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Discover Japan’s Natural Gems With The National Parks Stamp Rally Campaign
Want some motivation to remain immersed in nature in Japan? The National Park Stamp Rally must be just the ticket.
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CULTURE
Why the Japanese Sport of Gateball is Dying in Japan
Gateball, Japan's homegrown version of croquet, once had over half a million enthusiastic and engaged fans. Where did they all go?
TRAVEL
UK Couple Rescued From Hokkaido Mountain in T-Shirts, Shorts
A couple's vacation to Hokkaido turned out worse than expected when they got stuck at 1,750 meters elevation in street clothes.
TRAVEL
Beware The Illegal Barkers in Sapporo’s Susukino District
Sapporo passed a new law against coaxing customers into questionable businesses in 2022. But in 2024, it didn't issue a single fine.
LAW & CRIME
A Hokkaido Aquarium Loans Free Baby Strollers. People Are Stealing Them
Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.
LAW & CRIME
Young Woman in Hokkaido Gets 23 Years for Vicious Murder of 17-Year-Old
Konishi Yuka, who was 19 at the time of the crime, admitted to her role in the murder. The victim's family called…
LAW & CRIME
Hokkaido Man Asks for Money at Combini, Gets Arrested
The man wasn't drunk and didn't threaten anyone or brandish a weapon - his only crime appears to be being poor.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Study: Hokkaido Residents Would Make Millions If Paid to Shovel Snow
There's less snow to shovel in Hokkaido than ever - but still enough that residents would make bank if paid for their…