We'll understand Japan and Hokkaido's geographical challenges, and specifically the island's harsh climate, historical context (namely the forced integration of the native Ainu), and economic ...

The migration of animals throughout history is amply illustrated by the arrival of a subspecies of deer native to Hokkaido in Kunashiri Island, part of the Northern Territories that were seized ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido - disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and ...

Drift ice, the annual winter spectacle that draws tour boats in Japan’s northern seas, will soon be few and far between due to global warming, scientists warn. A study by Hokkaido University ...

That makes it Japan's largest wildfire since 1975 when 2,700 hectares burnt in Kushiro on northern Hokkaido island. It is estimated to have damaged at least 80 buildings by Sunday, although ...

The ranunculus flower is characterized by its brightly colored petals that bloom in layers. In Japan, it is often given at ...

New Chitose Airport makes Hokkaido easily accessible from major ... that runs from Otaru in the west all the way to its most northern point in Wakkanai and has beautiful views of the sea.

As of May 30th this year, around 1,500 of the 25,000 residents of the Niseko area were from outside Japan The Niseko area, in northern Hokkaido Prefecture, is a popular ski destination for foreign ...