The estimated population of brown bears in Hokkaido stood at 11,600 as of the end of 2023, down 500 from the previous year, ...

Hokkaido Railway Co will launch two new sightseeing train services on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido from 2027. While the "Red Star" and "Blue Star" services were initially scheduled to ...

Live coverage from Hokkaido prefecture as a tsunami strikes northern Japan and Russia’s Kuril Islands following undersea ...

Hakodate, located on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, is a city renowned for its captivating blend of urban charm and natural beauty. With a rich historical backdrop, it offers visitors a ...

A tsunami struck coastal regions of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and Russia’s Kuril Islands early Wednesday following ...

Several cities in Hokkaido experienced record-high temperatures on Thursday, and Hokkaido Railway has suspended portions of ...

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

Authorities in Japan issued a tsunami warning on Wednesday after a strong earthquake in Russia's Far East. People in coastal ...

Much of Japan has sweltered under intense heat on Thursday, including the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido, which ...