On the edge of the Sea of Okhotsk, Hokkaido’s northern shore is subject ... with cruises departing from Monbetsu, Abashiri and Rausu. But if you’re feeling adventurous, head to Shiretoko ...

ABASHIRI, Hokkaido--Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) is operating a special train again this year on part of its Senmo Line to allow passengers to view the drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk.

ABASHIRI, Hokkaido--The sightseeing icebreaker Aurora was filled with excited tourists on Jan. 21 enjoying up-close views of the first drift ice of the season off the coast here. The ice signals ...

(Mainichi/Takeshi Honda) KITAMI, Hokkaido -- Some 208 chickens were found dead after a dog attacked them at a poultry farm in Abashiri, Hokkaido, sources close to the case told the Mainichi ...