A government investigation has confirmed that tunnel construction for the shinkansen bullet train line extension to Sapporo ...

On consumption, the ministry left its assessments unchanged for 10 regions, while upgrading its view for Hokkaido.

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of disruptive behavior by ...

Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and the fifth-largest city in the country. As Japan’s most northern island, Hokkaido ...

Travel well in Hokkaido with our epic Japan travel guide! We visited Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Sounkyo and Asahikawa, capturing ...

The idea of Ikigai is becoming popular but the original Japanese definition of the term is much simpler, unlike the commonly found Ikigai diagram. A true Ikigai is visceral and no analysis is required ...

SAPPORO--Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) announced that its Norokko sightseeing trains will make their final runs by the ...

Heavy snowfall is expected to continue through the early morning of Friday in eastern Japan as a strong winter pressure ...

From tasting the fresh seafood and visiting the many national parks, Hokkaido's capital city offers a lot for first time ...

Security guards were deployed Tuesday at a popular tourist spot in Otaru, Hokkaido, famed for its appearance in an acclaimed movie, to prepare for an expected surge of visitors during the Lunar New ...

Despite major confectionery manufacturer Meiji Co. discontinuing it in March 2024, the butterscotch candy Chelsea lives anew ...