Among Japan's famous martial arts there lies one that has remained almost unheard of in the West. Kyudo, the martial art used ...

The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS ...

Obihiro city in Hokkaido recorded 124 centimeters of snow in the 24-hour period ending at 9 a.m. on Feb. 4, the highest figure since such statistics became available in 1999. In the 24-hour period ...

While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.

OBIHIRO, Hokkaido--It's early in the morning and bitterly cold, but that doesn't interfere with training for Banei horse racing here, a one-of-a-kind experience that tests endurance, strength and ...

Parts of Hokkaido have received all-time high snowfall in recent hours, as a low pressure system rapidly develops across the country. Clouds dumped 112 centimeters of snow on the city of Obihiro ...

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. In the same time period ...

Record-breaking snowfall in Hokkaido, Japan, disrupted traffic, delayed deliveries, and caused airport closures on Tuesday. The heaviest snow, especially in Obihiro and Kushiro, led to stranded ...

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of ...