The town of Yoichi in the western part of Hokkaido is best known for its apple ... globally and on menus in some of the world’s finest restaurants. Soga was born into a winemaking family based ...

“I want this to be a real celebration of Hokkaido,” says Muraki. As the restaurant’s name implies, ramen will be a key part of Ten and Sen’s offering. What it doesn’t tell you ...

Hokkaido may be famed for its snowy vistas but there’s a lesser-known side to the region that begs discovery: its cuisine and ...

scrolling through listings of Hokkaido restaurants on my phone. I peer at pictures of dining rooms, trying to assess if they are big enough to accommodate the 10 members of my extended Hong Kong ...