Languages are much more than just a communication tool. They reflect the values and daily experiences of the peoples who speak them. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the ...

Ban'ei horse races used to take place all over Hokkaido, but now they are held only at the Obihiro Horse Race Track. The facility is fun for the whole family: there's a kids playroom, a nursing room, ...

This nature park serves as a reserve for Japanese cranes. The park was closed to the public in 1958 to protect and increase the endangered crane population. There is, however, an observation deck from ...