Month: February 2019

‘Supermoon’ leaves impression on lucky viewers in Japan  The Japan News

The supermoon astronomical phenomenon was seen in Japan in places such as Hokkaido and western regions on Tuesday evening.

‘Supermoon’ leaves impression on lucky viewers in Japan  The Japan News

The supermoon astronomical phenomenon was seen in Japan in places such as Hokkaido and western regions on Tuesday evening.

Local governments in Japan see chance for EVs to be ‘batteries on wheels’ during emergencies  The Japan Times

With Japan being prone to natural disasters, hopes are high that electric vehicles and their plug-in hybrid equivalents could play a key role as “batteries.

Exploring Hokkaido’s Pioneer Village  Stripes Japan

Hidden in the trees just outside Sapporo is a frontier town surrounded by farms and a fishing village. These 52 buildings are not a functioning town but rather an …

A Guide to Great Local Dishes in Regional Japan  Broadsheet

Many of Japan’s best dishes get their start outside the neon mega-cities. In partnership with Japan National Tourism Organization, we asked Hokkaido-born chef …