Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop of a popular 1995 romance ...

In January 2026, a strong cold wave brought much more snow to Japan than usual. Shiga Prefecture, located right next to Kyoto—one of Japan's most famous tourist destinations—is home to Lake Biwa, the ...

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Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years. By Yan Zhuang and Hisako Ueno Hisako Ueno ...

Join Phoebe as she embarks on an unforgettable winter journey across Hokkaido, Japan. Experience vibrant markets, unique ramen shops, breathtaking natural wonders, and deeply rooted cultural ...

KAMISHIHORO, Hokkaido -- Stable winter driving of an autonomous "robot taxi" (robotaxi) on snowy roads has been confirmed in ...

Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop of a popular 1995 romance blockbuster that continues to bring starry-eyed travelers to the region every ...

Hokkaido, Japan (CNN) — Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, is unlike anywhere else in the country. Fully annexed by Japan around 150 years ago, Hokkaido’s indigenous people, the Ainu, have ...