Japan’s winters can be brutal, especially in the snowy regions where temperatures plummet, and daily life requires a certain ...

Japan is not typically considered a winter tropical escape. The most familiar images of Japan in winter include the thatched-roof houses of Shirakawago, blanketed in snow, and the snow-dusted monkeys ...

Japan is a country shaped by seasons and traditions. Each time of year offers a distinct set of experiences that influence ...

A cold-season holiday to Japan might be synonymous with skiing and snowboarding, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are 10 top things to do in Japan in winter. Words by Rob Goss for ...

If you are tired of being cold in your home and have tried all the hacks for a warmer home in the winter, you might be interested to learn about the Japanese kotatsu, a warm and cozy winter bedding ...

HAKUBA VALLEY, Japan – Snow crab legs protruded from a steaming bowl of miso soup accompanied by a golden-brown portion of takoyaki, a battered ball stuffed with grilled octopus. What did this ...

It’s been a particularly odd year for weather in Japan, with the heat lingering until just a few days ago, when the temperatures fell dramatically to winter-like levels. As it feels like we’re ...

It took weeks of record COVID-19 infections and pleas from experts for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s government to finally suspend its controversial Go To Travel campaign, which encouraged domestic ...