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

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

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

Club Med presents various avenues for experiencing Hokkaido's winter allure, with resorts tailored to diverse travel ...

The Japanese government on Monday warned of heavy snowfall across a wide swathe along the Sea of Japan coast due to this ...

Wine lovers who hear the words “Japanese wine” are likely to think of Yamanashi’s rolling vineyards, or the high terrain of Nagano. But up north in Hokkaido, in a climate once considered too cold for ...

13. This marks the 16th consecutive year that the northernmost main island has been deemed the most attractive region in the country. Following Hokkaido in the top four rankings were Kyoto ...

Electricity demand in Japan’s Hokkaido area is expected to grow the fastest in the country, as the region prepares to roll ...

The agency urged people to be on high alert for possible traffic disruptions.

Known for its creamy texture and high nutritional value, this milk from Japan’s Hokkaido region is now being hailed as a skincare wonder, and it’s not hard to see why. From moisturizing to ...

A study by Hokkaido University researchers has shown ... including the waters off the Sanriku coast (of the Tohoku region).” Drift ice, or ice floes, refers to a category of sea ice or frozen ...