A volcano that grows taller in the rain? Mount Fuji has been hiding a geological secretScientists discovered Mount Fuji's ground uplift during storms was caused by rain, not magma. Years of GPS data revealed a direct correlati...
Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
A massive DNA discovery just rewrote everything we thought we knew about the Japanese peopleA groundbreaking DNA study has uncovered evidence of a third ancestral group contributing to Japan's population, originating from northeast...
Japan contains one of its biggest wildfires in decades after 11-day battleJapan forest fire: After a grueling 11-day fight, firefighters and military forces in Japan's Iwate region have finally brought wildfires u...
Enormous octopuses dominated Earth's prehistoric seas over 100 million years agoAncient oceans were once ruled by enormous octopus relatives. New research reveals these early creatures were massive, dominant hunters. Fo...
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern JapanA strong earthquake has rattled northern Japan. The magnitude 6.2 tremor was felt across Hokkaido. Fortunately, no damage or injuries have ...
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern JapanA strong earthquake has rattled northern Japan. The tremor measured 6.2 magnitude. It struck Hokkaido island early Monday. Fortunately, no ...
‘Kraken-Like’ giant octopuses as large as semi-trucks ruled oceans 100 million years ago, study findsNew research reveals giant octopuses were powerful ocean predators around 100 million years ago. These creatures, some reaching 19 meters, ...
Japan Earthquake: Bullet train services halted between Tokyo–AomoriEarthquake Today in Japan: A magnitude 7.5 quake off Japan's coast has halted bullet train services between Tokyo and Aomori. The powerful ...
Tsunami warning issued after powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off JapanA powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Japan's northeast coast triggered tsunami warnings, with waves potentially reaching 3 meters. Evacu...
What should travellers know as Japan prepares for severe snow and wind conditionsJapan faces severe winter weather from December 26 to 27. Heavy snow, strong winds, and rough seas are expected across many regions. This c...
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Japan's HokkaidoA magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Hokkaido, Japan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agenc...
How a pair of scissors sparked mayhem at Japan’s airport and grounded over 36 flightsA security scare at Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport over the weekend caused significant disruption when a pair of missing scissors prompted ...
At least 19 missing, 120 injured as powerful quake hits Japan's HokkaidoEfforts to restore power to 2.95 million households were underway but it was not clear when supplies would be restored, a company spokesman...
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Hokkaido: Exploring Japan’s great white northThough most small towns in the region are raw, quiet and peaceful, bigger cities like Sapporo, with a growing population of nearly 2 millio...
- A secluded setting for world's top leaders in Japan
The world's most powerful leaders were gathering for talks in the mountains of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, an area which is as sec...