More Top News


A tuna filleting demonstration and sale, held every Saturday at the Hakodate Seafood Market – were fresh fish and souvenirs are sold – is proving popular. Aimed at tourists, which make up the major...


On June 6, the Akkeshi Fisheries Cooperative began fishing for Hokkai shrimps in Akkeshi Bay and Lake Akkeshi, heralding the arrival of early summer. Immediately after landing the shrimps, the fish...


The 42nd Chitose JAL International Marathon was held on June 5, starting and ending at Aoba Park in Chitose City. It was suspended until this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and finally returned...


The Hoshino Resorts hotel "OMO3 Sapporo Susukino" began "Sapporo Beer Streetcar" service for hotel guests on the evening of June 1. Participants enjoy craft beer and light meals inside a reserved S...


On June 2, Bangkok-based international Thai low-cost carrier AirAsia X announced plans to resume regular direct service for the currently suspended New Chitose–Bangkok flight on September 30 in pre...


Ten Indonesian nationals who arrived in Japan with "Specified Skilled Worker" visas started their postings on May 27 at "Fureai no Sato Iwamizawa Hanagokoro", a pay nursing home with assisted-livin...