Although the view is overwhelmingly magnificent, the ice that makes it up is thinner than it used to be, scientists said. Kay Ohshima, a Hokkaido University professor of physical oceanography ...

SAPPORO -- The problem of "overtourism," marked by an excessive concentration of travelers negatively impacting local ...

Many businesses view having their main offices in Hokkaido as a good way to insulate themselves from risk in the event of an emergency. It is also becoming less important for corporations to ...