Looking for things to do in Hokkaido in May or June? Unlike the rest of Japan, Hokkaido stays refreshingly cool during early summer, making it perfect for outdoor adventures. From scenic spots and ...

Located in Hokaido’s northeast, this site includes a part of the Shiretoko peninsula till its tip (Shiretoko Cape) and the marine area surrounding it. It holds importance owing to the distinct ...

Government-backed Rapidus started pilot production of advanced chips in Hokkaido this week, taking Japan one step closer to its goal of a return to semiconductor-manufacturing leadership.

On April 1, Rapidus inaugurated its first semiconductor fabrication facility, IIM-1, in Chitose City, Hokkaido, marking a pivotal step in Japan's leap from 40nm technology to the cutting-edge 2nm ...

HOKKAIDO – The first man slips on a bright green frog hat and, one by one, the rest of the five middle-aged singers follow suit. Then it begins: He croaks out a low baritone tune, the next man ...

Hokkaido’s rail transportation system is grappling with two tough challenges, with the completion of the Hokkaido Shinkansen’s final 212-kilometer stretch between Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and ...