The Hokkaido government is also helping companies relocate their headquarters by taking advantage of Japan’s special tax system for local revitalization and introducing an office rent subsidy of ...

SAPPORO--A fire has damaged part of a temporary observation center that stands next to the former Hokkaido government office building, a landmark beloved by locals for its attractive design. The ...

The imposition of a lodging tax is expected to generate around 4.5 billion yen for the Hokkaido government. Among the municipalities in Hokkaido, Sapporo will request 200 yen a night for a room ...

(Kyodo) SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- The government of Hokkaido, a northern island popular with tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen ($3) per night from April 2026, joining a growing ...

SAPPORO (Bernama-Kyodo): The government of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen (US$3) per night from April ...