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Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 1 and 9. The first story was ...

SAPPORO -- The problem of "overtourism," marked by an excessive concentration of travelers negatively impacting local ...

Overtourism is causing disruptions to the lives of residents here, a popular destination for travelers.In the first half of ...

Drive an hour in any direction from Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo, and you’ll find yourself in the agricultural region of Japan ...

43 kilometers west of Sapporo and 28 kilometers from Otaru. It attracts winter sports fans with its great snowfall and variety of terrains. Known for its abundant “Japow” or Japanese powder, Kiroro ...

Adora Cruises announced today that it will offer longer cruises to Japan’s Hokkaido region during the summer of 2025.

Before Hokkaido was Hokkaido, it was known to mainland Japan as Ezo. Further back still, indigenous Ainu communities referred to the northern expanse as Ainu Mosir, a name they had used for untold ...

The Asuka III plans to visit Hakodate and Otaru, both in Hokkaido, in its first cruise departing from and arriving at Yokohama. It will also offer a trip to South Korea's Jeju Island in the future.

Experience the magic of Japan’s 2025 cherry blossom season with the best group and private tours. Whether you’re drawn to Hokkaido’s scenic landscapes, Tokyo and Osaka’s city blooms, or Kyoto and Nara ...

Otaru of Igarra, His Royal Highness, Oba Emmanuel Saiki, speaks with ADEYINKA ADEDIPE about his journey to the throne and the rich culture of the town in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo ...