Areas in Hokkaido saw some of the sharpest rises in land prices in 2024, thanks largely to foreign visitors who have ...

A man in Sapporo preparing for retirement thought he had stumbled across an easy way to make money, and his optimism soared ...

As Japan’s population ages, cities like Yubari have to choose between finding new ways to attract more residents or focusing ...

The annual "Monkey Mountain Hot Spring" event at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden here has been drawing increasing ...

It’s not clear whether the orca is a true albino or its white coloring was caused by another medical condition.

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...

Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...

A research team in Japan has warned that unreleased stress energy at an undersea trench off northern Japan has become large ...

Based on the hugely popular Satoru Noda manga, Netflix’s latest live action adaptation is a sequel to the 2024 Golden Kamuy ...

In Sapporo, surging costs have forced JR Hokkaido and partners to reevaluate redevelopment plans for the area near the future ...

A 20-year-old woman was sentenced on Friday to 23 years in prison by a Japanese district court for killing a high schoo ...

Nemuro Station in Hokkaido was named Japan’s easternmost station after the Hokkaido Railway Company’s timetable ...