If you own an Apple computer, you might recognize Japanese photographer Kent Shiraishi's striking photo "Blue Pond" as one of your backgrounds. Check out a Q&A and slideshow of his photos from ...

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Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, has some of the best food and scenery in the country.

Looking for summer lavender fields, gorgeous natural landscapes, or the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste? Hokkaido has it ...

Summer in Hokkaido Summer is one of the most pleasant times to visit Hokkaido, and it’s very popular for people who live on the mainland in Japan to come north for monsoon-free, cooler vacations.

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Hiroyuki Kakuwa poses beside a painting of Shirogane Blue Pond in the mayor’s office in Biei, Hokkaido, on Sept. 19. (Osamu Hiura) ...

The Blue Pond in Hokkaido. Joyi Chang/Alamy Ginga Falls in Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan National Park. Robert Harding/Alamy Stock Photo Explore: ...

The waters of Blue Pond in Hokkaido Prefecture's Biei Town appear blue due to their volcanic components. For the past 10 years, the town has been lighting up the popular site in winter when it has ...

Hokkaido’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries supply approximately 20 percent of domestically supplied calories, significantly contributing to a stable food supply in Japan.

Famous for its azure hue in the warmer months, Biei Town's Blue Pond in Hokkaido is popular with sightseers and locals alike. In winter, the body of water takes on an entirely different appearance ...