NEMURO, Hokkaido—A “higuma” brown bear was caught on video attacking a light truck on a forest road here on April 28. The driver, in his 50s, was on his way to pick wild vegetables when the ...

Record-breaking snowfall across Hokkaido and Sea of Japan coastal areas of Honshu on Feb. 8 brought traffic and train ...

In Hokkaido, which has been hit by a severe cold wave in recent days, a video captured the moment when one of two deer ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Parts of Hokkaido in northern Japan have received a record amount of snow in recent hours, as a low pressure system is ...

The weather agency warned of blizzards, high waves and hazardous road conditions through the weekend, urging residents to ...

This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of disruptive behavior by foreign tou･･･ ...

Gather round and let Hokkaido regale you with unforgettable tales for the road – hidden histories of ancient mountains, secret recipes held within ramen alleys and the wisdom of master brewers ...

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. pic.twitter.com/vAg1vopSHu— ...