Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...

Japan’s Meteorological Agency urged people to take extra caution on Monday as heavy snow battered regions north and west ...

Kashimayari Ski Resort offers beautiful views of the Japanese Alps and is an excellent place for skiers of all levels.

OKAYA, Japan -- Not long after dawn, Japanese sake brewer Mie Takahashi checks the temperature of the mixture fermenting at ...

The discharge of the ALPS (Advanced Liquid Processing System) treated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) is progressing in line with international safety standards, the ...

Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort boasts powder snow and family-friendly slopes, making it an ideal winter escape for all.

nestled in the foothills of the Japanese Alps. She stands on an uneven narrow wooden platform over a massive tank containing more than 3,000 liters (800 gallons) of a bubbling soup of steamed rice ...

TAKAYAMA, Gifu Prefecture--The Shinhotaka Ropeway aerial tramway has reopened here after a three-month hiatus, offering breathtaking summer views of the Northern Japan Alps. Ropeway No.