Furano, a region in Hokkaido, is beautiful all year round. Located in a basin-shaped valley, the Furano area is a breadbasket for agriculture and dairy production, which is why Furano is also known as ...

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake just struck northern Japan, and now the government has issued a rare "megaquake" warning — right ...

If you want to escape the heat of the city during Japan’s scorching summer, Hokkaido would be your ideal destination to cool down. Moreover, lavender and other delightful blossoms fill a canvas of ...

THE SNOW WAS GENTLY FALLING when we arrived in Furano close to midnight. But the skies had cleared by morning, leaving behind a fluffy white landscape waiting for us to dive in. It’s no wonder that ...

Skiing in Japan is famous for the quality of the snow - Club Med Kiroro Peak Since the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, skiing has been big news in Japan and for decades now, this destination has sat firmly ...

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is famous for its stunning flower fields that attract nature enthusiasts from all over ...

The Furano region of Hokkaidō is covered with a carpet of lavender in early summer, attracting visitors from throughout Japan and elsewhere around the world. Lavender, an herb of the mint family, ...

Chill out in Hokkaido's Furano and embrace winter at the annual Furano Kan Kan Mura Snow Night Fantasy, which kicks off on Dec. 21. Attractions include Japan's longest snow-tubing ride, where ...

It hits me the moment the lift doors glide open: not the sleek, monochrome corridor or the grey stones artfully engraved with room numbers – but the uplifting aroma of sweet orange that infuses the ...

Fans of Japanese beer probably know that Hokkaido is the place to go if you are in search of delicious brews. Sapporo is home to the famous Sapporo Beer, beer museum, and the first beer brewery in ...