Muroran Line services in Hokkaido are suspended after a train derailment and flood damage disrupted rail travel until September 2.

Tigerair Taiwan increases Hakodate Taipei flights to daily service from October 2026, improving Hokkaido Taiwan tourism connectivity.

AIRDO will operate 64 daily flights across 11 Japan routes this winter, adding more travel options to Hokkaido and regional destinations.

Sapporo Prince Hotel introduces a limited Minions & Monsters menu with themed burgers and drinks for summer travellers in Japan.

EVA Air launches Asahikawa Taipei charter flights from September to October, creating new travel opportunities between Taiwan and Hokkaido.

Odori Park turns into a giant beer garden! Grab a cold brew and taste local delicacies at Japan’s iconic Sapporo Summer Festival.

Granbell Hokkaido will open Bettei Ezo Fuji in Toyako Onsen in December 2027, adding a luxury resort experience overlooking Lake Toya and Mt Yotei.

Sapporo is offering travellers a new summer reason to visit Hokkaido as a unique seasonal experience arrives before the season comes to an end.

ANA launches seasonal Nagoya Chubu flights to three Hokkaido cities, giving travellers easier access to northern Japan from July to October 2026.

Japan is opening a powerful new gateway to northern Hokkaido tourism as ANA introduces discounted flight deals that make Mombetsu’s unique winter landscapes, drift ice adventures, wildlife experiences and seafood culture more accessible to travellers from Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Dusit Collection enters Japan with WE Hotel Toya in Hokkaido, linking Lake Tōya luxury, private baths, villas and high-value inbound tourism.

Japan raises visa fees by 400% from July 1, 2026, impacting international travel costs as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and other destinations prepare for continued tourism growth.

Dusit International, a major Thailand-based hospitality and real estate development group, is reinforcing its long-term presence in Japan through a new luxury milestone with the introduction of WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection, a tranquil lakeside property in Hokkaido shaped by the architectural vision of Kengo Kuma & Associates.

Biei, Hokkaido, Japan: Blue Pond parking fees are being tripled in July 2026 to curb overtourism and fund essential infrastructure upgrades.

Hokkaido Airports is set to host one of the most influential aviation gatherings in the Asia-Pacific region as the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia 2026 convenes in Japan.