Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, is a shopper's paradise with lively shopping streets and huge malls! Check out top spots around Sapporo Station, Odori, Tanukikoji, Susukino, and New Sapporo Station ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...

Prime Video has named Keisuke Oishi as its new country manager for Japan, effective Jan. 20. The veteran Amazon executive, who most recently served as director and general manager of Amazon Music ...

Prime Video Japan has a new Country Manager in the shape of Keisuke Oishi. Effective today, the former Sony Corp exec will take on the post after rising through the ranks over ten years at Amazon.

What makes the food culture of Hokkaido unique? The blend of cultural ... There’s that Midwestern-style agriculture, focusing on crops like corn and potato, and dairy farming.

Corn takes on myriad configurations, from the classic corn on the cob to popcorn to more processed options including corn flour and corn syrup. How, then, do you classify such a versatile food?

Corn isn’t just a crop — it is a cornerstone of U.S.-Mexico trade and North American economic integration. But recent actions by Mexico are putting this relationship to the test, with ...

Hokkaido has a lot going for it. As both a skier’s paradise and growing hub for enhanced travel experiences, Japan's northernmost island is a place where the barrier between civilization and the ...

Jaga Pokkuru (じゃがポックル) is a popular Japanese snack produced by the Calbee company. It is known for its main ingredient, which is Hokkaido-grown potatoes. Jagapokkuru is a crispy potato snack made by ...

Experience the world of Tokachi wine in Japan, where the cool climate of Hokkaido brings unique challenges and opportunities. This article explores the story of Tokachi wine, from battling cold ...

As others of the vessel’s 23-member crew continued to succumb at relatively young ages, Matashichi Oishi became a vocal anti-nuclear activist. Oishi died on March 7 at age 87. “Shi no Hai wo ...