NEMURO, Hokkaido–This year’s commercial whaling of minke whales has begun off the coast of eastern Hokkaido, with the first ...

In Kotaniishi, a small coastal community in Hokkaido Prefecture, locals harvest kelp each summer. Despite many young people leaving, those who stay strive to preserve their lifestyle for future ...

Hokkaido is a shapeshifter with a wild heart, their personality changing with every season. Gather round and let Hokkaido regale you with unforgettable tales for the road – hidden histories of ...

We show various aspects of Hokkaido Prefecture to present its attractiveness through "Train Cruise," "Hit the Road" and other programs.

In a related development, a day after the tremor, the Japanese government released updated estimates concerning the potential impact of a major earthquake originating from the Nankai Trough. This ...

Cloudy with a high of 43 °F (6.1 °C). Winds NW at 19 to 21 mph (30.6 to 33.8 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds NW at 4 to 17 mph (6.4 to 27.4 kph). The overnight low will be 30 °F (-1.1 °C). Mostly ...

Cloudy with a high of 39 °F (3.9 °C) and a 40% chance of precipitation. Winds from NNW to NW at 8 to 12 mph (12.9 to 19.3 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 21% chance of precipitation. Winds from NNW ...

However, the Hokkaido town of Kutchan, which introduced its own lodging tax system in fiscal 2019, has objected to the idea of a prefecture-wide tax system. The town already imposes a 2 percent ...

When in Hokkaido, it's always best to leave room for dessert. After all, the prefecture is known for producing high-quality dairy that's ideal for making rich, creamy chocolate and other yummy ...

OTARU, Hokkaido -- A Renaissance-style former branch office of the Bank of Japan in this northern city is now serving as a museum sharing the history of the central bank and resources for learning ...

Night - Flurries with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds N at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 34 °F (1.1 °C). Cloudy with a high of 42 °F (5.6 °C) and a 44% chance of precipitation. Winds ...

Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 24 °F (-4.4 °C). Cloudy with a high of 37 °F (2.8 °C) and a 52% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 1 to ...