KUSHIRO, Hokkaido ... of nature, thereby benefiting all the parties concerned,” said Kikuchi, 53, who is well-versed in experiential tourism. “That will decide which trail is chosen as ...

With a captivating expanse of rugged hiking trails through mountains, fields, forests, lakes, and lowlands, Hokkaido has long been the place to go for unspoiled nature. Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu ...

KAMIKAWA, Hokkaido ... the one-way trail is open only from July 14 to Sept. 30. It had been known as a place where visitors could enjoy the primeval beauty of nature. But the trail was closed ...