FUN FACT: There are about 5000 Steller’s sea eagles left in the world, and 2000 of them come to Hokkaido each year. Once your ...

These destinations, which inspired many iconic Studio Ghibli movies, deserve a spot on your Japan bucket list for all the ...

One of Hokkaido's oldest national parks, Akan-Mashu is known for its striking crater lakes and healing hot springs. The park's namesake, Lake Akan, coughs up alien-looking, grapefruit-size balls ...

The home of the animist Ainu offers surreal experiences.

The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year. Those wanting to enjoy the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for more than two years.

HOKKAIDO – The first man slips on a bright green frog hat and, one by one, the rest of the five middle-aged singers follow suit. Then it begins: He croaks out a low baritone tune, the next man ...

No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren ...

Ohio University (OU), USA, is now offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Asante Twi, a dialect of the Akan language spoken in Ghana. On the university’s website, it states ...

Crater lake atop Mt. Nakadake turns green 1st time in 6 years EDITORIAL: Trump's tariffs threaten to repeat historical mistakes Updated toll for Nankai Trough megaquake remains grim ...

The country's third largest lake is home to many beautiful rocky and sandy beaches, though water temperatures are chilly—rarely topping 73 degrees Fahrenheit, even in summer. You'll find ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries. On Feb. 5, a rescue request was ...