The Yosakoi Soran Festival, held in early summer in the city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, began on June 4. The festival features ...

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Japan 's northernmost island, Hokkaido, is famous for its pristine natural beauty and serene landscapes. But among its many ...

People stand next to large cracks in the pavement after evacuating into a street in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, ...

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 has struck Japan's Hokkaido city on Thursday. The quake occurred at a dept of just 20 kms beneath the earth's surface.

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I wanted to do a high-end omakase restaurant, but I also wanted to build trust here among diners,” the chef said.

Karuizawa Distillers has announced plans to build a new distillery for producing single malt Japanese whisky. The new ...

Padres right-hander Yu Darvish threw off a mound for a third straight day Wednesday as he continues to progress toward a ...

The Kasawari gas field, off the coast of Malaysian Borneo, was discovered in 2011 and has been seen as a lifeline for the ...

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