OBIHIRO, Hokkaido -- The education board of this northern Japan city asked all 39 elementary and junior high schools in the city to hoist flags at half-staff to coincide with the July 12 funeral for ...

Otaru Canal, a popular tourist attraction, is seen in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Jan. 26, 2025. (Mainichi/Haruka Ito) OTARU, Hokkaido -- This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to ...

Obihiro City offers many unique and fun experiences: Enjoy tasty local cuisine at outdoor food stalls known as yatai, share a drink with fellow passengers in a horse-pulled bar, or try your hand at ...

Learn how to buy a home in Japan, including market trends, property buying procedures, and financing. The webinar will be held on January 16, 2026, from 6PM to 7PM (Japan Standard Time).