Japanese weather officials say a winter-type pressure pattern combined with a powerful cold air mass will push down ...

There are only two species of mammal known to make long-term dens under snow: the polar bear and the Ussurian tube-nosed bat.

In Hokkaido, Hakodate City Tram's snowplow car called Sasara Densha had a test run on November 13 to prepare for the snowy ...

Japan’s key inflation gauge held above the central bank’s target even as price gains moderated slightly, in data largely supporting the central bank’s view that underlying inflation remains solid.

Did you know that Japan is home to the two snowiest cities in the world? Together, Aomori and Sapporo receive a staggering 42 feet of snow per year, creating winter wonderlands in the middle of ...

Explore the iconic landmarks of Japan, from the majestic Mount Fuji to the historic Fushimi Inari shrine and Osaka Castle.

The popular onsen destination in Yamagata is introducing a new ticketing system to control the number of day-trip visitors ...

The illuminated Keyakizaka-dori street in the Roppongi area is seen in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Nov. 17, 2024. The Tokyo Tower ...