Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

The Ainu, who inhabit primarily Hokkaido and nearby regions, had their own language and distinctive culture before they were forced to assimilate. In 2008, the government belatedly recognized the ...

Ainu Mosir features a scene from the Marimo Festival, an important event in Ainu Kotan. Shige, who lives in Shiranuka, more than 80 kilometers from Lake Akan, also participated in this festival.

Netflix is debuting new season of 6 original shows this week, including Sweet Magnolias, Sintonia, and Pokémon Horizons.

Minister Ainu’u reflected on her time at the Global Nature Positive Summit, why she attended and the importance of celebrating positive stories while addressing big challenges. She offered her ...

The most common symptom is blood in the urine (hematuria), which may appear pink, red, or brown. Other signs include frequent ...

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous cooking create a cuisine like no other.

Fujino has previously directed several films about the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, Japan, including Get Back: ...

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

There are religions that put their believers' faith to the test with harsh trials. On a mountain in Japan, that test is not ...