SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events, opened here on Feb. 4, overcoming what had been a record low snowfall this season. About 140 snow statues are ...

You can now vote for your favorite design for Snow Miku 2026. The winner will appear in figures like Nendoroids in the future.

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

1️⃣ Close calls: It’s one of the country’s busiest airports — and the site of numerous near accidents between helicopters and ...

In celebration of all things aesthetic in March, we spotlight five head-turning dishes gracing the seasonal menus of our favourite restaurants.

Hachikyo Group, led by CEO Noguchi Kei, has brought its Mare Hachikyo brand to Singapore. Taking over the space in Palais ...

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido—A JR express train was filled ... travels between the company dormitory and her workplace. “I like snow and stars in Tomamu,” Shin added. “The food is also delicious ...

"Reen," Chef Sato exclaimed, his eyes lighting up as he welcomed my mother and me into the recently opened Sushi Counter at ...

In a playful display of defiance, Chris Hemsworth's son isn't shy about showing a little attitude, and his dad is proud to share it with the world. The actor recently posted a collection of family ...

"The key is how we engage with, not exploit, our natural environment." Family leaves city life behind to live in ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

The Hokkaido prefectural government has set a spring special alert period, from April 1 to May 31 this year, in the hope of ...