What makes the food culture of Hokkaido unique? The blend of cultural influences. I was struck by the similarities to Wisconsin, where I’m from. There’s that Midwestern-style agriculture ...

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 ...

Without the images, it might be hard to wrap your mind around the amount of snow blanketing the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. In just 12 hours, the city of Obihiro got 47 inches (about 4 ...

Photograph: Sushi Zushi Hokkaido Sansanmaru rice is hand-beaten twice daily and mixed with red vinegar from Tokyo, giving it a distinct brown hue. The result? Delicate rice rounds with a savoury ...

A powerful low-pressure system is unleashing record-breaking snowfall along Hokkaido’s Pacific coast, with the city of Obihiro accumulating more than 1 meter of snow in just 12 hours through ...

Especially the seafood in Hokkaido has a wide variety and taste. Sushi, sashimi, and grilled fish are are especially must-tries for all times you do Hokkaido travel. In the entertainment district of ...

Hokkaido has a lot going for it. As both a skier’s paradise and growing hub for enhanced travel experiences, Japan's northernmost island is a place where the barrier between civilization and 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 ...

Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, is a shopper's paradise with lively ... including tonkatsu at Tonkatsu Wako, conveyor belt sushi at Nemuro Hanamaru, and omurice at Pomme-no-ki. Thanks to its direct ...