For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

No one does winter quite like the Japanese, who have a keen awareness of the changing seasons, known as kisetsukan. And one of the best strategies to avoid the crowds of autumn color changes and ...

Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

Japan is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries, and the government sees about an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events ... level snowfalls that were hitting other areas of Japan’s northernmost main island on Feb. 4.

Visa reports record surge in Japan ski tourism and visitor spending, with international travelers driving 90% of spend and ...

Makino Kogen, a resort town located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, is a two-hour drive from Tennoji in Osaka. Known for ...

Hokkaido, Japan is among the most attractive winter destinations for Filipinos and tourists from around the world with its ...