HOKKAIDO – The first man slips on a bright green frog hat and, one by one, the rest of the five middle-aged singers follow suit. Then it begins: He croaks out a low baritone tune, the next man ...

Rugged, beautiful, untamed and steeped in a unique culture, the island of Hokkaido in north Japan has emerged as an incredible destination for lovers of travel, adventure and the great outdoors.

It's not too late to get in some top-notch cherry blossom viewing in Japan ... spot in southern Hokkaido, where about 250 varieties are planted. The park is renowned for the scenery of cherry ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan. Covering 410 kilometers, the Hokkaido ...

Taiyo-no-oka Engaru Park in Engaru Town, Hokkaido, boasts one of the largest cosmos fields in Japan. Covering 10 hectares ... breeze and offers early autumn scenery for visitors to enjoy.

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s snow-covered landscapes. But the magic is there no matter the time of year: ...

For stunning scenery, the Japan Alps - a series ... More than 800km from Tokyo, the northernmost of Japan's main islands, Hokkaido, is already firmly on the tourist trail. But instead of going ...