Hokkaido
An Ainu indigenous group in Hokkaido has filed a lawsuit demanding the return of remains from 279 ancestors held at a state facility.
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Hokkaido police arrested a 46-year-old woman on suspicion of strangling her son in Sapporo. The mother initially admitted to the killing before later denying the allegations. The incident occurred on May 5, 2026.
A 5-year-old boy died after his right arm became trapped in a moving walkway at a ski resort in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Sunday. His mother called for help around 10 a.m., and the walkway's automatic emergency stop failed to activate. Resort officials have pledged to investigate the cause and prevent future incidents.
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One week after issuing its first-ever megaquake advisory following the December 8 magnitude 7.5 earthquake off Aomori Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency has lifted the alert for Hokkaido and Sanriku coastal areas. Officials emphasize that risks remain and urge ongoing vigilance, including checking evacuation routes and securing furniture.