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Reeling from powerful earthquake that killed 34, Japan hit with 5.7 magnitude quake 5 days later

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Japan's northern Hokkaido region on Saturday, just days after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan.

The Times of India

Often called Japan's Titanic, the 1954 sinking of Toya Maru claimed more than 1,500 lives and reshaped ferry safety

On the evening of 26 September 1954, the Japanese passenger ferry Toya Maru prepared to cross the Tsugaru Strait, the narrow but often treacherous stretch of water separating the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. Thousands of passengers relied on ferries to make the crossing long before the construction of the…

The Times of India

A Japan mountain trail reopened after a fatal bear attack. Hours later, another brown bear stranded four hikers

Four hikers were stranded on a Hokkaido mountain after encountering a brown bear. They waited for over three hours before rescue teams arrived by helicopter. The bear had blocked the trail, preventing the group from continuing their descent. This incident occurred on Mount Rausu, which had recently reopened after a…

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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 with locally sourced ingredients, as well as a spa and indoor hot baths.

Euronews

Ghost of Yotei was such a hit that the actual Japanese region of Hokkaido is getting official merch amid a tourism rush highlighting areas from the game

Sucker Punch already helped out the Tsushima region

GamesRadar

'Ghost of Yotei' Tourism Boom: PlayStation's Hit Game Is Bringing Fans to Hokkaido

"Ghost of Yotei" fuels tourism in Hokkaido as towns launch themed merchandise, tours, and local experiences inspired by the hit PlayStation game.

Player One

Rusutsu Resort to Host Special Session as Part of the Asian Development Bank and Hokkaido University International Financial Conference

TOKYO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kamori Kanko Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Hisatake Kamori, hereinafter "Kamori Kanko") and Rusutsu Resort Tech Co., Ltd. (Directors: Shintaro Hirato, Asahi Iwanaga, and Hisatake Kamori, hereinafter "RRT") will jointly host a special session at Rusutsu Resort on July 8, 2026, as part of…

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Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning

The quake occurred on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island

The Independent UK

Hokkaido Earthquake Update: 6.1 Quake Strikes Japan As Authorities Assess Coastal Tsunami Warning Status

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, causing significant tremors but no tsunami threat. Authorities are conducting safety checks, and the Japan Meteorological Agency monitors for aftershocks.

International Business Times UK

Is it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after deadly earthquake disrupts flights and trains

A 6.8 magnitude quake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday

The Independent UK

The best snowy getaways for every kind of skier

Looking for the best places to hit the snow? Travel editors Annabel Grossman and Ted Thornhill break down their standout ski destinations, from Val Thorens in the French Alps and Corvara in the Italian Dolomites, to Niseko in Hokkaido, Japan, plus two of Canada’s top ski towns.

The Independent UK

Japan earthquake live: Tsunami alert lifted after 6.9-magnitude tremor prompts evacuations along Pacific coast

Details on damage and injuries from the new quake weren’t immediately clear

The Independent UK

Japan earthquake live: Powerful aftershocks strike Japan days after megaquake advisory issued

The megaquake warning covers approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometres) from Chiba to Hokkaido

The Independent UK

Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel despite the ‘megaquake’ warning?

The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.

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The Independent UK

Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north

Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island

The Independent UK

Japan earthquake live updates: Megaquake warning issued along 800-mile coastline after 7.5-magnitude tremor

The warning covers approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometres) from Chiba to Hokkaido

Tom’s Hardware

Rapidus to start construction on 1.4nm fab in 2027 — research and development on node to begin next year

Japanese startup Rapidus announced plans to build a 1.4-nm fab in Hokkaido, with construction expected to start in 2027.

International Business Times UK

Japan's Bear Crisis Explodes – Army Called In After Dozens Killed

Japan faces a deadly surge in bear attacks, prompting the government to deploy army troops as communities struggle with rising killings involving Japanese black bears and massive Hokkaido brown bears.

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Ghost of Yotei only lets you pet the fox because of its "proper" research into Japanese history, says expert, but you might get a tapeworm if you tried it today

Don't pet the fox, OK?

GamesRadar

Ghost of Yotei earns praise from legendary developers behind Ninja Gaiden and Devil May Cry, with Team Ninja's Fumihko Yasuda saying he's always wanted to make a game based in Hokkaido

Hideaki Itsuno, on the other han,d hasn't played it yet, but thinks it looks cool

The Independent UK

Japan declares ‘serious incident’ after passenger plane lands in Hokkaido with ground crew vehicle still on runway

Pilot altered the plane’s course shortly before arrival to avoid thunderclouds and in the process forgot to inform ATC of the change

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Horrified hiker watches as friend is dragged off trail by aggressive bear in Japanese forest

A 26-year-old man was attacked while descending a mountain on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido

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Willie Jones obituary

Other lives: English teacher at Shrewsbury school in Shropshire who emigrated to Japan and taught at Hokkaido University

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after tsunami warning following earthquake in Russia

Japan still has some tsunami warnings in place along its coastline

The Independent UK

The Latest: Tsunami hits Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido

A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia early Wednesday

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