HAKODATE, Japan -- The city of Hakodate on Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido has gained popularity as a tourist spot thanks to the debut of the "shinkansen" bullet train line on the island in ...

HAKODATE, Hokkaido—It’s like bowling with a stick. Molkky is a team sport of Finnish origin in which a wooden pin is gently tossed at skittles. Each throw produces a score depending on how many pins ...

The city of Hakodate is built around a good natural port. As you might expect, Hakodate Port plays a prominent role in the history of the city. From the late eighteenth century, it was visited by ...

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.

Hokkaido’s Hakodate stands out as the nation’s most attractive tourist destination for the second year in a row, according to a recent survey by a private think tank. The ranking of cities and as ...

A vibrant harbor gateway, Hakodate is a satisfying fusion of Japanese and Western influences that makes for a perfect bookend to your travels through the spectacular wilds of Hokkaido. Despite its ...

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While thoughts of Hokkaido often bring to mind images of winter sports, snow festivals and chilly weather — there's plenty more to see in Japan’s northern prefecture. Located in the southernmost part ...

The U.S. Navy minesweeper Warrior entered Hakodate Port in Hokkaido on Sept. 9 for maintenance work by a private Japanese ...

“June 11, 1907: Ishikawa Hajime hired as substitute teacher at Hakodate Yayoi Elementary School. Monthly salary: 12 yen.” The records of Hakodate Yayoi Elementary School date back to its founding in ...