Winter in Hokkaido Prefecture... It's a fascinating time to visit for the stunning snowscapes and natural phenomena caused by the severe cold. Kussharo, located in a huge caldera, is part of the ...

Takachiho lies deep in the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture, in Kyushu. It is believed to be the setting for Japan's creation myth. In winter, villagers perform sacred dances, known Yokagura, which ...

Cape Soya on Hokkaido Island is spotlighted. Included: the region's nature; the bounty of the ocean; and a fly-fishing excursion in a bid to come face-to-face with the mysterious itou fish. Poet ...