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Two women were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murdering a high school girl in April by forcing her off a bridge into a river in Hokkaido, police said. Riko Uchida, 21, and a 19-year-old woman were served with fresh arrest warrants for allegedly causing 17-year-old Runa&#...

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Beat the heat with the best summer activities in Hokkaido. As Japan’s northernmost island, summers in Hokkaido are much milder than anywhere else. Home to world-class ski resorts during winter, breathtaking autumnal views and vibrant seasonal blooms, this island is unlike any other....

Critical fuel shortages for commercial flights at airports across Japan have led to difficulties in increasing the number of international flights and adding new routes, industry and government sources said Saturday. A surge in demand for flights due to increasing inbound tourism has ...

In this article, we will be analyzing the global population dynamics while trying to understand the population demographics in urban settlements.

TOKYO (ANN/THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN) – As workplaces prioritise employee well-being, the adoption of power naps as a revitalising tool is on the rise. Companies are innovating with solutions like napping boxes and dedicated rooms designed to optimise restorative sleep.  Take Koyoju Plywood Corp in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, for example. At lunchtime, employees step into a cylindrical […]

Japanese furniture company Time & Style opens two new showrooms while unveiling new pieces at Milan Design Week 2024

Medical professionals are being urged to consider the potential risks associated with blood transfusions using blood products from individuals who have experienced long COVID or have been recipients

The Oscar-winning Australian actress says there is a huge, growing market for the product in the West. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In honor of Womens History Month, The Pantagraph scoured newspaper and McLean County Museum of History archives to learn more about the countless women who have made big news in