Hokkaido’s Sapporo Snow Festival may be less known internationally than the northern city's famous export — Sapporo beer — but the spectacular week-long showcase has become a major winter attraction ...

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 ...

TOKYO - Ski resorts in Japan are prized for having some of the deepest, lightest powder around. A winter of exceptionally heavy snow – some areas had more than 3.65m of snowpack this past week ...

as we train cruise through the natural winter wonderland of the old Echizen Province on the Sea of Japan.

Japan can expect a freezing cold winter with lots of snow due to an apparent La Nina weather phenomenon likely to last until the season's end, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on Nov.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out. Today we're going ...

In central Japan, just under two hours from Tokyo by ... are undeniably magnetic - they were the stage for the 1998 Winter Olympics - we are not here to carve through powder.

This makes it one of Japan’s snowiest resorts, offering light, dry powder often referred to as “champagne snow.” This type of snow ensures a smooth skiing and snowboarding experience, perfect for ...