TOKYO – Researchers have found that global warming contributed to the unusually heavy snowfall that hit Japan’s Tokachi ...

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

Japanese weather officials say a rapidly growing low-pressure system is intensifying winds across the country, bringing ...

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...

Two people were injured after falling from a banana boat being pulled by a snowmobile at a safari park slated for closure ...

Areas in Hokkaido saw some of the sharpest rises in land prices in 2024, thanks largely to foreign visitors who have ...

There is still time to enjoy Japan’s winter delights – from ski runs to spectacular sights of frozen waterfalls – book your ...

A study found that tectonic plates beneath the Chishima Trench are not slipping past each other but appear to be locked ...

From Hokkaido's pristine powder-snow peaks to the neon-lit drinking warrens of downtown Osaka, inbound tourists are flocking ...

As Japan continues to be a top destination ... popular attraction for foreign visitors. A tour agency in Hokkaido introduced a snow-shovelling tour as a unique winter activity.

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...