One man was rescued and hospitalized after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site for an accommodation facility in Kutchan, Hokkaido, Japan. Police are investigating the incident in the Niseko resort area.

An 80-year-old man in Hokkaido, Japan, died after consuming a plant he collected in a forest, which was later identified as poisonous aconite, prompting a public warning from authorities.

Baby spotted seals have been born at an aquarium in Hokkaido, Japan, delighting visitors and staff.

The family of the victim had sought about ¥115 million in damages, claiming the city failed to respond appropriately.

An Ainu craft school in Hokkaido is preparing its inaugural class of students for graduation, marking a significant step in passing on the traditional skills and culture of the Indigenous ethnic group. The initiative aims to ensure the preservation of Ainu heritage for future generations.

This month, a male patient in his 90s who was hospitalized at a municipal hospital in Chitose City, Hokkaido, was administered the wrong medication by a nurse, and the patient subsequently died. The hospital apologized to the bereaved family, stating that it is highly likely that the incorrect medication led to the death, and will establish a committee including third parties to prevent recurrence.

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Police in Hokkaido, Japan, are using manga alerts to warn and assist foreign backcountry skiers who are increasingly getting stranded.

Production of tearless onions in Hokkaido, Japan, is projected to increase fivefold by 2029, indicating a significant expansion in the cultivation of this specialized crop.

Masayuki Takahashi fended off two challengers to win a seventh term.

Heavy snowfall has hit Japan's Hokkaido region, leading to school closures and disruptions.

A new research facility for advanced semiconductors, established by companies including Rapidus, is planned for Chitose, Hokkaido, with operations targeted to begin by fiscal year 2028.

A hunter in Hokkaido had his rifle returned after a court set aside the revocation of his license, which was initially revoked for potentially damaging nearby structures when he shot a brown bear in 2018.

Nine divers were reported missing near Benten Island off Soya Cape in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, prompting a rescue operation after they failed to return at their scheduled time.

Japan's Supreme Court has ruled that the revocation of a hunting gun license for a Hokkaido hunter who shot a bear was illegal, marking a significant precedent.

A lawsuit filed by the family of a junior high school student who committed suicide five years ago due to bullying in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, has been settled, with the city agreeing to pay 70 million yen to the bereaved family.

Photographer Elizabeth Sanjuan presents haunting images of Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido, which is blanketed in snow for half the year. Her work emphasizes the monochrome beauty of the winter landscape.

Japan's Ministry is deploying acoustic devices in Hokkaido to prevent seals from stealing salmon and mackerel from fishing nets, aiming to protect the local fishing industry.

Police are investigating after a man was reportedly caught in an avalanche in the mountains of Kamifurano, Hokkaido, on the morning of March 10.

An avalanche occurred in a mountain in Kamifurano, Hokkaido, with reports of one person being caught, prompting police investigation.

A young girl was found unconscious and in critical condition near a parking lot in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hit-and-run.

Japan's Kanto region is experiencing its first spring storm, 'Haru Ichiban,' bringing temperatures similar to May, while Hokkaido is bracing for strong winds and high waves.

The president of a Hokkaido-based company that operates capsule toy stores nationwide has been referred to prosecutors by Tokyo police on suspicion of attempting to upskirt women in his Shibuya store.

New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido is experiencing significant congestion on its express train services, raising concerns amidst a travel boom.

Japan announced plans to designate an additional 17 airports and ports for defense purposes, including facilities in Hokkaido, Aichi, and Miyagi prefectures.

A draft horse farm in Hokkaido, Japan, is experiencing a baby boom, with numerous foals being born, as captured in a photo journal.

Japan's Supreme Court overturned a lower court's decision, ruling that the Hokkaido Public Safety Commission's revocation of a bear hunter's gun permit was illegal, allowing him to resume hunting after seven years.

The Hokkaido Shinkansen marks its 10th anniversary, but its planned extension to Sapporo is now significantly delayed. Five municipalities, including Sapporo, have already spent over 5.8 billion yen on station area development, with further costs expected due to the project's holdup.

Many rural banks are struggling, but for a small credit union in Hokkaido, the situation is extreme.

Kyoei Fire and Marine Insurance announced that a former agency owner in Hakodate, Hokkaido, defrauded customers of over 77 million yen by forging insurance policies. The company is now considering compensation for the victims.

Hokkaido police issue manga alerts as more foreign backcountry skiers get stranded - Mainichi Shimbun

Students from Okinawa visited Hokkaido to learn about four islands seized by Soviet forces over 80 years ago, which former Japanese residents are still unable to return to.

Japan's Supreme Court heard arguments in a case where a Hokkaido hunter is appealing the revocation of his hunting license after culling a bear, arguing it was a public service.

The Kanto region is expected to experience temperatures similar to May, while Hokkaido is warned to prepare for strong winds and rough weather, with caution advised for gales and high waves.