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SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a time ...

both located in the snowy northern district of Hokkaido, since late December last year. Japanese media has speculated that Tony Leung Chiu-wai will star in the movie that To is prepping.

A piece of home, but in Japan ... flower fields, like lavender, are used to flavour everything from shaved ice to coffees. Are there other cultural traditions that influence food customs in Hokkaido?

TOKYO — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan ‘s northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido prefectural ...

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing battle against overtourism. Local authorities recently deployed ...

Anime Japan 2025 is fast approaching, being only about less than two months away now. The event will take place in March 2025. Anime Japan is a must-watch for any anime fan, as countless series ...

Hokkaido is attracting investments for data centers and semiconductor chip-makers. Japan’s state-backed Rapidus is scheduled to begin producing chips there in 2027, while companies like SoftBank ...

Tokyo, Jan. 30 (Jiji Press)--Japan’s Ministry of Finance in its quarterly report released Thursday raised its economic assessment for Hokkaido, the country’s northernmost prefecture ...

Japan and China collaborate on anime projects, showcasing strengths of storytelling and animation from both nations. Fans can expect high-quality anime content blending Japanese and Chinese ...