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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tokyo, April 18 (Jiji Press)--Arctic sea ice area this winter reached the lowest level since satellite monitoring began in 1979, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, and the National ...