An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025. The annual event, featuring about 30 ...

From giant figures to elaborate scenes, these sculptures are a true celebration of human creativity and the magic of winter.

If you’re chasing the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan, Kawazu should be at the top of your list. This charming town in the ...

People bathe in cold water at Kashima Jingu shrine in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 20, 2025, during ...

INUYAMA, Aichi -- Visitors to a zoo in this central Japan city can see monkeys warming themselves around a bonfire on weekends and holidays until Jan. 26. This winter tradition at the Japan Monkey ...

Japan can expect a freezing cold winter with lots of snow due to an apparent La Nina weather phenomenon likely to last until the season's end, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on Nov. 10.

In celebration of the year, a Winter Market is planned ... it has become a staple in NYC’s street festival scene, drawing crowds eager to experience authentic Japanese culture.