Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Hokkaido, which was sparsely populated and considered Japan’s “next frontier” before Sapporo became famous for hosting ...

Aoiike - Hokkaido's Blue Pond - is located near Shirogane Onsen in Biei Town ... In this 5-day Hokkaido itinerary, we covered the significant sights and areas people visit in Japan's northern island.

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...

Well, if you're dumb enough to stand on train tracks that have running trains, then this might be a case of Darwin's idea of natural selection. Come to Japan. Don't come to Japan. I think it's more ...

Otaru Canal, a popular tourist attraction, is seen in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Jan. 26, 2025. (Mainichi/Haruka Ito) OTARU, Hokkaido -- This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan.

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The 20th annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships kicked off ... "This year, we have players that are flying in from England, Japan, of course Canada. We have had teams from Australia ...

You might think that explaining why the sky is blue would be kind of simple. But even a brief explanation of it requires a lot of science. The colors of everything you see are produced in different ...

OTARU, Hokkaido (The Straits Times/ANN): A Hong Kong tourist was killed in Japan after a train rammed into her while she was taking photos on the tracks. The incident, which occurred in the ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...