Described as a 'happy accident', this man-made feature blue pond in Hokkaido, Japan, formed following work on the Biei River ...

NEMURO, Hokkaido–This year’s commercial whaling of minke whales has begun off the coast of eastern Hokkaido, with the first ...

In a country known for its deep respect for tradition, order, cleanliness, and efficiency, here are three common missteps ...

Seeing vacant buildings and houses in disrepair in Japan is becoming more commonplace with the aging and decline of the country's population.

This article was published in the Autumn 2024 issue of Litterae Populi. The full issue can be found here.Much of bear ecology ...

Seeing vacant buildings and houses in disrepair in Japan is becoming more commonplace with the aging and decline of the coun ...

Rapidus inaugurated its first semiconductor fabrication facility, IIM-1, in Chitose City, Hokkaido, marking a pivotal step in ...

A research team in Japan has issued a warning of a potential megaquake that could occur off the country's northern coast. Trench off Hokkaido contains energy that could trigger a 9.0 earthquake ...

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

One of those troubled towns is Ureshino. Tucked away in the mountain range of the Saga Prefecture, on the western island of ...

Japan’s Hokkaido Airports has secured several new international routes and is setting its sights on further expansion in ...