It was once a thriving coal mining town with a population of over 100,000 people. But today, Yubari, located in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, is a ghost of its former self — with fewer than ...

For dine-in, the restaurant has an “Auspicious Treasures” set menu ($88++ per person), which runs from now till Feb 9 and is available for both lunch and dinner. Dishes include a comforting morel ...

Electricity demand in Japan’s Hokkaido area is expected to grow the fastest in the country, as the region prepares to roll ...

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

Planning a trip to East Asia? Our epic guide will help you decide between the magic of China's ancient wonders vs Japan's vibrant culture.

Nurdling — combing the beach for these plastic bits — has become trendy, and social-worker-turned-manicurist Naomi Arimoto is ...

What is Japan’s national stone? Jade. I’ll bet you didn’t know that. In fact, you probably didn’t know such a thing even ...

Rivalries are everywhere, from sports games to sibling quarrels, and Japan is no exception. From fast food giant Burger King ...

as a way to enjoy a beach day without the hassle of travelling to the coast. The world’s biggest was Seagaia Ocean Dome in Miyazaki, Japan - about 923 miles south of Tokyo - which cost an ...

Two popular cuisines ― Italian and Japanese ― will come together in an inspired fusion menu offered at an upcoming, upscale Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant. Black Pearl hopes to open at 880 ...