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A research group led by Associate Professor Kohei Mizobata, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, including ...

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido—A JR express train was filled to 60-percent capacity when it left Sapporo Station for Shimukappu in the central part of Hokkaido in December ... “I like snow and stars ...

Here’s what you need to know - from renting a car to toll fees and things to do - if it’s your first time driving from ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events, opened here on Feb. 4, overcoming what had been a record low snowfall this season. About 140 snow statues are ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

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Ghost of Yotei is launching on PS5 later this year, but as is customary from Sony, the platform holder is keeping the game under lock and key until closer to launch. However, as spotted by members ...

In "Ends of the Earth," Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.