Our Commitment to Accurate Information
HokkaidoPress aims to provide reliable English-language information about Hokkaido through careful research, source verification and responsible editorial practices.
Information Sources
Our articles are based on information from:
We always aim to identify the original source of information and provide source references whenever available.
Original Reporting and Summaries
HokkaidoPress does not copy and republish external articles.
Instead, we summarize and explain information for international readers while adding background information and context.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence tools may be used during our editorial workflow for:
AI-generated drafts are reviewed before publication.
AI is not used as a replacement for editorial responsibility. Human review is required before articles are published.
Images and Copyright
We carefully consider image rights and licensing.
We do not automatically reuse images from external websites.
Images published on HokkaidoPress are selected from:
Updates and Reviews
Information such as event dates, opening schedules and public announcements may change.
Readers should confirm the latest details through official sources when necessary.
Editorial Independence
Sponsored content, advertising and editorial content are handled separately.
Advertising relationships do not influence our editorial decisions.