Organizing a trip to Japan during the wintertime? If you are hitting the slopes, plan your trip around the mesmerizing Japan snow festivals held annually throughout the country. Not only will you ...

Japan is a country shaped by seasons and traditions. Each time of year offers a distinct set of experiences that influence ...

Discover Japan’s rare winter beaches where snow blankets sandy shores while the sea stays unfrozen. Explore Hokkaido and the ...

When people imagine winter in Japan, they often think of snow festivals, steaming onsens, and powder-filled ski slopes. A ...

In the north of Japan, the resort of Niseko is a must for anyone dreaming of fresh snow, volcanic landscapes and free ski runs in an almost Alpine setting. On the slopes of Mount Annupuri, this resort ...

With its volcanic plateaus, its resorts nestled at the foot of the mountains and its endless winter seasons, Hokkaidō stands ...

Snow measured in feet is blanketing parts of Japan this week, with snowfall rates among the highest on record. This is due, in part, to a phenomenon called sea-effect snow. What happened: Beginning ...

Japan's iconic "juhyo," or snow monsters of Mount Zao, are shrinking due to climate change and forest pest outbreaks. These unique ice-covered trees, once towering, are now significantly smaller, ...