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 ...

An updated plan recently released by the Japanese government details how and where it will move 120,000 people from the ...

Within a week, Japan's Northern Area Fleet pushed forward and seized the islands of Adak and Kiska, marking the first time that American territory had been occupied since the War of 1812.

The 78-year-old once lived in the Northern Territories ... And he's been dreaming of a return. Japan's government maintains that the four islands are an inherent part of Japanese territory ...

Less than 100 miles from Taipei, Japan's westernmost island, Yonaguni, has rapidly militarized amid growing tensions between China and Taiwan.