Hakodate, a port city located in southern Hokkaido, is known for having one of the best night views in Japan. As the surrounding seas darken, the lights of the city warm the hearts of dwellers.

Tickets for the first train bound for Tokyo from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station on the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line, which will open March 26, sold out around 25 seconds after going on sale on Friday amid ...

The Hakodate Morning Market dates back to the early postwar years, when food was still scarce and farmers would make their way from rural areas into the city to sell vegetables on the street. A black ...

Only a 2-minute walk from the JR Hakodate Station, the Hakodate Morning Market Donburi Yokocho Market (Donburi Yokocho) is the best gourmet spot in Hakodate. It started out as a market cafeteria in ...

The first Shinkansen bullet train line directly linking Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido with Tokyo opened on Saturday, promising shorter travel times and introducing slick new cars. The first ...

Hokkaido is a popular destination for summer vacationers thanks to its low humidity and temperature. In winter it’s equally popular thanks to its superb skiing and snowboarding conditions, plus it’s ...

At the 'Omocha Hako' event being held in Hakodate on Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th, 2025, 22 restaurants in Hakodate will be collaborating with anime, games, and manga to hold a 'Gourmet ...

The next “bus team versus train team” race takes place in Hokkaido. The teams will race from Goryokaku, Hakodate City to Tenguyama Observatory in Otaru City, a journey spanning 300km. They must clear ...

Eric Pye’s Tohoku saga comes to a close in Hakodate, and some final thoughts about his Jazz Kissa journey through Japan. I’ll admit to not being disappointed to leave Hirosaki, but it was sad leaving ...