Every winter, zoos across Japan open the onsen, traditional hot springs baths, for their capybaras to enjoy. This custom ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

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 ...

Over 100 people were stranded in two hotels in a hot-spring resort area in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, after a nearby road was blocked by an avalanche early Monday, local authorities said. The ...

Visit this serene town known for its soothing onsens, scenic parks, and charming local shops, and you'll see why it's often ...

At least 160 people were stranded in northeastern Japan after a snow avalanche blocked roads leading to a popular hot-spring resort, officials said Monday. The stranded people were staying at two ...

FUKUSHIMA, (Japan): (Bernama-Kyodo) Over 100 people were stranded in two hotels in a hot-spring resort area in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, after a snow avalanche blocked the roads, officials ...

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

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YAMAGATA--A hot spring resort in this prefecture renowned ... in accommodation charges per night if the Japan Meteorological Agency records snowfall of 40 cm or higher over a 24-hour period ...

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