How a small-town spat in Hokkaido nearly derailed its bear response measures
SAPPORO – A recent confrontation between a Hokkaido town assembly member and a hunters’ association shines a light…
Hokkaidō Town Aims to Become East Asian Space Launch Hub
When a Taiwan-affiliated firm launched a rocket from Taiki, Hokkaidō, in July 2025, it became the first foreign-funded…
SDF to provide logistical aid for bear capture efforts
The nation’s Ground Self-Defense Force is preparing to dispatch personnel to Akita Prefecture to assist with measures against…