BIEI, Hokkaido—Over the course of a year ... It was a shot of Shirogane Blue Pond. The pond was formed after water from Bieigawa river pooled behind a government-built dam blocking mudflows ...

SAPPORO--Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) announced that its Norokko sightseeing trains will make their final runs by the end of March 2026 due to difficulties in maintaining them. JR Hokkaido ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...

Earth won't experience another Blue Moon until 2026. Here we explore this phenomenon in more detail. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

As Hokkaido’s long winter season comes to a close, the melting ice and warm weather signify the beginning of spring. Living in Sapporo for four years now, spring is one of my favorite seasons as the ...

Whether gliding over frozen lakes or carving a path through snowy forests, these wild ice skating spots offer a chance to connect with nature and explore scenery in a new way.

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But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing battle against overtourism. Local authorities recently deployed ...

Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, has called off a second attempt to ...

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