The Latest Breaking News from Hokkaido

RANKOSHI, Hokkaido -- High levels of toxic arsenic have been found in water at a geothermal power generation research site in Rankoshi, Hokkaido, where a large quantity of steam has been erupting for over a week.

Japan Airlines is warning travelers to Hokkaido to be careful of brown bears, making the announcements on flights landing at six of the prefecture's airports, including New Chitose and Memanbetsu.

Large schools of Pacific herrings are making a comeback on Hokkaido's Sea of Japan coast, thanks to efforts by local organizations and fishermen.

Hokkaido is set to launch decarbonization efforts in the agricultural sector that will reduce greenhouse gases contained in cow manure and burps through joint research.

The best Hokkaido cuisine is being brought to please during "Emporium EmQuartier Japan Remix: Sugoi Hokkaido", which kicks off today and runs until Sunday, at Quartier Avenue, ground floor of EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Road.

The Ahun Ru Paro cave system sits at the base of Mt Otokoyama in Japan's Hokkaido region - and was given its name by the local Ainu people after the mysterious death of someone who went inside

Nestled in the alpine mountains of southern Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, you’ll find keen skiers - and beginners, too - taking on the powdery pistes at Niseko Village. Often touted as the ‘Aspen of Asia’, it’s a resort famed for its breathtaking views, quality snow and luxury hotels. 

SAPPORO -- "Not a day goes by that I don't cry," said a lawyer quoting a family member who lost a relative when a sightseeing boat sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido a year ago.

Japan’s ‘capital in the north’ has always been a hub for rural activity on Hokkaido, but in recent years it’s upped its game to become one of the world’s leading sustainable cities, writes Lucie Grace