Japan approves the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with more local ...

Snow matured salmon (SMS) is a seasonal product that has been sold by Sato Suisan every year since 2011. This year’s SMS was made from salted Hokkaido fall chum salmon that was caught last fall, ...

There is trouble on the horizon in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido, where poor fishing conditions triggered by global ...

The prices for marine products from Hokkaido halved following China’s blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports, according to the region’s government. Retail prices of premium seafood such as ...

Pillars, tunnels, and domes of ice are on display at this event, and are made even more fantastic by the light-up displays at night. There's also a 15-meter-high observation platform to view them from ...

Juvenile salmon, or fry, released in Hokkaido and the northeastern Tohoku region head out to sea in spring, staying in coastal waters until summer. In fall, they migrate north through the Sea of ...

Boy, 4, dies from fall at hotel in Fukuoka after being left alone Auto industry: Trump tariffs will hurt Japan, U.S. economies Police officer fluent in English serves tourists in snowy Hokkaido ...

Many people say, "When in Hokkaido, you've got to try the crab!" Surrounded by colder water, Japan's northern island of Hokkaido is a hotspot for this delicacy. Here you can find many restaurants ...

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Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s snow-covered landscapes. But the magic is there no matter the time of year: ...

HOKKAIDO (TR) – A court Asahikawa City last week sentenced a 19-year-old woman to ... to sit on the railing of the Kamui Ohashi bridge and pushing her off, causing her to fall to her death, reports ...

In Japan, a smelly waste product is being reimagined as a potential clean fuel of the future that is powering cars and ...