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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

A town in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido experienced a massive sardine beaching in late December but has st ...

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

or baby Japanese eels, are believed to have increased in rivers in Hokkaido, northernmost Japan, in recent years because of an ocean current moving northward due to global warming. Researchers ...

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 ...