Snow removal work is in full swing along a stretch of a northern Japan road that becomes a "snow corridor" with meters-high ...

Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...

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

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

MATSUMOTO, Japan >> As the number of domestic skiers and snowboarders declines significantly, many ski resorts in Japan are ...

Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century ... who fled his home to stay with a relative. "It didn't rain or snow at all this year... Thank goodness it rained today though.

Japanese weather officials are forecasting heavy snow in mountainous areas of the Kanto-Koshin and Tohoku regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency say a rain front and a cold air mass are bringing ...

"It didn't rain or snow at all this year... Thank goodness it rained today though. I can only hope it will help contain the situation," the seaweed and scallop farmer said. Japan endured its ...

Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century on Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief. The blaze around the northern city of Ofunato has ...