Bullet trains may steal their thunder, but these locomotives offer an unrivaled way to see Japan’s most beautiful landscapes.

Japan's industry and land ministers on Wednesday designated Matsumae and Hiyama, areas off the northern island of Hokkaido, ...

Fourteen jockeys, including United States-based Cristian Torres, will compete at Sapporo Racecourse Aug. 23-24 in the 2025 ...

Following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan's Pacific coastline is under tsunami ...

A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's ...

In this skier’s guide to Hokkaido, I’ll share a few guided trips, family-friendly hotels, trustworthy ski shops and tips to help you plan your own adventure. And because gear can make or break ...

The Kuril Islands and Japan's northern island of Hokkaido were hit by tsunami waves after a magnitude 8.8 undersea earthquake ...

4. Sapporo’s legendary slopes Urban sprawl rubs up against some of Hokkaido’s best ski spots in its capital city, Sapporo. Cold air currents, which blow in across the Sea of Japan from Siberia ...

The town of Noboribetsu - on Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido - is famous for its steaming volcanic crater, Jigokudani (or "Hell Valley"), and its natural hot springs, or onsen. Charlotte Workman ...

Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Ltd. (2573.TO) Japan Half-Year Ended June 30 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y27.66 bln Y27.11 bln Operating Profit Y1.14 bln Y1.02 bln Pretax Profit Y1.14 bln Y1.04 bln Net ...

The number of people infected with coronavirus in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido may have reached 940 last month, more than 10 times the official figure, according to one scientist.