan.

01:24 Today's destination is Hakodote, on the southern tip of Japan's northernmost main island, Hokkaido. And from Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido, it's accessible by train, bus, and car.

Just an hour by train from Tokyo, Atami on the Izu Peninsula offers hot springs, a tropical beach, and early-blooming ... visit for art enthusiasts. Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is ...

Grapes damaged by heat in Burgundy Around ten years ago, he tried a bottle of Hokkaido wine. It was a revelation, so he set off for the northern Japanese prefecture. He found his dream land in the ...