Heavy snowfall from Japan's Hokuriku to Sanin regions is passing its peak. But the Meteorological Agency is warning of possible traffic disruptions as intermittent snowfall is expected in northern ...

Weather officials are warning people in wide areas of Japan to expect heavier snowfall. They say the severe conditions are ...

Jakarta is now the world's largest city by population. The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, is home to nearly 42 million, according to a new report from the United Nations, making it the most densely ...

This weekend marks 40 years since the release of Juzo Itami’s tour de force “Tampopo.” The described the genre-bending, surrealist social satire as a “ramen Western,” placing it in the “spaghetti” ...

JERA has transferred part of its ownership in the Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm Project in Hokkaido to a newly established investment vehicle formed by Hokkaido Electric Power and Tohoku ...

There are two more hotels opening in Cambodia and Malaysia TUI has revealed it’s planning to open its very first hotel in Japan. Called TUI Suneo Otaru, the hotel will have 50 rooms and be just half ...

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has nominated Professor Roland Otaru, SAN, and four others as commissioners-designate. A statement by Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government ...

Nestled in the historic coastal city of Otaru, Hokkaido, Authent Hotel Otaru offers guests a refined blend of classical ambiance and modern luxury. Ideally situated just a five-minute walk from JR ...

Otaru is one of the most beautiful cities in Hokkaido Prefecture. Located on the coast of Ishikari Bay, Otaru is famous for its preserved canal district, illuminated by streetlights after sundown, and ...

Overseas tourists are flocking to lesser-known destinations and novel services in a district on Japan’s northernmost main island. But at least one place is still trying to play catch-up in dealing ...