Rishiri Island, perched at Japan’s northern edge, has long been defined by its remoteness. That isolation is precisely what ...

Japan’s endangered freshwater eels were found in over 50 rivers in Hokkaido, far more than previously believed, a survey ...

The snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido offers a quieter alternative to Japan’s congested “Golden Route” of Tokyo, Osaka ...

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Explore how climate change is reshaping Hokkaido's agriculture and driving its transition to a clean energy powerhouse in ...

Welcoming a record 42.68 million international visitors in 2025, the island nation of Japan has in recent years seen larger numbers of tourists descend not just upon major cities such as Tokyo and ...

One of the 20th century's most remarkable underground tunnels was engineered to endure powerful earthquakes while linking two ...

The governor of Hokkaido prefecture has called for Japan’s national government to “examine reasons” why the country’s first ...

One of Hokkaido's most compelling strengths lies in its breathtaking natural scenery. From the snow-capped peaks of the Daisetsuzan National Park to the vibrant flower fields of Furano, the island ...

The Typhon strike complexes of the USA are still located in Japan. This was announced on January 20 by Russian Foreign ...

Air Canada will launch a winter seasonal direct, non-stop flight route between Vancouver International Airport and Sapporo, Japan.

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck near the eastern coast of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on ...