Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka are likely to operate at a slower speed than usual on Saturday due to heavy snowfall, probably causing delays, the operator JR Tokai ...

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...

KASUGA, Fukuoka -- Three Self-Defense Force members here have been given letters of appreciation by the local fire station for their swift and coordin Full article 'A dark page': Why were remains ...

When I began writing and researching this guide three years ago, I’ll admit that I was the type of person who purchased a cheap pair of knit gloves at the start of every winter and simply hoped ...

Other places throughout the country, including Osaka's Nintendo Museum and ryokans — traditional Japanese homestays — also booked up quickly. I did get lucky with the tea ceremony — a plus of solo ...

Here, I’ve rounded up the best winter boots for women, from comfy UGGs to ski-bunny Sorels. To hone this list, I tried out several pairs of women’s winter boots myself, while consulting with ...

The baseball team posted drone footage of the winter whiteout on social media. In the video, several different trails of footprints peppered what appeared to be several inches of snow. The season ...

As February arrives, Japan bids farewell to the chilliest part of winter and welcomes the gradual warmth of the ... we'll explore some standout events happening in February across cities like Osaka ...

Black smoke filled up Osaka’s popular tourist destination Tsutenkaku on January 21. A fire broke out at a game arcade near Tsutenkaku Tower. Firefighters received a phone call from a local resident ...

Tokyo: A massive fire engulfed a commercial building located near the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday. The blaze originated on the ground floor of the five-story structure, ...