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.

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 ...

TOKYO, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- At least 91 flights to and from New Chitose Airport in Japan's Hokkaido were canceled Tuesday due to temporarily strong winds and snow, local media reported.

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 ...