The annual winter illumination has begun at Hokkaido's famous "Aoi Ike" Blue Pond, drawing visitors eager to witness the ethereal transformation of the landscape. Tourists flock to the Instagrammable ...

BIEI, Japan - The annual winter illumination is underway at Hokkaido's famous "Aoi Ike" Blue Pond, drawing visitors eager to witness the ethereal transformation of the landscape. Tourists flocked to ...

In an area known for hilly agricultural landscapes, a nighttime illumination show is being held at the Shirogane Blue Pond, ...

Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the ...

The Japanese Meteorological Agency said the quake struck off Hokkaido and issued an alert for a tsunami of up to 10 feet.

Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused ...

Two male moor frogs rise to the surface of a shallow pond, their seasonal blue color standing out among the brown leaves. They stay still as they observe the calm water around them. Veterans flood ...

As Japan and China continue their war of words, the potential impact on Hokkaido’s tourism industry this winter season has officials increasingly concerned. The Chinese government has advised its ...

China advises citizens against Japan travel due to PM Takaichi's Taiwan comments, which China sees as interference, prompting a "strong protest." Some Chinese airlines offer refunds for Japan flights ...

The Toronto Blue Jays logo was on display during a major boxing match in Japan on Monday, leaving some sharp-eyed viewers intrigued and Major League Baseball (MLB) possibly miffed. Sports fans tuning ...

A Chinese airline has cancelled a plan to resume flights in January between a Japanese city and an area of China. Sources say the decision was apparently made following a call by China for its ...