Inside Rishiri, the remote island quietly redefining tourism
World 16:15 20/01/2026Rishiri Island, perched at Japan’s northern edge, has long been defined by its remoteness. That isolation is precisely what now places it at the heart of a shift: as travelers increasingly seek quieter, low-impact destinations, small communities like Rishiri are compelled to rethink how they open up—without losing what made them unique in the first place.
Boy dies after becoming trapped in escalator in Hokkaido
World 17:20 29/12/2025TOKYO -- A five-year-old boy died after becoming trapped in an escalator at a ski resort in Otaru in the northernmost Japan prefecture of Hokkaido, according to local police.
Hokkaido: When Japan means more than Tokyo and Kyoto
World 16:46 17/12/2025Tokyo, Kyoto, temples, neon lights, crowds. For many, Japan is nothing more than that. But in the north, Hokkaido provides an entirely different experience. It is a journey where the sounds of silence, open spaces, and nature take center stage. As travelers around the world look to escape mass tourism, the island stands as a true alternative: a destination where travel still means discovery.
Season's 1st bird flu infection in Japan confirmed in Hokkaido
World 17:19 22/10/2025SAPPORO -- The Hokkaido government in northern Japan on Wednesday reported the first case of infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed at a poultry farm in the country this season.
