We traversed the stone walkway together until it led us out toward the sea – a protective ... I found shade in Japan’s largest pine forest and made my way back to town, seeking refreshments ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

An inflow of the coldest air mass this season has intensified snowfalls mainly in areas along the Sea of Japan coast. Snow is even falling in flatlands around Japan's central to western regions, where ...