The Hokkaido government is pushing ahead with an ordinance to impose a lodging tax on tourists despite strong local opposition from around Japan’s northern main island. The ordinance will be ...

SAPPORO - The government of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a ...

The government of Hokkaido, a northern island popular with tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen ($3) per night from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and ...

A lodging tax of up to ¥500 (RM14) per night will be incurred from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and ...

In waters of Japan’s northernmost main island, Clione limacine ... trend’s effects are expected to be seen in waters off Hokkaido earlier than in other places in Japan. Tomoyasu Yamazaki ...

With adventure tourism on the rise in Hokkaido, a new generation of foreign-born guides is eager to greet travelers.

(Kyodo) SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- The government of Hokkaido, a northern island popular with tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen ($3) per night from April 2026, joining a growing ...

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