The process begins on the winter solstice, and spring will be in full ... useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.

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 ...

MANILA, Philippines — Hokkaido, Japan is among the most attractive winter destinations for Filipinos and tourists from around the world with its powder snow, stunning panoramic views and ...

But since the winter solstice three months ago in December ... Cultures around the world celebrate the equinox. Here are a ...

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, falls on Friday, June 20, 2025, while the winter solstice, the shortest day, occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Ready for winter to be over?

The Northern Hemisphere is welcoming Spring 2025 on March 20, also known as the vernal equinox. The jump into spring has come ...

But since the winter solstice three months ago in December ... and fall equinox shine directly through the main entrance. In Japan, Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday. Many people still ...

In the Northern Hemisphere, the vernal or spring equinox, typically occurs between March 19 and 21, while the autumnal or ...

Discover the significance of the spring equinox, the balance of day and night, and how cultures around the world celebrate ...

According to NASA, the first day of spring officially begins at 5:01 a.m. EST on March 20. The vernal equinox is an ...

Spring gets its official start Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the vernal equinox. But what does that ...