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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on April 27, 2026, jolting communities already uneasy after the government had warned just days earlier that the risk of a ...
News Japan » Hokkaido » Events: Northern Japan towns struggle to prepare for event of a megaquake
From long distances to evacuation sites to a lack of appropriate shelter structures and warm clothing, municipalities in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region are struggling to plan for a tsunami caused by ...
News Japan » Hokkaido » Events: ANA opens Hokkaido facility to ensure continuity in event of disaster
The major airline moved part of its operations from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to the new facility, which began full-scale operations earlier this month.
News Japan » Hokkaido » Events: Shikotsu ice festival Japan Hokkaido winter ice wonderland experience
Exploring the Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido, Japan with stunning ice sculptures and winter atmosphere. A magical seasonal event full of frozen art and lights. #japantravel #hokkaido #icefestival ...
News Japan » Hokkaido » Events: Sapporo’s Red Brick Office to rent out space for weddings, events
SAPPORO—For the first time in its 137-year history, the Former Hokkaido Office Building, also called the Red Brick Office, will be available to rent by the public for weddings and other occasions.
News Japan » Hokkaido » Events: Can cutting-edge semiconductors supercharge Japan?
Pilot production of 2-nanometre chips, the cutting-edge for chipmaking technology, is under way. The ambitious effort is seen as a model for the sort of new-age industrial policy favoured by Japan’s ...
News Japan » Hokkaido » Events: Dusit’s new lakeside retreat in Hokkaido has villas, open-air bathing and stunning wooden décor
For a peaceful escape in northern Japan, WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection offers guests a scenic night’s sleep overlooking Lake Tōya. There are also Japanese and Thai delicacies to choose from, made ...