Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

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Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.

The 8-inch, bright pink slug has been isolated in a "sky island" for millions of years.

Visitors to the Otaru Aquarium in Hokkaido are delighting in the enchanting Penguin Parade, one of the facility's most beloved attractions. The parade features two lively rounds each day, offering ...

In the Meratus mountain range of Indonesia, researchers discovered two new species of fanged frogs, Limnonectes maanyanorum and Limnonectes nusantara. These frogs were found under the cover of ...

The Japanese island of Hokkaido is drowning in snow. Within twelve hours, more snow fell on the island than ever before. The ...

TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...

Two men survived a sudden bear attack in Hokkaido, Japan, on April 28th ... I wanted to share this story to reminder us all of the power and unpredictability of wild animals. As well as the need to ...

Sapporo will be Qantas’ 100th destination. Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island, famous for its low-angle powder runs, widely spaced trees, and dry snow. Qantas’ new route takes snow ...

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Otaru, a small port town on Hokkaido island has been inundated by crowds of tourists with some of them causing mayhem. They are blocking roads and pavements to scramble for iconic photos at ...