Japan consists of eight regions and 47 prefectures or provinces. Each region has its own character, making Japan a country of contrasts. Starting from the northernmost end of the Japanese archipelago, the country’s eight regions are...

Located off the east coast of Asia, Japan consists of four main islands and a chain of several thousand islands that goes from north to south. A little larger than Italy and a little smaller than the state of California, the country is...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Hokkaido, Japan:"We will begin our adventure in Hokkaido, a beautiful island of Japan, there we will explore the city of Otaru, we will walk through the mountains of Sapporo and we will visit beautiful lakes and extensive fields of...

Learn about Japan through song.

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip offers an overview of Japan's climate and geography.

Japanese Meteorological Agency says a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan, triggering a tsunami alert. The agency said the magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, near the coastal city of Aomori with...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe both issued strong statements today in response to yesterday's North Korean missile launch

Domino's Japan trains animals to deliver pizza to the north in winter

Japan ordered Hokkaido residents to evacuate when the launch was detected before the weapon fell into the sea.

Take a flight of discovery high above the breathtaking Flower Fields of Hokkaido, Japan, with this mesmerizing drone footage. Glide over vibrant, colorful fields stretching across the northern island of Hokkaido, showcasing an array of...

Fly over the beautiful Japanese landscapes that inspired Studio Ghibli and the genius animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. Discover Hokkaido's serene fields, pristine lakes, and lush forests, the sights that inspired one the greatest...

A 13-month-old chipmaking startup backed by the Japanese government is aiming to build the country's own version of TSMC from scratch. Rapidus Chief Executive Officer Atsuyoshi Koike spoke to Bloomberg exclusively about the company's...

Japan's government has called off an earlier missile alert warning that a missile from North Korea would fall near the nation's most northern island of Hokkaido. Japan's coast guard said the missiles had probably already fallen....

Utoro, Hokkaido, Japan; 1 September 2018; Dramatic Sunset At The Sea Of Okhotsk In Hokkaido, Japan. Utoro is the largest and only sizable town along the western coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula. Located at the entrance to the national...

Lake Rausu area, Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido, Japan; 2 September 2018; Lake Rausu is a freshwater lake at 740 m above sea level in the foot of Mt. Chinishiridake, with a perimeter of about 4 km, and the maximum depthof 2 m. It is...

Lake Rausu area, Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido, Japan; 2 September 2018; Lake Rausu is a freshwater lake at 740 m above sea level in the foot of Mt. Chinishiridake, with a perimeter of about 4 km, and the maximum depthof 2 m. It is...

T/L, WS, sunrise reveal of Lake Mashu in winter / Akan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

MS Sunset of Okhotsk Sea and birds migration with draft ice / Nemuro, Hokkaido, Japan

MS Swans at Lake Akan in Akan National Park / Teshikaga, Japan

MS Mud volcano beside Lake Akan in Akan National Park / Teshikaga, Japan

MS PAN Mud volcano beside Lake Akan in Akan National Park / Teshikaga, Japan

CU Mud volcano beside Lake Akan in Akan National Park / Teshikaga, Japan

Blue pond (青い池, Aoiike), the blue color water pond with dry tree in autumn. Famous tourist attraction of Biei, Hokkaido. 30 fps timelapse video with panning motion.