Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...

The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the ...

Snow sculptures created by locals include one of Hokkaido native Haruka Kitaguchi, who won gold in the women's javelin ...

A staggering amount of snow landed in Obihiro, in Japan's northern Hokkaido island, with residents taking to the streets with ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events, opened here on Feb. 4, overcoming what had ...

In Obihiro, a record-breaking snowfall of 129 centimetres (4 feet) was detected on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency ...

This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of disruptive behavior by ...

Otaru, one of Hokkaido's most popular tourist destinations, has faced numerous issues, including tourists blocking roads to take photos. According to the city's tourism promotion office ...

Japan faces a surge in bird flu cases, implementing measures to control the spread and protect poultry industry and public ...

Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreaks, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled ...

BIEI, Hokkaido—Over the course ... Heading the local government would become his primary occupation after he later assumed office as mayor, but he still grows vegetables in a plastic greenhouse.

We spoke with Yu Hayasaka, Assistant Director, Office of Next-Generation Semiconductor Strategy, Department of Economic Affairs, Hokkaido Government, about the prefecture's potential and benefits for ...