Still, without hesitation, and a massive bag of Benadryl in my suitcase, I flew to Tokyo (Hanada Airport) to meet up with a group that would be traveling through East Hokkaido for a week. While we saw ...

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33% this past winter from pre-pandemic levels. Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba which experienced a record number of ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country in delicate shades of pink, creating a magical atmosphere. Cities like ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ... It would only appear after days of frigid temperatures had frozen Lake Suwa ...

The days start getting longer, while the coldest part of winter is yet to come ... useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.

A mild winter with reduced snowfall is expected around Japan, while some areas will experience midsummer-like days with maximum temperatures topping 30 degrees until early October, the Japan ...

MANILA, Philippines — Hokkaido, Japan is among the most attractive winter destinations for Filipinos ... 21 meters of snow annually and has a 160-day ski season, making it a haven for snow ...

Akita, Yamagata and Niigata prefectures are known for their bitterly cold winter weather, with very heavy snowfall. In the old days ... episode of Journeys in Japan, Sheila Cliffe explores ...