Sapporo is known for its rich architectural heritage, a symbol of its place as Hokkaido's hub of politics, economy, and culture from the 19th century. Architect James Liambasi visits a dairy farming ...

Otaru is one of the most beautiful cities in Hokkaido Prefecture. Located on the coast of Ishikari Bay, Otaru is famous for its preserved canal district, illuminated by streetlights after sundown, and ...

The controversial group decided in June 2009 to give its residual assets to Tenchi Seikyo, based in the Hokkaido city of ...

OTARU, Hokkaido -- This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of ...

Hokkaido, famed for its appearance in an acclaimed movie, to prepare for an expected surge of visitors during the Lunar New Year holidays. The move comes as the city has been grappling with ...

BIEI, Hokkaido--This farming town of around 9,300 ... Biei was inspired by Dazaifu, a city where the famed Dazaifu Tenmangu Shinto shrine is located, in Fukuoka Prefecture on the southern main ...

Falling ridership is putting pressure on JR Hokkaido to close underutilized local lines even as it struggles to complete the ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--Motorists driving westward through a wetland region in Kushiro city can quickly spot numerous solar panels on both sides of the Doto Expressway. Some areas are dotted with ...

Persistent marine heatwaves attract the ‘wrong’ kinds of fish. Seafood manufacturer Kaneyoshi is based in the Hokkaido city of Nemuro and has been focusing on the production of retort-packed ...

Seeing vacant buildings and houses in disrepair in Japan is becoming more commonplace with the aging and decline of the coun ...