The America-Japan Society of Hokkaido, one of the region’s most prominent international organizations, celebrated its 70th anniversary in September with a look back on the past and an eye toward ...

Hokkaido Prefectural Education Board officials explain the contents of the investigative report on the bullying of a prefectural high school student, in Sapporo's Chuo Ward on Oct. 25, 2024 ...

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A northern pika is seen in a rocky area in the town of Shikaoi, Hokkaido, on Oct. 15, 2024. (Mainichi/Taichi Kaizuka)=Click/tap photo for more images. SHIKAOI, Hokkaido -- Northern pika ...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Jean Matsumoto of Brazil kicks Brad Katona of Canada in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada ...

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The season's first case of the highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed at a poultry farm in the town of Atsuma, Hokkaido, the prefectural government said Thursday. The report is the country ...

He dropped a narrow loss to Garrett Armfield to kick off the year before rebounding with a win over Jesse Butler, and now he serves as a solid test for rising prospect Jean Matsumoto. Matsumoto's ...

Japan's Environment Ministry has raised the nation's bird flu alert to the highest level after a highly pathogenic strain of the avian flu virus was detected in two towns in Hokkaido Prefecture ...

To the extent that it’s possible to quietly go undefeated in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, Jean Matsumoto is doing it. The 25-year-old Brazilian is a sterling 15-0 as a ...

Today, Hokkaido represents the northernmost prefecture of modern Japan, but it was not always part of the larger nation of Japan. Prior to 1869, Hokkaido was ruled by the native Ainu people ...