I had never been to Kyoto, so I wanted to include it in our trip, even though it is arguably Japan’s most beloved ... soak in a hot spring on a cold winter day? One of the things I liked ...

No one does winter quite like the ... each of which lasts only five days and has a specific set of traditions and celebrations. Pro tip, though: Skip Japan if you're looking for New Year's Eve ...

A central Japan city at the foot of Mount Fuji has lost more than a month’s worth of winter days per year in the past decade due to global warming, a recent study by a US-based climate research ...

Winter is the best time to visit Japan for an all-purpose trip ... and other places of interest close for several days or longer around this time of year. However, as with most destinations ...

The days start getting longer, while the coldest part of winter is yet to come ... useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.

creating an enchanting scene that is as beautiful by day as it is by night. Don’t miss the electrifying fire shows and the rhythmic beats of taiko drumming—this is an absolute Japan’s winter festival ...

Climate change is already impacting Japan, leading to an increase in winter day temperatures. A report by US-based research group Climate Central, released this month, showed that the average ...