Heavy snow in the country’s northern region cancelled dozens of flights as millions of families were returning home to spend the New Year holiday with their loved ones.

SAPPORO - The government of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a ...

A fire early today killed dozens of dogs at a breeding facility on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, an official said ...

Police said they received a total of 17 calls about brown bear sightings in Hokkaido between January and February from 2016 to 2021. As of Feb. 15 this year, there had been three sightings.