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

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

Visitors are rushing to Japan at the moment as the weak yen is ... animator Hayao Miyazaki’s film Spirited Away and its snowy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clouds dumped 112 centimeters of snow on the city of Obihiro during the 12 hours to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, while the town of Honbetsu also saw 85 centimeters. Coastal areas along the Sea of Japan are ...

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 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 ...