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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...