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“Hokkaido is popular among winter sports enthusiasts ... Conventional simulations for weather forecasting and climate change prediction have largely focused on the amounts of snowfall or snow ...

We'll understand Japan and Hokkaido's geographical challenges, and specifically the island's harsh climate, historical context (namely the forced integration of the native Ainu), and economic ...

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 ...

The ranunculus flower is characterized by its brightly colored petals that bloom in layers. In Japan, it is often given at ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido - disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and ...

Hokkaido's rise as a wine region isn't about mimicking Burgundy―it's about creating something distinctly Japanese. With its unique climate, soils, and a growing network of passionate winemakers ...

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