A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting ...

Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, is a shopper's paradise with lively shopping streets and huge malls! Check out top spots around Sapporo Station, Odori, Tanukikoji, Susukino, and New Sapporo Station ...

Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan - December 11, 2024 Penguins walk along a snow-covered path at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Dec. 11, 2024.

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 ...

Akita Prefecture is a treasure trove of cherry blossom spots, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience. While easily accessible via train, Akita is off the typical sightseeing route for ...

Hokkaido has a lot going for it. As both a skier’s paradise and growing hub for enhanced travel experiences, Japan's northernmost island is a place where the barrier between civilization and the ...

Police in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, have arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a 20-year-old employee of the hotel in which he was staying. The incident occurred at around 9:30 p.m.

On the banks of Kinugawa River, a row of abandoned, crumbling hotels stand like relics of a forgotten past. A destination that once thrived as a hot spring resort during Japan's booming bubble era of ...

Jaga Pokkuru (じゃがポックル) is a popular Japanese snack produced by the Calbee company. It is known for its main ingredient, which is Hokkaido-grown potatoes. Jagapokkuru is a crispy potato snack made by ...