One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia's sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending ...

In Hokkaido – which has 22 per cent of Japan’s land mass but only 4 per cent of its population – it is possible to enjoy the urban pleasures of its vibrant capital city, Sapporo, and then ...

Hiking in the playground of the gods Around 300km of hiking trails drizzle across Daisetsuzan. The indigenous Ainu people believe the mountains to be the closest point to the realm of the gods, ...