The oldest movie theater in Hokkaido has gotten a new mascot cat after its predecessor passed away of old age. The third ...

A lodging tax of up to ¥500 (RM14) per night will be incurred from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and ...

Hokkaido’s 2024 autumn chum salmon harvest dropped 18.7% year-on-year to a historic low of 43,624 metric tons, driving prices to record highs amid global supply shortages ...

Stray dogs, now a rare sight in urban areas, are becoming a growing concern in rural regions as there have been many reports ...

Travel well in Hokkaido with our epic Japan travel guide! We visited Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Sounkyo and Asahikawa, capturing the best things to see, do and eat in winter. Hopefully, our video ...

Authorities in Japan are urging people across wide areas to stay alert for heavy snow. They say the Sea of Japan coast is ...

For guests who do not have their winter gear, both Club Med Kiroro Peak and Club Med Kiroro Grand offer convenient options.

Sure, they’re a great chance to get some of the best food Japan has to offer, but why have there been so many? One’s first guess might be that they rake in the dough with sales, but that’s actually ...

A Toyota research unit will invest in Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies (IST) to support mass production of its ...

Groundbreaking cerium oxide-based thermal switches achieve remarkable performance, transforming heat flow control with ...

Japan's national curling championships will be staged in a big city for the first time next month, with Yokohama hosting as ...

This December, JC’s Top 30 Qualifiers embarked on an unforgettable journey to Hokkaido, Japan, to experience the region’s world-renowned snow holiday charm. The excitement was palpable as they ...