Hokkaido
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Japan In FocusRemains of 3 Ainu People Return from U.K.; Erimo, Urakawa, Kushiro Region Remains Were Held at University of Edinburgh
CHITOSE, Hokkaido — The remains of three Ainu individuals, which had been held at the University ...
May 21, 2025
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Travel SpotsCorydalis Ambigua, Dogtooth Violets in Full Bloom in Hokkaido Town; Bunny-like Eurasian Red Squirrels Make Appearance
SAPPORO — Corydalis ambigua and dogtooth violet flowers are now in full bloom at Urausu Shrine in...
April 27, 2025
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Japan In FocusOtaru’s ‘Herring Mansion’ Reopens to Public; Historic Building Had Been Closed for Repairs Following 2023 Heavy Rains
OTARU, Hokkaido — The Otaru Nishin Goten, or Herring Mansion, welcomed visitors once more in earl...
April 23, 2025
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Japan In FocusNemuro Station Becomes Japan’s Easternmost Rail Stop; Line Runs Through ‘Beautiful Landscapes’ in Hokkaido
NEMURO, Hokkaido — A ceremony was held on March 15 at Nemuro Station to mark the departure of the...
April 5, 2025
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Japan In FocusLong-Awaited Drift Ice Arrives in Abashiri, Hokkaido; Spotting Comes Later than Any on Record
ABASHIRI, Hokkaido — The first day of drift ice this year was Feb. 15, according to the Abashiri ...
March 5, 2025
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Travel SpotsDashi Utilized as Tasty Tourism Resource in Shikabe, Hokkaido; Tours Helping Revitalize Locality
SHIKABE, Hokkaido — The town of Shikabe in Hokkaido has a thriving fishing industry.
...February 23, 2025
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Japan In FocusExperience Finnish-Style Frozen Lake Bathing in Hokkaido Town
SHINTOKU, Hokkaido — Finland is a nation famed for its saunas. But do you know about avanto, the ...
February 3, 2025
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Travel SpotsIce Sculptures Light up River Bank in Japan’s Hokkaido; Models to Stay on Display Until March 9
SAPPORO — About 30 ice sculptures were lit up in seven different colors, making them stand out al...
January 26, 2025
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Travel SpotsHokkaido Ice Hotel Briefly Opens for Guests; Visitors Can Enjoy Ice Village with Various Amenities
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu began accepting guests for its Ice Hotel that opened Monday in in Shimukap...
January 21, 2025
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Japan In FocusHokkaido Woodworker Crafts Wooden Bike Frame; Designed to be More Comfortable, Easier on Rider’s Legs, Waist
HIGASHIKAWA, Hokkaido — Kobo Pecker, a woodworking studio in Higashikawa, Hokkaido, has started a...
December 25, 2024
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Travel SpotsJapanese Monkeys Enjoy Hot Bath at Hokkaido Botanical Garden; Annual Winter Tradition Kicked Off for Facility’s 37 Nihonzaru
Nihonzaru, or Japanese macaques, enjoy a hot water bath at a botanical garden in Hakodate, Hokkai...
December 2, 2024