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ABASHIRI, Hokkaido--Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) is operating a special train again this year on part of its Senmo Line to allow passengers to view the drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk.

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a record-breaking feat to build the world’s first 3D-printed train station.

Located roughly 2.5 hours from Tokyo by train in Niigata prefecture ... The resort on the northern island of Hokkaido has become a world-renowned winter sports destination on the back of high ...

The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group joined warships from Japan and South Korea for a four-day exercise in the East China Sea ...

these artists on Hokkaido are preserving the traditions of one of Japan’s Indigenous groups, the Ainu. Elegance on rails: Have you ever longed to indulge in truly elegant train travel?

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Unexpected detours, cultural wanderings and happy supermarket sprees are all part of the fun. Here's what our Japan road trip ...

The tree-lined Omotesandod neighborhood of Tokyo—known as the Champs-Elysees of Tokyo—is a hub for luxury fashion, upscale shops, and trendy cafes. Photograph by David Guttenfelder, Nat Geo ...

The highest, Asahidake, stands at 2,291 meters and is Hokkaido’s highest ... I saw “Kamui Mintara, Playground of the Gods” printed on maps, posters, bags and T-shirts at various shops.