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.

Japan is battling uncorroborated rumors stemming ... nuclear plant killed tons of fish that have blanketed a shoreline in Hokkaido. “We are concerned about the unsubstantiated information ...

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 ...