The government has approved the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with ...

Residents of this inland community of 2,200 are relieved and delighted to see their municipality defend its title as “the ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

On March 1, 2025, in Hokkaido, Japan, @user3936525170961 shared a video ... the student turns to leave but accidentally slips and falls. Quickly recovering, the student stands up and bows again ...

In a number of cases, children in Japan are becoming victims of sexual crimes committed by fellow students and need to change ...

Other causes of death include avalanches and falls into deep, loose snow around big trees. In Japan, the northern island of Hokkaido had reported 28 cases of people being stranded in the mountains ...

The average land price rose for the first time in 33 years in more than half of surveyed rural areas in Japan, government data showed Tuesday, as the nation's economic recovery extends to asset values ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...

But what sets the town apart from its competitors is the quality of the airy, light powder that falls ... Hokkaido University. “I was born in Niigata Prefecture and know snow quality very well. My ...

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power at the plate Saturday night in his return to the Tokyo Dome.