For authentic cultural experiences away from crowds, visit these five serene Japanese villages that showcase scenic beauty ...

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency ... As of Friday morning, the snow depth in Okura village (Yamagata Prefecture) reached 1.99 meters. In Uonuma city (Niigata Prefecture), 1.94 meters ...

From Hokkaido's pristine powder-snow peaks to the neon-lit drinking warrens of downtown Osaka, inbound tourists are flocking ...

Hakuba village in Nagano Prefecture, one of the most popular winter destinations in Japan, has been struggling with snow this season. “This year, we have had more snow than usual, and it has ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency ... in Fukushima Prefecture's Hinoemata Village and 15 centimeters in Hyogo Prefecture's Uwano Highland in Kami Town. Snow fell Wednesday morning in the southern ...

In nature, Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, are hardy creatures ... designed to lure crop-raiding monkeys with food. The village had captured about 10 monkeys the previous week ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling ... 182 cm of snow had accumulated, while the snow was 175 cm deep in Okura village in Yamagata Prefecture. The JMA has forecast 80 cm of snow in the ...

STORY: Two and a half hours northeast of Tokyo, the Myoko highlands are known for their powder snow. But just three winters from now, this picturesque part of Japan's ski country will be home to a ...