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A woman in her 30s was unharmed after a bear attacked her car on a rural road in Hokkaido, Japan, on Tuesday evening. Dashcam footage shows the animal, accompanied by a cub, emerging from the trees and pounding on the vehicle. The bear bit through the metal hood and shook the car, but the driver locked the doors and waited for it to leave. She later drove the damaged vehicle to a police station to report the incident.
Researchers describe Nipponopelta yezoensis, a new nodosaurid ankylosaur from the Late Cretaceous Hikagenosawa Formation in Hokkaido, Japan, identified from a partial skull, vertebra, and teeth via 3D CT scans; phylogenetic analysis places it among derived nodosaurids of North America and Europe, suggesting a wide ancient distribution with a coastal habitat preference.
Scientists analyzing five red aurora events over Hokkaido, Japan (2024–2025) found the displays reached unusually high altitudes (about 310–500 miles) during storms not considered extreme, suggesting some solar storms carry more energy than traditional geomagnetic indices indicate. The study, published May 19 in the Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate, used ground images and satellite data and could improve space‑weather forecasting as solar activity remains near the cycle’s peak.
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, according to AP News. The excerpt provides no details on damage or casualties; authorities are assessing the situation and aftershocks may follow as more information becomes available.
Elizabeth Sanjuan’s Silent Snow collects 40 monochrome photographs from four winters in Hokkaido, turning a colourless, snowbound landscape into minimalist, ink-drawn-like images that emphasize design, silence, and nature’s resilience, with notes on the camera models used.
A severe snowstorm in Hokkaido forced about 7,000 people to spend the night at New Chitose Airport as 56 flights were canceled and over 500 train services suspended, affecting roughly 130,000 people; Sapporo logged a record 54 cm of snowfall for January, with eight snowmobilers initially missing but later found and no injuries reported.
A five-year-old boy in Japan died after his arm got caught in a ski resort travelator in Hokkaido, with safety mechanisms failing to activate; authorities are investigating potential negligence, and the resort has apologized and promised to improve safety measures.
A 5-year-old boy died after becoming trapped in an outdoor escalator at a ski resort in Otaru, Hokkaido, where he fell and his arm was caught in the conveyor belt, leading to his death after being trapped for about 40 minutes.
A 5-year-old boy died after his arm was trapped in a moving walkway at a ski resort in Otaru, Hokkaido, due to a malfunction in the emergency stop system, prompting an investigation and safety review.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A revisits the historical-inspired setting of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which is based on late 1800s Hokkaido and its colonization, highlighting both the cultural richness and the painful history of the Ainu people. The game portrays this period with a mix of admiration and simplification, raising questions about the representation of colonization and indigenous cultures in media, and prompting reflection on how history is depicted in popular culture.
Japan has experienced a record high number of bear-related fatalities this year, with seven deaths since April, mainly in northeastern regions and Hokkaido, driven by factors like climate change and depopulation, leading to increased human-bear encounters and injuries.
A 10-minute peaceful video showcases the beautiful landscapes and soundtrack of Ghost of Yotei, an upcoming game set in 1603 Hokkaido, highlighting its stunning art and open world ahead of its October 2, 2025 release.
A young man who went missing after a bear attack while hiking on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido has been found dead, with evidence including bloodstained clothing discovered by rescue teams.
A young hiker in his 20s was killed after being attacked and dragged into the forest by a brown bear on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido, Japan. The bear was later killed by hunters, and DNA analysis will confirm if it was responsible for the death. This incident occurs amid rising bear encounters in Japan, driven by environmental changes and human encroachment, prompting new hunting laws and safety measures.
A man in his 20s was attacked and dragged away by a brown bear on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido, Japan, and remains missing. The incident occurred at about 550 meters altitude, prompting a helicopter search and mountain access restrictions. The area has seen increased bear activity, with reports of bears approaching hikers closely and following people despite deterrents. This follows a recent fatal bear attack in southern Hokkaido and ongoing reports of wildlife-related issues in the region.