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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Woman sentenced to 27 years over death of high school girl
Jumatatu, 8. Mwezi wa sita 2026, 22:55:29Prosecutors seek 27-year sentence for suspect in Hokkaido girl murder
Jumamosi, 6. Mwezi wa sita 2026, 12:44:42Ex-residents to hold memorial services near Japan-claimed isles
Jumamosi, 9. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 09:55:22Ainu group files lawsuit seeking return of 279 ancestors' remains
Jumanne, 5. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 20:04:1146-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of strangling son
Jumatano, 21. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 01:13:21Ice hotel and chapel open for winter in Hokkaido's Tomamu
Jumatatu, 5. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 09:51:19Hokkaido's Tsurui village sees visitor spike with red-crowned cranes
Ijumaa, 2. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 21:51:0437-year-old man arrested for threatening brother with knife in Hokkaido
Jumapili, 28. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 23:37:205-year-old boy dies after escalator trap at Hokkaido ski resort
Jumatatu, 15. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 07:23:58Japan lifts Aomori quake megaquake advisory after one week