If there is anyone who knows about skiing, it’s Kenji Ogiwara. Before turning to politics and becoming Mayor of Nagano, ...

The town of Hakuba in northern Nagano Prefecture ... of Hakuba’s snow-stacked slopes, with the name Japan Alps striking a chord and helping raise awareness of the valley as a winter sports ...

This multimodal route through the country’s Northern Alps is a great alternative to the similar journey around Mount Fuji — and one which attracts far fewer visitors.

Japan is a popular year-round destination, but when is the best time to visit Japan? Here is a month-by-month breakdown of ...

My name is Quinlan - I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First ...

Our trusted travel specialists weigh in on Japan's less-touristed, just-as-exciting destinations, from arty Naoshima to the tea fields of Wazuka.

Sapporo (Japan), Feb 28 (ANI): “Sapporo Snow Festival”, is one of the well-known annual winter events in that is held in Sapporo city in Japan. Tourists from around the world gather to witness ...

are operating and what tends to play a larger role during the winter, we could still see a lot of different variations on what La Niña actually brings.” The most snow Chicago has ever received ...

A northern city plans to promote Niigata Prefecture’s many local specialties--including its snow--at the Osaka Kansai ... in Osaka’s Konohana Ward. The Japan Association for the 2025 World ...

But recently, one special bird from the island has been getting a lot of attention online. The bird, called the Shima Enaga, has been nicknamed the Japanese snow fairy because of its tiny size and ...