A municipal government employee in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, was arrested Thursday after parts of his wife's body were found ...

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on April 27, 2026, jolting communities already uneasy ...

While no tsunami alert was issued, the quake came less than a week after Japan issued a special advisory warning of the ...

USGS predicted that damage to property and threat to life was minimal, given the limited population in the region. Read more ...

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, is a treasure trove of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and seasonal adventures. From steaming volcanic landscapes and pristine national parks to vibrant ...

BIBAI, Hokkaido—A data center here that uses snow to cool down its heated servers is now using the snowmelt to farm eels.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquak struck Japan's Hokkaido island on Monday (April 27) morning.The quake, which happened at about ...

Most foreigners are believed to detest natto, the fermented soybeans with a pungent odor and sticky, slimy texture.

Sapporo – As Hokkaido prepares for the beginning of the autumn salmon runs, a lawsuit by an Ainu Indigenous group over traditional fishing rights and the impacts of climate change on stocks are ...

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is renowned for its rich and creamy milk, a product of ideal climate, nutrient-rich soil, and generations of dairy farming expertise. This milk has become a ...