Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

From delicious sweet treats to unique delicacies, these are some of the best things to eat in Japan apart from Sushi and ...

A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting ...

In Japan, the Indigenous community known as the Ainu has been struggling to assert a 21st century identity after decades of erasure. About 20 years ago, the government officially recognized them as ...

Changes in ocean currents stemming from global warming have led to a sharp increase in endangered Japanese eel larvae ...

More visitors than ever have flocked to see the snow monkeys bathing in Japan's natural hot springs at Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Hong Kong director-producer Johnnie To has been scouting locations for a new action movie in northern Japan, leading to hopes ...

Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: February 4, 2025 at 17:20h In Hokkaido, which has been hit by a severe cold wave in recent days, a video captured the moment when one of two ...

The Japanese island of Hokkaido is drowning in snow. Within twelve hours, more snow fell on the island than ever before. The ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...

TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...