Japan’s great new destination — new to foreigners, at least — is the sparsely populated northern island of Hokkaido. Here…
Southwestern Hokkaido also offers myriad outdoor activities in summer and autumn, including hiking and rides on scenic gondolas.
From comfort food to ramen shops, Hokkaido, where the potato is a specialty, cooks up good food. Here are three upscale restaurants we recommend.
Whether it's an out-of-the-ordinary ski vacation or a relaxing addition to a longer Japanese trip in the summer, Hokkaido never disappoints.