Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

Forecasters are warning heavy snow, storms and high tides are expected across Japan from Jan. 24 to 26, and that the inclement weather will likely cause traffic disruptions. The Japan ...

The Mogami River is one of the most important waterways in northern Japan. It runs for 229 kilometers ... for surviving through the harsh, snowbound winter months. And she discovers the charm ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

A mild winter with reduced snowfall is expected around Japan, while some areas will experience midsummer-like days with maximum temperatures topping 30 degrees until early October, the Japan ...