The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Although the view is overwhelmingly magnificent, the ice that makes it up is thinner than it used to be, scientists said. Kay Ohshima, a Hokkaido University professor of physical oceanography ...

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

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

Hong Kong director-producer has been scouting locations for an action movie in north Japan, leading to hopes that he will ...

The "Ice Hotel" at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu opened here on Jan. 20, offering guests a chance to stay in sub-zero conditions.The ･･･ ...

What makes the food culture of Hokkaido unique? The blend of cultural influences. I was struck by the similarities to Wisconsin, where I’m from. There’s that Midwestern-style agriculture ...

On consumption, the ministry left its assessments unchanged for 10 regions, while upgrading its view for Hokkaido. “While demand related to the year-end and New Year holidays and other events ...

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... The neighborhood offers an elevated view of a quintessential Japanese street lined with wooden houses ...