Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

The Hokkaido government is pushing ahead with an ordinance to impose a lodging tax on tourists despite strong local opposition from around Japan’s ... per guest per night, depending on the ...

From cherry blossoms to charming strolls, these are the most charming cities to visit in spring, perfect for your next ...

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Otaru was a flourishing port town that functioned as one of Hokkaido's economic centers. At that time, Otaru Canal was built to improve the efficiency of unloading boats arriving from the sea carrying ...

Pillars, tunnels, and domes of ice are on display at this event, and are made even more fantastic by the light-up displays at night. There's also a 15-meter-high observation platform to view them from ...