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Hokkaido
Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, and the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. — Wikipedia
Spectators Also Barred From Olympic Events in Hokkaido
www.japantimes.co.jp -Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki, who had requested that the soccer matches be held without spectators, said the organizers reversed their initial decision after talks with Hokkaido officials.
Hokkaido Reports Record 187 Coronavirus Cases
www.japantimes.co.jp -Experts have warned that the rising trend of infections in northern regions could be the result of people spending time in poorly ventilated rooms as temperatures drop.
Siemens Gamesa to Supply ‘typhoon-Proof Turbines’ For Major Japanese Wind Project
www.cnbc.com -The project will be located on the island of Hokkaido, the firm said.
Tokyo Olympics: Spectators Also Barred From Outlying Venues
www.theglobeandmail.com -Fukushima and Hokkaido were slated to have fans but have changed their plans
How Hokkaido Is Breaking Down Language Barriers
www.japantimes.co.jp -With the number of non-Japanese continuing to grow, the prefecture is hoping to help all of its residents with more accessible information.
Hokkaido Cuisine at Dr. Clark, in Chinatown
www.newyorker.com -The northernmost of Japan’s main islands inspires the menu, featuring jingisukan, for which lamb is cooked on tabletop grills, and buttery scallop risotto.
Sushi Masataka: Leave It to the Chef at This Exclusive Omakase Restaurant
www.scmp.com -The chef chooses only the finest fish from the waters off Hokkaido and Kyushu
Pushing International Dialogue Over the Airwaves of Hokkaido’s FM G’Sky
www.japantimes.co.jp -A radio station in small-town Hokkaido wants to help its listeners broaden their horizons.
Hokkaido Town Weighs Hosting Radioactive Waste Disposal Site
www.japantimes.co.jp -The move is likely to stir controversy because a Hokkaido ordinance says radioactive waste is unacceptable in the prefecture.
Prayers Offered for Victims of 2018 Hokkaido Quake
www.japantimes.co.jp -Prayers were offered on Sunday for victims of a powerful earthquake that hit southern areas of Hokkaido two years ago. In the town of Atsuma, where 37 peop
Russian Minister Visits Disputed Island Off Japan’s Hokkaido
www.japantimes.co.jp -Russian emergencies minister Yevgeny Zinichev on Wednesday visited an island claimed by Japan off Hokkaido that is at the center of a long-standing territo
Pandemic Delays Returns on Privatization of Hokkaido Airports
www.japantimes.co.jp -The operation of all runways and other facilities at the airports was handed to Hokkaido Airports Co., to be run as a single entity, just before COVID-19 landed.