Ezo squirrels, also known as Scriurus vulgaris orientis, are unique to Hokkaido and usually have fluffy tails during winter. During the summer, the fur on their ears becomes shorter and their gray fur ...

Company cites UK's ‘challenging economic situation’ and the unit's liabilities for the decision. Read more at ...

Zeal Jones and Bayden Thomson will press the rest button and aim for their first outright win when the Morizo Challenge Cup ...

Ichthyosaur fossil confirmed for the first time in western Japan — also marks Japan’s first discovery of a Late Triassic ...

TOKYO: Japan's northern island of Hokkaido sweltered on Wednesday (Jul 23) as temperatures hit record highs in several towns ...

Multiple bear attacks in Japan have led to injuries and school disruptions, causing authorities to implement safety drills ...

Japan is known not just for its cutting-edge technology but also for its scenic mountains, tranquil gardens, and historic temples.

Many places across Japan recorded high temperatures on Wednesday under the influence of a high-pressure system. In Hokkaido, ...

A town in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido has begun installing high-performance cameras to detect the appearance ...

Scorching heat has been hiting Japan, including areas that are usually cooler than other parts of the country. NHK World's Tokuda Ryosuke explores the impacts in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido, ...

Kansai Electric Power will begin surveys for the construction of a new nuclear power reactor at its Mihama power station in ...

Kansai Electric Power has resumed on-site surveys at Japan's Mihama NPP to assess replacing unit 1 with a next-generation ...