However, Otaru City Hall officials told CNN tourists had been causing disruptions ... That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital, about 25 miles (40 kilometers ...

Otaru, a small town on the island of Hokkaido, ... However, Otaru City Hall officials told CNN tourists had been causing disruptions since before the traveler’s death.

OBIHIRO, Hokkaido -- The education board of this northern Japan city asked all 39 elementary and junior high schools in the city to hoist flags at hal ...

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido—A JR express train was filled to 60-percent capacity when it left Sapporo Station for Shimukappu in the central part of Hokkaido in December.

CHIPPUBETSU, Hokkaido—As sightseers from Thailand marveled at the pristine white snow, their gleeful cries echoed throughout the landscape.

Sapporo is known for its rich architectural heritage, a symbol of its place as Hokkaido's hub of politics, economy, and culture from the 19th century. Architect James Lambiasi visits a dairy ...

Amid an increase in bear attacks across Japan, the city of Nayoro in Hokkaido has resorted to using drones to monitor sightings and help guide residents to safety in emergency situations, ...