This farming town of around 9,300 people has learned it needs financial help to accommodate the 2 million tourists who flood ...

I've skied mountains around the world, from the Canadian Rockies to the French Alps and beyond. Still, I'd never experienced ...

TOKYO: (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A freight train derailed in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Saturday (Nov 16), disrupting some passenger and commercial railway services, reported Xinhua ...

A documentary film following the daily lives of four Japanese chefs as they create dishes within the rich culinary culture and landscape of Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands ...

High urbanization and the emergence of megacities in Japan, such as Tokyo ... connecting the country from the northern island of Hokkaido to the southern parts of Kyushu. With a few exceptions ...

Rain with a high of 53 °F (11.7 °C) and a 75% chance of precipitation. Winds NW at 6 to 11 mph (9.7 to 17.7 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 64% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph ...

Yet, traditional gender roles and male favoritism persist in modern-day Japan. In the global gender gap index, Japan ranked 118th out of 146 nations covered in 2024, placing the East Asian country ...

The announcement opens one of the top storylines of the offseason. Sasaki, who turned 23 last week, is the best pitcher in Japan. He’s one of the most talented pitchers on the planet.

An underground river from Mt. Tokachi tumbles down, creating a magnificent waterfall. The Biei River below is also known as the Blue River for its shining, cobalt blue hue. A bridge near the waterfall ...

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As you gear up for your trip to Japan, it's important to stay ahead of the weather in key destinations like Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido. This one-week forecast will guide you on what to expect and how ...