ABASHIRI, Hokkaido--Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) is operating a special train again this year on part of its Senmo Line to allow passengers to view the drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk.

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido—A JR express train was filled to 60-percent capacity when it left Sapporo Station for Shimukappu in the central part of Hokkaido in December. After it stopped at Minami ...

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

As the number of users is unlikely to recover from a prolonged decline, JR Hokkaido has decided to close the station.

President Vladimir Putin of Russia agreed yesterday on a call with President Trump to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 8 ...

Dwight Ramos unleashed his career-best 30 points to lead Levanga Hokkaido’s dominant 116-78 victory over the Shiga Lakes in ...

Closed: Open daily Access: 15 minutes by bus to Noboribetsu Onsen from JR Noboribetsu Station and then 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop; 15 minutes by car from Noboribetsu Higashi (East) IC on the ...

Fortunately, you’re in the right place to navigate the madness. Post-powder stoke after a day of exploring central Hokkaido with Whiteroom Tours. In this skier’s guide to Hokkaido, I’ll ...

Nobuka is a tourism pro who has traveled across Hokkaido for over 15 years while penning over 1,000 travel articles for magazines and websites. Drawing from those years of experience, Nobuka shares ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.