With Japan set to introduce a revised law on the "emergency shooting" of bears and wild boars in urban areas on Sept. 1, the ...

A torn, bloodied shirt was found, local news media said, quoting police. A wallet, hat and watch were also located.

Japan's indigenous population primarily lives in the northern Japanese archipelago, particularly Hokkaido. And while Japan's ...

Travel well in Hokkaido with our epic Japan travel guide! We visited Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Sounkyo and Asahikawa, capturing ...

Torii gates at the entrance to Akan-Mashu National Park on Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of Japan. The area has long been home to a concentrated population of Indigenous people, the Ainu.

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

Two moderate earthquakes struck off Japan's northeastern coast today, the U.S. Geological Survey said — a magnitude 5.5 tremor about 39 miles east of Onagawa Chō and a magnitude 5.0 quake roughly 38 ...

On Instagram, influencer Rajasthani Madhu recently introduced her followers to a fascinating corner of Japan that few people ...

Sizzling heat blankets Japan for another day, with Tuesday temperatures hitting dangerous levels above 35 degrees Celsius in ...

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying slopeside and snagging powder-ready gear.

German-based rider to land the international competition at Sapporo Racecourse, accruing more points than any other rider ...