A Renaissance-style former branch office of the Bank of Japan in this northern city is now serving as a museum sharing the history ･･･ ...

Areas in Hokkaido saw some of the sharpest rises in land prices in 2024, thanks largely to foreign visitors who have ...

A man in Sapporo preparing for retirement thought he had stumbled across an easy way to make money, and his optimism soared ...

The government has approved the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with ...

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...

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

A research team in Japan has warned that unreleased stress energy at an undersea trench off northern Japan has become large ...

However, this season, industry insiders were salivating as the La Niña weather pattern — a cyclical period of cooler weather ...

Based on the hugely popular Satoru Noda manga, Netflix’s latest live action adaptation is a sequel to the 2024 Golden Kamuy ...

It’s been said many times before that Japanese convenience stores are amazing both in the quality of food they sell and wide range of services they offer. During a simple trip to the corner store here ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2 will be printed for the first time in the English language in December 2025 for $24.99 USA / $33.99 CAN, with the series available in omnibus ...