the Forest Law, Hokkaido’s water resources preservation rules, and Kushiro’s scenery ordinance. The latest guidelines call for strict reviews on proposals to build solar stations in these ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

The second is green and called the “gifts-from-the-forest car.” Both cars feature illustrations of animals living in Hokkaido such as cows, brown bears and red foxes, along with plants ...