13 Culture A Winter Wonderland Illaura Rossiter Snowy scenes and ice sculptures dominate the landscape each February at Japan's biggest snow festival in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Activities Wild Hokkaido Viola van Onselen had just run across a frozen lake in the middle of a snowstorm, only to now... While most winter tourists flock to the famous Sapporo Snow Festival, there
Planning Staying at a Ryokan One of Lonely Planet's Top Expe... Kim Bergström Oct 23, 2025 simplicity is part of the appeal, and everything is designed to help you slow... mountains, autumn glows with color, and winter invites quiet reflection in snow-covered
Activities Guide to Visiting Zoorasia Cathy Cawood This is a place you can relax and enjoy at a slow pace if you wish (somewhat... We found kangaroos and emus in the Oceania Grassland area; monkeys in the
9 Culture Shivering in Iwate's Beauty Ignatius Koh tsunami and earthquake damaged the region, it has bounced back stronger and now... Chuson-ji's grounds create a sense of serenity that is enhanced by the snow
Japan Named One of the World's Best Winter Destinat... Kim Bergström Nov 26, 2025 Move over sakura, hello snow!
Culture Awaji Bunraku Puppet Theatre Bonson Lam These days I perform and know deeply the connection between art and craft... There are also the Songoku, the Monkey King on a pilgrimage to the west
Activities Hakodateyama Ski Resort Yanni Karina Want to ski on top of natural snow in Kansai with stunning scenery?