In Japan, the Indigenous community known as the Ainu has been struggling to assert a 21st century identity after decades of erasure. About 20 years ago, the government officially recognized them as ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... in August after the craze subsided. Some well-known tourist destinations have also implemented measures ...

Sodashi, one of the great fan-favorite mares of Japanese racing, has safely given birth to her first foal. The filly is by ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

AIST researchers, in collaboration with JAMSTEC, Hokkaido University and Tohoku University, have succeeded in cultivating an ...

Earlier a senior official proposed disposing of radioactive materials on Russias Kuril Islands resulting in backlash Japanese ...