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2,000 snowed-in travellers spend night at Hokkaido airport
Kyodo News, Published on 27/01/2026
» KYODO — Around 2,000 people were forced to spend the night at New Chitose Airport in Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido after heavy snow led to the cancellation of over 90 flights and disruptions to train services, operators said on Tuesday.
Japan quake highlights need to better convey disaster info to foreigners
Kyodo News, Published on 13/12/2025
» KYODO — The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred off northeastern Japan recently highlighted the need for Japan to provide safety tips and evacuation information to foreign nationals more effectively, particularly as the country witnesses an inbound tourism boom.
Hokkaido seeks to hire former troops, police officers as bear hunters
Published on 07/11/2025
» The government of Hokkaido, in northern Japan, will ask the central government on Friday for financial support so it can hire retired defense force personnel and police officers as bear hunters amid a surge in attacks on the human population.
Heat risks force marathons and race walks to start earlier
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» TOKYO - The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.
War Elephants eager to reign again
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 04/09/2025
» On the eve of champions Thailand's opener in the 2025 King's Cup against Fiji in Kanchanaburi, coach Masatada Ishii underlined the War Elephants' determination to defend their coveted crown on Wednesday.
Easy King's Cup opener for Thailand
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 14/08/2025
» Hosts Thailand will kick off the defence of their King's Cup crown against Fiji on Sept 4 at Kanchanaburi's Kleeb Bua Stadium.
Supachok, Poramet ready to play a role in King's Cup
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 23/07/2025
» Japan-based stars Supachok Sarachat and Poramet Arjvirai have confirmed that they will be available for selection for the Thai national team for the 51st King's Cup football tournament in September.
Poramet jets off to start new chapter with Jubilo
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 22/06/2025
» Thailand international striker Poramet Arjvirai left for Japan on Saturday to join J-League 2 club Jubilo Iwata.
The heart of Hokkaido
Life, Published on 12/06/2025
» My first trip to Sapporo last month made me fall in love with Japan even more. It's not only the delicious food and nice people that impressed me but also the unique beauty that makes me want to go back.
Injured wing-back Sasalak pulls out of national squad
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 03/06/2025
» The War Elephants suffered another blow yesterday when Buriram United left wing-back Sasalak Haiprakhon pulled out of the Thai national team after suffering an injury in the League Cup final on Saturday night.