BIEI, Hokkaido—Over the course of a year ... pastoral views. The “patchwork landscape” of farmland and trees that enchanted so many throughout Japan and abroad has brought on overtourism ...

Biei is a town located at the center of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. With its idyllic landscape of rolling hills, it's a popular tourist destination, especially for travelers from South ...

The adventure began with a festive arrival in Hokkaido on December 3 ... the finest local cuisine while enjoying the snow-covered landscape. This picturesque winter setting sets the perfect ...