While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.

Before Hokkaido was Hokkaido, it was known to mainland Japan as Ezo. Further back still, indigenous Ainu communities referred to the northern expanse as Ainu Mosir, a name they had used for untold ...

Experience the magic of Japan’s 2025 cherry blossom season with the best group and private tours. Whether you’re drawn to Hokkaido’s scenic landscapes, Tokyo and Osaka’s city blooms, or Kyoto and Nara ...

Heavy snow has led to 12 deaths in Japan since Feb. 4, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Wednesday. By prefecture, three people have died in Niigata, two each in Fukushima and Shimane ...