Toro is a tiny town deep in Hokkaido’s far eastern region that is often described as Japan’s last frontier. Read more at ...

Falling ridership is putting pressure on JR Hokkaido to close underutilized local lines even as it struggles to complete the ...

It brings total government assistance to Rapidus -- which is set to start test production at its factory in Hokkaido in April ...

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced Monday that it will provide up to 802.5 billion yen (about 5.4 ...

Japan’s Hokkaido Airports has secured several new international routes and is setting its sights on further expansion in ...

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government will provide up to 802.5 billion yen in additional subsidies to Rapidus ...

A new study conducted by researchers at Hokkaido University has unveiled a novel class of zwitterionic phospholipids capable ...

Areas in Hokkaido saw some of the sharpest rises in land prices in 2024, thanks largely to foreign visitors who have ...

Japan said Monday it had decided to inject more than $5 billion extra into semiconductor venture Rapidus, which is aiming to mass-produce next-generation chips in the country from 2027. The industry ...

A man in Sapporo preparing for retirement thought he had stumbled across an easy way to make money, and his optimism soared ...

The cosy 30-seater will serve a unique curry and miso-based ramen alongside Hokkaido soul food favourites and local drinks.

Rapidus' Hokkaido investment is exacerbating Japan's semiconductor talent shortage. Companies struggle to fill open positions ...