Hokkaido

Four climbers rescued by helicopter after bear encounter in Hokkaido

Four climbers were rescued by helicopter from a mountain in Hokkaido after being stranded for about three and a half hours due to an encounter with a brown bear. No one was injured.

22-year-old man arrested for threatening 13-year-old girl

July 05, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Police in Kushiro, Hokkaido, have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of threatening a 13-year-old female junior high student by sending messages such as "I'm going to kill you" via a social media app on Friday.

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Hokkaido zoo worker suspected of incinerating wife's body

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Tohoku and Hokkaido tourist sites prepare for visitor evacuations

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Hokkaido returns rifle to hunter after court ruling

Sapporo snow festival marks 76th edition from February 4 to 11

Japan's Sapporo will host its renowned Snow Festival from February 4 to 11, showcasing over 200 snow sculptures in Odori Park. This 76th edition builds on a tradition started in 1950 by local high school students. The event draws crowds to the snowy city, highlighting winter charm amid cold weather.

Draft horses train in severe cold for banei keiba races in Obihiro

January 21, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

At Obihiro Racecourse in Hokkaido, draft horses began early morning training for traditional banei keiba races amid severe cold on Monday. With temperatures dropping to minus 15.9 degrees Celsius by 7 a.m., the horses pulled sleds to build cardiovascular endurance.

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