Exploring the Spiritual Significance of the Hokkaido Shrine Festival. E very year, nestled in the lush greens of Maruyama ...

The northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido has seen a series of earthquakes registering 4 on Japan's 7-point seismic intensity ...

A lobby group for economic development on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture (pictured), has given its backing to the idea of an integrated resort (IR) with casino being established there to ...

Japan 's northernmost island, Hokkaido, is famous for its pristine natural beauty and serene landscapes. But among its many ...

Japan’s summer is known for heat and humidity that can make it unbearable to be outside on the hottest days of the year. Hokkaido’s climate is cooler and drier, making it possible to enjoy ...

The town of Yoichi in the western part of Hokkaido is best known for its apple orchards and whisky production, but the international restaurateurs who visited in November 2024 were there for ...

Gradually, Hokkaido became known for high-quality dairy products. Almost half of the milk in Japan comes from Hokkaido, and this milk has made its mark not only in Japan but all over the world.

The northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido is known for its beautiful winter sights. In Kitami City, temperatures may drop to around -15 degrees Celsius in the morning and evening, but its clear ...

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... in August after the craze subsided. Some well-known tourist destinations have also implemented measures ...

Hokkaido, already known as the “kingdom of dairy farming,” has earned a new accolade for its beef. According to the central government’s statistics on agricultural output for 2023 that were ...