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https://www.alojapan.com/1255417/hokkaido-police-warn-of-mountain-accidents-and-bear-attacks-while-picking-wild-plants/ Hokkaido police warn of mountain accidents and bear attacks while picking wild plants #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreLifestyleArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hokkaido Prefectural Police mountain accident rescue team members search for a person who went missing while gathering wild vegetables in 2020. (Photo courtesy of the prefectural police’s Community Planni…

https://www.alojapan.com/1255045/cherry-blossom-front-reaches-hokkaido-cherry-blossom-viewing-with-lamb-barbecue-lantern-illuminations-are-popular/ “Cherry Blossom Front” Reaches Hokkaido; Cherry Blossom Viewing with Lamb Barbecue, Lantern Illuminations are Popular #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 
 The Yomiuri ShimbunGoryokaku Park, with its lantern decorations in place, is ready to welcome cherry blossom viewers on Sunday night. 
 
 The Yomiuri ShimbunMatsumae Park, where early-blooming winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom, is hosting its annual “Matsumae Cherry Bloss…

https://www.alojapan.com/1255003/hokkaido-fisher-to-hold-memorial-service-for-tour-boat-accident-victims/ Hokkaido Fisher to Hold Memorial Service for Tour Boat Accident Victims #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #JijiPress #news #北海道 Newsfrom Japan Society Apr 23, 2025 20:43 (JST) Sapporo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–A local fishing operator in Hokkaido is preparing to hold a shipboard ceremony to remember people involved in the fatal tourist boat sinking off the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula in the northernmost Japan prefecture three years ago. Kenji Sakurai…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254601/cherry-blossom-and-full-bloom-forecast-for-2025-part-7the-cherry-blossom-front-is-moving-northwards-through-the-tohoku-region-and-cherry-blossom-season-is-to-begin-in-hokkaido-soon-en-news/ Cherry Blossom and Full Bloom Forecast for 2025 (Part 7)The cherry blossom front is moving northwards through the Tohoku region, and cherry blossom season is to begin in Hokkaido soon | EN-NEWS #ClimateChangeMeasures #EnergyManagement #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #JapanWeatherAssociation #news #weather #WeatherForecast #WeatherReport #WeatherRiskManagement #北海道 Japan Weather Association (JWA) released its part 7 forecast for cherry blossoms and fu…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254562/hokkaido-ramen-and-sushi-chain-brings-splendor-to-watauga/ Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi chain brings splendor to Watauga #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #openings #北海道 We’ve come to our final story highlighting all of the talented nominees for the 2025 CultureMap Fort Worth Tastemaker Awards. In this edition, we are recognizing the 10 top chefs in Fort Worth. They’re an accomplished group: Some natives, some transplants, all have contributed to Cowtown’s culinary prowess over the past year with their delic…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254097/whaling-mother-ship-kangei-maru-sets-sail-for-2nd-season-aims-to-catch-fin-whales-in-sea-of-okhotsk-off-hokkaido/ Whaling Mother Ship Kangei Maru Sets Sail for 2nd Season; Aims to Catch Fin Whales in Sea of Okhotsk Off Hokkaido #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 The Yomiuri ShimbunThe Kangei Maru leaves the Port of Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture on Monday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:36 JST, April 22, 2025 SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — The Kangei Maru, the world’s only whaling mother ship, left its home Port of Shimonoseki on Monday for its second whaling sea…

https://www.alojapan.com/1253731/historic-red-brick-building-in-sapporo-to-rent-spaces-for-weddings-events/ Historic red brick building in Sapporo to rent spaces for weddings, events #History&Festivals #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreJapanNews #news #TheMainichi #北海道 
 SAPPORO — Couples will soon have the chance to hold their weddings at the Red Brick Office, a national important cultural property in this northern Japan city that is undergoing renovation work.
 
 The grand reopening of what was formerly the main…

https://www.alojapan.com/1253666/herring-landings-in-western-hokkaido-are-down-45-at-1115-tons/ Herring Landings in Western Hokkaido are Down 45% at 1,115 Tons #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 Herring Landings in Western Hokkaido are Down 45% at 1,115 Tons Herring fishing in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Hokkaido is currently sluggish. According to the Hokkaido Fisheries and Forestry Department, the total catch as of February 20, mainly in the Shiribeshi, Ishikari, and Rumoi areas, was 1,115 tons, down 45% from …

https://www.alojapan.com/1253631/hokkaido-nippon-ham-wins-with-11-hit-9-runs-pinch-hitter-kengo-yoshida-scores-3-runs-pacific-league/ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham wins with 11 hit 9 runs, pinch hitter Kengo Yoshida scores 3 runs | Pacific League #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 On 15 April, the first round of the Chiba Lotte and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham matches was played in Zozo Marine Stadium, where Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win 9-3. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham starter Hiromi Ito pitcher made it 1-1 in the bottom of the first inning on Polanco runs ‘s No. 2 solo homer. They gave up one run each

https://www.alojapan.com/1253593/norovirus-outbreak-affects-140-guests-at-hokkaido-hotel/ Norovirus Outbreak Affects 140 Guests At Hokkaido Hotel #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 On April 19, 2025, a concerning health alert was issued by the Obihiro Health Center regarding an outbreak of norovirus at Hotel Daiheigen, located in Tokachi River Onsen, Shintoku Town, Hokkaido. A total of 140 guests at the hotel reported symptoms consistent with food poisoning, including diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. The outbreak is believed to …

https://www.alojapan.com/1253550/shoma-kanemura-win-hokkaido-nippon-ham-with-his-second-shutout-game-of-the-season-kengo-yoshida-hits-the-winning-run-pacific-league/ Shoma Kanemura win Hokkaido Nippon-Ham with his second shutout game of the season, Kengo Yoshida hits the winning run | Pacific League #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 On 20 April, Kyocera Dome Osaka played the sixth round of the Orix and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham matches, which Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win 2-0. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham started Shoma Kanemura pitcher. In the first inning, with doble runners on first and second with one out and Walk, he str…

https://www.alojapan.com/1252655/marimo-population-in-hokkaidos-lake-akan-dramatically-declined-in-past-120-years-10-100-times-more-abundant-before/ Marimo Population in Hokkaido’s Lake Akan Dramatically Declined in Past 120 Years; 10-100 Times More Abundant Before #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 
 
 Courtesy of Isamu WakanaLarge marimo moss balls found in Churui Bay in Lake Akan in 1995 The Yomiuri Shimbun 6:00 JST, April 21, 2025 SAPPORO — There were 10-100 times more marimo moss balls in Hokkaido’s Lake Akan 120 years ago, a research team has found. The team, consisting of r…

https://www.alojapan.com/1252345/harvard-athletics-hokkaido-ramen-santouka-bring-crimson-fans-authentic-japanese-flavors-at-home-games/ Harvard Athletics & Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Bring Crimson Fans Authentic Japanese Flavors at Home Games #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 
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 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Athletics is excited to collaborate with Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, a renowned national eatery specializing in Japanese noodle soup, to provide Crimson fans with their signature cuisine at select Harvard home games through 2027. This marks Hokkaido…

https://www.alojapan.com/1252116/pinch-hitter-chusei-mannami-s-three-run-homer-gives-hokkaido-nippon-ham-win-kotaro-kiyomiya-gets-three-hit-pacific-league/ Pinch hitter Chusei Mannami ‘s three-run homer gives Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win Kotaro Kiyomiya gets three hit | Pacific League #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 On 19 April, the fifth round of the Orix and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham matches was played in Kyocera Dome Osaka, where Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win 7-4. In the top of the fourth, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham scored on back-to-back singles by Kotaro Kiyomiya, Daiki Asama, and Yuki Nomura to put bases…

https://www.alojapan.com/1251921/discover-the-magic-of-hokkaido-with-dedicated-european-desks/ Discover the magic of Hokkaido with dedicated European desks #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 You are probably familiar with the famous cities of Japan, the wonderful likes of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima. But lovely as they all are, there’s much more to this nation than one cluster of big cities. With its snow-capped mountains and forests of black pine, there’s a rugged beauty to the Japanese countryside that …

https://www.alojapan.com/1251775/norovirus-outbreak-at-hokkaido-hot-spring-resort-sickens-140/ Norovirus outbreak at Hokkaido hot spring resort sickens 140 #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 
 
 
 
 Hotel Daiheigen 20th April 2025 – (Hokkaido) A norovirus outbreak has sickened 140 people at Hotel Daiheigen, a hot spring resort in Hokkaido, Japan, local media reported on Saturday. The outbreak, which occurred between 8th and 12th April, has been traced to food prepared and served at the hotel during that …

https://www.alojapan.com/1251729/norovirus-outbreak-sickens-140-at-hotel-in-japans-hokkaido-2/ Norovirus outbreak sickens 140 at hotel in Japan’s Hokkaido #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #qatar #ThePeninsula #北海道 Hokkaido, Japan. File photo for representational purposes only. Tokyo: A norovirus outbreak has sickened 140 people at Hotel Daiheigen, a hot spring resort in Japan’s Hokkaido, local media reported Saturday. The source of the outbreak was identified as food prepared and served at the hotel between April 8 and 12, Asahi Shi…

https://www.alojapan.com/1250707/severe-weather-hits-hokkaido-leading-to-major-travel-disruptions/ Severe Weather Hits Hokkaido, Leading To Major Travel Disruptions #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 Severe weather hit Hokkaido on March 17, 2025, impacting transportation and prompting widespread school closures. The eastern region of Japan’s northernmost island experienced intense blizzard conditions driven by a rapidly developing low-pressure system. Weather authorities issued multiple warnings, including storm, heavy snow, high tide, and…

https://www.alojapan.com/1250664/night-races-and-local-gourmet-food-hokkaido-horse-racing-2025-opening-and-a-guide-to-recommended-spots-in-hidaka-town-the-town-of-horses%ef%bd%9cdomingo/ Night races and local gourmet food! Hokkaido Horse Racing 2025 opening and a guide to recommended spots in Hidaka Town, the “town of horses”｜Domingo #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #news #北海道 This year’s Hokkaido Horse Racing will finally kick off on Wednesday, April 16th at Monbetsu Racecourse in Hidaka Town, Hokkaido! In addition to the exciting night races and local gourmet food that only local horse racing can offer, there are also pl…