The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...
Self-checkout registers are supposed to be a win-win. Shoppers can quickly pay for their items and be on their way, and store ...
Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...
The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off as an elaborate weeklong affair on Feb 4, featuring a ...
The "All Japan Slipper Table Tennis Championships," where players used slippers instead of rackets, were held on Feb. 1 in ...