Hokkaido (Page 10)
Winter comes early to Hokkaido and turns one of Japan’s most respected schools into an otherworldly wonderland.
The female wrestler, who injured her finger during the altercation, is being hailed a hero for her actions.
More than 200 people lined up to be the first ever to get their doughnut fix on Japan’s northernmost island.
A visit to the mushroom kingdom to see if 600,000 fans could possibly be wrong, and also to eat some amazing ramen.
The fine balance between lush greenery and vibrant city makes Kushiro a nature lover’s paradise.
”It’s like they’re saying the money is more important than our lives” says frustrated hunter.
The conclusion of our slow-life adventure to Japan’s northernmost prefecture with trains, hot springs, and so muh delicious seafood.
Azuki Ice adds to legendary status in Japan once again by defiantly providing delicious treats in times of need.
Skip the Shinkansen and savor the journey with Japan’s ultra-affordable unlimited-use one-day rail passes.
Modern conveniences are returning to parts of Hokkaido, but there’s still much to be done.
Earthquake-affected areas more or less saying they’d rather starve than take on Extra Spicy MAX END Yakisoba.
There’s no need to pay to use payphones to let your family know you’re OK or tell response teams that you need help.
Japan’s northern island suffers extensive damage to infrastructure after massive earthquake this morning.
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