Semiconductors, bears and trains were just some of the major news topics in Hokkaido this past year, and are expected to continue to dominate local news coverage in 2025. Here’s a brief rundown ...

The new Shinkansen e-ticket service will be introduced on the Tohoku, Hokkaido, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Yamagata and Akita Shinkansen lines, Fukasawa said at a news conference on Feb. 4. In general ...

HOKUTO, Hokkaido--Zushihocky ... a mascot to promote the city in connection with the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line. Hokuto citizens selected Zushihocky over four other mascot proposals.

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Anchor] As record cold waves and heavy snow hit Japan day after day, casualties are also continuing.Six people have been killed and there has been a series ...

Beyond speed, the Shinkansen offers a travel experience that prioritises ... of Japan’s dedication to public convenience is the story of Ky-Shirataki Station in Hokkaido. This station was kept ...

Japanese architect Hiroshi Hara, who designed Osaka's Umeda Sky Buiding and the Kyoto Station building, has passed away aged ...

IT’S 8 AM ON NOV 7 at Tottori Port. Inside a nondescript warehouse, a large congregation of mostly men in rubber boots and ...

A trip to Japan doesn’t have to break the bank. Japan is a top destination for travelers in 2025. And while some of the ...

Whether it's your first time travelling to Japan or your fifth in a year, don't overlook these essential Japan travel tips!

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