There are a few of us Tahoe skiers and snowboarders out there who also like to travel, and with Japanese ski resorts on both ...

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is renowned for its rich and creamy milk, a product of ideal climate, nutrient-rich soil, and generations of dairy farming expertise. This milk has become a ...

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 ...

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A leading figure in Japan’s business world ... Son comes from a humble background. While at the University of California, Berkeley, he invented a pocket translator that he sold for $1 million ...

A suspect was arrested and indicted this fall, but the background leading up to the crime is still unknown. Bereaved family members released a statement on the day seeking the truth behind the ...

AKABIRA, Hokkaido -- A former coal mine here that was closed in 1994 is still attracting visitors aspiring to see the rare sight of a shaft mouth. A shaft tower, which stands out with its striking ...

Semiconductors, bears and trains were just some of the major news topics in Hokkaido this past year, and are expected to continue to dominate local news coverage in 2025. Here’s a brief rundown ...

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan Airlines has been hit by a cyberattack that caused delays to more than 20 domestic flights, but it managed to restore its systems within hours. The carrier said there was no ...

Police in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, have arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a 20-year-old employee of the hotel in which he was staying. The incident occurred at around 9:30 p.m.

The weather pattern of Dec. 17 to 18 that year resulted in a low-pressure system developing in the Sea of Japan that traveled through the south of Hokkaido to reach the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia.