A fossilized tooth of a cartilaginous fish found in Japan's northernmost prefecture Hokkaido in 2013 is of a newly discovered ...

The history of the former Soma family residence -- a manor built in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in 1908 that was the private ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday appointed 180 central government officials as regional revitalization support ...

When it comes to auctions, most people think of rare art, luxury cars, or sports and film memorabilia. But sometimes, it’s ...

The history of the former Soma family residence -- a manor built in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in 1908 that was the private residence of a wealthy Japanese merchant -- is one of prosperity and hardship.

A ceremony was held on March 15 at Nemuro Station to mark the departure of the first JR Hanasaki Line train on the day when ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Hokkaido, already known as the “kingdom of dairy farming,” has earned a new accolade for its beef. According to the central ...

Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japanese animation studio famous for its stunning visuals and captivating stories.

NEMURO, Hokkaido–This year’s commercial whaling of minke whales has begun off the coast of eastern Hokkaido, with the first ...

Shoyu and miso ramen are two of the more popular varieties out there, and while both can be similar, they also have their ...

In a related development, a day after the tremor, the Japanese government released updated estimates concerning the potential impact of a major earthquake originating from the Nankai Trough. This ...