A documentary film following the daily lives of four Japanese chefs as they create dishes within the rich culinary culture and landscape of Hokkaido was screened at a prestigious international film ...

The film – titled Northern Food Story in English – explores traditional ... showcases the dazzling scenery and snowy landscapes of Hokkaido – was planned and produced by Japanese ...

14. China has also halted imports from Hokkaido of some food products that do not contain seafood. Japan’s fisheries industry has been hit hard by Beijing’s import ban imposed immediately ...

We leaf through a new cookbook by Tim Anderson dedicated to the cuisine of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Also in the ...

When traveling, eating as the locals do is a quintessential truism. Repeated ad nauseam, however, the mantra can become mere lip service. In Japan, you really should make an effort to dine on the ...

The Hokkaido village of Shosanbetsu is home to about 1,000 people and a single convenience store. Residents rely on this store as a source of fresh food and basic necessities, especially in midwinter.

My husband and I have always loved traveling to Japan because it is the safest, most efficient, environmentally-friendly, cost-effective and delicious foodie country to visit. Most of the time, we ...