Tadashi Shimada / Message from the Forest Kamui Mintara [Hokkaido / Akan] ・Experience Hokkaido's forests and wilderness through the eyes of animals Impressive Nature Watching! Kamui Mintara, which is ...

The diversity of threatened fish in estuaries increases when surrounded by forest cover, whereas estuaries surrounded by farmland show the opposite effect. The diversity of threatened fish in ...

Hokkaido, Japan (CNN) — Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, is unlike anywhere else in the country. Fully annexed by Japan around 150 years ago, Hokkaido’s indigenous people, the Ainu, have ...

Our stage this time is Akan in eastern Hokkaido Prefecture. The region's vast forests are dotted with volcanoes and lakes. During the harsh winter months, when the area is covered in deep snow, ...

Joint press release by Hokkaido University and the National Institute for Environmental Studies. SAPPORO, Japan, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The effects of a phenomenon called tree masting on ...

Fupu no Mori, which produces Hokkaido fir essential oil and other products using Hokkaido forest materials, will launch a new brand, NALUQ, on December 24th. Based on the concept of a "forest ...

Brown bears in Shiretoko grow to between 1.3 meters and 2.3 meters tall and can weigh up to 400 kilograms. Their size and bulk mean that they need a plentiful supply of food, especially before ...

Each winter, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, transforms into a spectacular wonderland of deep snow and vibrant culture ...