The rocket is fueled by biomethane, or "cow power," which is produced by converting methane in cow manure and urine into usable energy.
Hokkaido Spaceport is set to become a global hub for the space business industry as it gears up to support the launch of the new ZERO...
Marimo, the cherished but endangered green balls of algae that live in Hokkaido's lakes are facing extinction due to multiple threats linked to global warming.
Mount Asahi, Hokkaido's highest peak received its first snowfall of the season, creating a beautiful contrast with the golden autumn foliage.
Summer used to be mild and pleasant in Hokkaido. But now record-breaking temperatures are making residents and tourists pray for the humming of an air-con.
Hokkaido, with the rest of Japan, shares 14,000 years of deep historical roots from Jomon culture to Edo-era defenses against the foreign challengers of today.
From detailed recordkeeping to map making, the early history of Hokkaido and the Northern Territories documents the region as an integral part of Japan.
Keiko Nakamura explains that Edo period samurai risked their lives to protect Hokkaido. That history could be lost if the propaganda is not addressed.
A cafe in Hokkaido is a haven for bird watchers and photographers eager to catch a glimpse of the fluff-ball cuteness and cheeky antics of the...
The order was later retracted but North Korean missile provocations are escalating, with launches of an unprecedented frequency near Japan.
In sake brewing, temperature is key. Compelled by climate change, Michizakura brewery moved from its home of 143 years to Hokkaido. But others aren't so lucky.
Guitars made in Japan by Okhoskt craftsmen have a stable, accurate sound and are finished with a sophisticated painting technique, making them popular overseas.