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KUSHIRO, Hokkaido—“Marimo” moss balls, the fuzzy green spheres that have brought fame to Lake Akanko here, are shrinking because of global warming, a research group found. The maximum ...

Hokkaido--It is known as the "phantom bridge" because the arched concrete span over Hokkaido's Lake Nukabirako vanishes from sight when water levels are adjusted by a dam on the Taushubetsugawa river.

Hokkaido is a shapeshifter with a wild heart, their personality changing with every season. Gather round and let Hokkaido regale you with unforgettable tales for the road – hidden histories of ancient ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

Hokkaido Prefecture, with its treasure trove of nature, has a number of campgrounds where adults and children alike can have fun. This episode features a campground on the shores of Lake Shikotsu.