BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s Northernmost City Gets Its 2nd Combini Chain
The city of Wakkanai in Hokkaido used to have only one convenience store chain. The next one was 100km off. That all…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The city of Wakkanai in Hokkaido used to have only one convenience store chain. The next one was 100km off. That all…
NEWS
In an indigenous victory, Ainu ancestral remains, long held in museums in distant Australia, have at last been returned to local Hokkaido…
TRAVEL
This year's Golden Week in Japan promises to be busy. Here are the hot domestic and international spots for Japanese vacationers.
SOCIETY
Japan's aquariums used to host a total of 122 sea otters. Here's why they're now in danger of disappearing completely.
CULTURE
Sapporo's iconic snow festival is back! Some background on its history, what to expect, and how to make the most of your…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Here we go again? Sapporo is bidding for the 2030 Winter Olympics - but, much like the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, few residents…
CULTURE
The sister city relationship between Sapporo and Munich has gifted the former with a splendid Christmas market now entering its 20th year.
TRAVEL
Whether you're traveling to Japan or planning a trip in-country, these onsen are bucket list experiences for everyone.