SAPPORO--A fire has damaged part of a temporary observation center that stands next to the former Hokkaido government office building, a landmark beloved by locals for its attractive design. The ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events, opened here on Feb. 4, overcoming what had ...

Among them is one based on the famous red brick building that was once used as the Hokkaido government's main office building, which is a major tourist spot, and another from a popular video game ...