Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, is a paradise for hikers seeking rugged trails, volcanic peaks, and serene alpine lakes. From Sapporo’s accessible forest walks to multi-day treks in Daisetsuzan ...

Daisuke Imura, National Park Visitor Use Coordinator in Hokkaido, Japan's Shiretoko National Park, holding two "todomatsu" trees (Maries fir) that are about to be planted as part of the 40-year-long ...

Tadashi Shimada / Message from the Forest Kamui Mintara [Hokkaido / Akan] ・Experience Hokkaido's forests and wilderness through the eyes of animals Impressive Nature Watching! Kamui Mintara, which is ...

Brown bears foraging for food in the Shiretoko Peninsula of Hokkaido, Japan, have been disrupting tree growth in artificial conifer forests, according to a new study. Researchers compared soil and ...

Brown bears in Shiretoko grow to between 1.3 meters and 2.3 meters tall and can weigh up to 400 kilograms. Their size and bulk mean that they need a plentiful supply of food, especially before ...