Ah, winter in Japan! With its breathtaking snowy landscapes, serene temples blanketed in white, illuminations lighting up the streets and enchanting winter festivals, it’s a truly magical time of year ...

I had never been to Kyoto, so I wanted to include it in our trip, even though it is arguably Japan’s most beloved destination. Even in winter, it’s busy, but not like cherry blossom season in ...

Sure, Japan is popular for spring cherry blossoms and colourful autumn foliage, but don’t pass up the winter season. Come the cooler months, Japan has many magical spots boasting some of the ...

One of the reasons why I love visiting Japan is because it is fascinating and filled with activities no matter which season you’re there. In spring, you can go for hanami (flower viewing); in summer, ...

No one does winter quite like the Japanese, who have a keen awareness of the changing seasons, known as kisetsukan. And one of the best strategies to avoid the crowds of autumn color changes and ...

Japan is not typically considered an ideal destination for a winter tropical escape. The most familiar images of Japan in winter include the thatched-roof houses of Shirakawago blanketed in snow and ...

This winter Japan is once again asking households and companies to conserve electricity as the country braces for falling temperatures. “Warm biz,” the government’s latest campaign ...

Head east on Japan’s northernmost island for snow fairies, snow canoeing and an unbeatable winter holiday, writes Terry Ward Two things can be true at once. You can plan a rewarding winter trip ...

Japan’s strawberries come with an environmental toll. To recreate an artificial spring in the winter months, farmers grow their out-of-season delicacies in huge greenhouses heated with giant ...

A winter storm moved through Hokkaido, the northernmost region of Japan, on Wednesday, December 11, causing blizzard conditions and bringing several inches of snow.