Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Discover Japan's two northern Natural World Heritage areas, including Shiretoko, a peninsula known for its rich marine and ...

Brown bears in Shiretoko grow to between 1.3 meters and 2.3 meters tall and can weigh up to 400 kilograms. Their size and bulk mean that they need a plentiful supply of food, especially before ...

Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...