Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...

The season's first snow fell in central Tokyo on Thursday, 15 days earlier than an average year and 25 days earlier than last ...

Tokyo is known for its delicious fare, but venturing to prefectures that hug the coastline yields seafood specialties aplenty ...

Japan's weather agency on Monday urged people to exercise caution as heavy snow is forecast to hit mainly northern to western areas along the Sea of Japan through Tuesday. In the six hours through 6 a ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers ...

From dazzling illuminations and snowy landscapes, here are five magical holiday destinations in Japan to visit this winter.

The temperature measured 3.3 degrees Celsius in the Japanese capital at 7 a.m. local time, shortly after snow was confirmed to be falling in Minato Ward, Tokyo, according to the Japan ...

You don't have to travel far to find ski resorts near Tokyo. Here is a list of some of the most accessible slopes for skiing ...

Osaka, in western Japan, also recorded its first snow, seven days earlier than average and two days earlier than last season.

Japan’s most-followed religion is Shintoism, with less than 1% of its population being Christian. And yet, the nation ...

A landlocked prefecture Northwest of Tokyo, Gunma is known for its seven major onsen towns and ryokan resorts. The prefecture ...

Animals include the Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, and the Japanese wild ... Directions: 2435-3 Takao, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0844 The drive via Route 468, a toll expressway ...