A 20-year-old university student working as a temporary employee at the Hakodate child consultation center was arrested by local police on ･･･ ...

Despite major confectionery manufacturer Meiji Co. discontinuing it in March 2024, the butterscotch candy Chelsea lives anew as a highly coveted Hokkaido souvenir under Hakodate-based Donan Shokuhin.

A cherry tree at a convent in Poland had bloomed pale pink flowers every April for nearly three decades before Masatoshi Asari, a Hokkaido-based researcher, learned about the blossoms.

Although there are grander gardens in Hokkaido, this one at the Former British Consulate of Hakodate comes with a unique setting and atmosphere. This building served as the British consulate for ...

The sardines and mackerels were found on an over half-mile stretch of beach in Hakodate, Hokkaido on the country's northern main island, according to the Associated Press.

3. Snowshoeing at Hakodate Nanae Snow Park. Hakodate Nanae Snow Park is a must if you're visiting the city in winter. Located about an hour's drive from Hakodate, this snow park is the largest in ...

Hokkaido Prefecture is full of fascinating seafood. Join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture, including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid. 1. Soak 2 parts short-grain ...