With their close ties to the region, tourist trains also help revitalize the areas in which they run. In 2020, Tokyu Corporation's "THE ROYAL EXPRESS" started operating on JR Hokkaido. See why and ...

SAPPORO--Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) announced that its Norokko sightseeing trains will make their final runs by the end of March 2026 due to difficulties in maintaining them. JR Hokkaido ...

The government of Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island ... in Hat Yai and Songkhla,” he said earlier this week. Popular tourist attractions in Songkhla province include Samila Beach, Songkhla ...

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 ...

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest ... The 61-year-old tourist was hit and killed by a train on January 24 while reportedly snapping ...