Areas in Hokkaido saw some of the sharpest rises in land prices in 2024, thanks largely to foreign visitors who have ...

As Japan’s population ages, cities like Yubari have to choose between finding new ways to attract more residents or focusing ...

OTARU, Hokkaido -- This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of disruptive behavior by foreign tourists. Otaru, one of Hokkaido's most popular ...

Sapporo in Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido, is a captivating blend of urban sophistication and natural splendour. Despite ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--Motorists driving westward through a wetland region in Kushiro city can quickly spot numerous solar panels on both sides of the Doto Expressway. Some areas are dotted with ...

In Sapporo, surging costs have forced JR Hokkaido and partners to reevaluate redevelopment plans for the area near the future ...

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s ...

HOKKAIDO (TR) – A court Asahikawa City last week sentenced a 19-year-old woman to 23 years in prison for murder and other ...

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 ...

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2 will be printed for the first time in the English language in December 2025 for $24.99 USA / $33.99 CAN, with the series available in omnibus ...

Persistent marine heatwaves attract the ‘wrong’ kinds of fish. Seafood manufacturer Kaneyoshi is based in the Hokkaido city of Nemuro and has been focusing on the production of retort-packed ...